Overview

If you are looking to make an impact in a key management position in a fast moving, ambitious organisation, we encourage you to apply for our new vacancy as Operations Manager for Street Child Nigeria. At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing major humanitarian programmes in the North East in response to the protection and education needs of children affected by the crisis.

We are seeking an excellent Operations Manager to join our management team in Nigeria, taking responsibility for operations, financial oversight, administration, logistics and security procedures across our Street Child Nigeria programmes. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with a demonstrable ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a key eye for detail across multiple areas. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Manager (50%)

• Operational management of the Maiduguri office, sub offices, aiming at improving the operations systems
• Responsible for HR related issues including facilitation of programme related recruitment.
• Supervision of procurement process compliance within Street Child and partners
• Ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place 
• Compliance with UN agencies regulations and Nigerian Ministries’ regulations
• Oversee partners compliance and accountability
• Conduct internal and partners spot check as part of transparency and capacity building
• Support in policies review (HR, security, procurement, finance)
• Represent Street Child at Maiduguri level INGO fora

Programme and Finance (50%)

• Ensure adequate mechanisms are in place for budget monitoring and review and minimize significant expenditure variances 
• Ensure Programme Compliance in all processes with support to Head of Programmes
• Ensure adequate mechanisms are in place for budget monitoring and review and minimize significant expenditure variances 
• Supervise Finance manager monthly bank reconciliation & updating of Budget vs. Actual
• Support Proposal development
• Facilitate programme implementation in terms of logistic, finance, admin and security planning
• Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of financial reports that comply with grant or contract agreements and ensure compliance with Street Child policies and donor funding
• Support worker communication with the management team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor degree level or higher

Desirable

• Master’s degree in operations management or related field.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable work experience in in international development
• Demonstrable experience in office leadership and operations, logistics and administrative management roles
• Experience in finance and budgeting
• Staff management experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in emergency context with training on HEIST and Risk management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills;
• Ability to positively influence others;
• An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate; 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.
• Solid understanding of financial management.

Other

• Able to travel regularly, sometimes in insecure environments

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to apply

A completed Application Form should be submitted along with your CV by midnight on Friday 19th June 2020. Please click 'Apply' to access the contact information to submit your application. 

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Galop is the leading LGBT+ anti-violence organisation working with lesbians, gay men, bi, queer, trans, non-binary and intersex people who have experienced prejudice, violence or harassment. Over 35+ years, Galop has supported LGBT+ people who experience abuse and injustice and has campaigned for equal, fair, and inclusive access to criminal justice and other services.

Galop has grown significantly in the last 4 years with the income level of the organisation going from £0.32 million and 3.8 f.t.e to £1.6 million and 22.5 f.t.e. To account for this growth and support the future development of the organisation Galop undertook a restructuring exercise.  Within the restructure it was recognised that an in house dedicated staffing resource to hold the day-to-day responsibility for the operations management function was necessary and the Operations manager is now a key role in Galop’s Management team.

Under the direction of the CEO and with the help of the Administrator and a Bookkeeper ensure the postholder works to ensure the effective operations of the charity, plan and implement the most efficient procedures.  The postholder areas of responsibility will be: 

• Operational support to the CEO and Service Leads 
• Financial management
• HR and Health & Safety management 
• Office and facilities management 
• Communications management

As a member of the management team you will be expected, with training and guidance, to take an active part in supporting the whole Galop team and be part of the Duty Manager rota that provides support to the frontline team. Experience and aptitude to provide calm leadership and a supportive problem-solving approach to practical problems and judgements involving risk is necessary.

It is also vital to have knowledge of the broad range of issues facing LGBT+ people, and to have a demonstrable commitment to the ongoing development of knowledge and understanding about the issues that Galop works with, namely supporting LGBT+ victims and survivors of discrimination, abuse and violence. A robust commitment to equalities and the inclusion of all LGBT+ people is essential.

We particularly welcome applications from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee), trans and disabled communities as staff from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organisation.  Galop is committed to furthering equality, diversity and inclusion across our organisation and this work is led by our EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) group. 

Operations Manager
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

About Us

Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services (WHWR) is a vital resource for women and families in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, offering a safe haven away from domestic violence and abuse.

We provide ensuite bedrooms to women and children for up to four months at a time to enable a break from their situation or to allow them to start building a new life away from an abusive or violent relationship or home environment.

Our refuge is a private, secure women and children only space. We collect residents from an agreed location and bring them to the refuge to ensure that abusive partners or family members cannot know where they are. Once safe, we provide accommodation, practical and emotional support and help with benefits, schooling and even healthcare to make sure that our residents view their time with us as positive and affirming.

We are currently looking for an Operations Manager to join us on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,029 pro rata
- Develop your career with a forward-thinking organisation
- Support the success of services that are transforming the lives of women and children

If you have previous experience of working in a women’s refuge and a great leadership style, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior-level role where you can make a real difference.

You will have the chance to drive the success of services that empower and support women to live the lives they choose, free from the threat of domestic violence.

Our environment is open, friendly and supportive with a focus on working together, collaborating as a family and providing the best, most comprehensive support possible. If you think you’d thrive as part of our passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Operations Manager, you will support the CEO in the management of our services and facilities. You will also deputise for the CEO in her absence.

In this important role, you’ll manage all aspects of our service delivery, including co-ordinating admissions, monitoring ongoing work, managing the on-call rota and day-to-day housing management.

Additionally, you will:

- Implement health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and complaints policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for the management and maintenance of our buildings and equipment
- Oversee the management and co-ordination of volunteers’ recruitment, training, placement, supervision and developmental needs
- Manage the distribution of workloads during staff absence
- Support the preparation of our evaluation and monitoring reports

About You

To join us as our Operations Manager, you will need:

- Experience of working in a women’s refuge
- Team leadership and line management experience (both staff and volunteers)
- Experience of working under financial controls
- A track record of promoting the rights of women
- Knowledge of the issues facing women and children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse as defined by the Home Office
- An understanding of the relevance and importance of policies and procedures in service delivery
- A comprehensive understanding of the legislation, policies and developments in this field of work
- An understanding of the impacts on staff and volunteers of working with this client group
- A degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) experience
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Please note, it is WHWR’s policy that applicants should have objective distance in their work and not have been service users of WHWR or other domestic abuse services within the five years prior to their application.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Other organisations may call this role Refuge Operations Manager, Charity Operations Manager, General Manager, Refuge Services Manager, or Refuge Manager.

Webrecruit and Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our Operations Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations)

London Wildlife Trust are at an exciting point in our journey, protecting and restoring nature whilst engaging and inspiring Londoners to connect with nature. Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife.

The position: Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations)

We are looking for a versatile Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations) to help make LWT an engaging and efficient place to work for our people. You’ll be working on a diverse range of projects to maintain and improve our facilities and ICT systems across the Trust.

You don’t have to be an IT expert! We have an external IT support provider who you will liaise with when you need help but we are looking for someone with strong basic IT skills who has the confidence to learn and carry out basic administration.

The role will be incredibly varied and will suit someone who enjoys variety and problem solving, but you can expect some of the following:

• Manage the inventory for ICT equipment; buy new equipment in line with agreed plans and budgets; arrange the secure disposal of broken or redundant items.
• Manage all user and group administration in Office 365 – with technical assistance as needed.
• Manage the relationship with our list of suppliers, contacting for support when you need it (i.e. phone providers, broadband and landlines etc.)
• Escalate any technical problems to LWT’s IT support company
• Manage LWT’s head office, liaising with building management as necessary, ordering stationary and other items, coordinating post and waste disposal, and ensuring that users keep shared spaces tidy
• Assist with the planning and execution of a possible office move in 2022.

What’s in it for you?

Title: Facilities and ICT Coordinator

Salary: £25,811 -  28,909 (pro rata) depending on experience

Tenure: Permanent

Hours of work: 9.30 – 5.30pm with flexibility

Holidays: 25 days per annum (pro rata) plus statutory holidays 

On top of this, we offer:

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Generous Family Friendly and Flexible Working opportunities and policies
• “Staff Day” once a quarter where you can get involved in conversation work on one of our sites
• A cracking Christmas party
• Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate (it’s the little things)

Our Ideal Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations)

We’re looking for:

• Some facilities or office management/coordination experience
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to learn new systems and processes

Desirable:

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with Office 365 and Microsoft Teams would be a real bonus
• Experience of managing phone systems and other ICT hardware
• Knowledge of health and safety management

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please follow the link to our website to complete an Application Form and Candidate Details Form 

Our Head of Operations, Compliance & Finance role is a new senior management position in the IBD Registry that reflects both our fast growth and increasing maturity. The primary function of this role is the effective management, development and delivery of the key strategic business operations that underpin our work. The wide range of business operations including contracts and performance (grants, clients, suppliers and staff), compliance (data protection, client deliverables reporting, and pharmaceutical industry), staffing (from recruitment onwards) and finance (financial reporting and from budgets, both the main company budget and specific project budgets).  

You will be part of a small and growing and highly collaborative team, reporting directly to and working closely with the CEO.  You will support the CEO with critical operational reporting, in strategic development, taking delegated responsibility for team management and acting as deputy CEO when required.  You will be supported in your work with high-quality advice from our retained specialists in HR, Information Governance, Legal and Accountancy; and operationally within the team by team members who cover the day to day functions including financial and office management, and corporate and healthdata IT.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will be a delivery-focused problem-solver, both organised and adaptable, with massive attention to details and a practical hands-on style. You will have senior experience (broadly equivalent to director level) in finance, operations, people and compliance management and be confident and competent working with technical and data projects.  You will have a strong academic qualification record, including postgraduate qualifications in finance or business management. Ideally you will have come from the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries, or as an alternative from a highly-regulated sector where both data protection and delivery are critical. You may have gained your experience in a large consultancy or in running a business, in either case, your most important attributes will be your rigour in thinking, readiness to learn and your 'can do’ mindset. Above all, you need to believe in our mission and want to join us to make a difference: our small team makes a big difference in IBD across the UK and this needs to be more than ‘just a job’ for you.

DURING COVID19

All our staff are working from home currently due to COVID-19, and all interviews will be held by video (MS Teams).  We have successfully recruited and onboarded two staff members entirely remotely recentlt, so please don;t be deterred - we know it works!  Please see our Role Pack for full details of the remote interview process.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Programme Support Officer to join our fast moving, ambitious organization as part of our Street Child Nigeria team. At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing major humanitarian programmes in the North East in response to the protection and education needs of children affected by the crisis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who can provide excellent programme implementation and organizational growth support to our work in Nigeria. The successful candidate will have prior experience working in international development, ideally in a humanitarian setting, and will have demonstrable experience in proposal development, report writing and project management. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation (50%)

• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs
• Prepare, coordinate reviews, edit, and disseminate project-related reports and documents
• Support Programme Managers during implementation with regular field monitoring to check progress and identify gaps
• Support on internal capacity development of partner organisations as required, which may include short periods of time based at their offices
• Support the MEAL Manager to produce monthly, quarterly and completion reports

Organisation growth (50%)

• Support for driving Street Child Nigeria's partner development process, designing plans with partners, liaising with colleagues to implement the partner development plan
• Support the Head of Programmes by developing proposals aligned with context needs/gaps and with the organisation’s strategy
• Support the organisation and the partners in developing proposals for new funding opportunities
• Be the main point of contact for the UK team for communications and two way information sharing

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or higher

Desirable

• Master’s degree in International Development or related field.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Prior work experience in international development
• Demonstrable experience in proposal development and report writing
• Experience in project management

Desirable

• Previous experience in a humanitarian setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Proven writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills;
• Ability to positively influence others;
• An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate; 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Other

• Able to travel regularly, sometimes in insecure environments

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included with details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to Apply

A completed Application Form should be submitted along with your CV by midnight on Friday 19th June 2020. Please click 'Apply' to access the contact information to submit your application. 

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Operations Manager - Complex Adults Services
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Covering the South West, based in Bath
Salary: £35,780.00 (plus an on-call allowance)
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 20 (12 noon). 

Julian House is an organisation with a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality services to vulnerable people across the South West.  This includes adults and young people who have been socially excluded through experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, long term unemployment, offending and other complex needs.

To continue to deliver these services, we need someone with the passion, drive and experience to ensure performance levels are demonstrably high and partnerships – both statutory and voluntary – are well looked after. Julian House staff go above and beyond to ensure our clients have the best possible outcomes and we are looking for someone with the same values and ethos.

Travel across our areas of service delivery is required and this post has a 12 weeks notice period. 

Further details on the responsibilities and requirements of the role can be found within the job description and specification. 

Benefits: 

Julian House employees enjoy a wealth of benefits including:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Charity Shops and Bike Workshops 

To Apply: Please apply by either uploading a CV with a supporting statement (all as one document) outlining why you would fit the role via our jobs page on our Julian House website. 

Closing date: Monday 15 June (12 noon)

Please submit CV'S with supporting statements early as they will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted, and suitable candidates may be called into interview before the role closes. If the right candidate is appointed before the closing date, then the advert will be removed, and all unsuccessful applicants will be contacted. 

About Feedback

Feedback is an environmental organisation that campaigns to regenerate nature by ending food waste and moving towards a better use of food, resources and nutrients within the food system. We work with governments, international institutions, businesses, NGOs, grassroots organisations and the public to change culture, markets and legislation for a fairer, more sustainable food system.

We are a friendly team, priding ourselves on maintaining a positive and values-led organisation. We aim to provide a flexible working environment with a good work/life balance and we welcome interest from candidates who are returning to work after maternity leave, career breaks or career changes.

Days: Flexible, with a preference for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week with the possibility of overtime at busy periods We are fully committed to being as flexible as possible so would consider term time only or shorter days (such as school hours or other) over the full week

Duration: Initially a 1 year contract with strong possibility of renewal/permanent role

Location: Currently remote in line with the government’s COVID 19 guidelines; usually office in London Fields ,Hackney, with a planned move to an office in Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line), Waltham Forest by then end of the year, with possibility for some home working

Main responsibilities

1. Assistance to the finance team (approx. 35% of time))

a) Accounting Systems (Xero and Receiptbank):

In relation to Xero, maintaining financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems, to include:

• Raising sundry invoices and entering suppliers’ invoices, ensuring that they are properly coded, authorised and paid.

• Keeping a diary to ensure that invoices for project funding are raised on time.
• To monitor and ensure prompt payment of invoices (within terms) and to monitor amounts due to the organisation.
• Supporting staff with the correct usage of Receipt Bank and other expense processing and ensuring that expenses are uploaded in a timely manner.

b) Online Banking system:

• Processing BACS payments for expenses and maintaining accurate records of authorisation and notification to the payees.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator with month end bank reconciliations.
• Banking admin duties – updating mandates etc.

c) Other:

• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-ordinator to maintain and keep updated the organisation’s timesheets
• Providing support to the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director by providing analyses and other information from the accounting system as required.
• Other Finance duties commensurate with the role as requested by the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director.

2. Assistance to the Operations Manager  (approx. 45% of time)

• General office administration including stationery orders, processing incoming and outgoing mail and dealing with general departmental emails and telephone calls as appropriate, managing printers and stationery

• Assisting with the organisation of events, including booking meeting rooms and assisting with the logistical planning and management of meetings, away days and other events
• Supporting the Operations Manager with staff recruitment and maintaining systems and procedures for all stages of the recruitment process, including new starter and leavers processes
• Updating staff handbooks and policies on a regular basis
• Assisting with the day to day IT support for the team
• Proactively participating in the development of administration systems and processes

commensurate with the role as requested by the Operations Manager and Executive Director.

3. Acting as the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director (approx. 15% of time)

• Supporting the Executive Director with PA duties such as diary scheduling and organising meetings email management assistance, booking travel
• Supporting the Executive Director with other administrative tasks as requested, such as expenses, timesheets, printing etc

4.Supporting other members of the SMT and senior colleagues (approx. 5% of time)

• Supporting other senior colleagues as requested with ad hoc administrative tasks

Essential Experience:

• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times throughout all duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to work to deadlines, while remaining well-organised.
• Good IT skills including intermediate Excel and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• The ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Enthusiastic about being part of a busy and fast-moving office
• Proactive and able to take the initiative when necessary
• Efficient and able to multi-task and prioritise workloads
• Supportive of Feedback’s mission to regenerate nature by transforming the food system
• Identify with Feedback’s values- bold, collaborative, celebratory, impact-driven, inspiring

Desirable Experience:

• Experience of working in a small charity environment, particularly an international charity running a number of restricted projects.
• Bookkeeping and/or financial administration experience
• Experience in using Xero or other comparable cloud-based accounting package

• A strong interest in the environment and/or food and farming

Skills:

• Numeracy and literacy commensurate with the role.
• Ability to act on own initiative and organise personal workloads effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 side of A4)  explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Deadline: 5pm 12th June  

Notification of interviews – during the week commencing 15th  June

Interviews will be held  24th June

Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long-term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

The Senior HR & Operations Officer is an exciting new role working in the 5-person Operations team and reporting to the HR & Operations Manager. As a close-knit organisation with a strong team-based mentality, we are looking for someone who wants to be involved across a range of HR and operational areas.

You will manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, maintain employee records and support the HR & Operations Manager and Director of Operations in the development and implementation of new HR policies, process and initiatives across ShareAction, including Mental Health and Wellbeing, L&D and more. 

You will also ensure the smooth running of the ShareAction office by answering telephone calls, monitoring and ordering office supplies, and dealing with general day to day queries with the support of the HR & Operations Manager.  Although we are currently all working from home due to lockdown this part of the role is still very valuable in supporting staff, all of whom are working remotely. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Although your role will be varied and open to some change in the activities you will undertake, below are the types of activities that you can expect to be doing:

• Managing all administrative aspects of the employee lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development, retention and engagement, and offboarding;
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems;
• Administering ShareAction’s HR system (Cezanne HR) and maintenance of employee records;
• Providing advice to staff across ShareAction on policies and procedures;
• Ensuring value for money in procurement; ordering, purchase and maintenance of office supplies;
• Managing general office queries, answering telephone calls and dealing with day to day matters arising in the HR and Operations sphere;
• Providing general administrative support to the Operations team as required.

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Understanding of HR legislation, terminology and processes;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• Having an aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making;
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
• Experience of providing outstanding customer service;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently;
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

DESIRABLE

• CIPD level 3 or working towards this qualification;
• Verbal and written proficiency in French;
• Familiar with working with HR systems;
• Experience of working in the charity sector.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (see and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

ShareAction’s London office is currently based in vibrant Bermondsey and within 5 minutes walk of London Bridge underground and national rail.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online.

How to apply

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter by Monday 1 June 2020 at 9am. Please ensure that your cover letter is no more than one side of A4 and that you address all of the criteria in the person specification by giving details of work experience (paid or voluntary), skills and achievements relevant to this post, and any other information to support your application.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Note that all personal information will be removed from applications prior to shortlisting.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn't already living in the UK.

Think Ahead is a national charity, working towards a society where everyone with mental health problems can flourish. This goal is more important and more challenging than ever, at a time when the coronavirus pandemic is putting people’s physical and mental wellbeing at greater risk.

We are looking for a senior finance and operations professional, with a track record of leadership in successful, growing organisations, to become our Finance and Operations Director. This role is part of our senior management team, working closely with the Co-Chief Executives, the other three Directors, and our board of trustees to lead the organisation.

This is an exciting moment for Think Ahead. Since becoming an independent charity in 2016 we have expanded our first programme – a graduate scheme providing talented graduates and career-changers with a new route into frontline mental health services – into every region of England. With the programme now well-established and secured by long-term Government funding, we are set to embark on a period of expanding and growing our activities and impact.

We need someone with the experience, skills, and passion to support and drive forward this strategy – not just leading first-class finance and operations functions, but also taking leadership roles in new projects and developing our overall infrastructure to support growth. If you’re excited by this opportunity, we are keen to hear from you.

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 18 May 2020.

The Male Survivors Partnership (MSP) is a membership organisation set up to support charitable and not for profit agencies who offer therapeutic services to male survivors of sexual violence.  Created in 2017 by a group of specialist male agencies, the main achievements of the organisation have been establishing a recognised Male Quality Standard for Working with Male Survivors and and the creation of an organisational website with a dedicated members area.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Operations to oversee these current products and develop new resources in line with the organisations business plan.  The successful candidate will have a range of skills and experience in managing a membership and the systems and procedures to run a small organisation along with an understanding of the plight of the male survivor in the current climate.  Acting as the organisational lead for the MSP, they will have confidence in developing a long term membership strategy and managing the day to day business of the MSP.

This is a new post that will report directly to the board of trustees and the successful candidate will work with external agencies that manage our Quality Standards and website/social media.  The successful candidate will build upon the MSP’s achievements and help steer the trustee board to creating a larger and more significant umbrella organisation serving agencies working in the field of male sexual violence.

For more information and how to apply, download our application pack.

Job Title: Operations Director

Salary: £60-£65,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Heart of England Mencap supports adults with learning disabilities across South Warwickshire and Worcestershire.  Their role is to encourage, inspire and enable individuals to live a happy and full life.

We are working in partnership with Heart of England Mencap to appoint an Operations Director to this new role.  The successful candidate will take full operational management for all services to improve the quality of care, increase financial performance and ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

You will be a dynamic, creative and an effective manager, with a proven track record of working in an operations role that places people at the centre.  You will have commercial acumen, able to spot opportunity, build strong business cases and work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to deliver against the strategy. 

In order to succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• significant operations and commercial experience with a strong understanding of person-centred care
• experience and knowledge of a regulatory sector with a similar client group
• experience of working closely with statutory funders and building effective relationships, both internally and externally
• excellent budget management skills
• experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will understand how to motivate, coach and inspire a team as you build and develop the organisation to succeed in partnership with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees.If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement as soon as possible quoting our reference JO2763.

For any further information, please contact Adam Stacey at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications: 17 June 2020

First interview date: Early July

My client works with grassroots programmes to provide deep support to the most vulnerable communities in the UK. We are seeking an ambitious and change focussed Finance and Operations Director to lead the financial direction of the charity and oversee all aspects of its financial management. This is an exciting time to join an ambitious organisation as its work develops and its team expands.

The Finance and Operations Director embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role in the organisation and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation;
• Leading on strategic financial planning and financial management;
• Developing and maintaining effective financial functions including budgeting, management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to organisational funders and to the Board of Trustees;
• Leading change across the organisation, including a systems and digital transformation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified finance professional with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills likely to come from the Charity Sector. You will have a strong sense of commercial acumen and an analytical mind-set. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop staff that you manage and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. You will have significant senior level experience of managing the financial activities of a not-for-profit organisation and will be empowered to develop and embed the right financial systems, processes and controls.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to step into their first Finance Director position.

For more information, please contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

National Charity based in Bristol is looking to recruit a Head of Finance and Operations for a 12 month maternity cover to start in April / May time

The main purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership on financial issues as well as hands on financial management, plus support for the HR and Operations team.

There is also a significant amount of exciting pathways currently being implemented in the charity with regards to systems. This role will therefore also support the deployment of the new systems ensuring processes are made more efficient and accurate

You should have experience of working with an Executive team developing new improved approaches and provide guidance to the SMT and Board on all Financial and operational issues.

You should also be able to provide empathetic support and leadership within the charity and have a proven track record of success at operating at this level with excellent financial skills and people management