Practice Governance Manager Jobs

Are you passionate about driving ethical governance and risk management within a values-driven environment? A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join us at LHC Procurement Group as the Group Governance & Risk Manager and lead the charge in ensuring our organisation operates at the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the review and application of the Group’s governance requirements under the direction of the Board and Group Managing Director.
• Serve as a focal point for LHC governance, supporting the Board in discharging its duties compliantly and professionally.
• Conduct regular assessments of the effectiveness of governance committees and risk management strategies.
• Oversee the risk and quality management functions, ensuring proactive mitigation of business risks.
• Develop and manage assurance frameworks, audit arrangements, and Board induction processes.
• Coordinate submissions to regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.

What you need:

• Experience in facilitating good governance within a regulated environment, preferably within housing, charity, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Understanding of governance models, legal requirements, and best practices in corporate governance.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and deliver under pressure.
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience; Governance qualification is desirable.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

What You'll Get:

• Basic salary on POC starting at £52,032 (inc LW). 
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit). 
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays. 
• 36-hour week. 
• Personal training and development plan. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Employee Discounts. 

If you're ready to make a difference and drive excellence in governance and risk management, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in our mission to deliver better buildings and homes that enhance local communities.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, don’t miss out on this chance. Apply today! 

Home-based or High Wycombe

Part-time, minimum 30 hours per week (full-time considered)

Looking for a fresh challenge where your faith, passion and experience contributes to making a real difference to the lives of people and communities living in the Middle East?

In 2024, Embrace the Middle East celebrates 170 years of close partnership and relationship with local Christians who, through their churches and local civil society organisations, are serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities in the Middle East. Ours is a vision of faith, hope and love in action: where there is a need for refuge, a home however temporary, for education, for safeguarding, for economic empowerment, for justice and human rights – we, with our partners, want to respond. We do this by building strong and lasting partnerships, nurtured by mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence.

Walking and working alongside our partners, you will strengthen, develop, and manage relationships with a varied portfolio of local partner organisations, churches, and local stakeholders to deliver high-impact programmes to benefit communities in need of assistance - helping them to realise their God-given potential.  Sharing their compassion for Christ, you will work strategically with Partners to support their proposal development and delivery of high-impact, locally-owned projects.  You will be responsible for grant management, ensuring organisational governance and controls provide accountability both locally and internationally, including safeguarding practise.

We are looking for someone to join us in strengthening relationships with our broad base of local Christian partner organisations carrying out Gospel inspired work in the region.  Who can bring experience of managing, monitoring and evaluation of locally-owned programmes, to support the development of high-impact projects.  Has an understanding and awareness of the context, dynamics, and challenges of working in the Middle East. Alongside the skills and ability to identify compelling messages from partnership communications to gain support, through prayer, donations and support for our advocacy work. 

Suitable candidates will be:

• Educated to degree level equivalent.
• Highly collaborative, team player prepared to contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
• Inspired by the witness of Christians in the Middle East and passionate about changing the lives of people living in grinding poverty, injustice, disability, trauma and displacement caused by conflict, and other challenges.
• Willing to carry out overseas travel to the region 3-4 times a year.
• Have a sympathy with Embrace’s Christian inspired values, vision and ready with compassion and commitment to serve and work to support Embrace’s Christian mission.
• Advanced or intermediate Arabic would be advantageous.
• Because of the essential Christian context of the role, it is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that the post-holder be a practising Christian.

Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexi-time and home-working arrangements.
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%
• Holiday - 30 days, including 8 bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year
• Life Assurance - 3x salary.
• Access to retail discount portal.
• Employee Assistant Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24 /7, 365 days a year
• Training and development programme for all employees.
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing.

How to apply

To apply for this role, kindly send through a completed online application form, via our website and attach a copy of your CV.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12 June 2024. 

We aim to contact all suitable candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications.

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer.  Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Thank you for your interest in Embrace the Middle East.

Location: Hybrid home working and Office based (currently Hammersmith, likely move to Farringdon autumn 2024)

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with people who have current or recent experience of financial hardship and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

Our vision is that everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive.

Our purpose is to offer support to those of us facing financial shocks and together challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity.

This role involves supervising risk management, overseeing the charity’s approach to contracts, and leading a small team dedicated to enhancing business support throughout the charity. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to contribute to our purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change.

About You

As our Group Head of Governance, you'll step into a dynamic role within our CEO Office, shaping the future of our organisation. You'll be instrumental in steering Turn2us and Elizabeth Finn Homes towards excellence in governance. Your expertise will ensure that we not only meet but exceed legal and regulatory standards, setting a gold standard in corporate governance. From board secretariat excellence to robust risk management, you'll lead the charge, guiding our organisation to new heights of efficiency and accountability.

With your exceptional communication skills and strategic mindset, you'll elevate our governance practices. Your commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging will infuse every aspect of your work, fostering a culture of inclusion and dignity.

From managing board secretariat matters to driving continuous improvement in governance practices. You'll lead by example, inspiring our team to embrace operational excellence and embody our values. Together, we'll ensure that safeguarding is not just a policy but a guiding principle in everything we do.

If you're passionate about social justice and ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you. Join us at Turn2us, where every day brings new opportunities to create a brighter, more equitable future. Apply now and be part of a movement that's changing lives, one step at a time.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of four days a month. Some roles, including the Group Head of Governance are required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting.

Please note that all job offers are subject to two to three satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 11.59pm, 4th June 2024

Interview date: TBC

The Individual Giving Manager will play a vital role in fundraising activities to support our mission of providing care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. As the Individual Giving Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage individual donors and supporters, cultivating meaningful relationships, and maximising their financial contributions.

At Haven House the focus within the Income Generation and Marketing Team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the children and families we support; engaged and committed to our cause and ultimately make a commitment to do something amazing.

The person who gets this amazing job will need to have lots of energy and be full of ideas as we want someone who will bring fresh ideas into the mix and the personal drive to execute them. We want someone to join us who loves being part of a hardworking and collaborative team.

Job title: Informatics project manager

Term: Full time, two-year fixed term contract

Salary: £45,000 + generous benefits

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (minimum of one day in office per week)

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 23 May 2024

Interviews: From the week commencing 3 June 2024
 

We are investing in Informatics (Information Technology and Information Governance) to ensure our organisation safely embraces digital opportunities to enhance our services to our members. We are recruiting for an Informatics Project Manager to join our busy, supportive and high performing Informatics team. The current focus of this role is to manage the Customer Relationship Management project which is in flight. The post holder will be expected to manage other projects as they emerge and support the organisation to implement standardised project management methods in line with best practice.

The NHS is in a significant period of reform, due to the legislative change establishing integrated care systems (ICSs) as statutory organisations in 2022. It is also in a uniquely challenging period due to ongoing operational and financial pressures, rising demand, workforce challenges, and the need to recover care backlogs. The reform agenda and operational context both mean trusts need to find new ways to work in their local systems and deliver for patients.

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right person to gain excellent experience of supporting and influencing staff throughout a membership organisation, provide assurance to an Executive Management Team and Board of Directors and achieve a practical impact on the success of our organisation.

The focus of the role may change over time, dependent on the needs of our members.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification via our website.

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

At Ambitious about Autism, we’re currently looking for a Research Manager to join our External Affairs team.

You’ll conduct and commission research projects, publish and disseminate research findings to ensure we are maximising our reach and impact, and ensure that we are using relevant and up-to-date evidence throughout our work.

You’ll identify key research needs and questions to continually improve our activities and impact for autistic children and young people, drafting briefs and managing independent researchers to deliver projects on time and to budget.

You’ll use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop and support co-produced research with autistic children and young people, as well as parents and carers, whilst ensuring that new evidence is embedded into our resources, working collaboratively with the policy, communications, fundraising and service delivery teams to ensure that we maximise the impact of our findings.

The successful candidate will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and this role will play a central role in providing an evidence base for us to influencing Government, as well as enable us to engage media and public attention to our calls for change. It will also look for ways to unlock insight and learning, so we can influence the practice of the wider education sector.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Proven experience of managing research projects or programmes within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to critique and summaries data and research findings to make recommendations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex research evidence into forms that are accessible for a range of audiences.
• Ability to effectively prioritise a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Do you have experience delivering timebound Equity, Diversity and Inclusion projects?

Have you worked alongside members or volunteers previously to support them to devise and deliver progressive change initiatives?

Do you believe in the power of mentoring to improve the professional careers of everyone in society and have experience of delivering a similar project?

If you do, then join us in this new role as Inclusivity Programme Manager within our Communications Team. Alongside the interests and challenges of the role, we know that candidates also want to be enthused about the mission and values of the organisation they might be joining. IStructE is a charity and the professional body for structural engineers. We have a global membership who have designed many of the world’s iconic structures as well as many of the buildings and bridges we take almost for granted in our daily lives. Creating safer structures for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our remit and this includes environmental sustainability with structural engineers and the Institution at the heart of the impact construction has on natural resources and climate change.

We are passionate about inclusion and work hard to help those with talent, irrespective of background, to find and develop a route into the profession. Many of our members work to support the world’s most vulnerable communities, especially those living in places prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes and extreme flooding. If working as part of a staff team of about 74 people and alongside many of our members to address these issues appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you.

The Role

This is a new role which will be focused on a specific project to initially set up and support our member led Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) task group and subgroups. These task groups, with your support, will lead the direction that our EDI membership initiatives take. One of the primary core initiatives will be the delivery of a mentoring scheme for our members with an inclusivity focus.

To be shortlisted for this post, you must have:

• Excellent Project Management skills and experience

• Demonstratable knowledge of the EDI space, leading practises and ideologies

• Previous experience of working with members/volunteers including in an advisory and secretariat capacity.

• An understanding of and preferably experience of managing mentoring schemes.

Experience of working in a membership organisation or knowledge of the engineering profession would be advantageous.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days paid annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave

• A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions

• Life Insurance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Permanent Health Insurance

• Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Season Ticket Loan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Continuous Professional Development

Working Conditions:

We are based on the edge of the City of London, our office is bright, modern, and open plan. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce. We are presently operating a working model of office based and remote working and envisage operating a longer-term hybrid working model.

Additional information:

For more information including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt and shortlisted candidates are contacted to invite to an interview.

The Institution does not hold a visa sponsor licence, therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered.

The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.

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Local Motion Project Manager

The role

The post holder or this role will be responsible for the work of LocalMotion in Oldham and ensuring that local people, community organisations and institutions can collaborate to achieve their shared vision.

The shared purpose of LocalMotion is to learn how all elements of our societal structure, including funders, sectors, and citizens, can work together equitably within a geographical place to positively disrupt the normal patterns and vicious cycles that are holding communities back, to reimagine a more just future for everyone. And for the collective learning to influence change at a local and national level.

The main things you will be asked to do in this role

· To provide effective and visible leadership of the LocalMotion work in Oldham, both within Oldham itself and within the wider LocalMotion movement and network.

· To ensure that Oldham’s LocalMotion work is delivered in line with LocalMotion aims and values and strives for excellence in coproduction and collaborative practice.

· To actively connect with people, communities organisations and institutions in order to maximise the reach and impact of this opportunity.

· Work with the local coordination group to establish the ways of working and processes required to share power and devolve resources and leadership to drive forward the work to achieve our local vision.

· To ensure the local coordination group in Oldham is well supported, is reflective of the communities of Oldham and has the practical support it needs to carry out its functions and responsibilities.

· To ensure that the LocalMotion resources are spent in accordance with the grant agreement, the budget and that all reporting, due diligence and learning requirements are met.

· To ensure the LocalMotion work in Oldham is well documented, and we are able to share learning and impact with key stakeholders.

· To work with local partners, funders and other stakeholders to secure additional resources that will help achieve Oldham’s LocalMotion vision.

· To contribute to LocalMotion learning and governance events (approximately 4-6 per year) as part of the wider network and be a representative of the work in Oldham, including delivering presentations and sharing learning and insight.

To organise and host events and visits to further the objectives of LocalMotion

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…

• Is a skilled and experienced facilitator and programme manager.
• Is driven by social justice and addressing the root causes of systemic issues.
• Is rooted in community and understands the VCFSE.
• Is a networker and can easily build strong, trusting relationships with people and organisations.
• Is a skilled influencer who can operate within partnerships and bring solutions.
• Is an excellent communicator and effective in producing reports and presentations to a wide variety of audiences.

Salary: £37,336-£40,220 per annum (pro rata)

NJC Grade: NJC PO2 (29-32)

Hours: 28 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend work)

Length of contract: 3 years with the possibility to extend.

Location:  Hybrid working – work from home and at our office and in communities in Oldham

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on 31 May 2024

Interviews will be held on 13 June 2024  and will include a panel interview and task.

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

Action Together believes that a greater diversity of views, skills, and lived experience will help generate better ideas, and will lead to better decision making.  We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.  In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty. 

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Leaders in Community (LiC) is an award-winning youth-led organisation with over 15 years' experience in delivering youth leadership and youth social action campaigns, supporting local young people challenge and overcome inequalities and barriers to progression.

As the Partnerships and Services Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and as such will be a member of the leadership team, to deliver Leaders in Community’s (LiC) work to empower young people and communities to improve quality of life and build a sustainable future in line with the Charity’s vision and mission. Working alongside the leadership team, you will oversee, and capacity build the services being delivered in our vibrant community centre, which is located in the historic East End of London.

Adult Care Home Manager

Reports to: Regional Manager

Responsible for:Team Leader, Learning Disability Nurse, Support Workers

Job Purpose

To oversee the day-to-day delivery of CQC registered high quality dignified residential care and support services promoting respect, equality and the independence of the people supported.

Principal Accountabilities

• Efficiently manage the day-to-day delivery of the adult residential care home service
• Manage staffing levels to ensure sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff.
• Effectively manage the staff team providing information, guidance and on-going supervision and performance management reviews.
• Effectively communicate information and instructions to staff and people supported.
• Manage and coordinate the delivery of staff training and development.
• Manage and monitor the local budget.
• Provide leadership to ensure staff are clear about their duties and responsibilities.
• Responsible for the safe delivery and accurate recording of care in line with legislation, the CQC, and AFG policies.
• Being the CQC Registered Manager for the adult residential care home to ensure compliance with Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and all other relevant legislation.
• Keep up to date with best practice in social care and apply this knowledge to your work.
• Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace.
• Manage and coordinate governance and quality assurance activity.
• Promote the interests of people supported and provide a person-centred service.
• Conduct assessments of prospective new residents and carry out all duties required to commence care and support.
• Provide clear information to all people supported and their representatives about the adult residential care home.
• Communicate effectively with people supported, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver the best possible care and support.
• Maintain confidentiality for people supported, their families and AFG employees.
• Interview prospective candidates and coordinate inductions for new staff.
• Implement AFG policies in relation to absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Participate in the on-call responsibilities appropriate to the role

 Person Specification - Essential Requirements: 

Experience

• 3 Years experience as a CQC Registered Manager in an Adult Residential Care Home setting.
• Experience of leading a CQC inspection resulting in ‘Good’ or Outstanding’ ratings.
• Sound knowledge of CQC regulations.
• Experience in managing Human Resource issues.
• Experience in interagency working.
• Experience in the management of local budgets.
• Experience of managing services using the CQC Guidance of ‘Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture’
• Significant experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, behavioural or physical support needs.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate values consistent with those of the organisation.
• Ability to implement initiatives relating to service delivery, improvement, and modernisation.
• Knowledge of, and lead on the ongoing development and implementation of systems that ensure compliance with regulatory/inspection regimes.
• Knowledge of current best practice in relation to people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to manage and lead teams of staff.
• Understanding of the wider issues affecting the sector.
• Understanding of the implementation of financial procedures and managing the service budget.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Promote the interests of people using the service through the provision of Recovery/Staying well/Person centred planning using co-production principles.
• Computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Evidence of personal development.

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 4 Registered Managers Award or equivalent.

Other

• Car Owner and Driver.
• Offer of employment/continued employment is conditional on the applicant successfully attaining CQC Registered Manager status.

This role is Band II as per our structure

The vacancy

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything, nothing can hold you back.

As a Grants Manager, you will be at the heart of the DofE’s five-year strategy, Youth Without Limits, helping to ensure that we are open to all young people aged 14-24 across the UK and that our participants reflect the most diverse generation of young people ever.

You will manage and help grow one of our big grant-making funds, supporting organisations delivering the DofE to enable more marginalised young people to take part. You will also support grant management policy and process more broadly across the Charity.

You will be joining a supportive and driven team who are passionate about empowering young people.

What we are looking for:

You will be an effective and efficient Grants Manager with experience of fund management, from set-up to close. You will have a real interest in increasing enrichment opportunities for young people as well as in fund-management and grant-making, with knowledge of best practice in this space.

Motivated and enthusiastic, a collaborative team-player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a wide range of stakeholders, you will support Fundraising colleagues to help grow this fund, increasing access to our impactful programme.

More broadly, you will build on our fund-management and grant-making experience to date as we seek to constantly learn, develop, and improve our systems and processes, maximising impact for young people.

What will you get in return?

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

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

From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 days paid director days over the Christmas shutdown, volunteering days, Healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme and an extensive online training programme, plus many more. 

How to apply

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

The deadline for applying for this role is: Bank Holiday Monday 27thMay Midnight

First Interviews: w/c 17th June 2024 – interviews will be virtual.

Second Interviews (if required): w/c 24th June 2024 – interviews will be in person (London).

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

The DofE are commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.   All successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including years references covering any gaps of employment/education,  confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate, based on a staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.

Adult Care Home Manager 

Reports to: Regional Manager

Responsible for:Team Leader, Learning Disability Nurse, Support Workers

Job Purpose

To oversee the day-to-day delivery of CQC registered high quality dignified residential care and support services promoting respect, equality and the independence of the people supported.

Principal Accountabilities

• Efficiently manage the day-to-day delivery of the adult residential care home service
• Manage staffing levels to ensure sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff.
• Effectively manage the staff team providing information, guidance and on-going supervision and performance management reviews.
• Effectively communicate information and instructions to staff and people supported.
• Manage and coordinate the delivery of staff training and development.
• Manage and monitor the local budget.
• Provide leadership to ensure staff are clear about their duties and responsibilities.
• Responsible for the safe delivery and accurate recording of care in line with legislation, the CQC, and AFG policies.
• Being the CQC Registered Manager for the adult residential care home to ensure compliance with Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and all other relevant legislation.
• Keep up to date with best practice in social care and apply this knowledge to your work.
• Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace.
• Manage and coordinate governance and quality assurance activity.
• Promote the interests of people supported and provide a person-centred service.
• Conduct assessments of prospective new residents and carry out all duties required to commence care and support.
• Provide clear information to all people supported and their representatives about the adult residential care home.
• Communicate effectively with people supported, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver the best possible care and support.
• Maintain confidentiality for people supported, their families and AFG employees.
• Interview prospective candidates and coordinate inductions for new staff.
• Implement AFG policies in relation to absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Participate in the on-call responsibilities appropriate to the role

 Person Specification - Essential Requirements: 

Experience

• 3 Years experience as a CQC Registered Manager in an Adult Residential Care Home setting.
• Experience of leading a CQC inspection resulting in ‘Good’ or Outstanding’ ratings.
• Sound knowledge of CQC regulations.
• Experience in managing Human Resource issues.
• Experience in interagency working.
• Experience in the management of local budgets.
• Experience of managing services using the CQC Guidance of ‘Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture’
• Significant experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, behavioural or physical support needs.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate values consistent with those of the organisation.
• Ability to implement initiatives relating to service delivery, improvement, and modernisation.
• Knowledge of, and lead on the ongoing development and implementation of systems that ensure compliance with regulatory/inspection regimes.
• Knowledge of current best practice in relation to people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to manage and lead teams of staff.
• Understanding of the wider issues affecting the sector.
• Understanding of the implementation of financial procedures and managing the service budget.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Promote the interests of people using the service through the provision of Recovery/Staying well/Person centred planning using co-production principles.
• Computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Evidence of personal development.

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 4 Registered Managers Award or equivalent.

Other

• Car Owner and Driver.
• Offer of employment/continued employment is conditional on the applicant successfully attaining CQC Registered Manager status.

This role is Band II as per our structure

Location: Flexible
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 28 - 35 hrs
Salary: £46,597 (outside London) to £47,995 (inside London) FTE

Closing Date:4 June 2024

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Join us and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the Technology Team at Young Lives vs Cancer. We are in the process of launching our new organisation strategy this year and a Technology and Data Transformation programme to underpin this. This role plays a key part in ensuring that our Case Management system, data and supporting applications, are well managed and continuously improved and developed to meet the ongoing needs of our crucial service and impact delivery teams and support the delivery of our organisational strategy.

Focus areas for this role are:

• Managing the vision and ongoing development of the system from requirements identification, product backlog management and delivering the development roadmap
• Keeping up to date with technology developments so that we maximise the business value from Case Manager, and interfacing applications, now and in the future
• Ensuring appropriate governance processes are in place to prioritise, agree and manage developments in line with strategic and operational needs
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to deliver requirements and functionality
• Driving the ongoing adoption and use of the system, including development and delivery of guidance, training and best practice use of the system
• Ensuring that our Case Management and supporting systems architecture is designed to maximise opportunities to deliver our organisational vision and strategy

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of product ownership / management within a case management or CRM environment.
• Solid experience of business analysis approaches, prioritising requirements, developing a product roadmap and product backlog management
• A customer focused approach and strong stakeholder management skills, with experience of project management and delivery with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with ability to negotiate successful outcomes with project team, internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify training needs for systems and work to develop and deliver training approaches, materials and guidance to suit different learning styles
• Curiosity and love to get to the root of the problem, with the ability to innovate, work under own initiative and be comfortable with continual change
• This role is subject to a Basic level Criminal Record Check. In the event of a successful application a Disclosure report will be sought.
• Flexibility

Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.

This role is available on a hybrid office / remote working basis (if you are close to one of our offices – Bristol or London) or home-based from anywhere in the UK with some visits to Young Lives vs Cancer workplaces as required to meet the needs of projects. The salary shown is based on a 35 hour full-time equivalent.

Diversity declaration

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.

We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.

We will be conducting interviews throughout the duration of the campaign and may opt to close the vacancy earlier than the current closing date listed.

What we offer

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme. To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

If you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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You may also have experience in the following: Product Owner SharePoint & Microsoft 365, CRM product owner, Case Manager, Product ownership, System Development, System Architecture, Case manager, CRM Management, System Support etc

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Established in 1936 and one of Scotland’s leading wildlife bodies, the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with some 3500 members.  Its purpose is to advance the study and appreciation of birds in Scotland by promoting their documentation, promoting interest in them, promoting their conservation, providing a focus for information about them and encouraging the appreciation of relevant creative arts.

The Club’s headquarters, which also feature a renowned ornithology library, wildlife art gallery and sales outlet, are in Aberlady, East Lothian.  Fifteen nationwide Branches are led by members who organise events, outings and projects in their areas.  Staff contribute a national series of events, conferences and training activities for members of all ages.  Publications include the highly regarded quarterly journal Scottish Birds, mobile app (Where to Watch Birds in Scotland), regional bird reports, e-newsletters and other online media.

The Club Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of running the Club, including its small team of staff, volunteers, an annual turnover of about £350,000 and assets which include built property (HQ).  They will champion and drive forward the Club’s vision and goals. There will be emphasis on strong leadership to manage and support staff, volunteers and trustees; ensuring the highest standard of services to members; planning and reporting on the annual programme of Club-wide events and developing future priorities.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

• To provide strong leadership and management in relation to staff and the provision of all aspects of the Club's delivery of services and support to its members, in line with its status and responsibilities as a SCIO.
• To liaise and work closely with the SOC’s Council and committees in their work, regularly reporting to and advising Council and Management Committee.
• To support and drive forward the continuous improvement of the Club.
• To oversee the effective running and maintenance of the Club’s headquarters in Aberlady.
• To support the Club’s network of local branches throughout Scotland.

MAIN WORK AREAS

• Lead, direct and manage our staff team (nine employees), and provide guidance and direction for volunteers and contract workers as appropriate. Includes staff work plans and annual appraisals, oversight of all HR functions and support of staff in line with good professional practice.
• Ensure the legal requirements of the SCIO are met, including preparation and submission of an Annual Report and Statement of Accounts to the Scottish charity regulator (OSCR)
• Oversee the planning and organisation of the Club’s autumn annual conference and AGM, and the joint SOC/BTO spring conference.
• Work with SOC Secretary to support the Club’s volunteer-led Council and committees, including timely production of papers, reports and minutes, as required.
• Review and update as necessary staff support for Club Branches.
• Together with relevant committees, develop and monitor forward planning for the Club.
• Ensure implementation of all H&S, safeguarding and risk management responsibilities, in line with external and internal policy and Risk Register needs.  Ensure regular review of policies, advising Management Committee and ensuring awareness of them wherever necessary among Council and Committee members, staff, contractors and volunteer leaders.
• Work with the Office Manager to ensure compliance with all necessary measures for the maintenance and management of Waterston House and its users. 
• Ensure appropriate insurance cover for all relevant Club needs, including property, people, events and activities.
• Oversee the staff role in contributing to preparation and monitoring of our annual budget, reporting regularly to relevant committees.
• Oversee and support as appropriate all Club publications and media activities, including its website, Scottish Birds, newsletters and other communications.
• Ensure that statutory Data Protection requirements and obligations are met.
• Ensure that the Club’s IT infrastructure is adequate, robust and up to date. 
• Explore additional avenues for Club funding, make recommendations to the Club office bearers and Council.
• Contribute to the Club’s approach to national Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies and Net Zero targets.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION   

The successful candidate may be expected to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the needs and responsibilities of charities and volunteer-led membership bodies.
• Demonstrable team management, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to both plan and report on organisational work programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Event (e.g. conference) management skills.
• Confidence with IT systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365. Experience of CRM software would be advantageous.
• A general understanding of priorities for ornithology in Scotland.