WHO WE ARE

Small Green Shoots was founded in 2009. We are dedicated to increasing career opportunities for NEETs (not in education, employment or training) within the music and creative industries. We are the only UK arts organisation with both a black female Chair and black female CEO. We have 85% BME staff and 100% from low-income backgrounds (or parents with less than £24k per annum household earnings).

Founder Natalie Wade acknowledges that some of the shoots will have absolutely no previous awareness of what a ‘professional’ job means, so her approach to training begins with social skills - how to introduce yourself, how to hold yourself in meetings, building confidence, how to write minutes.  On the artist side, throughout the past 10 years Natalie and SGS have been vital in helping kickstart the careers of artists such as Jorja Smith, Mahalia and Emelie Sande - providing funding for recording sessions, video shoots and much more.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an engaging, nurturing, resourceful, community minded team player, with excellent relationship building and leadership skills, who shares our vision and values and wants to bring their own ideas and energy to the table.  The ideal candidate will be an inspiring people manager, have built credibility in a creative industry (preferably music), have solid business acumen, and previous experience working in either non-profit arts or a youth organisation.  A natural communicator, you’ll be as comfortable chatting with our Shoots as you are updating the Board, getting the best out of everyone and making meaningful progress every step of the way.

The Managing Director will lead a staff team of 9, plus 10 part-time trainees and a rolling programme of work-placements. They will have the support of the outgoing CEO who founded the organisation 10 years ago and report to the trustees of this innovative youth-led charity. 

We need an MD who can demonstrate their executive leadership skills, a dynamic person with a passion for the arts and the impact of art on the lives of young people.  Someone who will guide the development of a vision and strategy for the organisation’s long-term growth and will provide strong leadership for the Board, staff and our young beneficiaries.

The MD will support the organisation in reaching its potential in terms of profile and in realising its goals for artistic excellence, youth training / education / employability within the creative industries, financial stability, fundraising and audience engagement. They will be responsible for galvanising the Board, staff and stakeholders in contributing to and supporting Small Green Shoots mission. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Executive Leadership the organisation, working with the Board to update, maintain, and execute Small Green Shoots’ Strategic Plan. 
• Lead the planning and management of all Development and Fundraising programmes to meet financial development goals. This includes overseeing communication with donors and patrons when it relates to fundraising or institutional advancement, ensuring best practices are being used in stewarding and overseeing our database and ensure that best practices are being used in recording and analysing data.
• Oversee and manage finance operations and our financial reporting. This includes provision of financial reports to the Treasurer of the Board of Directors and to the wider Board and ensuring financial systems and internal controls are adequate to for Small Green Shoots and guard against fraud and waste.
• Serve as the lead ambassador of Small Green Shoots in the community, cultivating of donors, funding bodies and creative industries
• Provide additional support for and attend meetings, fundraisers, events, celebrations etc.
• People Management; Manage, coach, and supervise Small Green Shoots employees and ensure that our employment policies and reporting are consistent with the Law and our commitments to representation and diversity and are regularly updated/reviewed.
• Oversee recruitment, training, coaching and retention of Small Green Shoots staff, this includes fostering an office culture of teamwork, generous collaboration, clear communication, effective delegation, and mutual support.
• Overseeing contracts of staff, freelancers and consultants.
• Board Relations: Work with the Chair of Trustees to identify need for committees and prioritize work of the Board, provide short quarterly written reports to the Board. Support the development of the Board through active cultivation and recruitment. Serve as liaison between Board Committees.
• Communications and Technology Management: Ensure that Small Green Shoots has the information, communications, and technology systems that it needs to be effective. Ensuring that our external communications are consistent and representative of the organisation.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess demonstrated business acumen along with strong management and leadership skills.
• Have the vision and enthusiasm to design and execute Small Green Shoots’ development as a charity in the short, intermediate and long-term and help us achieve sustainable growth into the future.
• Be a passionate communicator with the ability to establish long-lasting, productive, relationships with the Board, staff and community of stakeholders and funders.
• Have proven ability to generate earned income and philanthropic support and a passion for organizational development.
• Be able to deliver compassionate, unique, people centred approach to the job role.

Qualifications

• Proven executive experience in non-profit arts or youth organization.
• Previous experience of interacting with Boards, Volunteers and Funders.
• Proven experience building revenue and philanthropic support, including bid writing.
• Experience of working with the Arts Council England.
• Level 3 in Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults (Desirable).
• At least 2 years of experience in youth work. (Desirable).
• At least 1 year of experience in recruitment. (Desirable)

Small Green Shoots is an equal opportunities employer and believes diversity in the workforce leads to positive and effective working environment. 

The Director of Community Development is a new post reporting to the CEO and working in a directorate team of 7. Significant contribution and strong relationships with Directorate peers and the Senior Leadership Team across Jewish Care is crucial to meet and exceed the goals of the organisation's strategy and plans. Regular interaction at Board Level is a key component of the role. The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a wide range of stakeholders and be accountable for Jewish Care's community facing services.

This includes leading;

Social Work, Community Support and Jewish Care Direct

* Community/Day Centres and associated virtual/outreach work
* Volunteering across the organisation
* Integration of the Jewish Helpline into our suite of services
* Developing partnerships with other organisations to expand and develop our work, including mental health services.

Our Community and Day Centres have been closed for over a year and we have had to restructure the way we work and the services we can offer, with a transformational shift to digital services. In the year ahead the Director of Community Development will be expected to lead the reprovision of services in line with the easing of government restrictions, organisation and client demands. This will be a complex and challenging task requiring innovative solutions tailored to the people who use our services. As our services evolve, so must our impact through creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires individuals to stay connected to their community.

What you will be doing;

Playing a pivotal role in shaping the overall development and implementation of Jewish Care's vision and strategic direction for all community-based services

* Leading in the provision of innovative cost-effective services in an environment of increasing costs and regulation.
* Providing strong financial plans and ensure strong budget controls to achieve financial sustainability.
* Developing and implement the agreed community engagement and volunteer strategy sharing information across different functions and services to improve effectiveness.
* Leading, motivating and developing those you line manage through performance management, training and development planning to ensure organisational and staff support standards are met.
* Collaborating and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders both across the organisation and including relevant Trustees and members of Governance committees.
* Working with external organisations, schools and religious groups to bring access to a variety of Jewish Care's services
* Identifying partnership opportunities and develop successful meaningful relationships with relevant social care and communal organisations that promote our common agenda.

What you'll need;

Knowledge or experience as a senior leader/director in health and social care

* Experience managing large diverse teams, workforce planning and talent management
* Demonstrable experience of driving and managing strategies and change.
* Pro- active development of interventions and initiatives that improve efficiencies and engagement
* Demonstrable experience of recruitment, training and development of volunteers.
* Significant knowledge of the health and social care sector and legislative requirements
* Comfortable challenging senior leaders through the provision of evidence-based insights
* Ability to identify issues and confident in addressing them
* Strong project management skills
* Knowledge of business analytics and alternative methods to drive compliance and results
* Proven analytical skills and budget management
* Commercially aware, makes sound judgements and decisions to maximise performance; taking account of organisational capacity, capability, opportunities and threats presented by the external environment
* Excellent presentation skills to be a confident ambassador for Jewish Care
* Can demonstrate a willingness to learn about and adapt to the Jewish way of life and its impact on providing care within the community.

Closing date for applications will be midnight Sunday 16th May 2021

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us
No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

* 4% employer pension contribution

Are you a passionate leader who believes in the power of lived experience to drive social change? Radar is looking for a Managing Director to lead our small interdisciplinary organisation in amplifying the voices of those on the margins of societies across the world

A vibrant and motivational team builder, you will relish creating new partnerships and nurturing existing relationships, and see the value of both processes and people to deliver our social mission.

You will manage an international team of 10+ talented practitioners and project leads working at the crossroads of community engagement, journalism, civic accountability, and social tech. Your role will be to nurture, motivate and support the team while setting necessary boundaries to keep the bigger strategic picture in mind. As a creative problem solver, you’ll be comfortable with the uncertainty inherent in co-production and will have the courage to hold responsibility for risks and difficult decisions.

Whether your passion comes from your own lived experience or your professional experience in the third, public, or news and media sector, the prospect of overseeing a broad portfolio of projects should excite you. You will proudly champion our shared call to shift the power,  that pushes for a paradigm shift in the way that societies engage with marginalised communities – from seeing them as problems to be discussed and solved, to viewing them as valued collaborators to societal solutions and enriched public dialogue.

Your flexibility to work across different communities, countries, and contexts and manage diverse partners and personalities will be valued. While you’ll find the team routinely go above and beyond to deliver, you’ll know that the buck stops with you and be the first on the front line when challenges arise.

In return, you’ll find your days wonderfully varied and purposeful, filled with learning and innovation and a chance to take an exciting mission to its next level.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Salary       

£45,000 to £55,000 dependent on experience

Location   

London ideal but remote or other locations considered (+/- 3 hrs of UK timezone) All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Contract 

Permanent, full-time, UK office hours (flexible)

We are open to discussions around working hours and arrangements. We will need the Managing Director to work such hours and days as are necessary for the successful performance of the role but short or compressed weeks may be considered, as may two people delivering the role in a job-share.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday (in addition to all UK public holidays) increasing with length of service
• Auto-enrolment flexible pension scheme
• Family-friendly employer with supportive parental leave and realistic expectations of working parents
• Broad and generous dependent care policy that includes ‘pets, parents and partners’
• Flexible working hours and locations – including access to fabulous co-working space 1 minute from Peckham Rye national rail and overground station, surrounded by a vibrant food market, bars, and cafes
• Opportunities to travel nationally and internationally
• Introduction to a dynamic and diverse portfolio of partners across multiple sectors
• Ample opportunities to innovate new ideas and tinker with new technologies
• Formal training and informal personal development opportunities in areas critical to Radar’s success and to bridge gaps where the successful applicant has less familiarity.
• A clear and extended handover to ensure a smooth onboarding and transition
• Support of a new Board of Directors chaired by the Founding Director

Core expectations of the role include:

Team leadership and management – Overall leadership of all aspects of the team’s success, delivery and well-being; overseeing, supporting and nurturing a largely self-managing operational and delivery team.

Operational oversight – Responsibility for successful and impactful delivery of all projects, acting as backstop and escalation point when necessary, balancing innovation with consistent delivery of good practice and capacity development of our partners.

Organisational growth and development – With the Board of Directors, lead the team to deliver on Radar’s strategic goals and remain relevant to societal and sector shifts. Current goals include clarifying and embedding our ways of working across our global team, developing an African chapter with our active Sierra Leone network, and exploring the potential for an independent media production arm.

Partnership development and thought leadership – Ensuring Radar remains well-funded and continues to be visible as a pioneer and vocal leader on voice and agency; growing our diverse portfolio of work, ensuring a healthy pipeline of future partnerships.

Financial oversight and governance – Oversight of all areas of finance and governance, working closely with the Board and senior team to ensure the health of our accounts, strong and timely decision-making, and adherence to best policies and practice.

We are interested in hearing from diverse applicants; whether you have experience in all the areas outlined below or experience in some areas combined with a desire to learn and grow into the rest.

Essential skills & experience

• Leadership and management, ideally of interdisciplinary teams 
• Partner relationship development 
• Strategy development and delivery 
• Financial and operational management 
• Portfolio project/programme management 
• Business development 
• Effective communication skills 
• Awareness of drivers of inequality 
• Experience of delivering or overseeing community engagement projects within one or more of the following sectors: 
  • International development and humanitarian action
  • Community development 
  • Civic accountability and advocacy 
  • Public service delivery 
  • News and media, and/or;
  • Social tech 

Desirable skills & experience

• Project management methodologies (particularly agile/adaptive approaches) 
• Management of participatory processes and co-production methodologies 
• Use of accessibility and inclusive development frameworks 
• Involvement in the development of new products, methodologies or processes 
• Familiarity with, or a desire to learn about digital, data and connectivity tools 
• Development of effective risk management and safeguarding policies 
• Relevant and active networks across our key funding and partnership spaces 
• Successful fundraising experience 
• Experience managing remote or dispersed teams 
• Lived experience that can inform and improve our work

HOW TO APPLY

We are accepting rolling applications but encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect to be contacted by a member of our team within 5 working days. We are a small team so we may not be able to give detailed feedback on each application but, when requested, we will endeavour to share our reasons for the decisions we make. 

Please click on How To Apply below to request a full candidate application pack, and with any questions.

Equal Opportunities Statement

On Our Radar is an Equal Opportunities employer.  We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to achieving a working environment that is inclusive and which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, family or parental status, disability, faith, religion or beliefs, or age.

We aim to remove unfair and discriminatory practices and to encourage full contribution from our diverse community. We are committed to actively opposing all forms of discrimination and harassment, and providing a service that does not discriminate against anyone in the means by which they can access the services and goods we supply.

On Our Radar believes that all employees and stakeholders are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic mental health charity in North London. The charity is a resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality. Getting a paid job, having a social life and going to college are the norm for many of their members.

In early 2011 the charity moved into their brand-new state of the art architect designed building. The new building also features a shop, the Kiosk, which serves hot and cold drinks and snacks to the public and provides employment opportunities for their members.

They are proud to have been highly commended by NHS England in their Excellence In Participation Awards for the innovative ways that members and staff work together to run the charity.
I am looking for a Director of IPS and Employment Services to join the team on a permanent basis.

Location: North London - Camden and Islington

Salary: 42,602 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

This is a newly created role within the organisation and the successful candidate will lead and grow these services. You will have experience of working strategically at senior levels, knowledge of contract management, service development as well as a thorough understanding of high fidelity IPS and other supported employment models including the importance of integrated systems and partnership working. You will also seek and develop new opportunities for growth whilst maintaining full responsibility for existing employment support services.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 14th May

Interview: W/C 24th May

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall:

Faye Marshall: [email protected] | 020 7820 7303

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

A global international development charity, who work in some of the world's most fragile settings and respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty, are looking for an Interim Director of Global Supply Chain & Operations. This role is responsible for the high quality, efficient and compliant execution of field operations and encompasses operations at the global, regional and country offices, including supply chain, logistics, travel, insurances, facilities, administration, etc.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Managing the Global Operations Coordinators, the Global IT Manager plus indirect management of Regional Operations Managers
• Directing and organising the work of the supply chain, administration and IT teams at the global support offices, regional support offices and the in-country offices
• Leading the organisation to excellence in all aspects of supply chain and ops, including reviewing and improving policies and ensuring high quality standards and SOPs across all areas
• Implementing global operational improvements to enhance the charity's ability to implement programmes, strengthen donor relations and mitigate risks
• Coordinating procurement, inventory management, logistics, administrative processes, travel and insurances

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong track record in a similar role within the INGO space
• Experience in Humanitarian operations that specifically include supply chain and logistics that are compliant with UK, US, EU and UN donor policies
• A qualification in business administration, supply chain management, international development or a related field
• The ability to manage and motivate teams remotely and across different time zones

We are currently working with amazing NFP organisation that need to recruit an expert within their field as a Director of Global Supply Chain & Operations is responsible for the high quality, efficient, and compliant execution of field operations.

This encompasses operations at the global, regional and country offices, including supply chain, logistics, travel, insurances, facilities, administration, etc. and incorporates ensuring that the staff at all levels are trained and managed to perform their responsibilities at a high level.

The Director of Global Supply Chain & Operations is responsible for setting strategy, policy and processes for the efficient, effective and compliant execution of supply chain and operations, especially field operations, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, administrative processes, office premises, travel, insurances, etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Management Experience required for the role

• Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the supply chain, administration and IT teams both at the global support offices, regional support offices and in the country offices.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate feedback, training and development.
• Build the capacity of Operations Managers and Officers at Global and Regional levels to support country level operations staff and provide back-stopping and gap filling as needed.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and monitor and evaluate results.

• Lead the organisation to excellence in all aspects of supply chain and operations.
• Lead in the implementation of global operational improvements to enhance the organisation's ability to implement programs, strengthen donor relations, improve organisation-wide activities and mitigate identified risks.

Responsibility areas for global, regional and country offices include:

• Office premises, equipment, furnishings,insurance
• Administrative support organisation and supplies
• Global travel agent
• Global Support Office and globally sourced field procurement
• Assets and inventories
• Global insurance for vehicles, property, liability and Directors & Officers
• IT including IT policy, data protection (GDPR), cybersecurity, hardware and systems

• Support on office premises, equipment, furnishings
• Assets
• Capacity building for regional staff who support country level staff
• Alignment on policies and procedures

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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This is a very exciting time to be joining the Barnardo's Health Directorate . We have just developed an ambitious health strategy for the organisation and are growing and forming a dynamic new team, with a focus on what we need to deliver over the next 3 years.

We are looking for a highly experienced, committed and passionate leader to manage the Business Development function within the Health Directorate , ensuring growth and sustainability . You will link into the national Business Development Unit, working with colleagues across the UK, continually learning and sharing best practice and developing our competitive advantage.

You will need to be adept at developing and leading strong and compelling winning strategies, building meaningful partnerships, leading Innovation, assessing and managing risk, and building highly effective relationships across the organisation .

This area of work is high profile for the organisation as part of its resurgence and corporate ambition to become a health and social care organisation . This new role will form part of the leadership team for the Health Directorate and is a fantastic opportunity to lead transformational change to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

At the present time these roles will be 100% remote, with some travel in the future to geographical areas where service models are commissioned and to regional hubs for team meetings.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work for the largest children's charity and provider of children's services
* 26 days annual leave
* Chance to develop, grow and scale services
* Company pension scheme

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable) . This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements .

Please note that Barnardo's is in the process of implementing a 'work from anywhere' strategy. This means that you will not be allocated a desk space in an office and are likely to be primarily required to work from ho me , with flexible work spaces being available for you to use when necessary .

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged students to secure graduate jobs in sectors including Technology, Law and Consulting. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development to over 2,000 students, working in close partnership with leading employers such as Deloitte, FactSet, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and Slaughter and May.

In October 2019, upReach won the Charity of the Year Award (income < £1m) in the prestigious Charity Times Awards, and the charity also won the “Embracing Digital” award in the 2020 Charity Governance Award.

As part of our continued expansion into the technology sector, we are seeking to hire a Digital Skills Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to design a comprehensive training programme for students on upReach’s expanded Technology programme, who are interested in careers in the Technology sector. They will also design an enhanced set of Digital Skills training opportunities that will be available for students across upReach’s range of programmes, to increase their employability skills for all sectors regardless of their career preferences.

Our current team includes recent graduates and those with experience up to Partner / Director level - all of whom share a passion for improving social mobility. This opportunity would suit someone with prior experience in the technology sector, learning and development and/or designing and implementing training programmes. Key Information Digital Skills Manager: This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing training programmes. 

Key Information

Digital Skills Manager: This individual will be responsible for designing (or sourcing) comprehensive training programmes and content for students on upReach’s programmes (called upReach Associates). They will work specifically on upReach’s expanded technology programme and support Associates to develop their employability skills with a focus on careers in the technology sector. They will also design a new set of Digital Skills Training opportunities available for all upReach Associates regardless of their career preferences.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: ASAP Reporting to: Director of Programmes and Impact

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, including London weighting if based in London

Application Process: Please cliick on the apply button to submit your CV and a covering letter (in PDF format). In your covering letter, please explain your motivation for applying to this role, and why you are interested in working at upReach, giving further details about your interest and ambitions. 

Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 5th May 2021

Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date. 

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham, Walworth and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

This post funded jointly by Dimbleby Cancer Care & Macmillan Cancer Support.

Citizens Advice Southwark provides an outreach advice service in hospitals across South East London for people affected by cancer. We are seeking to recruit a part-time welfare benefits caseworker, 4 days per week, who will undertake casework, assisting clients to access their entitlements to welfare benefits and other sources of financial help.

You must have:

• Substantial experience of managing your own case load of complex welfare benefits cases and an in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits including those related to disability and sickness
• An understanding of the issues facing people affected by long-term illness and disability, including cancer
• Understand, empathise and be committed to the Citizens Advice aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 1st June 2021

Interviews: Friday 4th June 2021

For further information and an application pack please click on the Apply button.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the major funder of cardiovascular research in the UK and one of the leading funders globally.

To galvanise a substantial international effort towards achieving our aim to accelerate scientific discovery and to turn discoveries into life-saving medical advances the BHF launched the Big Beat Challenge, a global competition that will culminate in a research award of up to £30 million to at least one multi-disciplinary team, which has identified and proposed a transformational solution to a significant problem in heart and circulatory disease.

About the role

As our Senior Research Advisor for International Programmes you’ll help shape and lead the management of the Big Beat Challenge award(s), providing a key interface between the funded international team(s), the BHF and external partners to help ensure that they have the best chance of delivering their targeted transformative advances.

The Big Beat Challenge is the largest research award of its kind worldwide and is a challenge to scientists, clinicians, innovators and entrepreneurs to look beyond incremental gains and accelerate research breakthroughs that could transform lives across the globe.

While management of the Big Beat Challenge will be the immediate focus of this role, the BHF is involved in additional international research funding initiatives, including our joint-funding awards with the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and the Dutch Heart Foundation. The BHF is also a lead partner in the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum, which has a specific ambition to advance shared research priorities including co-funding of global clinical trials. You’ll have additional scientific and managerial responsibilities for these programmes as they develop.

About you

With a PhD in a biomedical science discipline, you’ll have an understanding of contemporary and emerging research approaches and methodologies in relevant fields as well as knowledge of the cardiovascular research landscape and associated opportunities and challenges.

You’ll have knowledge and understanding of the BHF, our mission and the importance of research to our mission and will have substantial research experience gained in academia and/or a similar industry

With previous experience in leading and managing a research programme, you’ll also have experience of initiating or participating in international research collaborations or partnerships.

You will serve as an ambassador for the BHF promoting its research achievements. You’ll be able to organise and prioritise a flexible workload whilst also managing multiple deadlines. You’ll also be a proactive member of the team possessing outstanding communication skills, able to deliver confident and articulate presentations to scientific and non-scientific audiences. In addition, you'll have excellent literacy, numeracy and database skills.

About us

We’re here to keep hearts beating and blood flowing. With research spanning all heart and circulatory diseases, we are out to beat the world’s biggest killers. From head to toe you have over 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body so we have our work cut out.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life.  Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

Interview process

1st round interviews will be held virtually over MS Teams on 20th and 24th May 2021. There may be 2nd stage interviews thereafter, which may be in person at our London head office, subject to Government guidance at the time.

About the Role

St John Ambulance has an array of revenue generation, charitable and operational functions, supported by a large digital product portfolio, many of these products are legacy systems, siloed to individual business units. Our recently established digital transformation leadership have set out an ambitious digital transformation roadmap in line with our 2020 strategy to update, integrate and replace these systems. This is a really interesting and exciting time, to join a huge digital transformation programme at the beginning - where the impact will be felt by over 19,000 volunteers & employees in the delivery of our charitable initiatives. 

As Agile Project Manager, you will sit within the Technology Transformation team and be responsible for a variety of concurrent digital change projects as part of delivering the charity’s wider technology strategy and roadmap using agile and lean processes.

Forming and managing effective relationships with key business stakeholders, in particular key product owners, Business Analysts and IT Leads, you will work with them to define the roadmap for any given system and translate its user stories whilst producing clear and manageable plans for delivery and communication.

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

About You

As an outstanding project manager, you will be responsible for delivering new technology rollouts on allocated projects. You must, therefore, have demonstrable experience of managing complex large projects and of managing large digital programmes from concept through to operational use.

You will also have significant experience in working to a structured and/or agile software development methodology and SCRUM Master delivery experience.

About Us

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

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

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

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

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Application Review Date: 21 May 2021

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

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

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

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, an independent, local charity supporting older people to remain connected within their community. They offer a range of different services designed with the views and preferences of their service users at the forefront; from Integrated Health Teams and Social Prescribing, to befriending, to dementia support, to combatting loneliness and isolation, to Information and Advice, practical help and homecare, to Digital Inclusion. They also offer Social Prescribing to people over the age of 18 via their trading arm, Age United. They are now recruiting for an interim Director of Services; a new role designed to lead the organisation through a time of change and development, with a focus on recovery from the effects of the Pandemic.

As Interim Director of Services, you will work across various Departments to oversee the strategic delivery of beneficiary-focussed services, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to target and to budget. You will oversee the piloting and development of new shared operating models across Age UKs in North West London, as well as the development and expansion of debt advice, Lasting Power of Attorney and paid-for services, ensuring quality of service provision alongside commercial viability. You will evidence outcomes and will be responsible for reporting impact to funders, the senior management team, as well as the Board of Trustees. You will develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key stakeholders, particularly within the NHS, promoting and developing the charity's integrated teams and social prescribing work, and facilitating opportunities to secure funding.

To apply for this role, you must be a senior manager with significant experience of overseeing and developing health, social and voluntary sector services in integrated settings. You must have extensive experience of working with and supporting older people, and an understanding of the health and wider social issues affecting them. You must have demonstrable experience of managing, supporting and developing staff teams, and of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders at a senior level. You must be a skilled communicator, able to evidence excellent commercial and business development skills for the benefit of service development.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an ambassadorial role in the development and expansion of Age UK Kensington & Chelsea's services. Please initially apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will then be contacted and provided with further information.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

Please note, this role is initially offered as a 12 month fixed term contract

Wave Café, a social enterprise based in North London, seeks a creative, organised and community-minded development director to oversee the strategic planning and delivery of its exciting, inclusive community café project.

Status: Part time (3 days /week, with potential for growth)

Salary: £30,000 p/a, pro-rata

Start Date: September 2021

Who we are

Wave Café is a charity whose aim is to reduce inequalities and radically change attitudes to learning disability and difference in our local community. While we recognise there is lots of provision for people with learning disabilities in our society, places where people of all abilities mix with each other as equals, not as ‘helpers’ and ‘service users’, are few and far between. By creating a community space where We are All Valued Equally, Wave Café showcases an alternative brand of community – one where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities spend time together - socialising, working, creating, and enjoying each other’s company and qualities.

We currently operate an inclusive community café space in Muswell Hill, North London, 9am-5pm on Thursdays. We open our doors to those with and without learning disability in our community, offering a relaxed and friendly space to work or socialise, with inclusive art and yoga and great food  (at an inclusive price point).

We are looking to move to opening two days each week as soon as we can.

What it’s like working for us

Wave Café is a small and intimate charity with a warm, friendly and non-judgemental ethos. You will get to know the members of our vibrant and diverse community quickly – it is a bit like a very large family! It is vital that our staff can maintain the balance between the informal, inclusive atmosphere with the necessity to maintain high standards in the running of the café.

Equally, as an organisation developing in size and capacity, there will often be times when you will need to be self-directed in your work – taking initiative and thinking on your feet.

You will be expected to ‘get stuck in’ at all levels of the organisation, happy to do the organisational and managerial aspects of the role as well as the more everyday tasks. Wave Café also places huge value on the relational and interpersonal aspects of the role – it will be important that you can work alongside and get along with all different types of people.

Who we’re looking for

For this role, we are looking for someone with experience of working in a small business, charity or start-up environment. Alternatively, someone with a background in education or support work with adults, children or learning disability.

We want someone dynamic and creative, who can bring a fresh and exciting pair of eyes to this small social enterprise as it seeks to take the next steps in its growth. Good inter-personal skills are essential, as there will be lots of relationship building and community work involved with the post. We also require someone with the capacity to line-manage a varied team, and proven experience of planning and delivering projects.

You should have an interest in food and the creative arts, and a keen imagination, able to devise and plan engaging activities and events at the café. Some experience of working with websites, data management and social media would be desirable.

You may have previous experience working within an inclusive environment, or with people with learning disability, but it is not essential. Above all, you will be willing to work with difference, and open to learning from this experience. We recognise that changing one’s own attitudes to disability and difference can take time and hard work – we’re all on the journey!

Please refer to job description for more details.

How to apply

Please send a CV before Friday 28th May. You should include a brief personal statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are attracted to working in an inclusive environment and why you feel you will be suited to work within Wave Cafe.

Shortlisting will take place in the week beginning Monday May 31st. Interviews will take place over Zoom, and these are planned for the week beginning Monday June 14th.

Wave Café is committed to an equal opportunities policy for employment. If you feel you require support with any aspect of the application process, for whatever reason, the please let us know.

Fundraising Director

Kiln Theatre

Kilburn, London

Salary from £45,000 pa plus good benefits

Proudly located in Brent, North-West London, we strive to be an ambitious producing theatre that is both internationally recognised and deeply rooted in our local community. We believe that everyone should feel entitled to call Kiln Theatre their own and we want all visitors to feel empowered by their engagement with us. 

We have an excellent fundraising strategy and programme, influenced at every level by our organisational values and operating in line with our mission to make theatre for everyone.  We are seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Fundraising Director. We are clear on who we are, why we do what we do, and our path forward.  We need someone who recognises the achievements of the last five years and can see what a brilliant opportunity this is to take fundraising to the next level.

You will become part of a talented, highly capable Senior Team and be fully supported by a Board of Trustees, who not only understand the importance of fundraising they positively relish helping to make it a success.

Experience of working in theatre or the performing arts is not a prerequisite for this role. It is vital that you have an open and enquiring mind, a desire to learn about theatre and that you share Kiln's values.  It is essential that you can demonstrate an excellent fundraising track record and exceptional communication skills. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to take on a strategic role, we’d love to start a conversation.  Please contact our recruitment partner, Sonja Dunphy at Richmond Associates, for a confidential conversation or visit their website to download more information on the role.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 09:00 TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021