WECH (Walterton & Elgin Community Homes) has a proud history and this is a rare opportunity to work with a motivated group of residents in an organisation which is a beacon of good practice in community leadership. We are a successful resident-controlled housing association with 632 homes, 3 commercial units, a community centre and offices in Westminster. As well as providing housing we organise various social and community activities and play an active part in the regeneration of North Paddington.

We have virtually completed a £17.5 million new build and upgrade scheme on the Elgin Estate to provide an additional 43 homes for rent and are now in the process of maximising its benefits for the growth and development of our community, consolidating our systems and resources and further developing our community leadership role.

Having had a very stable executive team, we are now facing the retirement of Andy Watson, the current Chief Executive, after 28 years. Our new Chief Executive will share our passion for WECH and the values of a resident-controlled social landlord dedicated to offering a high-quality service to our residents. We are a very people-focused organisation and our new Chief Executive will need to lead WECH to remain at the heart of North Paddington; developing innovative projects to support the whole community while ensuring the core business thrives.

We are seeking an experienced leader with a firm focus on quality and a people-centred approach who wants to lead an organisation at the heart of our community. Experience of working at executive level in social housing or a closely related sector and working alongside residents and a Management Board are essential. We also need someone who is an excellent communicator and enjoys working with a diverse range of people with different views, perspectives and priorities.

Our new Chief Executive will be ambitious for WECH but also recognise our values as being those of an organisation which is proud to have and retain its social heart and purpose. Equality and diversity are intrinsic to the way that WECH works and we will particularly welcome applications from diverse individuals and individuals from different backgrounds.

If you would like to be part of our future and help us deliver “more than just a home”, please click the apply button to download our recruitment pack.

For a confidential discussion please contact our advisor at Altair Ltd: Sarah Palmer, Head of Search and Interim Management 

The closing date for applications is 10:00am, Friday 21 February 2020.

The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the finance team.

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s Senior Management Team and is expected to bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused service.

The Chief Financial Officer will line manage the Finance Controller, the Finance Officer and reports directly to the Principal and to the Board of Trustees.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical returns to external agencies.

Post Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Salary / Grade:

P07:  43-46:  £47,511- £50,448  (Outer London)

Responsible for:

The Finance Team

Responsible to:

  Principal

Key Contacts:

  Principal

  Chair of Governing Body

  Chair of the Resources committee

  Senior Leadership and Management Team

  Business Management Team (Support Services Manager, Chief Operations

  Officer, Human Resources Manager, Site Manager)

  Professional advisers including Auditors, Bankers, Investment advisers,

HMRC and relevant personnel within funding bodies

 The Chief Financial Officer will be directly responsible to the Principal who is the Accounting Officer for the

 Academy and is ultimately responsible for the proper financial conduct of the institution.

 The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial

 management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the financial team. 

 The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s senior management team and is expected to

 bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly

 competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused

 service.

 The Finance Team consists of three staff, comprising one Finance Controller and a Finance Officer.

 The team is responsible for all aspects of financial management.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy

development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management

information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical

returns to external agencies.

Main Duties

  This is a senior management team post that will change over time and where the post holder needs to be

  responsive and proactive in the context of strategic priorities.  It is not possible therefore to set out a full

  range of duties.  The following is an indicative list.  It is not in order of importance.

  Leadership & Strategy

1. Attend SLT meetings as guided by the Principal and all Business Management Team meetings with the Head of IT, HR and Facilities and Governing Body meetings to provide financial advice.
2. To approve any changes in Payroll and HR processes proposed by HR Manager.
3. To be involved with the preparation of the census and review the final submission to ensure that student numbers and course completion are correctly built into budget plans.
4. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer and the Trustees of their responsibilities under SORP, Companies House, the Trust’s Funding Agreement with the Department for Education, and the regulations of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
5. In the absence of the Principal, support the designated Deputy Principal so that they can take delegated responsibility for financial decisions.
6. Ensure a sound Medium Term Financial Plan for the future development of the Academy in line with the Academy’s development priorities. (Maintaining a three and five year plan for the ESFA and Trustees)
7. To keep up to date with national issues relating to financial management of an Academy. Briefing the Principal and Trustees on the ESFA updates.
8. Negotiate, manage and monitor contracts, tenders and agreements for the provision of support and ancillary services.
9. Coordinate respective line managers to ensure that the recruitment, professional development, annual review and training of support staff is conducted appropriately.
10. To assist the Company Secretary for Highams Park Academy Trust.
11. Maintain the Academy’s Risk Register and Business Continuity Plan present this for review to the Governing Body on an annual basis.

1. Financial Resource Management

1. To be responsible for the effective design and management of financial procedures and internal controls.
2. Manage the work of the Finance Controller and the team to ensure that  financial procedures are followed, including:
   • Managing the Purchase ledger. Ordering, processing and payment for all goods and services provided by the Academy according to Scheme of Delegation
   • Operation of all bank accounts, ensuring that a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month with adequate segregation of duties in the preparation and approval of BACs runs.
   • Calculation of depreciation charge from the asset register and maintaining an accurate up to date Fixed Asset register.
   • Managing the sales ledger account. Preparation of invoices and collection of fees and other dues.
   • Ensuring the correct processing of VAT liabilities and providing detailed reconciliations.
   • Assisting with the termly audit visits to test the internal controls are robust and acting on recommendations for corrective action.
3. Check and challenge the work of the Finance Controller in their provision of detailed management accounts for the Principal and Trustees according to the agreed schedule, thus identifying and informing the Principal and Trustees of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action and achieve value for money on a Monthly basis
4. Monitor all capital projects and submit returns to the ESFA.
5. Prepare Budget forecast returns for approval by Trustees
6. Discuss, negotiate, and submit a balanced budget to the Principal for submission to and approval by the Trustees.
7. Prepare all financial returns for the DfE and ESFA including the final accounts and liaise with the auditors and Companies House within statutory deadlines.
8. Ensure that the Finance Team provide timely in year budgetary information to budget holders.
9. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer if non-compliant or fraudulent activities are suspected or uncovered, ensuring efficient operation according to agreed procedures and maintain those procedures by conducting at least an annual review.
10. Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Academy’s development plan and will forecast future year budgets.
11. Identify additional finance required to fund the Academy’s proposed activities.
12. Develop income streams through lettings and other activities within the ethos of the Academy and actively seek other funding opportunities
13. Seek and make use of specialist financial expertise, in order to select types of investments which are appropriate for the Academy, taking account of risks, views of stakeholders and identify possible and suitable providers in order to maximise return.
14. In conjunction with external consultants and / or other Senior Leaders present timely and fully costed proposals, recommendations or bids.
15. Put formal financial agreements in place with suitable providers for agreed amounts, at agreed times and appropriate agreed costs and repayment schedules.
16. Monitor the effectiveness and implementation of agreements; ensure best value principles are adopted.
17. Deal with the Academy’s rates valuation.
18. In conjunction with the auditors advise on the financial implications of charitable status with respect to the current and any future tax legislation.
19. Understand and advise the Principal of the financial effects and implications of government policies, legislation and directives for current initiatives and long term educational trends and developments
20. Ensure that the Finance Controller is acting as the point of contact with central government and other agencies, with regard to grant applications, gifts and other donations
21. Oversee ancillary services to include:
    • Energy supplies
    • Catering contract
    • Transport including minibuses and drivers
    • Bookings for Academy facilities
    • Provision of facilities for additional tuition out of school hours, including music lessons
22. Achievement of streamlined and cost-effective processes for financial administration.

1. Administration Management

Via the Support Services Manager:

1. Oversee the preparation and submission of the Census, Admissions and other returns within statutory guidelines.
2. Design and maintain administrative systems of the Academy, to deliver best outcomes based on the Academy’s core values and development aims.
3. Develop process measures that are affordable and that will enable value for money decisions for those managing resources
4. Working with the Support Services Manager establish, benchmark and use effective methods to review and improve administrative systems.
5. Obtain necessary licences and permissions and ensure their relevance and timeline

1. Management Information Systems & ICT

Via Deputy Principal and Chief Operations Officer:

1.  Ensure the provision of ICT and management information systems are delivered within budget.

1.  Human Resource Management

Via the Human Resource Manager:

1. Ensure that the following services are provided for the Academy:
   • payroll services for all Academy staff
   • all employment related policies are compliant with legislation including but not limited to safeguarding, employment protection, equal pay, sex discrimination, absence, recruitment, grievance, disciplinary and redundancy: and the communication and implementation of these polices to all staff.
   • Pre-employment clearance for new staff
   • Issue of contracts of employment for all staff
   • Review and updating of job descriptions for all staff
   • Attend employment tribunals as necessary
   • Maintain confidential staff records and ensure staff records held in the school by others are kept confidential
   • The use of specialist expertise in relation to HR issues
   • Maintain the Teachers pensions database and prepare the End of Year certificate and liaise with auditors to submit an audited return to Teachers Pensions each year.
2. Monitor levels of staffing absence and report as appropriate to the Principal
3. Advise the Principal on assessment of salaries, expenses, sickness and maternity procedures, redundancy and other matters of dismissal.
4. Oversee via respective line manager’s appraisal and development for all support staff
5. Administer pension schemes and associated services
6. Preparation and submission of the School Workforce Census

1. Facility & Property Management

Via the Deputy Principal and Site Manager ensure that:

1. Safe maintenance and security operations of Academy premises are in place.
2. Maintenance of the Academy site including the purchase and repair of all furniture and fittings is within budget
3. Utilities, site services and equipment continue to be available and value for money is secured
4. Ancillary site related services (e.g. cleaning, grounds maintenance) are monitored, managed effectively and secure value for money
5. Advise the Principal as to the financial implications of proposed and ongoing construction projects.
6. Support in the development and submission of capital bids
7. Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced Academy services.
8. Seek professional advice on insurance and advise the Principal on all appropriate insurances (not exclusive of facility and property policies) for the Academy and implement and manage such insurance policies and claims accordingly.

1. Health & Safety

1. Act as the Academy’s Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer
2. Plan, instigate and maintain records of fire practices and alarm tests
3. Ensure the Academy’s written Health & Safety policy statement is clearly communicated and available to all people

1. Ensure the Health & Safety is compliant with the requirements Health and safety at Work Act and other legislation then ensure that this is put into practice and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change
2. Enable regular consultation with people on health and safety issues and know how the main issues relate to Academy staff, visitors, contractors and other users of Academy premises and facilities
3. Ensure systems are in place to enable the identification of hazards and risk assessments, including a disaster recovery plan
4. Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of health and safety issues to the SLMT, Trustees and where appropriate the Health & Safety Executive
5. Ensure the maximum level of security consistent with the ethos of the Academy
6. Oversee statutory obligations are being met for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that financial and supporting agency services are adequate for their diverse needs
7. Implement risk management and loss prevention strategies in the Academy to reduce risks and insurance costs

Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal

  Person Specification

  The role of chief financial officer calls for a finance professional with the necessary experience, skills and

personal qualities to be able to operate as part of a close-knit senior management and business team.  There

is an important role to play leading the finance team in providing a robust financial infrastructure as well as

an excellent opportunity to play an important and active part in the strategic direction for this forward

  looking, successful and thriving academy.

  The post holder:

• Will be expected to have a degree or equivalent qualification.
• A qualification from a major accountancy body would be beneficial but relevant experience would be considered and be essential.
• Should be able to demonstrate a track record of successful financial leadership and building effective teams
• Will require financial reporting and management skills, and experience of working with stakeholder to develop strong financial understanding and empathy across an organisation.
• Should have high ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the academy and governing body
• Should show evidence of entrepreneurialism and innovation, with an ability to identity commercial opportunities to maximise income
• Should have excellent analytical skills and sound judgment
• Should have excellent communication and presentational skills
• Should have experience of financial information systems and be computer literate
• Should have a good knowledge of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of academies.

We are working with an incredible national charity to find them a data specialist to help them maintain their data-driven strategy 

This charity receive excellent feedback as an employer. They are warm, friendly and there is a real sense of shared purpose. 

In this role you will help deliver the new strategy through development of data-driven approaches to inform planning, delivery and innovation.  You will support and review the
Customer Relationship Management database, and support a cross organisational approach to data processing, data analysis and data reporting

To apply for this role you will bring experience of: 
Supporting all aspects of a data function 
Delivering data projects to time
Raisers Edge and/or other Customer relationship Management
databases
GDPR and other data protection legislation, including practical
implementation

This role is 12 months initially and can be full or part time depending on your needs. 

For more information please do get in touch

Advice Service Coordinator

We are looking for a dynamic Advice Service Coordinator with a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the LHP to lead our experienced and dedicated advice team at the Limehouse Project in Tower Hamlets.

The Limehouse Project (LHP) is a thriving grassroot and award-winning organisation with a history of servicing the Limehouse area of Tower Hamlets and East London since 1984. Our menu of services continue flourish thanks to investments and trust placed in us by clients, funders and partners. While providing free legal, welfare and family advice, accredited learning, capacity-building and employment support programmes, health and wellbeing activities for all age group, we work independently and in partnership with key Third Sector, business and statutory organisations to ensure each client’s is given timely and active support they need to positively move forward in life. 48 children are also in our care at our pre-school nursery opened in 2017.

You will have a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the LHP and work effectively alongside the Director to ensure the sustainability of a high standard of accessible advice delivered by a qualified and experienced team of predominantly bilingual advisors within the framework of our charity’s aims, policies and strategic ambitions.

To apply for this role, please completed the Personal details form, along with the Job application and Equal Opportunities form.

Closing date: 9am, 24th January 2020. Interview date: TBC

Harris Hill is delighted to be assisting one of the most prestigious cultural-heritage organisations in the world in the search for a new Development Officer.

This role will sit within the Communications and Business Development branch who are responsible for securing philanthropic gifts in support of the organisation's charitable activities.

You will help the organisation meet its charitable objectives by proactively identifying potential supporters in support of the priorities set out in their Five-Year Plan. Working to agreed targets, you will support on events and fundraising.

You will act as an ambassador for the organisation, representing them to philanthropic bodies and individuals around the world. You will help them develop their supporter network and ensure all development material is to the highest of standards.

They are looking for an individual who has a genuine passion for the arts, is dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic. You will have a strong understanding and proven experience of fundraising, specifically from grant giving trusts, corporate bodies and individual donors.

The role is full time, permanent based in Central London and offering a salary of 28,000 - 32,000 per annum.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Terri at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7326.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you.

Content and Engagement Officers

1 x Permanent

1 x Fixed Term Contract - 18 months

Do you have strong CMS skills and experience of creating high impact digital content? Are you confident editing complex written materials that meet the needs of an expert audience? Do you know how to use data to inform content design and improve user journeys? Have you got a background in using digital engagement tools and techniques to meet strategic objectives, support specialist audiences and create positive change?

At the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) – the professional body for 17,000+ UK speech and language therapists – we’re looking for two new recruits to join the content and engagement team.

Working in a busy, high-performing team, the content and engagement officers will have hands-on responsibility for managing, producing, editing and publishing a wide variety of content in a way that inspires our members, supports their professional needs, and encourages stakeholders and the wider public to engage with the organisation.

We’re looking for team players with a can-do attitude and a passion for using their skills to make a positive difference. Experience of working with clinical or specialist/technical content is desirable, as is a background in the charity, not-for-profit or membership sectors.

• Full time: 35 hours/five days a week (with opportunities for flexible working following probationary period)

• Starting salary: £35,389 (inc LW)

• Closing Date: Friday 24 January

• Interview Date: Tuesday 4 February

Application is by the official RCSLT application form only, available via the apply button.

Notes:

• No agencies

• No speculative CVs

• Short-listed candidates will be informed as soon as possible

Are you an inspiring woman with experience of working with girls and young women? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Coordinator to help develop OSARCC’s next stage of growth, expanding our support services to young women and girls aged 14 – 18, and increasing the reach of our education and preventative work. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering outcome based services and managing complex projects. With experience of designing and delivering services you will help us to ensure that women and girls are engaged throughout the project development.  We are also looking for someone with a strong commitment to working within a feminist collective ethos in the violence against women and girls sector.

Regular evening and weekend work will be required, as will travel within Oxfordshire.

OSARCC is a supportive organisation to work for.  We offer competitive salaries, a generous training budget, in house CPD, external clinical supervision, excellent benefits including paid time off for dependants, flexible working, and paid maternity benefits that exceed the statutory minimum.  

This role is subject to a receiving Enhanced Criminal Bureau and a six month probationary period. The post holder will be eligible for 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and a 5% pension contribution. OSARCC offers flexible working.

Sensory Support Officer
Permanent, 37 hrs p/w 
Based in Chester
£18,614.80 p/a rising to £19,114.80 p/a after 6 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sensory Support Officer (SSO) to join our team! 

We are a Disability Confident employer with vibrant offices in Macclesfield, Northwich & Chester, offering various types of support related to sensory loss (sight/hearing loss) for people across Flintshire. Our values-based culture comes from our knowledge that the services we provide make a real difference to the people we support.

We require a professional & approachable individual with strong administrative skills & a proactive attitude, able to work on own initiative. In this post you’ll be completing ‘What Matters’ Assessments in line with FCC’s recording policies & procedures. Support may be around information, advice/guidance & providing practical/emotional support to clients with a sensory loss. You will be visiting clients in their own homes or providing support within DSN offices.

This position will involve regular travel throughout Flintshire therefore a full driving licence & own transport are essential to the role. You may also be required to provide support in Cheshire & Wrexham to cover emergencies.

You will be fully supported by an excellent programme of continuous training & development; allowing you to truly shine in your role! In return we offer a range of benefits including:

24 days rising to 29 days +Bank Holidays, Company Sick Pay, Contributory pension scheme*,Training/ Development, Cycle Scheme*,Gym Membership* & more! (*subject to qualifying criteria).

We are an equal opportunities employer working to attract the best talent from diverse backgrounds to enhance our specialised team.

This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applications for flexible working & job share will be considered.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Closing Date 20th January 2020           
Interviews 24th January

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Deafness Support Network. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506596

We are looking to recruit a Partnership Officer to secure long-term, high value, mutually beneficial corporate and non-corporate partners across a range of disciplines, including Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship.

You will also be responsible for researching key prospective sectors and companies, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Head of Partnership Fundraising.  You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in corporate fundraising new business or a sales experience within the voluntary and/or commercial sector.

Friends of Moorfields is a thriving and active, member-led charity which has been supporting patients and staff at Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world centre of excellence for the specialist treatment of eye diseases, for over 55 years. The Friends provide a range of services to support the work of the hospital including managing the team of over 200 volunteers.

The Volunteer Support Officer is an exciting and challenging role, which has come about as a result of our strategic aim to significantly expand and build on our existing volunteer team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Volunteer Services Manager in the, recruitment, administration and support of an additional 200+ volunteers by 2020, working throughout the main hospital at City Road, and some of the larger Moorfields Network Sites.

The post-holder will be an all-rounder; someone who is comfortable working on their own initiative, is well organised, numerate, and who enjoys the challenges of supporting a small and friendly team. They will be supported to grow and develop in this role, through an active approach to training and development, and through a positive and empowering working environment.

Proposed Interview Dates: Tuesday 29th  January 2020

Please email CV and Covering Letter

***NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.***

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and creative Alumni Communications Officer. This is a central position within the Development Office team, requiring an innovative professional with varied skills in marketing, publications and communications and a strong interest in engaging a diverse and dedicated alumni community around the world.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all communications to Merton’s alumni (print, online, email and social media) and for liaising in this area with colleagues in the Development Office and across the College.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have an interest in all areas of advancement, including fundraising. He/she will need to demonstrate a close attention to detail, a sound understanding of the issues relating to data protection, and an openness and flexibility to opportunities for communicating the activities of Mertonians and Merton College.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 27 January 2020.

Interviews will be held in College on the week commencing 3 February 2020.

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Our head office in Birmingham, UK is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Safeguarding Officer’ to join the Governance Division who supports matters regarding; Legal, Internal Audit and the Policy and Compliance Unit encompassing Security, Safeguarding, Whistleblowing and Complaints. The purpose of the job is to work closely with Safeguarding Lead in the context of IRW by providing technical and programme support to the International Programme Department in the roll out of the safeguarding framework and support the effective operations of the safeguarding projects and initiatives. Support internal and external safeguarding processes by the ongoing development of key processes in relation to the safeguarding assessment, receipt and processing of safeguarding complaints whilst contributing to the reviewing of safeguarding, PSEA and Child Safeguarding policy development and associated processes.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels, including ability to engage within a multicultural environment
• Significant experience in an INGO setting or equivalent
• Experience of Safeguarding, PSEA and Child Safeguarding
• Previous experience of working within humanitarian and development (third) sector is an advantage
• Demonstrable experience in consultative team approaches to decision making and innovation which motivates and drives teams forward
• Proven ability and experience in analysing data which enables sound conclusion and recommendations to be drawn
• Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for a high level of self-management and awareness
• Substantial experience in managing relationships and challenging situations
• Ability to respond to a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability and motivation to travel within UK and internationally

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place early March 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
A newly created senior position in our Fundraising team and an opportunity to play a key role in our long-term approach. In this role you will help naturalise future thinking, taking full advantage of digital / technology solutions to deliver our goals, maximising the impact on supporter experience. We’re also looking for you to take a step back and help with an overview of where we are now and where we can go. You will horizon scan and help our teams to do the same. You’ll also enjoy the opportunity to lead on representing fundraising in wider strategic conversations at Crisis.

We want to make the most of new technology and we’re looking for you to help drive this. Working across different teams you will inspire them to reimagine how they would work if they started again today and building a new culture that ensures that ensures we are future ready. It’s a perfect time to start this unique role in a wonderful team.

About you

1. Knowledge of utilising digital/ tech to deliver great results for a customer facing team
2. Project management skills
3. Change management skills
4. Experience of using digital for income generation
5. Understanding of the evolving digital environments
6. Strong relationship management skills
7. Strategic thinking, coupled with tactical delivery
8. Understanding of data utilisation to affect commercial decision
9. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion
10. People management skills

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please send your CV and a covering statement addressing you meet points 1, 2, 3 and 5 only of the person specification

The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2020 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held w/c 10 February 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit:

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

The role of Communications Officer is key to engaging new supporters as well as informing existing ones and we know to do that we need to use every possible tool we can including social media. 

In this role you will need to ensure that we are engaging in a range of social media channels in ways that are appropriate to our audiences and the users of those channels, and will build on foundations laid over the past few years. You will be expected to be familiar with a range of channels and plan campaigns to raise profile and engage support. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating and planning how Church Army is represented at selected public events, which are designed to raise profile and begin supporter journeys.

The successful candidate will be a gifted communicator who shares our belief in what we do and why we do it, as well as being experienced in using digital media. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can work collaboratively both inside and external to Church Army. 

If you have the skills to engage people and a passion for seeing lives transformed by the gospel, then we would love you to consider joining our team.

Due to the responsibilities of the role  there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus, demonstrated by an involvement in a local church and agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.

For more information, please see the Vacnacies page of our website.