Victim Support is looking for a Domestic Abuse Programme Operations Manager. This role is full time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Victim Support (VS) is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

As Operations Manager you will lead, manage and develop staff in providing safe, high quality and consistent group work services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse across England and Wales. You will work closely with the Domestic Abuse Programme Lead to ensure the whole service is responsive to client needs and has the resilience to cope with demand and change.

The successful candidate will require excellent staff development and management skills to oversee a team of Group Facilitators and Team Leaders to deliver group work support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. Ideally you will have experience of successfully managing culturally diverse teams.

You will ensure that the wellbeing and safety of participants is central to all processes.

You will be accountable for the performance of your team and ensuring the delivery of group work is consistent and effective. This includes ensuring that Information Management standards are adhered, specifically in relation to compliance with GDPR, Safeguarding and Information Sharing policies and procedures.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021. 

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

About Worcester Community Trust

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing crucial facilities for community use, activities and services, empowering people of all ages. We deliver a wide range of services that make a difference to the daily lives of people in our communities including the socially isolated, the lonely, victims of domestic abuse and the wider community.

We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision of Bringing People Together. 

This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

The Role

Worcester Community Trust is looking to appoint a Service Manger to lead on our Wellbeing Projects which aim to provide support services to socially isolated and vulnerable people in our communities.

This role will manage three main wellbeing services; the Community Connectors Project, the PLUS (People Like Us) Service and the Snack and Chat project.

These services provide both 1 to 1 and small group support and activities to reduce loneliness and isolation and improve feelings of wellbeing. We bring people together to create peer support networks and to connect people to mainstream professional services, supporting them to become volunteers and invest back into the local community.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing multiple projects within health and wellbeing services with proven ability to deliver against a range of outcomes
• Experience of managing contracts and SLA’s including performance, compliance, and quality
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple work streams and funder requirements
• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals affected by poor health, wellbeing, and loneliness

For a full job description and an application form please visit our website or download below.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 09.00am on 8th December 2020

Interviews will be held on 16th December 2020

Location : London
Status : Permanent Contract
Salary : £53,349 per annum

The College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI) works with mental health services to improve the quality of care that people with mental health needs receive. We work with more than 90% of mental health service providers in the UK.

We run UK wide quality networks and accreditation programmes that develop service standards and review services against them to help them improve the quality of care that they provide. Services that can demonstrate a high level of quality can be accredited by the College. We have over 25 networks that apply a similar methodology across a range of mental health services and specialisms. Approximately 1600 services across the UK participate in these networks.

The College is currently seeking a dynamic and proactive person to lead this high profile, innovative work.

The successful candidate will lead a group of quality networks with budgets of over £1.25 million per annum. They will supervise programme managers and have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

They will be a good team player and an experienced project and people manager. They will have experience of working in quality assurance, quality improvement, audit or research, ideally in healthcare.

The postholder will promote the work of the CCQI and be responsible for recruiting new members to the networks so experience of securing funding and income generation is desirable. They will collaborate with partner organisations, clinicians and patient and carer representatives.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

How to apply

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit the College's website.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing date: Tuesday 8 December 2020 @ 9am
Interview dates: Thursday 17 December 2020 - by Microsoft Teams

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity registration no. 228636

No agencies or publications please.

Head of Services and Quality
Islington Mind
£50,000 - £55,000
Full-time, permanent 

As a leading voluntary sector mental health organisation in Islington we offer high-quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support. 

We want everyone to have better mental health and wellbeing, to realise their ambitions, connect to their strength and make the most of their lives, their relationships and their communities.

Islington Mind is an award-winning organisation. This year our client-led LGBTQ+ service has been shortlisted for Charity or Non-Profit Organisation of the Year at the British Diversity Awards.

As Head of Services and Quality you will hold lead responsibility for the strategic development and operational excellence of the range of mental health services that Islington Mind delivers to the individuals with a wide spectrum of mental health problems, and to their carers.

You will lead the development of our services as dynamic and evolving response that will meet the actual needs of the people we work, ensuring the design of services is the outcome of co-production, which is at the heart of our approach and central to our values as an organisation.

You will also oversee the quality assurance of our work, and lead on the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of all our operational services. With responsibility for safeguarding you will ensure that at all times our services are compliant with relevant legislative, regulatory and quality assurance frameworks, and particularly the MIND Quality Mark (MQM).

Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Monday 30th November 

Permanent, 35 Hours per week (full time)

Working in the Quality Assurance Department, you will be responsible for:

•  Managing a workload of assigned QA activities, reporting to the appropriate QA Manager / QA Lead overseeing delivery.
• Providing effective feedback and making recommendations for change and improvement.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement and development of QA processes and practices across the organisation.

You will have experience in casework, audit, and/or quality assurance, preferably in a regulatory environment; a proven ability to gather, analyse and report on data, information and feedback in a timely and accurate manner; and a proven ability to work within defined regulations and complex business processes, and recommend improvements where necessary. 

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:

- 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas

- Interest free season ticket loan  

- Cycle to work scheme

- 7% employer contribution pension  

- Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets

- Flexible working and home working options

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

You can find out more about our benefits on our website 

 Closing Date: 30 November 2020 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)

Interview Date: W/c 14 December 2020

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and we promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a highly organised and proactive individual, to join our spirited and hardworking Executive Office as the Quality Assurance Coordinator. You will be a source of high-quality advice & support to the Director of Quality and Innovation using feedback from patients and people with experiences, data from incidents and audits to drive quality improvement. You will be responsible for coordinating the management of all feedback, including formal and informal complaints, and compliments across the organisation. In addition to being tasked with setting up and coordinating Learning Panels, including liaison with the complaint’s investigator, so that those involved can learn from complaints, and improvements to services can be implemented. You will possess excellent Microsoft Excel skills and be able to analyse and interpret data, presenting it in an accessible way.

We welcome applications from people with strong experience of customer facing roles; including hospitality, retail or health.

To succeed in this role

You will be experienced in working with multiple stakeholders, while dealing with people in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Your approach to work will focus greatly on the customer experience, possibly from your experience within healthcare, retail or hospitality, particularly in relation to receiving feedback and complaints. You will be skilled with interpreting data and producing reports, and be an expert in creating, implementing and modifying action plans linked to external quality improvements/measures. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate effective working with multi-professional groups, and also work independently to high standard.

If this sounds like you, we will be excited to hear from you!

Benefits of joining St Christopher’s

• You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities
• A number of health and wellbeing schemes
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
• Access to plenty of free local street parking.

Closing Date:  30th November 2020 at Midnight

Interview Date: 7th December 2020

Compliance and Risk Manager

You will join us as a Compliance and Risk Manager, where you will support a culture of compliance and risk management across RNIB. The purpose of the role is to support RNIB’s compliance activity, holding colleagues to account in ensuring that statutory compliance requirements are met.

Compliance and Risk Manager Responsibilities:

- Support delivery against RNIB’s organisational objectives on compliance and risk management.
- To monitor and drive forward resolution of control matters picked up by internal and external audit, external assessments and internal review/lessons learned exercises.
- To collate evidence and data on effective compliance management, producing reports for management and the Audit and Risk Committee under the direction of the Head of Compliance, Risk and Assurance.
- To ensure that assessment/dip sampling is carried out within directorates, ensuring effective control on an ongoing basis.
- To monitor and ensure that organisational policies are reviewed in a timely manner with necessary approval and publishing of.
- To support the Head of Compliance, Risk and Assurance in ensuring a culture of compliance across the organisation.

Compliance and Risk Manager Requirements:

- Experience of supporting an organisational compliance framework and reporting across one or more of the following areas; safeguarding, regulated services, fundraising, data protection. Technical expertise of these areas is not essential.
- Experience of supporting a risk management framework across an organisation.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders in relation to ensuring compliance and effective risk management within an organisation.
- Experience of collating and analysing data and producing reports to management on compliance and risk matters.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills.
- Working towards a relevant professional qualification (desirable).
- Experience of working in the not for profit/third sector (desirable).
- People management skills / team working skills

About RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People:

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.

Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV’s, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.

RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.

Location: TBC

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Salary: Competitive

You may have experience of the following: Compliance and Risk Manager, Risk & Compliance Manager, Compliance Manager, Risk Manager, Compliance Officer, Senior Compliance Officer, Regulation, Legislation, Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Manager, Charity, NFP, Not For Profit, Social Investment, etc.

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Do you have the personal commitment, drive and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of 6 people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Forensic Backgrounds who can display behaviours which challenge?

Are you caring, compassionate and competent? Are you an excellent communicator with the courage and commitment to provide only the best service to our service users?  We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive and resilient Registered Service Manager for our specialist, bespoke-built Intensive Support Service in Heysham. 

You will hold Operational Responsibility for all aspects of Service Delivery, CQC and Contract Compliance.  You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, professional, person-centred practice, and active support across the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will be responsible for leading practice development and delivery across the service and your role will include:

You will be supported by our Senior Service Manager, Senior Transforming Care Lead Practitioner and other members of Creative Support’s Multi-Disciplinary Complex Care Team, Local Social Services and CCG’s.

You must have:

• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a caring and compassionate approach to the people we support.

• You must have experience of working in the field of Adult Social Care

• At least three years prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs.

• Be a highly motivated, dynamic and confident communicator

• Be confident with working directly with service users and skilled with using this knowledge to coach staff using Positive Behaviour Support.

• You must have good knowledge of Mental Capacity and Best Interests, and you must be aware of the Restraint Reduction Network and hold a commitment to reduce restrictions in people’s lives.

  Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high-quality, person-centred support to older people, adults with a learning disability and/or autism,  people with physical disabilities and individuals with mental health needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual and promotes their independence and community engagement. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England.

  You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your professional development through both practice-based training and academic study. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of ten PBS and quality practitioners, supporting our agency to achieve great outcomes and meet quality standards. By joining this team you will be able to access peer support and expertise.

Programme development and management

• Negotiate donor contracts and review sub-grant agreements prepared by the programme finance team
• Lead the project opening process by developing and delivering relevant training, reference materials and templates on best practices and donor rules and regulations to field-based staff
• Support field-based staff throughout implementation challenges and in developing adaptation measures for donor approval 
• Identify opportunities to increase programme visibility and raise the organization’s profile by disseminating results within and beyond the development community.

Compliance

• Support field teams in the management of new grants during the start-up phase and oversee on-going grants through regular interface and coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units, acting as a central point of organisational expertise on donor compliance requirements
• Lead the preparation, review and feedback process on donor narrative reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and at a high standard
• Identify compliance vulnerability and risk, and proactively develop corrective actions
• Support the project closure process to ensure contract compliance and minimise financial and reputational risk  

Coordination and relationship with donors

• Provide guidance to the Programme Finance team when communicating with and responding to grant management and compliance questions with the donor
• Be an interface with relevant donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively and as they occur  

Capacity building

• Where relevant, oversee the work of Partnerships Officers supporting the grants management portfolio and develop their capacity
• Develop capacity building tools and training modules for grants compliance and management training for use at the UK and field level
• Lead capacity building activities with partners to standardise compliance and grant management procedures ensuring that all staff have the necessary tools and training to understand donor guidelines and grant management procedures

Resource mobilisation

• Lead and support on the design and development of specific concept notes and proposals, including logical frameworks and budgets (these will often, though not exclusively, be linked to the portfolio this position manages)
• Develop and maintain relationships with AKDN agencies, the AKF Global Programmes Team and field teams to ensure effective coordination around the development of specific proposals through the contract negotiation phase
• Support the brokering of relationships with existing and new European and Asian institutional donors, UK/European foundations and corporates including through direct liaison with donors centrally and at the field level
• Develop and contribute to partnership documentation including positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews, donor visit briefs) designed to enable regular and effective engagement with various donors
• Keep up to date with donor funding mechanisms and priorities and proactively work with Partnerships Officers and the wider team to scan for new resource mobilisation opportunities for AKDN programmes to identify the most relevant opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field essential
• Master’s degree in a relevant field desirable

Skills

• Ability to present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols with colleagues at different levels
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability and audit purposes
• Ability to establish partnership management and monitoring protocols with relevant partners (e.g. donors, field offices)
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Excellent numeracy and financial analysis skills
• Technical competency in compiling and editing compliance reports, presentations, proposals, concept papers
• Excellent technical and IT skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team but also to be able to use own initiative and multitask across several tasks
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of compliance requirements for major donors with the proven ability to establish compliance systems
• Good understanding of the risks and related relevant controls, primarily in the overall grant cycle, including programme, financial and procurement cycles, and knowledge of how to effectively mitigate these
• Good understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Keen interest in international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases, Apple OSX and iOS. Familiarity with Apple iWorks and MAC and with CRM/knowledge management platforms desirable

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants management context (e.g. an NGO or donor organisation)
• Field level experience in a developing country/context desirable
• Demonstrated experience of managing EC, FCDO (or similar) grants and ensuring compliance with the donor requirements
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Experience in developing and writing proposals, budget plans/cases, concept papers, briefs and executive summaries, by coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Working as part of a team in a multi-cultural, multi-country, multi-office environment

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and so anyone interested in the role is encouraged to apply as soon as possible

• Interviews will be taking place w/c 7th December 2020. Shortlisted candidates will need to be available to attend two interviews that week.

Job Title: Regional Fundraising Manager

Location: Whittington

Department: Fundraising

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working hours: 37.5hrs per week, including some weekend and flexible hours

Application review date: 13th December 2020

Interview Date: tbc

About the role:

St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Regional Fundraising Manager to join and lead its busy Fundraising team. St Giles launched its 5 year strategy in April 2017 alongside a successful rebranded. In response to COVID-19 St Giles Hospice has had to innovate to ensure we can meet our growing community demand, deliver new and increased services in a changing environment, without compromising the quality of care we are providing. Fundraising will be key to our success in the future.

Joining the fundraising team at such a crucial time the Regional Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing the Regional Fundraising Team and will lead on the development and delivery of a sustainable and cost-effective community fundraising strategy across the St Giles footprint that will align with the objectives for growth in voluntary income across the fundraising department. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for leading and delivering the St Giles IMO campaigns.

As a senior member of the fundraising team you will have previous management and leadership experience in order to lead, support and develop your team to be the best they can be and have experience in managing remote teams across a large geographical footprint, with significant and demonstrable experience in securing and growing a regional fundraising programme. The post holder will also have extensive account management and supporter journey experience, putting our supporters at the heart of all we do. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care.

The post holder will be responsible for all financial budgeting, planning and performance results for the regional fundraising team and its activities and will be accomplished in achieving income growth through the delivery of their strategic plan.

Company benefits:

To reward the hard work of our fantastic staff, St Giles Hospice offers an excellent benefits package as per the below

-27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 35 days with service)

-Contributory pension scheme

-Free car parking

-Training & Development opportunities as well as progression within the organisation

About us:

St Giles Hospice is a registered charity with a CQC rating of Outstanding, providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as offering support for their families and helpers. Care is offered in a variety of ways according to the individual’s needs and is offered out in the community as well as from 3 sites, an inpatient unit at Whittington, with other day unit facilities at Sutton Coldfield, and Uttoxeter.

We receive funding from the NHS but primarily we rely on fundraising activities and legacies, together with trading activities (Shops, Lottery and other trading) to support our work. We employ more than 400 people across a broad range of roles – from direct patient care to fundraising and administration as well as support from over 1400 volunteers to provide our services.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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.

All correspondence in response to applications will be sent via email. Due to the number of applications received, it is not always possible to respond to every application. Therefore, applicants who do not receive a response within 14 days of the review date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.

St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9LH. Registered charity 509014 Company limited by guarantee 1430090

Badenoch + Clark is pleased to be working on behalf of a leading Housing Association, based in London, recruiting for a Head of Risk & Compliance.As Head of Risk & Compliance you will lead operational risk management and reduction, compliance and policy work for the Customer Services Directorate. Furthermore, you will be accountable for all regulatory compliance and statutory assurance/monitoring activity for which the directorate is responsible and will own all risk frameworks at a directorate level.Principle duties will include:*Spearheading audit action plans and recommendations relating to Customer Services*Operating as the accountable person for all external reviews and investigations, such as serious case reviews and domestic homicide reviews*Being the accountable person for all safeguarding concerns raised regarding colleagues*Leading, along with the Risk Manager, the development of new approaches to risk identification and management across the directorate, and ongoing use of risk registers and frameworks*Supporting the Quality Assurance Manager in the development of a QA Framework and directorate-wide approach to quality assuring services *Partnering with relevant operational colleagues to develop a holistic understanding of themes coming from contract monitoring, CQC monitoring and internal QA activity The successful candidate will hold a broad and high-quality understanding of housing, care and local public service delivery landscapes. You will also hold the demonstrable ability to provide strategic direction and leadership in response to regulatory environments across diverse sectors and regulators.If you are looking to take your career to the next level, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Organisation:  

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH) 

Location:  

Kingston upon Thames 

Contract type:  

One year fixed term 

Hours:  

36 

Salary:  

 £33,862 

Deadline for applications:  

Tuesday 1st December 2020 - 12:00pm 

Interviews will be week commencing 7th December 2020 

We are looking for an organised, motivated and engaged manager with the energy to set up a new harm reduction, residential centre for seven people who have recently experienced rough sleeping and who have problematic issues around drug and alcohol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a manager with experience in the drug and alcohol field to help create and establish a bespoke service based on a strength-based approach which simultaneously addresses homelessness and addiction in our efforts to reduce rough sleeping in Kingston upon Thames. 

As the Service Manager, you will: 

• Lead a team where care and compassion resonate throughout the service. 

• Be responsible for directly managing the staff team and oversee their casework. 

• Develop and manage positive partnerships with key agencies across Kingston. 

• Be responsible for ensuring the finances of the service are well managed and that all relevant policies and legislation are followed. 

• Work alongside the Operational Director and CEO to manage the service’s performance against contracts. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Strength-based and client-focussed. 

• Able to organise the operations of a new, complex, busy service. 

• A decisive and effective leader, invested in people, builds on the team’s strengths and leads by example. 

• An excellent communicator, able to form and maintain effective working relationships with all partners. 

KCAH is committed and driven to helping people who have experienced homelessness to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness in Kingston and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people. 

As well as striving to always offer a great working environment, we also provide: 

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• 26 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays 

KCAH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity and we welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

Governance and Compliance Manager– Papworth Trust is an ambitious, leading Disability Charity based in the East of England delivering a range of services to our customers including Housing, Employment, Care and Day Services. We are looking for an experienced Governance and Compliance Manager to join us on a permanent basis based in Cambridgeshire and with some homeworking.

As a Governance and Compliance Manager your responsibilities will be to work strategically with the Trustees, Executive Team and colleagues from across the organisation to steer and support the Trust in delivering robust governance, compliance and quality assurance at both a strategic and operational level within all aspects of our charity.

Other key duties include:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards of corporate governance including, but not limited to, Company Law and Charity Commission requirements, and to ensure the Chair and CEO understand the requirements of charity governance
• Support the CEO and Company Secretary to work with the Chair, Treasurer and Trustees both individually, and as a group, to fulfil their legal duties through the provision of up to date information and ongoing support in their roles
• To work with the CEO to ensure the Board is fully supported with all aspects of administration through the Governance and Compliance team, including agendas, minute taking, recruitment, induction, ongoing training, and appraisals of Trustees
• Own and promote the Policies register and Roster of Regulatory Roles, working with colleagues to ensure effective development and approval of policies and ensure timely scheduling for the approval and review of policies.
• To support the development, implementation and monitoring of an Ethics Strategy; Corporate Social Responsibility Policy; the Trust’s Health and Safety framework including all aspects of Safeguarding; Act as Information Governance Officer and keep up to date on laws and practices around individual’s data protection
• Responsibility for oversight of the risk management framework and maintenance of the corporate risk register, supporting trustee engagement with risks and changes to the risk picture
• Responsibility for oversight of the risk management framework and maintenance of the corporate risk register, supporting trustee engagement with risks and changes to the risk picture
• Own and manage the Business Continuity Framework, setting the organisational standards for Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and working with departments to agree delegations and responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• High level of organisational skills and the experience to develop and manage people, systems, and processes, setting priorities and driving delivery.
• Manage, develop, and deliver the infrastructure needs of the charity, focusing on providing and promoting good governance practice.
• Ensure compliance, regulation, and mitigation of risks so that we continue to improve our services and make a difference to the lives of disabled people.

This is a full-time, permanent role. The salary is £45,000 per annum.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience and would like to join our company, please apply by forwarding an up to date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews are scheduled for 17th December 2020.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and from candidates with a diverse background.

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Newly created role in fundraising risk and compliance. Would suit an ambitious individual looking to develop their career.

The role will focus on day to day compliance management but also help implement a number of strategic projects in 2021.

Job specification

• Ensure high standard of compliance across fundraising
• Provide best practice compliance advice
• Support compliance activity across the charity
• Help create and implement new procedures in fundraising

Person specification

• General understanding of fundraising as well as compliance and data management experience
• Experience in administration, risk or compliance from a charity
• Organised and analytical approach
• Problem solver and able to research
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders

                                   

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.