Quality And Compliance Manager Jobs in London, Greater London

We are loooking for people with the values and commitment to increase the indepdence, self-confidenence and access to new opportunities for people with a range of complex needs using our Wandsworth Day Opportunities Services.

Who we are

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including two day centres in Wandsworth offering a range of support, activities and theraputic interventions for people with complex physical and learing disability needs.

Who you are

You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experience everyday. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are woking with, to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in reciept of and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities of this role

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing personalised support and group based activities to people accessing our Day Opportunities service in Wandsworth.
• To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
• To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
• To work from one of our day centres based in Tooting or Southfields and to key work specified individuals and act as a primary contact for the families, carers and other key professionals

Critical Values in the delivery of this role

• A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
• Recognition of the skills, knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
• A professional, can do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
• A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.

Benefits in working for us

The charity ensure the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay london living wage for all its front line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate NVQ level 3
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to a range of discount schemes
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme
• Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme

Are you an excellent Trust Fundraiser? Looking for your next challenge? Want to work within a Christian charity? Then this role could be for you.

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest. 

In the last 3 years IHP's income of over £5.8m enabled us to reach over 54 million patients in more than 25 countries across the world. This income came from a range of sources including institutional, corporate grants (mainly healthcare companies who also donate medicines and healthcare supplies), trusts and foundations, partner NGOs, and individuals. 

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraising Officer to join our small yet dynamic Fundraising team to help grow our income through Charitable Trusts and grant making organisations.  This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary year and look to a future of growth and building on our past achievements. 

About the role

- You'll research trusts and foundations funding opportunities to which IHP can apply.
- You'll prepare and submit compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations in order to grow our core income.
- You'll work across teams and build effective relationships with team members in order to identify suitable projects for funding in line with strategy and budgets.
- You'll support the preparation of funding applications by members of the team to other donors, including corporate donors, major donors and other charity partners (NGOs)​

Essential qualifications, knowledge,/transferrable skills and experience:

• Relevant fundraising experience (trusts and foundations)
• Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholder
• Experience of administration and record-keeping
• Experience of developing and managing budgets in line with funding applications.
• Knowledge of humanitarian response, international development and/or global health (Desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
• Ability to work with competing priorities, deadlines and targets
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be flexible as part of a small team
• Excellent research skills with an eye to identify opportunities
• A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
• Committed to IHP’s Christian Ethos

See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail. 

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme, employee wellbeing and benefits support, training, development and a generous holiday entitlement. We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.

Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop.

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be held when required so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

We are loooking for people with the values and commitment to increase the indepdence, self-confidenence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs across our Supported Living Services in Kingston and Richmond.

Who we are

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes based services in Kingston and Richmond.

Who you are

You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experience everyday. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are woking with, to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in reciept of and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities of this role

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accomodation.
• To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
• To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
• To work independently across the boroughs we operate in, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.

Critical Values in the delivery of this role

• A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
• Recognition of the skills, knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
• A professional, can do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
• A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.

Benefits in working for us

The charity ensure the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay london living wage for all its front line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate NVQ level 3
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to a range of discount schemes
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme
• Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme

Are you a strategic, passionate, and experienced leader with a big heart for the older generations? If so, you could be the person we are looking for to lead Embracing Age.

Introduction

We live in a world that is ageing, and with that come opportunities and challenges.  At Embracing Age we want to harness those opportunities and respond to the challenges. We’re motivated by the heart of God towards the older generations, particularly those no longer able to live independently, and needing to draw on care and support. 

If you’re motivated by a similar heart and that message resonates, then perhaps you are the person to take Embracing Age forward in this next season. It’s an exciting time, we’re a growing charity with an amazing staff team and trustee board.
 

About Us

Embracing Age is a Christian charity working towards a world where older people are valued, connected and full of hope. We do this by befriending care home residents, supporting informal carers and equipping churches in their work amongst older people. Care home residents are twice as likely to feel severely lonely than older people living at home and we want to embrace them with God's love.

About the Role

The CEO will provide leadership to Embracing Age and to be responsible for the management and administration of the charity, in partnership with and reporting to the trustees. You'll lead, inspire and motivate staff and volunteers, whilst upholding and developing the Christian ethos, vision, mission and values of Embracing Age, along with the strategic objectives and priorities.

About You

You’ll be a strategic, passionate person with a big heart for the older generations and a desire to mobilise churches and communities in coming alongside them. You’ll be a friendly, confident individual with good communication and organisational skills who is looking for a part time flexible role. 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please read through the recruitment pack and send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides, outlining your interest in and suitability for the role.

Your application should include a brief description of your faith journey and Church involvement and the details of two referees, one being a Church leader and the second a professional referee.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please get in touch

Closing date 8th June 2024

Spitalfields Crypt Trust: Deputy Director of Services

A new and exciting opportunity to join this amazing East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness or suffering from addiction.  The post holder will be at the heart of managing, shaping, and developing SCT’s services, including all aspects of our Therapeutic Programmes, Supported Housing Team, Training and Development, Housing First provision, and emerging women’s and community-based services.

Salary: £40,777 - £48,984

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (increases with length of service), plus bank holidays, 5% employer contribution pension, generous sick leave provision, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and Health Insurance cash plan (up to £600 pa towards medical costs), season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

Hours: 35 hours per week

Applicants are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their suitability and reasons for their interest in the role.

Closing date: 9th June 2024

Battersea’s Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising, and this team manages our data, supporter care and compliance enable our teams to fundraise effectively.

We are looking for someone to join our Data Services Team as a Data Officer to maintain and develop the quality of data held on our fundraising database. You will play an active role in data reconciliation, data imports, agency liaison, user training and simple data selections, ensuring that we make the best use of our data.

The ideal candidate would have outstanding relational database skills, experience of manipulating large data sets, bulk data imports and data reconciliation and the ability to identify enhancements to data structures and to implement plans to resolve them.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 26th May 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 27th May 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

To lead our thriving mental health programmes and help transform London’s mental health landscape.

We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey.  We have been successfully changing lives for almost 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support.  As we continue to grow and secure key contracts, we are looking for a strategic and visionary leader to take on the pivotal role of Director of Employment Services.

Your potential impact on London’s mental health landscape will be huge; especially at a time when the support needs for people with mental health problems are high and on the political agenda.

We believe this is one of the premier roles in the London mental health and employment sector.

Your role will be to:

· Strategically grow and enhance our employment support services, nurturing a culture of innovation whilst ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.

· Drive strong performance in meeting commissioner-led targets and exceeding expectations.

· Lead a wider team of 80+ dedicated staff across multiple sites to achieve stellar outcomes.

· Build partnerships with health providers, employers and commissioners to broaden reach and impact.

· Promote our impact externally to drive recognition and maintain our outstanding reputation.

· Implement robust governance, quality assurance (e.g. IPS) and safeguarding measures.

· Monitor budgets and identify efficiencies.

· Recruit, develop and get the best from your people whilst maintaining a culture of positivity and teamwork.

THE OFFER

In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working, career development opportunities, a comprehensive training and induction programme, a generous holiday entitlement and competitive financial rewards.  We also practice what we preach in terms of creating a positive working culture to support our own employee’s wellbeing.

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Aldgate and outreach London

Full-time, 39 hours

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead a large staff team across London to achieve and exceed programme performance targets and operational standards.

· Oversee core services including IPS in Primary Care, IPS in SMI and Employment Advisors in Talking Therapies, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

· Line management of currently 4 Service Leads.

· Champion a person-centered, outcomes-focused culture of excellence and innovation.

· Ensure services meet quality assurance standards including high IPS fidelity.

· Monitor and evaluate team/individual performance, taking action to address issues.

· Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with commissioners, health providers, employers.

· Contribute to the delivery of Twining and Hestia’s strategic plans, by working in partnership with other departments and directorates, external organisations, and commissioners.

· Proactively scan the environment for gaps and opportunities to create new interventions to underpin recovery through employment for people experiencing complex needs.

· Collaborate closely with Business Development in tendering for new services and in the retention of existing services.

· Achieve results within agreed budgets and identify efficiencies.

· Prepare and distribute reports as required.

· Promote Twining’s employment services and successes through effective internal and external communications.

· Recruit, train, develop and performance manage high caliber staff.

· Ensure compliance with health and safety responsibilities, legislation, regulations and policies.

· Work flexibly within the Senior Leadership Team and maintain professional knowledge and development.

· Perform other duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential (E), Desirable (D)

Knowledge and Experience

· Knowledge of employment services and mental health systems. (E)

· Proven experience managing complex mental health and/or employment programmes. (E)

· 7+ years’ experience leading and managing services in the mental health or employment sector (E)

· Recruitment, training, development experience. (E)

· Track record in successful people management and supervision (E)

· Experience of ensuring effective safeguarding in operations (E)

Skills and Abilities

· Strong project management and planning skills (E)

· Identifies and manages risks appropriately (E)

· Embraces technology to improve effectiveness (E)

· Responds positively to changing priorities (E)

· Budget management and financial skills (E)

· Inspires, motivates, and guides team towards excellence (E)

· Skilled coach and developer of others (E)

· Facilitates productive teamwork and collaboration (E)

· Confident public speaker and presenter (E)

· Strong report writing and marketing skills (E)

· Persuasive influencer and negotiator (E)

· Analyses data, identifies insights and trends (E)

· Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness (E)

· Sets high standards and meets deadlines (E)

Qualifications

· Relevant degree/professional qualification (D)

· Member of appropriate professional body (D)

· Experience of leading a large IPS (Individual Placement & Supprt) operation (D)

Attributes

· Passionate commitment to Twining’s mission, vision, values (E)

· Dedication to promoting mental health and meaningful employment (E)

· Champions equality, diversity and inclusion (E)

TO APPLY

If you share our passion for mental health and have the drive and desire to make a real difference to Londoner’s lives in one of the capital's most impactful mental health employment support providers, we want to hear from you!

Please email us with:

· an up-to-date and tailored copy of your CV.

· a covering letter detailing how you meet the needs of the role. Where possible, please provide clear examples to demonstrate your experience.  We will not accept generic cover letters.

The deadline for applications is: 5pm Monday 27th May 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please see full job description.

This job description is subject to change depending on the needs of the service.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• Located at a 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham, we provide high quality self-contained accommodation for 15 women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantages.
• The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation. The accommodation also includes overnight safe spaces.
• You will be responsible for providing support to all the residents as needed during the evening and night, including running co-designed activities, and responding appropriately to requests and incidents.
• The successful applicant must be able to model person-led, psychological, gender, and culturally informed support, be skilled at building trust and be a great team player. You must be confident working as the sole support worker on site and have good judgement in managing incidents.
• This is a waking night support role, undertaking 12 hour shifts alongside concierge, 8pm to 8am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Please be aware that the building has several floors and no lifts.
• The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Salary: £26,755 pro-rated (FTE £28,377)

Closing Date: Sunday 9th June

Interview Date: Wednesday 19th June

Full job description can be found on our website

Our Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

• Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• Day off for moving house

• Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

• Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Season Ticket Loan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

Here at Battersea, we are looking for someone to join our Finance & Corporate Services Team to provide comprehensive and proactive executive assistance to the Director and departmental functions across the Directorate.

The successful candidate would be responsible for providing effective EA support, convening and supporting committees and regular meetings across the directorate, supporting on strategic workstreams across the Directorate, and providing a range of administrative and co-ordination support to the Heads of the Finance & Corporate Services Teams including support for team projects.

We are looking for someone who has experience in a similar role with a demonstrable track record of inbox and diary management, administrative support to a Director across multiple functions, with a proven ability to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy office, prioritising a high-volume workload effectively and exercising a high degree of judgment, tact, and discretion at times working to deadlines.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 24th May 2024

Interview date(s): w/c 27th May 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We are seeking a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join our dedicated team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth running of our operations and supporting our mission to positively impact lives through water based activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Administrative Support: Assist with day to day administrative tasks, including data entry, document management and correspondence.

· Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate financial records, process invoices, and assist with budget tracking.

· Event Coordination: Help organise and coordinate vents, workshops, and activities.

· Stakeholders Communication: Liaise with donors, volunteers, and participants to foster positive relationships.

· Office Management: Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure a productive work environment.

· Report Preparation: Assist in the preparation of reports, and presentations.

· General Support: Provide support to various departments and team members as needed and carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Outreach and Relationship Manager.

Qualifications:

· Previous administrative or office support experience

· Strong organisational and multitasking skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· A passion for our charity's mission and values.

A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of disadvantaged individuals

Chief Operating Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role.

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and interviews with Eastside People will take place the week after. Interviews with BAUS will take place in early June.

About the Role

Our team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by our CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for BAUS. It will be a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of our strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive.

The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing our IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

· Supporting the CEO on the development of BAUS’s annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan

· Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team

· Ensuring BAUS’s IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose

· Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance

About You

We are looking for:

· Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team

· Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities

· Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI)

As an Association, we understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important as we strive for excellence. Our members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we.

About Us

BAUS is a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. We support our circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting BAUS in the recruitment of this role.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following:

· Why are you interested in the COO role, and why BAUS?

· How can you contribute to BAUS in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Deputy Director

· Time commitment: Full time role (80 or 90 % could be considered for the right candidate)

· Location: UK based, with frequent travel to Geneva. Other locations would be considered for the right candidate

· Reports to: Executive Director

· Direct Reports: 4 – 5 direct reports responsible for leading on key aspects of the Alliance’s work.

· Grade: F

· Salary: Between 79’346 GBP and 90’682 GBP (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

1. Background and Purpose

The Deputy Director works in close partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to enhance the work of the small, dynamic secretariat team to create more momentum across its network. This new role will be instrumental in delivering on the strategic objectives and securing sustainable funding through its continued evolution. The person will be responsible for connecting the various programmatic areas of work quality assurance and impact, capacity support and its new country level work. They will guide planning processes to be able to track and analyse our impact. They will leverage the knowledge of the team to seek new opportunities for ensuring the Alliance delivers on its mission. They will be instrumental in developing and implementing long-term plans and processes that can bring new levels of success for the organisation.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

Guide and facilitate the team’s delivery of the CHS Alliance strategy:

· Work with the ED on delivering the strategy to position CHS Alliance as a network driving system change for greater accountability to people in crisis, creating relationships within teams and externally to influence change across the global humanitarian sector.

· Develop processes to support the team track progress on how we are meeting our objectives so they can be clearly communicated and analysed to continue to deliver on the ambitions of the Alliance’s strategy.

· Facilitate a strong culture of organisational collaboration to achieve goals and objectives; developing a framework that support the team’s cohesion in delivering the goals of the organisation to create greater impact.

· Provide oversight of the funding needs and priorities and support strong proposal development and compliance with donor funding and guide decisions on how to allocate and manage resources.

· Work closely with the ED, to establish and execute a fundraising plan to achieve the strategy and workplan of the CHS Alliance, including donor intelligence.

· Provide support to ensure staff can complete their responsibilities to their highest potential.

· Initiate programmes and activities that are resourced and effective and efficient as possible.

External partnerships & donor engagement:

· Stay abreast of emerging trends in the volatile context of humanitarian action and provide strategic thought leadership on the dynamic and shifting priorities and what it means for the Alliance network.

· Work closely with the ED to create a strong donor advocacy and engagement plan that goes beyond fundraising to work with donors as drivers of accountability.

· In coordination with the rest of the Alliance team, engage with external stakeholders to build and maintain relationships contributing to the CHS Alliance strategic objectives.

· Work closely across the teams to keep abreast of the Alliance members’ needs to meet the CHS commitments.

· Actively seek opportunities for partnerships to advance the CHS Alliance Strategic Plan (e.g. with members, academia, coordination bodies like the IASC, or other key stakeholders).

· Promote the CHS and the work of the CHS Alliance through relevant social media channels or platforms, through conference presentations and through workshops or other events.

· Represent CHS Alliance and its positions at meetings, speaking engagements or through opinion pieces. Assist the CHS Alliance to influence policy in the sector.

· Act as the public face of the CHS Alliance, along with the ED, to promote its mission and purpose.

3. Profile

· A passion for creating system change in the sector. A thirst to understand and seek opportunities to drive forward greater accountability, as well as a pragmatic understanding of the challenges facing the sector.

· Someone who shows a commitment to CHS Alliance mission and values, evidenced by exhibiting a high level of personal and professional integrity, humility and humanity, and through experience with non-profit organisation with a global membership reach, and a good knowledge of quality and accountability in the aid sector.

· A natural relationship builder and team player, who enjoys and has proven ability to work collaboratively with others inside and outside the organization. An ability to see synergies and bring people together.

· Someone who thrives with changing situations but can also execute swift decisions when needed. Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and solving complex operational problems

· Strong leadership capability with demonstrated experience in managing, inspiring and empowering teams in changing environments, thanks to progressively responsible senior management roles. A strong track record of facilitation skills to support cross team collaboration, ideally with knowledge or experience in self managing teams / team approach.

· Someone trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information, discrete, professional, and with excellent judgement.

· A good communicator with professional command of English, French a strong asset, and other working languages appreciated.

4. Experience and Qualifications:

• Extensive senior management experience in a dynamic, responsive environment
• Demonstrated organisational development experience, supporting a team and supporting others
• Extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, ideally at operational level
• Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase collaborative effectiveness and efficiency
• Highly skilled at staff coaching and development
• Proven track record of strategic planning and financial management
• Experience creating and managing budgets
• Ability to manage complex projects across teams
• Experience navigating complex issues and making difficult decisions, often in high-pressure situations

Qualifications:

· University Degree in relevant disciplines

· Masters / MBA an advantage

Experience: 

· Experience leading cross functional teams

· Leadership experience with non-profit organizations

· Humanitarian field experience

Knowledge:

· Good knowledge of current good practise in organisational development issues

· Strong understanding of organisational accountability practices

· Knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standard

· Self-managed teams approaches

Language:

· Excellent oral and written English skills

· French a strong asset, other working languages appreciated.

Behaviour

· Be personally and collectively responsible for upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. This includes refraining from acts of misconduct, respecting the CHS Alliance’s standards and the dignity of those whom the Alliance pledges to assist and with whom they have contact.

Applications must include a CV and a motivation letter (no longer than 2 pages each). Please mention your name and the vacancy reference in the subject line.

Senior Fundraising Researcher 

Are you an experienced fundraising or prospect researcher looking for your next career opportunity? Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH) is hiring for a Senior Fundraising Researcher to deliver strategically aligned research to identify new prospecting and senior volunteer opportunities to support our key fundraising appeals.

This is a varied role where you’ll be responsible for:

• Producing high quality research profiles, insights and briefings for our Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Special Events fundraising teams.
• Conducting due diligence on key supporters and volunteers, communicating findings in a professional manner to support decisions around risk and reputation management.
• Delivering market insight and horizon scanning to help shape strategy for high value fundraising.
• Supporting fundraising colleagues to ensure high standards of data management and compliance

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic individual with:

• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Previous experience in a prospect/fundraising researcher position.
• Experience conducting due diligence within the not for profit sector.
• Experience with a wide range of research, risk and business intelligence  tools.
• Ability to build strong internal relationships.

What we can offer you

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
• A flexible approach to working arrangements. 
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme 
• Life assurance
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.  

How to apply 

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application.

Closing Date: 15th June 2024

About The Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023. 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

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We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.

As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with the responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team ensuring excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant.

If you are an outward facing IT professional who is user and business focused wanting to contribute to our meaningful mission and can help deliver our ambitious strategy, we welcome your application.

What you will do:

• Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
• Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs.
• Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
• Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
• Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets.

What you will need:

• A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence.
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.