The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is seeking to appoint a full time HR Manager to proactively lead a comprehensive human resources (HR) service to the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and the wider Diocese in respect of its ecclesiastical office holders.  The HR Manager will be supported by a HR Officer who is also the Executive PA to the CE and Archdeacons. 

Based in Southwell, the successful candidate will provide up to date advice to the senior team in support of our clergy and employees and, as required, to equip and enable parishes to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and leading practice.

This is an opportunity for a suitably experienced HR professional to use their skills to work alongside the Chief Executive in the delivery of strategic objectives and workforce planning in a complex environment.

The nature of the post will require a degree of mobility and flexibility, with work undertaken in locations around the Diocese and some meetings or training events taking place during evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu would need to be taken.

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? Chailey Heritage Foundation, is currently recruiting a Fundraising Manager and is looking for a dynamic, motivated and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team, running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Development Director, you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the Marketing team to further promote the work the charity does.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people. The Fundraising Manager will work closely with key staff who deliver frontline services and this role offers the right candidate a real opportunity see the impact of their work on the children, young people and the families who use our services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, proactive and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times
• Work closely with the Development Director to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy
• Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support
• Manage and take responsibility for major projects and events
• Support the Development Director in managing major donors

You will have a breadth of experience and a wealth of knowledge of different fundraising channels, be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package

For further information on the role please download and read the Fundraising Manager recruitment pack.

Strictly no Agencies

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.

Feeding Britain is seeking to appoint a full-time Project Manager who will lead on the successful implementation of the organisation’s new and existing projects, as well as the design of additional ones, to prevent and relieve hunger and malnutrition in the United Kingdom. The Project Manager will be employed for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.

The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Developing and adhering to business plans, budgets, evaluations, and strategies for maximising the effectiveness of Feeding Britain’s projects
• Overseeing and supporting the day-to-day operation of projects ranging from Citizens’ Supermarkets and Healthy Holidays to Kickstart job placements
• Working closely with local partners to ensure each project is delivered to funders’ expectations while, crucially, being flexible enough to reflect local circumstances
• Together with the National Director, constantly seeking opportunities to propose and find ideas for new projects that fulfil the founding purpose of Feeding Britain
• Spreading through the Feeding Britain network of towns, cities, and counties our self-grown ideas and building up sufficient resources for their implementation - by drafting national and regional funding bids, for example
• Managing part-time staff
• Maintaining Feeding Britain's online presence through website and social media content
• Undertaking other ad hoc tasks where necessary

Feeding Britain is looking for an individual with strong organisational abilities, good IT skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, who is committed to the organisation’s mission of ensuring everybody in this country has the necessary resources and opportunities to access and obtain food of sufficient quality. The organisation is seeking someone with proven experience of managing multiple projects and budgets.

Feeding Britain’s Project Manager will report to the National Director and work closely with the Finance and Administration Officer to coordinate and implement the different strands of the organisation’s work across a growing number of regional partnerships.

Feeding Britain's office is based in London, but the job location can be flexible and is currently remote. 

The Victoria Hall CIO charity is looking for a committed and self starting person to grow use of a brand new community building.  Your aim will be to enable the facilities to be vibrant and well used so that they serve community groups, businesses and organisations in the area.

The charity is keen to bring on board someone with the vision and personality to create a vital new welcoming and dynamic centre. Harrow is a changing and developing place and these facilities are located at the heart of this.

The role involves the practicalities of running a safe venue and the marketing skills to grow regular users and engage with those who want events and activities well run and accessible to a wide range of people.

You will be delivering the day to day running of the facilities, compliance with procedures, ensuring the safety of users and operating a booking system as well as marketing to a high standard and overseeing caretaking.

The Trustees are looking for a person with skills and experience of:

• Running, practically, a community centre or similar facilities.
• Working with stakeholders across all sectors and building positive relationships for mutual benefit (including fundraising) to communities.
• Growing income in voluntary settings.
• IT skills to keep up to date records including in managing money.
• Being a self starter with attention to detail and used to working under your own initiative.
• Marketing and social media skills to engage the target market.
• Developing a team of volunteers.

In return the right person will receive

Opportunities to take the initiative and launch and grow a wonderful new facility and make this a special place.

Salary range; £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Pension contribution

Holiday allocation: 22 days plus bank holidays

The working hours

Working hours: 37 hours per week, to be worked in a flexible pattern to include some evening and 
weekend working

This is a full time contract for 3 years.

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care and support needs? Are you passionate about developing and auditing extra care services to ensure that they are of the highest quality, enabling people to meet their desired outcomes?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and clients with a learning disability, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual person’s needs and encourages independence and community engagement. 

We are seeking a driven, productive and highly organised individual to be responsible for assessing the quality of the services we are delivering, and to identify areas for further development and quality improvement.  You must be flexible and reliable with an excellent eye for detail and ensure 100% CQC compliance in all relevant areas. We are a local provider employing a diverse team of over 300 well supported staff to deliver great services in London.

The post will mainly be based at our Sutherland Court service in Penge, Bromley – an Extra Care Scheme comprising 50 self-contained flats, providing support to older people with a learning disability, mental health needs and dementia. You will also be required to work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders and assist our services in other areas of Bromley and London as and when required.

Relevant direct experience of providing social care services for older people, people with dementia/mental health needs/physical or learning disabilities is essential, alongside a warm, person-centred and respectful approach. You should ideally have a relevant professional qualification (such as Diploma in Social Work NVQ 4/5 or RMA) and/or a degree level or management qualification. Creative Support will support you to continue your professional development.

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever.

Job Title: Data and Quality Service Manager
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £32,974 - £36,922 (NJC point 29 – 33) per annum
Contract: Open Ended
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place
Place of Work: 2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0DP

About Oxfordshire Mind

Our work includes:

• The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
• The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
• The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:

Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county

The Information Service, including the Oxfordshire Mind Guide publication, website and the Information Line

Physical Activity and Wellbeing

Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service

Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities

Oxford and Banbury Safe Havens

Embedded workers in primary and secondary care

Services for Children and Young People

• Raising awareness and campaigning activity.

We employ over 180 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.

Purpose of the job

The Data and Quality Service Manager will work closely with the Head of Innovation to ensure:

• Contractual obligations, targets and outcomes are met
• Partnership work and communication with key stakeholders is effective
• Appropriate systems and processes are in place
• Service users and carers are actively involved and engaged
• New services are developed and implemented effectively
• Reports are delivered to managers, the Senior Management Team (SMT), and the Board (including the Service, Quality and Performance sub-committee) in a timely and effective manner
• Quality programmes across the organisation drive continuous improvement
• Data is analysed proactively to drive understanding of our organisation and its impact on service users; and that useful management information is produced to help us continually improve

About you

Essential:

• Experience of working in a voluntary sector, mental health or related environment.
• Experience of establishing effective liaison and inter-agency working.
• Experience of developing and maintaining monitoring and quality systems.
• Experience of contract management and reporting to funders.
• Experience of providing line management, support and supervision.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health services.
• Excellent IT skills including being familiar with spreadsheets and databases.
• Data analysis skills including qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to take responsibility, use your initiative and work creatively.
• Organisational, administrative and word processing including report and letter writing skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to manage issues with a solution focused attitude.
• Collaborative approach to management and development.
• Capacity to cope effectively with the pressures of the post and to use support and supervision provided.

Closing date: 27th January 2021 at 12pm
Shortlisting date: 28th January 2021
Interview date: 5th February 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

We’re looking for a commercially aware individual with experience of delivering work packages in a procurement, commissioning or service development environment to lead our Quality Development and Support team.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change with individuals, in communities, across society and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our Business Development team’s role is to win new business and develop the scope of the services we provide. As well as creating bids for Local Authority and statutory funding, we work closely with Operations colleagues to develop models and proposals. More and more frequently we’re looking at innovative and new ways of operating services too, both in terms of partnerships, new markets and different ways of funding. A key part of the team is the Quality Development and Support Office. They’re responsible for managing Shelter’s restricted income panel, scanning for new opportunities, managing commissioner tender portals, completing pre-qualification documents, supporting tenders and managing Business Development data and reporting – and we want you to lead them.

About the Role
Identifying opportunities for growth and development and providing market intelligence and insight through research are just two aspects of this interesting and varied role. We’ll also rely on you to ensure business cases and contracts are signed off at the appropriate level, our business development pipeline and opportunity identification tools and process are designed, implemented and managed to ensure a cycle of sustainable business development opportunities. Effectively managing a small team and its resources to ensure all projects activities and tasks are timely and deliver high quality and responsive support to the Business Development and Quality Teams will be important too. And, when it comes to preparing initial briefings for bid/no bid decisions, maintaining a team plan to ensure progress is updated and recorded, or maintaining rigorous processes for opportunity scanning, again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

About you
As well as a demonstrable understanding of business planning processes and techniques, you’ll need proven experience of delivering key projects focused on supporting business development and enhanced performance. Proactive and collaborative in your approach, you have lots of creativity and innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas when appropriate. What's more, you’re committed to achieving results and firmly focused on the needs of internal and external customers alike. The ability to respond quickly and positively to change is also required, together with excellent listening, influencing and relationship building skills and a flair for developing a thorough understanding of an organization and its wider sector.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Residential Centre Manager (Education / Site Management / Hospitality)

Williton, Taunton

Salary £30,012 - £35,790 per annum

Permanent

Full Time - 37.5 hrs per week

Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. 

They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Manager to provide day to day management of one of their residential learning locations in Taunton.

The role

This is a key operational and leadership role, working closely with the Head of Group (Group) and Group Operations Manager (Group) in which you will manage and recruit staff and ensure that all users have a high quality experience by providing a high level of customer service.

You will take an active role in ensuring the excellent reputation of the venue for delivering high quality professional, amateur interest, individual and family courses, university and school courses are maintained and further developed. 

About you

They are looking for proven ability of managing a key function such as Education, Site Management, Hospitality or Sales along with experience of working in an education environment and / or similar residential centre. You will be a strong people manager who can demonstrate effective leadership skills and have experience of leading customer focused service delivery.

An ILM 5 /HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4 or Degree (or equivalent) in a related subject would be beneficial and you are required to hold a full UK Driving Licence for use in the UK.

The location

The centre lies in a secluded valley at the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The house is a striking example of a Tudor and Georgian country mansion set within its own grounds. 

About them

Our client follows a recruitment and selection process that is applied fairly, consistently, and without favour or prejudice, and which promotes a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.

They want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when their planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. 

As an Investors in People charity, they realise that to achieve their vision they need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering their mission and vision…if this inspires you, they would love to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 9am Monday 4th January 2021

Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually on Thursday 7th January 2021

WHO WE ARE

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. Our work has since expanded to address the cycle of crime, by offering support programmes to those who commit, as well as those who are victims of criminality. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

ROLE SUMMARY

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Equality and Diversity Officer within City Hearts. Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, the role of this individual would be to champion and embed equality and diversity practices, and to help foster an inclusive culture that represents the charities values. The individual would also work closely with Senior Management to develop initiatives to promote diversity, and play an essential role in in shaping and enhancing policies and operational plans in relation to both staff and service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To raise awareness and understanding of equality and diversity amongst staff, clients and stakeholders, interacting with people at all levels and from a range of backgrounds

• To research, apply and promote change, sharing best practice and promoting diversity initiatives.

• To promote allyship through employee diversity initiatives and events

• To assess the charity's needs and promote charity cohesion

• To work with the Head of Human Resources on ensuring compliance with and promotion of anti-discriminatory legislation in order to ensure the charity meets statutory requirements

• To work with Senior Management to write, implement and review policy and procedures at a strategic  level, with a particular focus on, but not limited to; The Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedures, Anti-Racism Policy, Equality and Diversity Policy, Grievance and Disciplinary Policies, and developing factsheets

• To be responsible for preparing and delivering Equality & Diversity Training, presentations and workshops to staff and other stakeholders

• To liaise with the Head of HR to identify and arrange external delivery of Equality and Diversity training, as and when appropriate

• To provide advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels on issues relating to equality and diversity.

• To work in partnership with the Head of HR to develop recruitment processes to maintain and encourage equal opportunities across recruitment, including internal promotional opportunities.

• To input into the appointment of all staff, including managers, through the development of assessment methods relating to equality and diversity.

• To regular attend and input into Senior Management strategic meetings

• To promote and carry out change within the charity and wider community

• To monitor data and gather feedback of a quantitative and qualitative nature, including via surveys or staff focus groups

• To develop an annual report on diversity statistics within the charity and formulate recommendations for improvement

• To input into concerns or grievances related to incidents of discrimination

• To be available as a point of contact for employees wanting to raise a query, provide feedback or raise a concern in relation to equality and diversity

• To investigate incidents alongside HR, particularly in relation to matters of discrimination

City Hearts is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our organisation. Therefore, it's important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome and encourage applications where we are under-represented in our workforce, particularly at management level. Currently, this includes people with disability, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

VoiceAbility is a national charity with a mission to enable people facing discrimination or disadvantage to strengthen their voices, champion their rights and change their lives. We provide advocacy and related support via a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a change in the way we respond to and work with clients. We are looking for a motivated individual who is experienced at leading change and implementing projects that place the client at the centre of service delivery. As the successful candidate, you will be someone who understands the importance of making every contact with a client count, from first contact to last, and how to do this when working remotely. You will be experienced in using technology to enable meaningful communication with people from a variety of backgrounds. Combined with this experience, you will share our vision for how a person-focused contact centre should deliver support and have the drive to implement change. You will manage our existing team and lead them on the journey to a bold new future that transforms the experience of our clients and helps us enable people to speak out and have their rights upheld.

Position: Contact Centre Implementation Manager

Location: Home-based

Hours: 37.5 hours (Full Time)

Contract Type: Fixed term ending 31st March 2023

Salary: £32,000

All applications by: Midnight Sunday 14th February (date extended from 31st January and test dates subsequently updated below)

Selection process: The selection process will consist of two stages.  Stage 1 will involve a short 30 minute interview and a written exercise.  This will take place on Monday 22nd February.  Stage 2 will involve a 1 hour interview and will take place on Monday 1st March. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams and you will need access to a laptop/PC for the written exercise.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

How to apply: For more details of the job requirements, please see the job description and person specification and use the person specification to complete the online application form, outline your full work history and upload your CV. NB your CV will not be used for shortlisting.

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Supported Living Manager to our team in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.

We are recruiting a highly motivated, professional individual to join our exciting service, which accommodates 20 individuals in central Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Supported Living Manager will oversee and develop the high-quality housing with care scheme for people with a learning disability and/or autism, some of whom may have other support needs including physical disabilities and mental health needs. Poplar Tree Avenue is a new-build scheme of 12 self-contained flats and 8 bungalows, situated in the town of Scunthorpe.

Our focus is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused support, which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals. The Supported Living Manager will ensure that the service maximises positive outcomes and aspires to the highest standards of service delivery, contract and CQC compliance. You will be responsible for all aspects of operational management, including:

• Leading, managing and supervising a team of staff
• Ensuring that caring and respectful personalised support is provided at all times
• Achieving positive outcomes for all service users
• Managing the accommodation and facilities effectively and ensuring that they are  maintained to a high standard
• Ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with the individual’s support plans, the service specification and CQC requirements
• Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders and commissioners

A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required, along with demonstrable skills and experience in assessing needs and planning support, deploying and supervising staff and working effectively with stakeholders. A degree or equivalent vocational qualification in health or social care is required (such as NVQ or H&SCD 4/5).

This responsible senior role will require flexibility across the 7-day week, and working time will include providing direct care and support, as well as off-rota management time. As the Supported Living Manager, you will be expected to fully understand the needs of all service users and to act as a professional role model, coaching and mentoring staff

You will ensure that staff encourage and support people to express their aspirations, make choices, develop skills and actively participate in planning the support they need. To achieve this, you will also be expected to work professionally alongside the multi-disciplinary team and communicate positively with families, carers and friends. You will support the Registered Service Manager in maintaining the overall quality of the service, ensuring that it complies with the CQC’s essential standards of care. Specific development of good practice is welcomed around medication support, person-centred practice and staff induction.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

Social Investment Business provide finance to create fairer communities and improve people’s lives. We do this by providing the money and support they need directly, partnering to support them effectively and, using our knowledge to inform our own work and influence others.

To say 2020 was an extraordinary year for Social Investment Business would be an understatement. By the end of the year, the team had assessed more than 3300 applications, disbursed nearly £30m of grants, and invested over £15m: all in addition to work that was actually planned. Since 2018, we have become the strategic grants partner to Access and Power to Change, and helped win and establish the £200m Youth Endowment Fund. And we have a burgeoning reputation as a sector leader in data analysis and insights.

It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation: we are growing and investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years. We believe this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is as passionate as we are about strengthening organisations, investing in communities, and improving people’s lives across the UK. If you have the same level of enthusiasm and commitment to that mission, and also to continuous improvement and learning, this could be the role for you.

Since 2004, Social Investment Business has deployed and managed over £400m of loans and grants into over 2,000 organisations and enabled almost 1,000 more to get dedicated support through our programmes. Social Investment Business is a values-led organisation and as such we expect all colleagues to live by the values which underpin what we do and how we do it.

Our values are:

• Put People First

• Be Curious

• Be Bold

• Be Collaborative

• Be Accountable

About this role

We have an opportunity for a talented Head of Grants to join our Grants Team as part of the Social Investment Business organisation.  Reporting to our Director of Grants this role plays an important part in shaping our grant-making, and working with our partners to make sure that our funding is supporting communities and creating impact.  This will be a key role which will work with colleagues across our organisation to deliver our objectives and to support the delivery of SIB’S strategy.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of effectively leading funding programmes of significant size, implementing systems improvements to improve internal and external processes, and who has experience of working with multiple stakeholders.  We need someone who is passionate, proactive, can work well autonomously and as part of a team and is flexible, adaptable and can manage competing priorities.  

Key responsibilities

Relationship Management & Assessments

1. To develop, maintain, and continuously improve,  high quality grant assessment and monitoring practices and policies, ensuring consistently excellent levels of customer service
2. To take the lead in ensuring that all grant funding objectives, KPIs and targets are met, and ensure reporting and processes are in place to support and monitor this.
3. To lead, provide direction and oversee the workload of  all staff involved in grant assessment and monitoring work.
4. To work closely with the wider SIB team on the development, design and implementation of new programmes, in line with SIB strategic objectives.
5. To work closely with the wider SIB team to ensure grants data is captured, reported on, and used to make ongoing programme improvements.
6. To support the Director of Grants in developing strategic plans for grant making at Social Investment Business
7. To ensure that processes and systems within the Grants Team are effective and fit for purpose, complying with quality standards and audit, funding and business requirements.
8. To work with colleagues to develop policy and guidance on appropriate and proportionate levels of due diligence for grant assessment and monitoring work and guide the Grants Team in the successful application of these policies.
9. To coach and advise grants team staff on all aspects of their work from responding to initial grant enquiries through to assessment, decision-making and monitoring, providing technical and policy advice and knowledge.
10. To provide an overview of the grant fund portfolios, developing, providing and improving management information and analysis for reporting to Group Boards and Committees, and for internal management and KPI reporting purposes.
11. To develop effective grant monitoring processes and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and fed into process improvements.

General

1. Contribute to the knowledge management, equality, diversity and inclusion and learning objectives of the organisation, supporting the implementation and effectiveness of SIB strategy.
2. Help develop solutions and ensure ‘business requirements’ are correctly defined and support implementation of new projects and initiatives.
3. Represent SIB at external events, ensuring all communications are professional and in line with SIB’s values.
4. Manage customer complaints in a professional and responsive manner.
5. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
6. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support the objectives of SIB as required.
7. To work in accordance with our five core values.

Core competencies

• Track record of leading funding programmes of significant size
• Experience of managing online grants application and management systems
• Demonstrable experience of problem solving and meeting the evolving needs of a  broad range of clients, including government clients
• Experience of managing complex networks of stakeholders with different interests and priorities in a high profile programme.
• Proven track record on leading, developing and motivating teams
• Demonstrable record of improving quality and performance within a funding environment.

Use your experience and skills to make a difference for people with dyslexia and dyscalculia by joining our growing team.

We are looking for a Volunteering Manager to help increase our impact for people of all ages with dyslexia and dyscalculia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Dyslexia Association, the charity that is the voice of dyslexic people. The successful candidate will lead the development of our volunteering programme and embed a high-quality volunteering experience across our charity.
The Volunteering Manager will be responsible for developing the British Dyslexia Association volunteering programme and supporting our volunteers across different areas of our work, including our much-valued helpline volunteers, our committees for cultural perspectives, music and creatives, as well as the local association representatives who form the Local Association Board. We are also keen to grow our volunteer activity with new and innovative projects to help us support more people with dyslexia and dyscalculia, and to change perceptions across society.

We are contacted every day by people keen to be involved with us, offering their expertise or personal experiences and this new role will ensure we make the most of their generosity, as well as supporting our colleagues and teams to offer an excellent volunteering experience with the British Dyslexia Association.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional people-focussed candidate with a strong track record of success in roles working with volunteers. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated individual and an excellent relationship builder.
You do not necessarily need previous knowledge or experience of dyslexia or dyscalculia and their impact, but you will be a fast learner and quickly become passionate about our goals. As the charity moves into a new era, you will be at the heart of positive change.

To apply

Please view the Job Description for full details of this position. We invite applications with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements, and why you would like the role. 

CLOSING DATE: 12 Noon, Monday 8th February 2021

Interviews will be conducted remotely, week commencing 15th February 2021.

Please note: as we expect post Covid to have regular (fortnightly to monthly) visits to our Bracknell office in Berkshire, applicants should live a reasonable distance within 2-3 hours or so..

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to join our small, dynamic Fundraising team, with the chance to really make your mark.  Your role is to engage influential and high-profile individuals and Family Trusts in the UK, connecting them to the difference they can make by enabling 1.5 million people to live a life free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

Providing the highest level of stewardship, you will ensure existing and new supporters feel valued, inspiring them to make five, six and seven figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men, women and children living in poverty today. You’ll also harness the support of our enthusiastic and influential Trustees and Leadership Team, involving them in ‘making the ask’, thanking, as well as attending events.

What we want from you

You will be a strong team player, with the enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in achieving targets and outcomes. With significant experience of major donor and/or Trust fundraising and a proven track record of achieving five and six figure gifts, you will have outstanding persuasion, negotiation and communication skills, along with the ability to develop strong relationships

You’ll be highly organised and adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, with an  ability to balance management of existing donors with exploring potential new support.  You’ll be able to dive into the detail of individual engagement plans whilst keeping an eye on the big picture potential of the overall programme and how to achieve it so we can transform more lives. 

Why we’re here

Opportunity International unleashes the power of entrepreneurs in some of the world's poorest countries. Through innovative partnerships, our programmes enable people to access financial services and training to expand their businesses, feed their family, access quality education for their children, create jobs and change the world.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an agile, dynamic charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, and life insurance,– but much more besides. We are also committed to flexible working. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future  people can live free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

Closing date: 5th February 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 15th Feb 2021