Senior Administrator
Trull Farm Buildings, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

About Us

We are The Trust Partnership. Our vision is to help charitable Trusts, Foundations and Almshouses to provide better informed, better managed and better directed funding and housing and to use their resources to the best advantage of all their stakeholders.

We are excited that we’ve not only been able to build a thriving business, but to do so on strong ethical foundations. The way we treat our staff, our clients and other stakeholders is important to us, and becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2016 was evidence of our positive impact locally and on the sector as a whole. We believe it’s possible to be a good business and a profitable one at the same time.  

We’re currently looking for a Senior Administrator to join our team and provide a high level of administrative support to our organisation and our clients. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £19,000 - £22,000 dependent on skills and experience
- Work as part of a friendly and caring team
- Lovely offices in a farm building
- 24 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Christmas shutdown
- Free parking
- Perkbox benefits (after probation) including free cinema tickets and high street discounts

The Role

As the Senior Administrator, you will ensure the smooth running of meetings, prepare meeting agendas, take accurate minutes, maintain the effective Governance of the Trustee Board and be a principal source of information between charity clients and The Trust Partnership. 

You will supervise the administration team and provide excellent client management support as well as cover for absentees within the team.

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

- Working with the Foundations Team Manager to provide day-to-day management and support
- Supporting the Director to develop and implement client processes across the team for new clients
- Delivering an ongoing Administrator refresher training programme for the Foundations team
- Providing an excellent service to a small portfolio of clients
- Answering queries from our clients and the general public via dedicated telephone helplines and emails
- Occasionally travelling for client meetings as required

About You

To join us as a Senior Administrator, you will need:

- Customer service experience 
- A high level of computer literacy, using Microsoft applications
- An excellent telephone manner
- Good organisational skills
- A keen interest in the charitable sector
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (due to our location)

Experience of line management or leading a team would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Lead Administrator, Admin Team Leader, Administration Supervisor, Senior Office Administrator, Customer Service Executive, Customer Service Administrator, or Senior Client Services Administrator. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Senior Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week with some evening work as required

Thames Reach is a leading London- based charity with a particular focus on rough sleeping, and helping people who are, have been, or are at risk of rough sleeping to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.  The charity provides innovative services aimed at preventing rough sleeping, intervening where people are sleeping rough, and helping people to recover from the impact of life on the streets.  As well as street outreach work, our services include tenancy support, emergency shelters, day services, hostels and accommodation, and help with health and employment. We work across London and in Surrey,    

Thames Reach is a strong organisation that is growing in response to need.  Our services are rooted in our understanding of the issues surrounding street homelessness, and we use this understanding to influence decision making at a local, regional, and national level.  We understand that our continued effectiveness requires us to sustain and develop our financial viability; and to retain and grow our excellent staff and volunteers. 

We employ around 300 staff and around 200 volunteers, and our organisational turnover is around £18 million per annum. Thames Reach was rated 57th in the Sunday Times ‘Best not for profit organisations to work for 2020’

We have an effective and long-standing non-executive board with a wealth of relevant experience in both the public and commercial sectors.  They provide valuable support to the Executive team, as we as attending board meetings every two month and sitting on one of the three board sub-committees (Finance and Fundraising; Services; Governance) that meet around four times a year.  Board members are also asked to participate in an annual away day, usually in the autumn, with separate preparatory visits to our services.

We are now looking for up to three new members.  As well as interest in and commitment to ending street homelessness as a board member and the ability and interest in providing strategic oversight for the organisation, we are hoping to recruit members with specific skills in the following areas:

Human Resources/Company secretary role

We are looking for candidates with current understanding of the recruitment, management, retention and development of staff (and volunteers) in an organisation of Thames Reach’s size; alternatively experience in charity governance at company secretary or similar level.

Communications

Candidates with current knowledge of approaches to internal and external organisational communication, with understanding of both conventional and new media. 

Financial

We are looking for a member with significant financial experience, and a relevant accountancy qualification (ACA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent).

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diversity that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Are you an organised administrator with an interest in Human Resources? Would you like to work for a small but impactful charity?

The Children’s Literacy Charity provides one to one literacy support for disadvantaged children in London primary schools.  We are looking for a HR Administrator to work in our office for 2 days a week.  Flexible working will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining efficient and effective administrative support, in keeping with the nature of a tightly run, small charity
• To work collaboratively with members of the office team to ensure the organisation is run smoothly and efficiently.

In particular to take responsibility for: 

• the HR policy and practice including with respect to volunteers
• the maintaining of effective office systems and processes 
• providing administrative support for other charity functions including IT functions

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent personal organisation with a high attention to detail. Able to manage a number of tasks at any one time.
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with staff and visitors to the office and tutors in schools.

For more details on how to apply please go to The Children’s Literacy Charity website

Salary £26,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience

Closing date:  4th March 2020

Interviews will be on 11th March and 12th March 2020

We are seeking a highly efficient, Project and Claims Administrator/Administrator to join our small professional team. You must have excellent communication skills, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add to our team dynamics. You must possess a range of administrative skills including good numeracy and IT skills.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. 

For this varied role, ideally you will have experience of processing grant claims and invoices and have general administration skills. However, training will be given to the right candidate.

Prospectus is excited to be collaborating with one of the most loved and respected youth charities internationally in order to recruit to two new Senior Relationship Manager positions in the Major Gifts Team; one to be based in London, and one in North UK.

The organisation offers 14-24 year olds from all walks of life structured programmes, enabling increased success in education, life and employment. Values-led and committed to giving young people the confidence to shine, the charity is looking for an experienced relationship builder who is passionate about youth development.

As the Senior Relationship Manager, you will work with your colleagues across the organisation to achieve annual income targets through individual gifts and events. You will be focusing mainly on building a new portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations through the organisation's networks on the board and existing high-level stakeholders. You will also represent the organisation at high-level cultivation events and meetings, inspiring attendees to support the organisation's aim to enable young people to take part in their programmes.

You will be organised and confident managing your own workload and timetable, including day-to-day administration, managing your pipeline and targets, building relationships with supporters in person and attending events. You will be a clear communicator and be confident in developing and delivering excellent stewardship/engagement plans.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Prospectus is excited to be collaborating with one of the most loved and respected youth charities internationally in order to recruit to two new Senior Relationship Manager positions in the Major Gifts Team; one to be based in London, and one in North UK.

The organisation offers 14-24 year olds from all walks of life structured programmes, enabling increased success in education, life and employment.  Values-led and committed to giving young people the confidence to shine, the charity is looking for an experienced relationship builder who is passionate about youth development. 

As the Senior Relationship Manager, you will work with your colleagues across the organisation to achieve annual income targets through individual gifts and events. You will be focusing mainly on building a new portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations through the organisation’s networks on the board and existing high-level stakeholders. You will also represent the organisation at high-level cultivation events and meetings, inspiring attendees to support the organisations aim to enable young people to take part in their programmes.

You will be organised and confident managing your own workload and timetable, including day-to-day administration, managing your pipeline and targets, building relationships with supporters in person and attending events. You will be a clear communicator and be confident in developing and delivering excellent stewardship/engagement plans.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Join our board and use your skills to help end gendered poverty. The Smallwood Trust has been helping women out of poverty for more than a century. Their work helps women on low incomes to become financially resilient - overcoming adversity to build a confident, positive and secure future. With c.£35 million investments, the Smallwood Trust's grant-making provides life-changing funds for individual women, women's voluntary sector organisations and practical policy initiatives that aim to promote systemic change.

The board of the Smallwood Trust are seeking to appoint up to three board members who share the Trust's aims, mission and values and feel able to make a contribution to the Trust's future.

Whilst the board are seeking a broad range of skills and experience, they would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a track-record in the following areas:

• Insights into how to achieve policy change through advocacy and lobbying

• Strategic communications with experience of how to build consensus for social change through effective messaging

• Building contacts and connections within wider grant-making and philanthropic networks

• Investment and asset management

The Smallwood Trust is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minor­ity backgrounds, working class backgrounds, disabled people, people with lived experience of poverty and people with different views and perspectives. If you'd like to be a board member but face barriers in applying such as accessibility issues, health issues, caring responsibilities or other concerns, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you.

Location: Malvern /National / Flexibility dependent on new board members

Expenses: Board member roles are unremunerated but expenses are paid such as childcare and travel in order to support attendance at board meetings.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

• Closing date: 15 April

• Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 27 April - w/c 4 May

• Interview workshop with the Smallwood Trust: 21 May

Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a Senior Community Organiser to organise with communities across the UK as part of our household debt campaign.

Personal debt has reached its highest ever level in the UK – a staggering £217bn. Low wages, insecure work and welfare cuts are pushing more and more people to rely on debt just to cover basic needs, and lack of effective regulation means borrowers are being charged punishing interest rates by rip-off lenders. The household debt crisis is driving poverty and mental health problems, harming people and families across the country. This must change, and we believe the most effective way to address the problem is by building the power of people who are affected.

This exciting new role is focused on organising and supporting people affected by the growing issue of problem debt, and campaigning for change.

Your organising, relationship-building and communication skills, and your commitment to building people-powered social change will be key to helping us drive forward inspiring and impactful campaigns as part of our five-year strategy. If you are committed to building the power of those most affected by injustice, to working collaboratively as part of a small team, and to bringing together the best of organising and campaigning know-how then this is the role for you.

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background.

We offer pension contributions of up to 7.5% of salary (depending on equivalent contributions made by the employee), an annual leave entitlement of 21 days (26 days pro rata) per year plus bank holidays pro rata, and flexi-time working arrangements outside the core hours of 10am-4pm. The role is based in our central London office near Old Street, but requests for remote working outside of London will be considered.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 16 March. Interviews will be on Tuesday 31 March.

Please see the recruitment pack for further details and information on how to apply

Administrative Services Manager

£30,000-£33,000 per annum depending on experience plus contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

About You

Due to some changes within our team structure we are looking for an experienced and high-calibre candidate to join our small central team as our Administrative Services manager. You may have been a senior administrator, Office manager or company secretary, governance manager or board administrator or similar in a busy organisation.  You will have excellent communication skills and a great attention to detail. You will computer literate and proficient in office software applications and most of all you will be adaptable and flexible, a strong team player and a self -starter.

You will have a relevant degree 2:2 or above or equivalent experience and project management experience.

You will have an understanding and sympathy with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Main duties of the role

You will be supporting the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership in ensuring the smooth governance and administration of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth charity, and you will work closely with the main committees involved in the governance and allocation of resources for the Charity, this includes the Trustee Board and Trust Subcommittees. You will be responsible for the oversight of the office function and be the Data Protection Manager for the organisation.

You will work with the Senior Team to organise events for external stakeholders and supporters of the charity, and conferences and team days for the charity’s staff.

You will also provide important generalist support for the Senior Management Team on ad hoc projects associated with development of the business functions.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Diocese and contributing to the ongoing development of a professional approach within the organisation. You will be expected to liaise directly with Trustees, Clergy and external stakeholders so it is crucial that you have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will need strong organisational and analytical skills for your day-to-day work, displaying meticulous attention to detail and a high level of efficiency.  You will exhibit exceptional diplomacy and tact, and a high level of professionalism.

While we are committed to staff development, the central team is small and therefore this is a role for an experienced person it is not suitable for a new graduate.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2020 at 13:00pm

Interviews: TBC

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Job purpose

The post-holder will be part of a small team supporting the governance needs of the Diocese of Portsmouth and maintaining an efficient administrative function.

To ensure that the Diocese has in place the governance framework, policies, procedures and support it needs to function as an effective Charity.

The post-holder will manage the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures and provide advice on wider governance issues.

The post-holder will be expected to provide comprehensive and high-quality secretarial support to the Trustees and Subcommittees, ensuring that they have the support required to enable them to fulfil their functions and responsibilities effectively, meeting the requirements of the charity commission legislation and policy framework.

Main accountabilities

1. To provide comprehensive and high-quality secretarial support to the Trustees, the Finance Audit & Risk and Remuneration Committees, and other Committees or advisory groups as required, and managing the relevant budgets

2. To work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop the Trusts work programme,

 3. To provide support to the Senior Leadership Team( SLT)

4. To ensure good quality information flows between the senior management and trustees

5. To oversee compliance with Trust governance policies, procedures and relevant provisions in legislation

6.To provide clear and effective line management for the Administrative assistant

Governance, Compliance and Board Management

• Work with Secretary to Trustees and the Chief Operating Officer to set and manage meeting date schedules for all Board and Committees to achieve efficient diary management.

• Capturing the outcomes of meetings and taking responsibility for communicating these throughout the organisation, obtaining updates from action owners and preparing a report on the status of completion.

• Prepare papers for the Trustee Board, and other Board committees.

• Organise and administer meetings, including taking and distributing minutes.

• In conjunction with the Secretary to Trustees, organise the Trustee training days.

• Responsible for keeping the register of signing and sealing official documents.

• Providing direct advice and guidance to chairs and members in meetings on matters relating to regulation, governance and constitution.

• To attend, prepare agendas for and take minutes at meetings of key management committees, including the Senior Leadership Team.

• Develop draft reports for regulators (principally Charity commission) including serious incident reporting.

• Liaise with legal advisers as directed.

• Work with senior leaders to develop risk reporting and board assurance framework.

• Take a lead role in ensuring Information Governance (GDPR) Compliance acting as the Data protection manager for the organisation.

• Develop Organisation Risk reporting and Board Assurance.

• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer in making sure the decisions of the Trust boards are implemented.

• Keeping handbooks for staff and trustees up to date.

• Supporting the induction of new Trustees.

• Deliver specific training related to portfolio as required, for example for parish administrators.

Training and Events Management

To work with the Senior Leadership Team to organise:

• Charity-wide events such as the annual parish administrators conference, other seminars, gatherings and events as required. This includes the logistical arrangements, liaising with speakers and venues as well as ensuring dissemination of notes and tracking actions.

• To undertake a range of ad-hoc tasks, projects and responsibilities for members of the Senior Leadership Team in accordance with management requirements and organisational demands.

• To act as a representative of the organisation on behalf of the Senior Leadership team at external conferences, meetings and other events as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer.

Project Management

• To lead on specific projects or pieces of work, undertaking research, and writing reports on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team.

• To work with the property team to ensure the presentability of head office premises and to arrange improvements and repairs.

Values

• To maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and positively promote the work and activities of the Catholic Church.

• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
   

Person Specification - Administrative Services Manager

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.Knowledge, Training and

Experience

Degree in relevant subject (or equivalent )

RSA level 3.

GDPR/Information governance related qualification.

Demonstrable experience of Governance and compliance in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems.

Working Knowledge of risk management and board assurance.

Excellent written communication skills and command of the English language to draft letters, briefing notes etc. and meticulous attention to detail.

Experience of working for senior staff at board level in a busy environment.

First class organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, balance conflicting priorities, monitor progress and exercise judgement about chasing progress as necessary.

Experience and proficiency in minute taking and keeping actions trackers and excellent records.

Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Knowledge of the values and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.

Understanding of Data Protection legislation.

Communication Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at every level.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Problem solving skills.

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Autonomy

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.

Other

An ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and trust.

Good time keeping.

Positive and flexible approach to work.

 

As Property Custodian Trustee working two days or four half days per week, in our modern open plan offices, your skills will be key to helping us work with Parishes as they manage their properties, particularly any commercial or legal aspects. The sucessful candidate will also assist the Head of Property and Diocesan Board of Finance with activities relating to investment properties, retired clergy housing, glebe lands and houses.

The Custodian Trustee Administrator is a key member of the property team and will be the main  contact for our parishes when they have a legal, commercial or planning issue with their property. You will work closely with our solicitors and other experts to agree appropriate actions that respond to issues raised.

Ideally you will already have a practical understanding of general property issues such as maintenance, buying, selling, leasing and other land transactions.

Previous experience of legal documents, concepts and trusts in addition to maintaining spreadsheets and databases will be essential. This job would suit someone who is familiar with the commercial and / or legal aspects of property management.

Please see the full recruitment pack for details of how to apply for this role and use the application form attached - we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Non-Executive Director – Housing Specialism
Position Level: Board Level
Salary: £4,000 plus expenses   
Location: London, Waterloo 

Who We Are
Central & Cecil Housing Trust (C&C) is an ambitious housing association, registered with both the Regulator for Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission. We are a developer and provider of housing and care for people aged 55 and over living in London and our Fit Future Strategy 2017-27 provides a route map for our future work. C&C’s goal is to be a dynamic and innovative provider delivering outstanding homes and services for residents now and in the future.

C&C has a mixed portfolio of sheltered housing, supported housing and general needs housing as well as its new affordable housing offering (55 London). In addition, it operates four care homes and has ambitions to be an outstanding provider of service for people living with dementia.

Your Role as Non-Executive Director 
You will be able to make a significant difference to the Board and the outcomes for C&C’s residents, using your extensive experience in over 55s housing, building safety and resident engagement. 

Your understanding of what it takes to create a world-class digital led service-delivery environment and a healthy organisational culture, ideally including working with a Direct Labour Organisation and high levels of resident engagement, will be put to good use as we implement and further refine our strategy. 

You will make an effective contribution to the entire range of C&C’s work through your membership of the Board. There are four Board meetings a year. The Board also takes part in an annual strategy event and several ad-hoc meetings, conferences and events.

Previous non-executive experience is desirable but not essential.

Our values drive us to be a pioneer, believe in better, have the courage to act, invest in each other and do all we do from the heart. You will be able to use your belief in our values to make a significant contribution to the 55s and over housing in London.

Do you feel this is the right position for you? Select the button shown to apply with your most up to date CV.

C&C is passionate about fostering Diversity, Inclusion and Gender balance and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 28th February 2020.

Other organisations may call this role Board Member, Director, NED, Independent Board Member, or Head of Housing.

Job title: Senior Personal Assistant to Director of Operations
Salary: £30,209.35 per annum plus additional responsibility allowance
Location: Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 27 January 2020
Interview date: Early March 2020

Please be aware this is a full time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week (7 hours a day) Monday – Friday. 

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic personal assistant with experience of line management to join our Operations team as Senior Personal Assistant, at the National Cat Centre in Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption centres, volunteer-led branches and charity shops. During 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

The Operations Department is, quite simply, at the heart of all our cat related activities and is responsible for ensuring that we help as many cats as possible. We are unique, in that we deliver our work through a combination of centres, primarily run by our employees with volunteers support and volunteer-led branches. In fact, the bulk of our cat welfare work is carried out by around 11,000 volunteers across the entire country.

The role of the Operations Directorate is not only to support our employees and volunteers in everything that they do but also to deliver the charity’s strategic objectives and identify opportunities for further growth. The Operations Directorate also encompasses our Customer Experience teams.

As Senior Personal Assistant to the Director of Operations you will be responsible for providing a professional interface between the Directors office and key internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate the administration of projects that are undertaken within the Operations Directorate and lead on small to medium sized projects as requested. You will organise and deliver events and conferences, liaising with external stakeholders to coordinate the attendance of CP delegates and all finance queries/processes - supporting the Director of Operations with budget setting and reviewing monthly management accounts. The Senior Personal Assistant is responsible for line managing the Operations Administration Support within the directorate.

Our successful candidate will be experienced in providing PA and administration support to senior/board level, including diary planning and travel arrangements; servicing meetings and project management.  You will have supervisory and leadership skills, excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of both internal and external customers. You will be able to keep calm under pressure with great credibility and have excellent working knowledge of MS office and Microsoft Teams.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Please note the recruitment process for this position will include a competency based interview and written exercise.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:
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Head of Business Development

This exciting new role has a wide range of responsibilities, with a principal focus on sustainable business development, effective programme delivery and diversity of income streams. The Head of Business Development will support the CEO with the overall executive leadership and growth of the organisation, articulating and upholding the ethos and expectations of Redcar & Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency. This new position requires an inspirational leader to horizon scan, identify and secure business opportunities that align with and add value to RCVDA.As an ambassador for RCVDA the role will foster a positive culture, ensuring staff at all levels across the organisation are inspired and encouraged to succeed and prosper. The role may require working remotely and some work outside normal office hours.

The individual

You will have exceptional business development experience to assist the CEO in providing ambitious strategic direction across RCVDA group companies.  Previous experience influencing and nurturing successful two-way relationships with key funders, commercial partners and central and local government departments within a business development position is essential.  Additionally, the Head of Business Development will have the experience to formulate original and compelling bid and tender documentation.   Skillset will include, a flexible, resilient and adaptable attitude towards work, with the ability to be creative, innovative and continually motivate and inspire. We would particularly like to hear from those with demonstrable commercial acumen with a track record of developing diverse income streams.  Importantly the successful candidate will embody the values of RCVDA and support the vision and mission of the organisation.

Our mission is to support 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. We are looking for an experienced professional with senior primary leadership experience to join our team. The role involves providing a range of support to headteachers and governors. Based in Ipswich, but with travel throughout Suffolk, this post is rewarding and varied.

21 hours per week 0.6 FTE

£33,077 pa (FTE £55,013)

For an application form, job description and further details, please see our website

Closing date: Monday 2 March 2020

Interview date: Monday 23 March 2020