Hunts Forum of Voluntary Organisations

We encourage (guide), support and develop voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations and individuals across Cambridgeshire to have real influence over the places and communities in which they live

Deputy CEO

37 hours per week

Salary £34,788 - £37,849

We require a dynamic, inspirational and collaborative person, preferably with experience of the voluntary sector, who will support our ongoing growth and development. They will manage and support projects and partnerships with voluntary and business sector organisations as well as the public. 

This exciting and challenging new position requires you to be professional, flexible and have good leadership and people management skills.  You will work closely with the CEO and other partners as part of our senior leadership team.

Application forms and further details are available from our website. Link below

Closing date for applications: noon 9 December 2019

Interviews: 18 December 2019

Hunts Forum, The Maple Centre, 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire are actively recruiting for a Head of Services to lead, manage and develop the charitable services’ functions of advice, dementia, Independent living, social prescribing and home support services.

Working in Worcester, with frequent travel around Herefordshire and Worcestershire, you will be an active member of the Senior Management Team and will contribute towards the strategic development and operational management of all areas of the organisation.

Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways.

You will:

• Work with the CEO in providing leadership and direction in the development of a broad range of activities, whilst being consistent in our Strategic Plan, and promoting the organisation’s vision.
• Ensure the effective integration and implementation of the charitable services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
• Lead on key organisational projects or events.
• Manage the charitable services with a high level of customer focus.
• Drive a high quality and performing culture, responsive to the needs of the charity.
• Identify appropriate service contracts and opportunities for the charity, leading the tendering exercise for competitive contracts.
• Skills and Experience:
• A degree or equivalent experience of continuous professional development
• Experience of senior/strategic leadership within an organisation
• A proven track record of successfully developing high quality, cross sector partnerships with a wide range of partnerships
• Experiences of successfully developing and leading a strong performance and outcome focussed culture
• A detailed working knowledge of either social care or the health care services
• Experience of managing major change and change programmes
• Ability to build effective teams and relationships and achieve results through others by leading, inspiring and motivating others
• The ability to work to quality assurance systems
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with partners, Board of Trustees and internal colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent communications skills

What we offer in return:

• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
•  Health scheme. 

Further information regarding this post is available via Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire website.

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire do not accept CVs whether included with an application or sent speculatively from individuals.

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The Senior Property Advisor is the lead member of the Property Advice Team. The Property Advice Team consists of an in-house Property Advisor, Associate Property Advisors and Volunteer Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation’s Register of Property Professionals.

The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. 

The Senior Property Advisor will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility:

1. Management of Property Advice Team
The Senior Property Advisor will support the Foundation’s CEO in line-managing the Property Advice Team. Aspects of this support will include:

• Ensuring appropriate processes are in place and followed by team members.

• Having oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained.

• Ensuring cases, projects and training events are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability.

• Developing excellent working relationships with members of the Foundation’s Register of Property Professionals to enable effective referral of charities to them for technical support.

• Verify accurate records are kept by all members of the Property Advice Team and provide information and reports to the Director and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. 

• Deliver excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation’s support to charities until they query is resolved and beyond.
 
2. Developing consultancy and training
The Senior Property Advisor will lead on consultancy and training and deliver on projects in line with agreed targets. This will include:

• Identifying potential clients, and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for contract work. 

• Leading pitches to potential clients and developing client relationships, quickly and effectively understanding client needs and tailoring solutions to those needs.

• Bringing together project teams from within the Foundation and our network of Associates and Register of Property Professionals.

• Delivering high quality consultancy outputs, in line with Foundation quality assurance practices.

• Project managing timely and high-quality delivery of consultancy work.
 
3. Other Duties as reasonably required
The post-holder will work with other members of the team to support day to day marketing, research, communication and monitoring and evaluation activities. Additional duties may include:

• Representing the Foundation at external events, supporting our reporting to funders and inputting to our ongoing research.

• Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. 

• Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation.

• The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation’s ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment.

Senior Advice & Information Coach

We are Business Disability Forum (BDF). We believe the 26 million people in the UK and over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities and long-term conditions enhance the social and economic health of our societies. We help remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and making their contribution to the world.

We are unique. There are many great disability charities and disabled persons’ organisations. Our niche is our expertise in disability as it affects business.

The role

The Senior Advice & Information Coach will deliver three key elements: To manage and co-deliver the Advice Service to ensure it delivers accurate and high-quality services (advice and resources) to customers; to develop an ongoing internal upskilling programme for BDF staff on all aspects of disability inclusion and business management; and to manage and contribute to the delivery of BDF’s Disability Smart Accelerator.

The requirement

• Experience of managing an advice or information-based function or service.
• Experience of managing people (line or project management).
• Work flow coordination.
• Experience of advising businesses on diversity and inclusion related situations in verbal and written form.
• Working in or with private sector businesses.
• Confident communicator – including presenting to small groups of people, facilitating group sessions, webinars, and writing clear and information documents, emails, and presentations.
• Recent knowledge of disability as it affects HR and wider business areas.

• Knowledge of Human resources (generalist) framework and processes (such as employment legislation and good working knowledge of formal employment procedures, for example performance, grievance, absence, and disciplinary).
• High level of understanding and knowledge of the Equality Act 2010.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: 17 November 2019.
• First interviews are planned for the week commencing 18 November 2019
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 25 November 2019

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at barnabyp @businessdisabilityforum .org .uk or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Would you be interested in joining our dedicated professional team? We would love to hear from you.  If you are looking for a full time position, we are open to the two roles being combined.  In addition to this role description, please also refer to the Adviceline support officer role description.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Our Information team are the first people clients meet when they visit one of our offices. Information staff and volunteers explain our services and help people feel welcome.  The Information team also support our busy open drop-in sessions.

Information team members are often able to help clients there and then, supporting them access information they need using our website and other sources of information, or suggesting services that can help.

Person Specification

• Experience of working with the public either via phone, online or face-to-face (essential)
• Excellent communication skills (essential)
• Experience of working within a staff and volunteer team (desirable)
• Experience or understanding of advice issues (desirable)
• Knowledge of Casebook or client management systems (desirable)
• Experience of using and navigating recognised support websites (desirable)
• IT competency and experience (desirable)
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of wider charity team
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and our equality and diversity policies.

If you’re interested in joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please forward your CV and covering letter highlighting which role or roles you are applying for and your suitability to the attached email address by 6pm, 24 November.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Friday 29 November or Monday 2 December.  If you do not hear from us, please accept our thanks for your interest in working for us and note that your application has been unsuccessful.

To support the Youth and Advice Manager in the daily running of the centre, delivering a holistic service to vulnerable/homeless clients, and enabling them to move on to independence.

To motivate and support the management of a multi-disciplinary team of Youth and Advice and Work

To maintain and build a network of relationships with external relevant agencies and internal specialists.

To work with the Youth and Advice Manager to lead, supervise and develop team members, both individually and as a group, and to ensure that the team makes a full and positive contribution to the achievement of New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission.

• For more details about this position and how to apply, please see the New Horizon recruitment pack on this page
• Please note that we will not consider CV-only applications

Would you be interested in joining our dedicated professional team? We would love to hear from you. If you are looking for a full time position, we are open to the two roles being combined.  In addition to this role description, please also refer to the Information Support Officer role description.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

If you’re passionate about supporting individuals in need, have excellent communication skills and are interested in joining a dedicated professional team we would love to hear from you.  If you are looking for a full time position, we are open to the two roles being combined.  In addition to this role description, please also refer to the Information Support Officer role description.

As an Adviceline Support Officer you will:

• Use your skills and experience to help others in need over the phone and online
• Be part of our Adviceline team and liaise closely with other services across the charity
• Receive comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Be a member of our friendly and supportive charity team

Person Specification

• Experience of working with the public either via phone, online or face-to-face (essential)
• Excellent communication skills (essential)
• Experience of working within a staff and volunteer team (desirable)
• Experience or understanding of advice issues (desirable)
• Knowledge of Casebook or client management systems (desirable)
• Experience of using and navigating recognised support websites (desirable)
• IT competency and experience (desirable)
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of wider charity team
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and our equality and diversity policies.

If you’re interested in joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please forward your CV and covering letter highlighting which role(s) you are interested in and your suitability to the email address provided by 8pm, 24 November 2019.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Friday 29 November or Monday 2 December.  If you do not hear from us, please accept our thanks for your interest in working for us and note that your application has been unsuccessful. 

Hammersmith and Fulham Mind provides mental health services in the borough. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking individual to joining our Well at Work team.

What is Well at Work? 

Well at Work (WaW) is a training and consultancy service which provides mental health awareness and wellbeing programmes (including training, consultancy, policy development, wellbeing interventions) to both public and private sector organisations across the UK.

The Opportunity 

This is a senior client facing role with the primary purpose to deliver training to public and private sector clients, with delivery accounting for 75% of the role. There will also be the requirement of new product development (NPD) including designing, developing and enhancing training packages for new businesses as well as mentoring and developing other trainers. 

A good knowledge of mental health issues is compulsory. The ideal candidate should have a strong personal desire to combat the stigma associated to mental health in organisations and be able to demonstrate this.The successful candidate should have experience of working towards targets. 

Closing date for applications: 1st December 2019. We encourage applications from anyone with relevent experience but we will be interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications and if find the ideal candidate the job posting will be closed earlier.

Fixed term contract - 18 months

Based Central Birmingham

The role

At the Canal & River Trust, we believe that life is better by water. We take care of 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, and those waterways have a vital role in the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies. Every role here plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. And your role is no exception.

A new position within the team, our CRM Data Manager will ensure that our charity’s data management practices are consistent, reliable, and first-in-class. Reviewing a system that handles customer data from waterways up and down the country, you’ll make sure that we’re equipped to deal with complex, varied data sets. You’ll define our data structure and run regular audits to make sure it’s well-maintained. You’ll improve our handling processes wherever you can – and you’ll even help colleagues understand data management, ensuring everyone knows all they need to about data integrity.

The most exciting thing? Because you’re joining us in a new role, at a time when we’re reviewing how we handle our data, this is your chance to implement your own vision. If you’ve got the drive to improve what we do, it’s the perfect opportunity to make change and help us provide an even better service, as we work to protect the UK’s waterways.

What we look for

It goes without saying that you’ve got a wealth of knowledge when it comes to data management. You’re experienced in implementing systems, in handling collation, and in making sure data management systems are in line with wider GDPR policy. You’ve got a real eye for detail, ensuring accurate data entry, and you’ve honed your skills in both SQL and Excel data manipulation.

But ultimately, it’s not just about your data management expertise. It’s also about how you support your team. A natural communicator, you can clearly and confidently put your ideas across for any audience, whether it’s colleagues or stakeholders, and you know that great co-operation makes your whole team stronger. That’s why you share your advice and experience wherever you can, to nurture high standards across our organisation. And in the end, you’re proud that your efforts mean a better service for our customers, and for every community that uses the waterways.

The impact you’ll have

The waterways we look after contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK. By caring for our waterways and promoting their use we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation. Come and be part of it.

Our diversity

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

To find out more and apply, visit our website.

Please quote reference 2019-6019 when applying.

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2019.

Interviews will be held on 5th December 2019 in Birmingham.  Candidates must be available on this date to attend.

The new Chief Executive of The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) will assume an exciting and pivotal role. You will develop the strategy of the RCR in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, and be responsible for the operational management and performance of the organisation.

As the leader of the RCR, you will work closely with the President and the Council to support and guide the organisation’s mission, whilst overseeing the execution of its strategy. Taking responsibility for all legal requirements, risk management and financial obligations, you will ensure the robust financial health of the charity, as we move forward into the new decade.

With a track record in leading or delivering organisational transformation and influencing culture change, you will have leadership experience within a non-profit setting and an understanding of the position of medical Royal Colleges within the healthcare landscape.

An influential and strategic thinker, you will have a strong and proven background in engaging with regulatory and professional bodies, which may include healthcare organisations, sister Royal Colleges or equivalent organisations. Your professional relationships and networking capabilities will ensure you create the right opportunities to lead the organisation into its next phase.

Your knowledge of charity regulation and understanding of good governance along with your commitment to equality and valuing diversity will ensure the RCR continues to strive forward under compelling and trusted leadership.

The role requires tact and diplomacy, emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. The Chief Executive will inspire staff and collaborate with new Trustees of the RCR, including Office bearers, from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of RCR members is essential.

This role offers the exciting opportunity to build on the outstanding growth and development of the RCR under the previous Chief Executive, as we continue to expand our diverse membership base.

The role is full-time, based at the RCR’s offices in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London.

The RCR has been working with members to improve the standard of medical practice across the fields of radiology and oncology for over 40 years. We collaborate impartially with our members and external parties across the healthcare landscape and support the education and training of doctors throughout their careers.

For further information on the RCR and the role please see the candidate pack. To apply, please contact our retained consultant Julian Smith at memcom executive, our specialist consultancy or visit our website.

First round Interviews will be held on 19 and 20 December 2019.

Second round interviews will be held on 24 January 2020.

We currently have full (37.5 hours per week) or part time (16,22.5 or 30 hours per week) opportunities available in Essex in our Independent Living Team. The team provides one-to-one/group support to older Deaf adults and those who have a learning disability and/or mental health condition. We provide training and monthly one-to-one supervision sessions. We also hold regular team meetings when you can get together with your colleagues to share experiences and ideas. This role requires you to be a car driver with access to a vehice you can use for work. 

We welcome applications from Deaf and hearing people (Sign language skills are essential  BSL Level 2/Native user). 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, two references and medical questionnaire. Allo have to be satisfactory to RAD. 

Closing date: Monday 11th November 2019 . Interview date: Wednesday 20th November 2019 (Interviews will be held in Colchester, Essex) 

We currently have part time (16,22.5 or 30 hours per week) opportunities available in Surrey in our Independent Living Team. The team provides one-to-one/group support to older Deaf adults and those who have a learning disability and/or mental health condition. We provide training and monthly one-to-one supervision sessions. We also hold regular team meetings when you can get together with your colleagues to share experiences and ideas. This role requires you to be a car driver with access to a vehice you can use for work. 

We welcome applications from Deaf and hearing people (Sign language skills are essential  Makaton/BSL Level 1 or 2/Native user). 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, two references and medical questionnaire. All have to be satisfactory to RAD. 

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2019 . Interview date: Thursday 12th December 2019 (Interviews will be held in London) 

Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire are actively recruiting for a Director of Finance to effectively manage and develop financial resources in line with the organisation’s vision. Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways.

You will directly manage the finance teams and ensure production of timely and high quality financial management information. Working in Coventry, with frequent travel around Warwickshire and Coventry, you will also be responsible for all aspects of financial control and fraud prevention.

The Director of Finance has specific responsibility for the operational function and strategic development of the organisation’s financial services. You will be an active member of the Senior Management Team and be expected to contribute to the strategic and operational management of all areas of the organisation.

You will:

• Work with the CEO in providing leadership and direction in the development of a broad range of activities, whilst being consistent in our Strategic Plan, and promoting the organisation’s vision.
• Ensure the organisation maximises its financial performance across the broad range of activities including long-term financial planning and a strategy for the Property Portfolio.
• Manage the finance services with a high level of customer focus and support managers with service development.
• Drive a high quality and performing culture, responsive to Board of Trustees’ needs.
• Embed effective systems and procedures creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• To advise department/unit managers on financial matters including budget preparation and guidance as appropriate. To support service managers in the preparation of bids and contract negotiations.

Skills and Experience:

• A professional qualification and membership of an Accounting body
• A degree or equivalent experience of continuous professional development
• Experience of senior/strategic leadership within an organisation
• Experience of working with SORP and/or a not for profit organisation
• A proven track record of leading and inspiring diverse teams to high level of achievement and innovation
• A successful track record of initiating, leading and managing associated risks
• Experiences of successfully developing and leading a strong performance and outcome focussed culture
• Evidence of a detailed understanding of working within Trustee Boards or similar governing bodies
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and sensitivity
• Ability to build effective teams and relationships and achieve results through others by leading, inspiring and motivating others
• The ability to achieve change and results through influence, negotiation and collaboration
• Good knowledge of quality assurance systems and the organisational accreditation
• Committed to continuously improving service delivery
• Persistent and able to persuade others to meet your deadlines
• Excellent communications skills

What we offer in return:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension: 3% employer contribution

Further information regarding this post is available via Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire's website, or you can download a recruitment pack and related documents below.

Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire do not accept CVs whether included with an application or sent speculatively from individuals or recruitment agencies, nor accept the fees associated with them. 

The decision to invite candidates for interview is based on the details completed in your application, so please make sure you complete all sections of the application form as fully as possible. There is no need to attach a CV to your application.

ICT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER

FULL-TIME

SALARY: £34,664 rising to £38,655 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity, established in 1995.  The charity works to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside caring and can exercise a collective voice in the county. We support adult carers and young carers and provide information and advice. We also arrange a variety of ways for carers to work collaboratively with professional staff in a wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations, to link our services and help those organisations to develop a carer friendly focus.

The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years, with 110 staff and over 31,000 registered unpaid family carers. During this expansion, the charity’s commitment to driving quality improvements has led to an expansion in the nature and extent of services offered, as well as national acknowledgement through a GSK Impact Award.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ICT and Business Support Manager to join us to further develop, drive and implement effective business support arrangements as the charity continues to grow.

This post will manage a broad portfolio of business support functions including our ICT Development Plan, management of all premises, administrative support, health and safety, quality assurance and business continuity planning. The post holder will also be responsible for managing the central Administration Team of staff and volunteers.

We are looking for a self-motivated and tenacious individual, who has a demonstrable record of delivering effective business support services, strong project and programme management skills, and good commercial awareness.

A high standard of ICT skills is required, including use of databases and Microsoft Office 365.  The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop a new Business Plan for the charity. This post will have a central role in planning the business support requirements to deliver on this plan.  

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper on our Head Office number.

Closes: 9am on Monday 18th November

Interviews: Wednesday 27th November or Monday 2nd December