About us:

The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all to challenge gender inequality, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need.

62 Nelson Street was the home of the Emmeline Pankhurst and her family and was the place where the first meeting of the Women’s Social and Political Union – the movement which became known as the Suffrages – took place. Saved from demolition by a grass roots campaign in the 1970s and 1980s, the Pankhurst Centre is now the only heritage site in the U.K. dedicated to telling the story of the Pankhurst family and the story of women’s fight for the right to vote.

Manchester Women’s Aid has over 40 years’ experience in providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Manchester, including refuge accommodation, outreach and education services, and specialist services for marginalised groups.

The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid) is a diverse organisation with c31% of our staff coming from BAME and c12% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and c25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About the role:

Fundraising and Development Manager (Maternity Cover) – 1 role available

As maternity cover for the Pankhurst Trust Fundraising and Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising across our Women’s Aid and Pankhurst Centre heritage operations. You will join the organisation at an exciting time in its development and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 21 hours (3 days) per week, with possible increase once re-open to the public

Salary: £25,000 pro rata (Pay review pending)

Duration: 1 year (maternity cover)

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time workers

All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Accommodation

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings on a shift pattern

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum Based at: Charity locations across Wigan and Leigh Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance, integrate and develop all aspects of relief, whilst looking towards restoration within Emergency Accommodation delivered by the Charity. You will need to be committed in order to ensure support is provided to people from diverse backgrounds and that they are provided with information which could help self-sustaining and independent living. You will empower your team to achieve positive outcomes whilst undertaking shift work where necessary, including nights.

To be successful, you will need to be

• A person of high integrity, committed and organised
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationship with all stakeholders and be able to be solution focused and proactive in partnership working.
• Flexible and able to adapt to new settings and environments and be able to work at a pace in a complex context.
• To have a proven track record of leadership and management to empower teams to reach their potential and therefore the potential of the individual
• To have a proven track record of performance management including contract delivery and KPI’s
• To be able to have good knowledge of safeguarding and risk management
• To be have knowledge of health and safety
• To be able to manage budgets
• To have a knowledge of national and local housing and homeless strategies
• To work within the Brick and Wigan Deal principles

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. 

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Restoration

No of Posts: 1

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 per week

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum

Based at: Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the charity in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance integrate and develop all aspects of restoration within the Charity. You will need to be as committed as we are to equip people from diverse backgrounds for self-sustaining and independent living.

To be successful, you will be a person who has

• high integrity,
• commitment to organisational development, and good governance,
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work at pace in a complex context,
• the ability to work in a team in a practical, flexible and cooperative way
• passionate about supporting people to transition

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. Please submit your documents using the link.

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

 JOB PURPOSE

The focus of the Senior Service Manager - Restoration is to ensure that sustainable yet robust transitions are being achieved for residents in temporary or emergency accommodations, that they remain financially viable and appropriately resourced at all times. A key aspect of the role is to deliver a high quality and balanced customised service to residents with the ultimate objective of placing them in suitable, good quality long term accommodation, alongside meaningful training and employment opportunities. We are keen to deliver projects that enhance wellbeing, skills development and employability opportunities. Thinking ahead to what resilient communities and the future of work may look like, including innovative thinking around the types of skills and practices that may become even more valuable in a climate-changing and post-pandemic world. As senior service manager responsible for restoration you will manage all activities that take place within the Brick Works and Cross Street warehouse and develop long term strategic plans for these facilities, embedding them into the local community.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality restoration services at our numerous sites to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Restoration services are designed to prepare individuals for sustainable tenancies by developing independence, expanding communication and providing social opportunities to support general health and wellbeing. You will effectively manage and motivate a staff and volunteer team to deliver high quality services, meeting organisational and regulatory standards, for people attending our training, education and day opportunities provision. As well as managing people, you will be responsible for the health safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our restoration projects, ensuring that the projects are equipped appropriately and the facilities are robust. To be successful in this role you will have a sound knowledge of person centred planning for individuals with complex needs, people management and budget management. You will need to demonstrate proven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation and all that it entails. You will be a commercially minded person with the ability to encourage ambition, innovation and a culture of entrepreneurialism whilst managing risk. An action-oriented person who enjoys working hard and looks for challenge.

People we work with;

• Create and oversee a robust process of meaningful engagement from people living in Supported Housing and the Hubs
• Oversee a process which ensures individual personalised plans are fulfilled
• Understand the opportunities for people with lived experience and create and maintain a suitable programme which encourages growth within the Charity whilst at the same time understand the additional support needs that may be required.
• Manage the Brick Works and Cross Street facilities.
• Work directly with the other areas of the Charity that promote engagement.
• Oversee the Training and Resource Manager
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services delivered and to enhance their experience; monitor the external environment and ensure that new services are developed in line with changing demographics and needs.

Accommodation

• Focus on positive outcomes for people living in our accommodation through work and training engagement
• Understand and embed an Asset based Approach to all areas within the Charity
• Maximise rental income from the Brick’s Accommodation by working in close partnership with other departments in the charity and other agencies
• Oversee the Intensive Housing Management Manager
• Oversee the Facilities and Properties manager

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Deal approach and as such we are asking for applicants who adopt the 3 core behaviours being; positive, accountable and courageous. We are looking for innovation and creativity, The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.

Good Practice

Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all young people and adults, In line with our Safeguarding policies. We will carefully select, train and support all those with any responsibility within the Charity, in accordance with our rigorous recruitment and selection policies.

The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds

Strategy & Development Manager 

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week 

London, Birmingham or Manchester

£32,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable) 

Who We Are Looking For

This is an exciting time to be part of Strategy & Development at Ambition Institute and we are currently looking for a motivated and talented professional to join the team as a Strategy & Development Manager on a permanent contract.

The role is responsible for supporting the business development function so that Ambition thoughtfully evaluates and successfully pursues tender opportunities that are aligned to our strategy and mission, and are commercially viable, as well as efficiently and effectively supporting strategy development and implementation across the organisation. 

To be successful in this role you will support organisation-wide implementation of our current strategic plan; conduct market research and analyse data to present insights and make recommendations to the Strategy & Development team and Senior Leadership Team. You will need to effectively build, foster and maintain relationships with teams across the organisation, and work flexibly across the Business Development and Strategy Functions and take on and complete tasks when needed.

For this role we are looking for someone who can support and occasionally lead on the development of new bids, including bid writing, financial modelling, and stakeholder management, as well as support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of business development opportunities, including pipeline reporting to the Board of Trustees and Committees.

The role can be based in either our London, Manchester and Birmingham office and will report to the Associate Director, Strategy & Development. The role does not have direct reports at this time but may do so in the future. 

Who are Ambition Institute? 

Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our Offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 
• 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period 
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to Apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on Sunday, 14th March 2021. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 15th March 2021. 

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Fixed term contract for 12 months
Smallshaw-Hurst Children’s Community, Tameside, Manchester

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as the Senior Partnership & Innovation Officer and help us to change outcomes for children experiencing the injustice of poverty in the UK.

Every child has the right to have their basic needs met, and to receive the support to ensure they can reach their full potential. The greatest barrier to this in the UK is poverty and inequality. 

Our UK mission is to make a sustainable reduction in the number of children growing up in poverty, and to narrow the learning gap between those children and their better-off peers.

We believe this future is possible. It requires more money to be put back into the pockets of parents and carers, decent jobs, more opportunities for young children to play and learn, and policies and services which centre children and families’ needs, reduce discrimination, and that are designed to help children to flourish by preventing difficulties at the earliest possible stage: in pregnancy, at birth, in the crucial first 1,001 days of life and throughout childhood.

We work closely with the communities we aim to support. We recognise their diversity and strengths as well as the challenges they face, and we aim to reflect their diversity and experiences in our UK staff team.

Children’s Communities are networks that aim to bring together local services and systems leaders to create and deliver an ambitious vision for local children and families.  The aim to ensure that local services work together to meet the needs of children, across all aspects of their lives and all stages of their childhood, to give them a brighter future.

As Senior Partnership & Innovation Officer you will support the Executive Lead in the progression of the Children’s Community by developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people, organisations and networks across the Children’s Community, Greater Manchester and nationally.  Together, we generate the learning and evidence required to fulfil the national change strategy, through the development and testing of effective and evidence-informed practice approaches that better support children and young people living in poverty.  This includes:

• Contributing to our Local System Change ambition and innovation, ensuring that our work promotes and reflects local voices and experiences
• Influencing for local and national change, by capturing and sharing of our learning, driving local systems change work
• Developing and managing effective communication strategies 

To be successful you will be a creative, flexible and a strong team player.  Also, you will have experience of engaging and working with families to develop plans, proposals, and strategies, alongside experience of working effectively with partner organisations. This includes:  

• Experience in managing multiple activities at once and to resolve conflicting priorities
• An understanding of the nature and impact that poverty has on children, families and neighbourhoods and the barriers that communities face in seeking to bring about positive change
• Experience in organising events, and developing case studies
• Well-developed IT skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Social Media

Diversity & Inclusion
To help us attract and encourage applications from a wide range of people, we are holding an open information session so that you can find out more about working at Save the Children, the UK Impact team and our vision and mission for children in the UK. 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 28 February 2021.

Development Manager

Manchester

Grade 8 (£35,845 to £41,526)

Ref: 3149

The Development and Alumni Relations team at Manchester Metropolitan University is responsible for building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with alumni and external stakeholders and is currently working to an ambitious three-year plan that will see philanthropic income to the University increase tenfold. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this is an exciting opportunity for a new Development Manager with major gift fundraising experience, to join a growing team and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic priorities.

The role

We are seeking a Development Manager with a proven track record of securing major gifts, detailed knowledge and understanding of how to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors, as well as experience managing philanthropic fundraising activities for a varied portfolio of projects.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and companies in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with senior members of academic faculty and professional services staff.

The ideal candidate

You will have proven experience in securing five and six figure gifts from high net worth individuals and grant-making foundations. Candidates should also have the ability to meet stretching income targets, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capability to engage effectively with individuals at Board level and senior leadership.

You will be a target-driven and committed individual who will develop and implement successful fundraising strategies to raise significant major gift income for the University. With a proven track record in a donor-facing fundraising role, you are a confident, creative and capable communicator, skilled in all aspects of income generation and relationship management, including persuasion and negotiation, and are able to think creatively about donor engagement.

You will be intrinsically motivated and be able to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organised and professional manner.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15 March.

To apply, please click on the apply link:

Home based with travel across North West England, West Midlands & Wales*

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Volunteer Development Manager West to join the Volunteer Operations Directorate at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

The Volunteer Development Manager is a regional role, sitting within the national Volunteer Operations Directorate. The Volunteer Development Team are tasked with implementing volunteering good practice through supporting SSAFA branches to attract, recruit, induct, support and celebrate volunteers.

As Volunteer Development Manager West you will be primarily dedicated to supporting 22 SSAFA branches within the North West England, West Midlands and Wales region. SSAFA branches are local operating units, predominately run by volunteers, focused on delivering support to beneficiaries.

The Volunteer Development Manager West will be the regional subject matter expert on volunteering. Using your skills and knowledge you will grow capacity within the region to ensure volunteering numbers remain stable, volunteers feel valued and SSAFA attract a diverse base of volunteers.  

Only candidates living within the named region will be considered as regular travel is required. The role is home based, and a company car is provided.

*West Region covers: Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria and Isle of Man.

About the team

The Volunteer Development Team are a newly formed team, developed as part of SSAFA’s investment in volunteering. The team consists of three Volunteer Development Managers and one Volunteer Development Manager: Team Leader.

About you

Proven experience of implementing volunteering good practice, working with & celebrating volunteers over a geographical area and demonstrable experience of managing the recruitment lifecycle for volunteers is essential to carry out this role.  Also, a commitment to diversity and inclusion whilst embodying SSAFA values are core enabling the brand new role to achieve the team’s objectives.   

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

For further information

To apply, visit SSAFA website.  

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 14 March 2021

Interviews:  Tuesday 23 March 2021

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Community Arts North West (CAN), is a long established Manchester-based arts organisation, Manchester City Council Cultural Partner and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. CAN is at the cutting edge of contemporary, inter-cultural arts practice and has been a leader in the field of participatory arts since 1978.We have a particular expertise and interest in arts & migration.  We build deep, long-lasting connections with communities across Greater Manchester, developing unique, creative projects with people whose voices are not normally heard in the mainstream. 

We’re now looking to recruit a Senior Administrator.

This post will work closely with CAN’s Executive Director to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.

This post involves responsibility for:

• Company Reporting: You will lead on company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
• Governance: You will support the administration of CAN’s Governance responsibilities.
• Office management: You will manage the CAN Office.
• Company administration: You will manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
• CAN databases: You will manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
• Executive Support: You will support the executive function of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-organised individual with excellent attention to detail. Based in our Manchester city-centre office, you will play an important role supporting our organisation, and get to see first-hand how we put our commitment to community arts into practice, whilst running a professional and forward-thinking company.

This is a two-year contract. In the longer term, the company hopes to make this post permanent, depending on funding.

Role title: Senior Policy Advisor (residents and services) 

Salary: London - £43,795 per annum + Excellent Benefits National £39,900 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Contract: Permanent

This role is referred to within the NHF as ‘Policy Leader’ but we have advertised, as ‘senior policy advisor’ because we think this is the more commonly understood phrase for a role at this level.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations – not for profit social landlords who provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.

In this role you will shape and lead a long term programme of policy work on the services our members provide and their relationship with the people they house. This could include working with members and Government on implementing the proposals in the recent Social Housing White Paper, and working across policy areas including welfare reform, supported housing, health and homelessness.

You will work closely with our members and their residents, drawing on their frontline expertise and experience to shape and respond to government policy. And you will hold our relationships with high profile external stakeholders including senior Government officials. There is also the possibility of line management responsibility for one or more policy officers / assistants, and a chance to lead work across other policy areas as required.

You will be passionate about social housing and the role of housing associations in helping solve the housing crisis. You will have experience of shaping and leading a strategic and successful programme of policy work. You will be comfortable representing the NHF to senior stakeholders in Government, our members and elsewhere with credibility, expertise and political judgement. And you will be a strong collaborator, able to lead colleagues across the organization to deliver on our policy priorities.

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are also open to proposals for job shares, flexible working, part time or other arrangements, which would allow you to carry out the role alongside other commitments.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2021

Interview date: 12 March 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Background Information

Fortalice is looking for an experienced fundraiser to make a real difference to the lives of local women, children, young people and all victims affected by domestic abuse and violence. We’re in a period of growth and the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in helping to secure future funding.  We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, whose skillset matches our ambitious plan and has demonstrable experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns.

Fortalice has over 43 years’ experience of working in the field of domestic abuse and violence and receives its majority of income for the Refuge through Local Authority funding. We also have support from key charitable trusts and foundations and receive regular voluntary donations to support our Outreach work in the community. We’re well known locally, and the Fundraising Manager will help to channel our current support and reach new audiences to fund our work. The post is a new position and will complement a highly experienced and motivated team.

Your role will be to develop our existing supporters, help us develop a digital fundraising offer and generate new business leads. There will be a focus on developing corporate partnerships and individual giving. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive who is well networked in the local community. 

Fundraising Manager

Full time – 35 hours

£30,000 per annum (fundraising targets required)

We are aiming to recruit an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to develop our existing fundraising strategies. The post will involve various duties to meet the needs of the organisation.

• The posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the work undertaken by the organisation
• A current valid driving licence and the ability to provide a suitable vehicle for work with insurance cover for business use is essential
• To apply for a post, please request an application pack. The closing date for applications to be returned is midnight on Thursday 4th March 2021. Please note that any completed applications received after this date will not be considered. If you do not receive a response within five working days from the closing date, then you have not been selected for interview
• Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th March 2021
• Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010

One Million Mentors’ aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that facilitating and investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.

The Greater Manchester Regional Manager role is a great opportunity for someone based in Greater Manchester with an interest in the youth sector and mentoring. They will be responsible for the programme delivery in the Manchester area, laying the foundations for strong mentor relationships by matching mentees with mentors who have similar goals and interests,  being an effective face for One Million Mentors in the region, fundraising and leading the expansion of 1MM across Greater Manchester, establishing key partnerships with local employers.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. We will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.

Corporate Finance Manager

Manchester, or other UK location

Salary £43,428 per annum (plus contributory pension)

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

Having recently undertaken some structural and transformational changes within the HQ Finance Department, we are now looking for an experienced Corporate Finance Manager to join our dynamic and successful team. This is a new and exciting role created as an integral part of our growth; thereby enabling us to make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe.

You will be responsible for the production of the UK and overseas annual statutory accounts for MAG and liaison with external auditors. You will be the lead in the production of the HQ Annual Business Plan and monthly HQ Management Accounts as well as supporting the Head of Corporate Finance in the production of the Global Management Accounts and the execution of Corporate Finance team responsibilities. This role will line manage the Assistant Accountants including support, development, and learning opportunities.

This role requires a strong technical Accountant with the ability to solve complex problems and to design and implement fit for purpose financial controls and workflows. They will need strong organisation, co-ordination and planning skills, ability to work at pace and with a range of competing demands whilst maintaining excellent judgement and prioritising work to meet deadlines. MAG is looking for an individual who is self-motivated and flexible with an enthusiastic approach to work and ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. Experience of preparing Charity SORP statutory accounts and leading on external statutory audits is essential.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. This role has opportunity to be carried out at Manchester or in a working from a home environment.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

How to apply

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 28th February 2021. We do reserve the right to contact candidates sooner than the closing date due to the urgency of this role.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.

Are you a Trust and Grants Fundraising specialist with an interest and passion for supporting young people? Do you want to work for a unique youth charity that provides incredible support to young people across the UK, often in the most disadvantaged areas?

With state-of-the-art facilities that include gyms, dance, music and art studios, as well as career and employability advice, these centres are indispensable to their communities and have incredible impact reports. They are so much more than youth centres, getting right to the heart of complex needs and issues affecting young people.

Throughout the pandemic, they have worked innovatively and creatively with funders to continue to reach young people and provide vital support.

As Trusts and Grants Manager, you'll generate income via revenue and capital bids, supporting the development of collaborative internal projects. You'll develop the case for innovative youth work activities and services offered by centres across the UK, building relationships with prospects to generate an active pipeline and actively stewarding donors. There is also huge opportunity to deliver funding for targeted projects such as employability, mentoring, inclusion, and mental health initiatives.

Who is our perfect candidate?

First and foremost, you're a trusts and grants expert. An exceptional fundraiser who understands the nuances of trust and grants fundraising, expertly bridging the gap between bid writing and relationship-led funder stewardship.

You'll be able to demonstrate a strong track record of cultivating meaningful relationships with funders; verbally, face-to-face and in writing.

Flexible, life and family friendly organisation with a happy, healthy culture. Remote or office-based at your local centre depending how you prefer to work.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and are interested in joining a fast paced, entrepreneurial charity, please send your CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People for more information.

Deadline: we are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Are you a talented environmental and sustainability leader and practitioner with an urge for greater job satisfaction working in the charity sector? A leading environmental charity with recognised national brand and footprint, as well as strong regional presence, is looking for a new Head of Sustainable Business Services. Is this your next job?

We are looking for a passionate, technically skilled and ambitious senior sustainability practitioner to consolidate and grow a sustainable business consultancy service across the North of England.

This not-for-profit organisation and registered charity has a mission to provide training and create jobs, reduce energy and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Their sustainable business services help them to achieve their charitable objectives by providing environmental and sustainability solutions to support businesses and other organisations.

Clients range from small SMEs through to large local authorities and multinational organisations in manufacturing, engineering, housing, professional services and more. Any surpluses generated through this workstream are invested back into sustainable community projects.

This role is ideal for an environmental and sustainability leader looking to progress and lead a consultancy. Crucially, you are ambitious and excited about the prospect of growing a team and client base initially across the North West region with a view to exploring new markets further afield.

To apply, we'd love to see the following skills, experience and attitudes on your CV:
* Extensive experience of developing and delivering high quality sustainable business solutions to clients or in-house (ideally within environment, energy management and/or sustainability).
* A range of knowledge and practical application of legislative compliance, sustainability solutions, resource efficiency advice, environmental auditing and continual improvement with an international standards framework including ISO 14001.
* Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate a high-performing team that includes both internal staff and external consultants.
* Strong business development and relationship management skills; able to credibly and effectively represent and drive new business opportunities.
* Passionate about sustainability; highly proficient in your technical field.

Flexible life and family-friendly employer with a happy working culture where people are valued. In a recent staff survey, 100% of employees said they were proud to work at the charity.

Currently home-based and open to either remote base (within the North West) or office base in South Manchester.

If you're feeling as excited about this opportunity as we are, please send a copy of your latest CV to our North West consultant, Amelia Lee, for more details.

Deadline: 9am on 1st March
Interviews: w/c 8th March (TBC)

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.