OUR AIM

To provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives

OUR PRINCIPALS

The Citizens Advice Service provides free independent confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.

Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch (CABR) is an independent registered charity covering the Bromsgrove and Redditch area.

We are a member of National Citizens Advice, the leading UK Advice Charity. The main areas we help our clients with are in debt, benefits, housing and employment and we offer information and advice to a large number of clients to a high, accredited standard of quality. We dealt with 5630 clients in 2019/20 and circa 20000 issues. The core areas are debt, benefits, employment and housing.

LOCATION

Based in Bromsgrove with some travel to key stakeholders within Bromsgrove and Redditch with some flexibility for home working

SALARY – circa £37000 per annum- 37 hours per week.

PERMANENT – FULL TIME

Reporting to the Trustee Board you have overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of advice provided by Bromsgrove and Redditch CA- ensuring we meet the standards required under the Performance and Quality Framework (PQF) and the objectives of the Strategic Business and Development Plan.

Your direct reports will be the CA Service Manager, Senior management team, Paid staff team and volunteers responsible for service delivery.

You will have specific responsibility for all external liaison and activity and will be a proven relationship builder who has exemplary interpersonal skills to strengthen our reputation.

Our network includes National CA, Bromsgrove District Council, Redditch Borough Council, other funders and stakeholders and the local community,

You will have a proven track record of maintaining and developing funding streams to enable continued support for our core service along with specialist service delivery to meet local needs.

You will ideally have managed or been a key influencer on a significant transformation project.

COVID19 has had a profound impact on the delivery of our advice service. Supported by a committed staff and volunteer team we have mobilised home working to continue helping local people in need by phone and email during this period.

Undoubtedly the landscape for local charities has dramatically changed and we are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who can navigate us through the next steps in offering an excellent service to our clients.

If you have a passion to serve your local community and would wish to lead this great organisation in our next chapter in offering excellent service to our clients, please click on the 'Apply' button to access and complete the attached application form and submit with a covering letter on how you meet our requirements. CVs submitted on their own will not be accepted. 

It is envisaged that interviews will be held online on  either 1st December or 7th December 2020.

ROLE Description

Caritas Social Action Network is the official domestic social action agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Inspired by the life and example of Jesus Christ we animate and coordinate our Network of Caritas dioceses and member charities to help poor, vulnerable and marginalised people find their voice and to enable them to improve their lives. We work in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales (CBCEW) and as part of the Caritas Internationalis confederation. We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of development and delivery of the work of the agency.

The Chief Executive Officer will have personal responsibility for:

Strategic direction and stewardship:

Realising the vision and mission of Caritas Social Action through the development and delivery of our strategic framework. S/he will ensure that the organisation has long-term impact for the people we serve and that our strategic framework is translated into effective annual operating plans.

Organisational leadership:

Leading a small national team, enabling them to achieve agreed outcomes. Driven by commitment to our values, s/he will ensure high levels of performance, be accountable for the well-being and development of staff and a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Representation and advocacy:

Offering a coherent Catholic voice in the public arena to inspire and catalyse social change. S/he will collaborate with the CBCEW and seek to engage, convene and influence our members and other stakeholders to generate and apply evidence to support this advocacy.  

Network development and resource management:

Developing our Network of Caritas dioceses and independent charities. S/he will promote and nourish the distinctive quality and character of the Network, promoting collaboration and cohesion. S/he will work closely with the CBCEW and strengthen our partnership with our sister agency CAFOD to advance Caritas within England & Wales. S/he will develop funding relationships which allow for a steady expansion of our impact and be responsible for the effective deployment of our resources.

Corporate governance:

Ensuring that trustees are enabled to carry out their role and that all legal and regulatory responsibilities are discharged. S/he will ensure that the governance of the organisation meets the highest possible standards.

The CEO will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Caritas Social Action national team to ensure that our vision is achieved;
• Manage and develop the staff team, encouraging their personal, professional and spiritual development within a culture of continuous improvement;
• Ensure clear organisational objectives and professional delivery of projects to deadline and budget in an ambitious, impact-oriented culture;
• Promote a culture of mutual support and collaboration within the wider Network;
• Ensure the long-term financial health of organisation;
• Oversee all operations and business activities ensuring that they produce the desired results and are consistent with our strategy and mission;
• Ensure that CSAN advances the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field of Catholic social action to promote continuous improvement across the Network;
• Generate and lead initiatives that reflect CSAN’s values and positioning within the Church and the sector;
• Act as an ambassador for us, influencing and developing productive relationships at all levels within the global Caritas confederation and beyond;
• Engage with donors, corporate sponsors, other charities and other relevant organisations; and
• Model our values and ways of working, challenging and addressing behaviour that contravene these.

Person Specification

It is essential for candidates to demonstrate effectiveness as well as knowledge and experience in the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A contemporary understanding of the Catholic Church and how Catholic Social Teaching guides its witness and mission to people in need;
• Leadership and senior management, preferably within the voluntary sector;
• Social policy, current systems and developments affecting responses to those experiencing poverty, exclusion and injustice;
• Strategic planning, consistent management, dealing with change and budget discipline;
• The role of faith-based charities and the ecclesial context for Catholic charitable activities in England & Wales;
• Relationship building with multiple stakeholders; and
• Navigating tensions within small organisations, within membership associations and in relationship to large, complex institutions, coalitions and points of view.

SKILLS & APTITUDES

Candidates should be able to explain how they would:

Strategic direction and stewardship

Provide appropriate leadership in a variety of situations and contexts. Identify and implement responses to constant change within the operational environment, including the development of the staff team; the future strategic direction of CSAN; its work plan and priorities; its contribution to the evolution of Caritas within England & Wales; as well as the securing of funding streams to support its future work.

Organisational leadership

Manage a small staff team to meet a full and wide-ranging work programme which is constantly liable to scrutiny and change to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, especially of the growing membership; whilst working within budget and the strategic framework agreed by trustees.

Representation and advocacy

Use high level skills to communicate the ethos, mission and priorities of the network effectively in person and through a diversity of media forms. Develop alliances to benefit those in need in England & Wales and to serve the common good. 

Network development and resource management

Create, develop and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, sectoral bodies and interested parties, which include trustees, CBCEW, members, funders, supporters, Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa, government and the voluntary sector. 

Corporate governance

Support and facilitate the trustees in their governance duties and systems.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

A practising Catholic[1] committed to improving the circumstances of those from all faiths and none who are in poverty, excluded or unjustly treated, together with a demonstrable commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and to the vision, mission and strategic direction of Caritas Social Action Network.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will be:

• Accountable to the Board of Trustees and line managed by the Chair of Trustees;
• Based at the CSAN office in Romero House, London, although distance working may be requested and/or required;
• Able to work a full time 35 hours per week flexibly as required including some evenings and weekends;
• Able to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as required;
• Appointed on a salary of up to £60K;
• Eligible for 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and membership of the defined contribution pension scheme including an annual employer’s contribution of 6% and employee’s minimum contribution of 3%;

[1] This is an occupational requirement of the role.

Chief Executive

Circa £110,000 pa, plus excellent benefits

London Bridge, London (with potential for flexible working)

The chance to be Chief Executive of a prestigious organisation does not often arise – but this is one such exciting opportunity.

As Chief Executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) you will drive our strategy to raise the profile of the profession and the organisation, further building recognition of the value of occupational therapy with government, the public, our members and potential members, both nationally – across the four nations – and internationally.

Working closely with the Chair of Council, you will ensure RCOT is a thriving membership organisation, overseeing effective governance of its staff and resources, applying rigorous risk management and ensuring its robust financial health. Your visionary leadership will ensure the profession continues to flourish amidst the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.  

With a strong track record in leading and delivering organisational transformation and cultural change, you will have leadership experience within a non-profit setting, which may include the allied healthcare professions, other Royal Colleges or equivalent organisations.  You will have a profound understanding of the role of professional bodies, ideally within the health and care landscape. You do not need to be a qualified occupational therapist, but a deep understanding of and a commitment to the profession is crucial.

A highly influential and strategic thinker,  your excellent relationship-building and networking capabilities will ensure you identify new opportunities and drive forward initiatives that support the aims of RCOT and further develop the occupational therapy profession

Your commitment to equality and valuing diversity will ensure RCOT continues to thrive under trusted and stimulating leadership. In addition to the role of Chief Executive of RCOT, you will also assume the role of General Secretary of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT), and ensure that both RCOT and BAOT meet their legal responsibilities and duties.

The role requires a high degree of tact, diplomacy and emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. The Chief Executive will inspire trustees, staff and an entire profession from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of RCOT members is essential.

The role is full-time. In the current context of COVID-19, the majority of staff are presently working from home.

RCOT is the professional body for occupational therapy representing over 33,000 occupational therapists across the UK. Occupational therapists provide life-changing support to people managing illness, injuries and a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. Uniquely, they enable people to carry out daily activities (‘occupations’) which are essential for health and happiness. This vital care helps people recover and build new skills to enjoy a full and independent life.

RCOT plays a crucial role in setting and raising standards, campaigning to raise the profile of occupational therapy and the value its members deliver, supporting members’ development and influencing policy.

For further information and to apply, please contact our retained consultant Julian Smith at memcom executive, our specialist consultancy via the application link.

Deadline for applications: 1st November 2020 (midnight)

First round Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November. See candidate application pack for more details.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Soundwell Music Therapy Trust, a small innovative charity operating in the South West specialising in adult mental health.

Soundwell is the only specialist adult mental health music therapy charity in the UK. Since 2002, we have used music to help people whose lives are seriously affected by mental illness. We also work with unpaid carers in need of support and respite. Services are provided free of charge to clients.

We work in many key disadvantaged communities, with most of the work now based around Bristol and Bath.  In response to Covid-19, we are also currently operating a phone support and online service, and the early results have been extremely positive.

Our current CEO is due to retire from his post during 2020 having completed 5 years’ service, and after overseeing many important changes to the service operation and its associated funding.

The Trustees now seek an inspirational leader to build on the Charity’s success to date and take Soundwell to the next level.  In 2022, Soundwell will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and a special fundraising and awareness campaign will be launched in Autumn 2021 – an excellent opportunity for the new CEO to establish him/herself and lead the charity forward.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven excellence in the following:

• Leading, managing and supervising a workforce
• Fundraising and strategic development within a charity
• Communication, with the ability to talk with passion and clarity about the benefits of Music Therapy for adults with high mental health needs to a wide audience
• Forging partnerships with other external organisations and providers

Application Process:

For an application pack, please download directly from this job site, or alternatively go to our website , and click on ‘Jobs’ in the ‘About Us’ section.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Glyn Berwick, CEO.

The closing date for all applications is 30th October at 5.00pm.  Initial interviews will take place online from mid-November.

Could this be you?  Interested in getting involved with
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation?
If so, we would love to hear from you…

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation are seeking an experienced CEO to manage day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The CEO will play a critical role in managing the governance of the charity, build and model an ethical and sustainable culture, provide inspired leadership to the Executive Team and establish a great working relationship with the Board of Trustees.

The CEO will develop and spearhead a Donor Relationship Management Plan to seek opportunities and new funding relationships.

We are looking for an individual with essential experience within the 3rd sector and a strong link to the work within BLCF.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12:00 hrs Saturday 31 October 2020

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: W/C Monday 23rd November 2020

Please get in touch and become a valued member of BLCF’s diverse community

Would you like to make a difference and work for an outstanding small charity committed to helping people recover from eating disorders, support their family members and resource all who come into contact with them, including teaching and health professionals and researchers?

Anorexia and Bulimia Care has 30 years of providing support services which help hundreds of people and their families every year. It is a values driven organisation, where people are genuinely passionate about delivering positive outcomes for women, men, children and families at risk due to eating disorders.

We are seeking a new leader to take ABC forward as we enter our next phase of growth and development following the retirement of our CEO after 17 years. As a very small organisation, this is a hands-on role. You will enjoy working as part of a team and managing people. You’ll be supported in your work by a committed Board of Trustees, our part time helpline staff and volunteers across the UK.

To succeed in this role, you will be inspiring, collaborative and creative. We are looking for someone to lead and shape ABC’s strategic direction; with experience in fundraising  and business development,  marketing and communications; corporate governance; finance and knowledge of the voluntary sector. 

This is a challenging and very exciting role with enormous potential for the right person to extend both the reach and the range of our services.  If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about our work, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews via video call.

Since 1907, Improving Lives Plymouth has been working within the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area, delivering services and developing new ones to meet the needs of individuals, community and voluntary organisations.We describe ourselves as a small but perfectly formed organisation informing and influencing the quality of services delivered not only by us but also our partners in Plymouth.We operate across two hubs, our Mannamead Hub focuses on our Health and Wellbeing services whilst our Veterans and Family Hub and Information and Advice Service operate from our City Centre offices.

For many years the organisation has been led and shaped by our CEO and thanks to him and our excellent team, we have discovered how resilient we are during the recent pandemic.  Our longstanding CEO retires in 2021, hence this recruitment.

The CEO of Improving Lives Plymouth (ILP) leads a progressive and responsive charitable organisation that has a big impact, wide reach and valued reputation.‘A business head with a charity heart’ is the hallmark of our CEO’s work and indeed, the organisation itself.Balancing the challenges and opportunities of today with ensuring a bright and sustainable future supporting people who need our help by leading a team of brilliant and committed staff and volunteers.

We are therefore looking for someone:

• with the rare ability to balance high level strategic priorities with key operational, organisational and financial activity
• who engages with a wide range of professional people; possessing the confidence, gravitas and social skills to speak with passion and integrity in a variety of settings and locations
• with a love of leading, inspiring and developing teams, identifying skills and potential in others and helping them to develop
• who is looking to further develop a culture and working environment which attracts and retains great people
• and who is values-driven and passionate about people, families and communities

We are working with Jackie Dawkins of Shine Charity Recruitment who will support and guide the Trustees to find and appoint our new CEO.For further information about the role and how to apply, please download the information pack.

Key Dates

• Closing Date30th October 2020
• First Interview (with Jackie Dawkins)W/c 2nd November 2020
• Second Interview and Assessment DayTuesday 8thth December 2020
• Final InterviewTuesday 15th December 2020

Chief Executive – Overgate Hospice

Hours: Full time

Salary:                         £73,000 - £83,000

Accountable to: Board of Trustees

Job Summary

As Chief Executive you will provide strong and inspirational leadership to develop and deliver our strategic vision; navigate us through a rapidly changing environment and lead our ambitious and exciting plans to build a new Inpatient Unit and redevelop our Day Hospice facilities.

The post holder working with the Board of Trustees will lead the Hospice whilst building and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and local decision makers, whilst representing and promoting Overgate in a professional and positive manner.

The post holder will:

• Be an inspirational leader, creating an environment and culture where best practice, governance, relationships and professional development of staff and volunteers flourish
• Be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall leadership, management, performance, governance and development of Overgate Hospice and Overgate Hospice Support Company (OHS)
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organisations and act as an ambassador for the Hospice 
• Work with the Board to develop and implement the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with Hospice’s short-term and long-term objectives
• Lead all operational and business activities to ensure effective, efficient and safe running of Hospice, meeting all clinical, statutory, financial, regulatory and legal requirements
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to continuously improve palliative care services for patients and their families, responding to changing community needs and patient requirements
• Lead the Capital Appeal and redevelopment of the Overgate site
• Develop and sustain income streams and financial controls which provide ongoing financial security of the Hospice       

Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:

Strategic

• Provide visionary leadership of the hospice and OHS and ensure Overgate achieves its mission, values and charitable objects
• Develop the strategic direction of the hospice, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team
• Build effective strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders locally to improve end of life care in Calderdale and also regionally and nationally.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the hospice movement, advising the Board of Trustees of risks and opportunities to respond to national and local policy documents  and developments that impact on the Hospice and patients with life limiting conditions
• Lead the delivery of short-term and long-term plans including the redevelopment of the hospice site within agreed budgets
• Oversee the development and delivery of strategic plans to achieve targets for raising funds to meet running costs, support service development and achieve the capital appeal targets
• Seek external funding opportunities within the public, private and charitable sectors
• Maintain a strong governance framework for the Hospice to meet external legal, regulatory and clinical requirements, including Charity Commission Guidance, the Charity Governance Code and the Care Quality Commission Standards
• Develop a culture and create an environment where people feel motivated and which promotes learning and development of staff and volunteers
• Lead and manage change effectively as required to enhance specialist services and increase patient access within available resource
• Represent the hospice effectively, building trust with key stakeholders and liaising with the media, corporate and individual supporters

Operational

• Lead and motivate the workforce to develop a high performing Senior Leadership Team and advance employee engagement

• Support the Registered Manager of the Hospice in meeting the requirements of the role, including meeting Care Quality Commission standards and other clinical and legal requirements.

• Oversee the fiscal management of the Hospice, including budgeting, reporting and auditing and agree monitoring arrangements with the Board of Trustees 

• Ensure that Overgate and OHS raise the funds needed to maintain the viability of the hospice and meet capital appeal targets.

• Ensure that the Hospice and OHS have effective risk management and audit systems in place

• Ensure the hospice provides high quality, effective and efficient services, meeting the standards required of regulatory bodies

• Maintain, develop and implement clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures to deliver safe, high quality services

• Seek ongoing improvements in services to meet the changing needs of the diverse Calderdale community, regularly reviewing staffing structures to ensure they support service development

• Create a culture that supports the retention and recruitment of high calibre, motivated staff and volunteers

• Ensure effective performance review and appraisal systems are in place and oversee the organisational development plan, providing staff with ongoing learning and development enabling them to deliver their contributions to Hospice’s objectives

• Ensure that incidents and complaints are fully investigated and that learning from them is implemented effectively

Key Working Relationships 

Chair and Trustees

Senior Leadership Team

All other staff and volunteers

Key Local Partners

Care Quality Commission

Peers at regional, national Hospices and other charities

Peers in local and regional foundation trusts and clinical commissioning groups

Professional and clinical networks/senates

Supporters and local businesses

Other Responsibilities

Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to the Hospice, its business, patients, staff and others

Any other activity as requested by the Board of Trustees.

This job description is an outline of responsibilities and will be subject to review with the post holder in light of the changing needs of the post and Hospice

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement, as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All staff should carry out their duties in accordance with the principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all staff to support the Hospice vision by promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospice’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Defined benefits pension scheme

London, Kent and Norfolk

Our 100-year old charity provides renowned therapeutic residential care and family support for children and young people.  We have a unique therapeutic approach, supported by our clinical training and research Institute, accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy.  Our Children’s Homes are all rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

We seek to appoint a successor to our current Chief Executive, who is retiring in June 2021 after seventeen years in post positioning us as national leaders in child psychotherapy and residential care. Our work continues to expand, and we are on target to open a further residential facility early in 2021.

We seek an exceptional professional in our field, who can maintain the current level of excellence in all areas, including clinical effectiveness, financial stability, and a tradition of pioneering development.  If you believe that you may have the professional, managerial, intellectual and leadership skills to undertake this role, we would like to hear from you. 

Application details can be found on our website.

If you wish to have an informal chat to learn more about what the role entails, please contact our CEO or our Chair to arrange a telephone conversation. Details can be found on our website.

Bell View is a registered charity and our mission is to support and enable older and vulnerable people to live independently across the North Northumberland region. Established in 1998, the charity has expanded significantly and is now considered the ‘the beating heart of the local community’, providing personalised integrated care services and activities for older people.

Job Title: Chief Executive    

Location: Northumberland  

Salary: £40k    

Bell View aims are to support and enable older and vulnerable people to live independently in the home of their choice, to promote physical and mental well-being, to reduce older people’s social and geographical isolation and increase their participation in decision making. 

Our new Chief Executive will provide inspirational vision and leadership through the next stage of growth and impact. Working closely with the Chair and Trustee Board, you will take strategic responsibility for the long-term financial health of Bell View, providing strategic direction, operational management, identifying new opportunities, building organisational capability and maximising our portfolio of support and integrative care services.  

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a successful leadership track record, who can demonstrate high levels of personal credibility and act as ambassador for the organisation, cultivate positive relationships and develop fundraising and income generation strategies. You will balance the strategic and operational demands of the position, whilst building and developing a high performing and motivated team to maximise impact so as we can support and enable as many older people as possible to live independently and benefit from our services across North Northumberland.

With a highly motivated team in place and a committed Board, we believe this is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual committed to creating positive social outcomes in the Northumberland area.  

If this sounds like you, please read the detailed appointment brief attached below.    

Deadline for applications: 4th November

Interviews with Bell View: W/C: 16 November

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.  

If after reviewing the Appointment Brief you feel you meet the criteria and you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please email Alex Williams as our retained advisors at Prospectus with a copy of your CV.

Bell View is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.  

Job Title:  Chief Executive 

Hours:  Full time / permanent

Salary:  £70,000 per annum 

Location:  London

LIVE MUSIC NOW SEEKS VISIONARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE

LMN was created by Sir Ian Stoutzker and Yehudi Menuhin in 1977.  Over the last 40 years, it has developed a training and delivery framework which focuses that impact on individuals and communities where the need is greatest, and the benefits are maximised.  Each year, it trains and supports over 350 professional musicians to deliver evidence-based music workshops, mainly in settings of special education needs and care for older people. 

Their work enhances lives of not only the children and adults it works with but also the lives of teachers, care staff and families. LMN is the leader in this field, with growing recognition for the quality and impact of their work. Yet so many people who would benefit from engagement through music remain unreached.  The Board is determined to close this gap.  It is seeking a Chief Executive with the skills, experience, and ambition to lead the organisation on this quest. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board and its Chair, Sir Vernon Ellis, to develop and execute a transformative strategy.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Clear leadership experience and a compelling vision for LMN
• Demonstrable experience of transformational change in a complex organisation
• Experience of financial management with the ability to balance short term financial controls with long term ambitious plans
• Excellent people management skills and a track record in distance management
• Knowledge of fundraising, marketing, and brand management and a network of relevant contacts
• Proven ability to forge and sustain successful partnerships 
• Demonstrable experience of working with and influencing policy makers 
• High levels of business acumen and commercial awareness
• Experience of working with and supporting a Board of Trustees

The post holder will be a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and innovative individual with excellent communication and presentation skills who is adept at building lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be resilient, forward thinking and demonstrate strong negotiating and influencing skills at all levels. A true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer is essential and a background of working within the arts, culture, education, or social care sectors is desirable. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a charismatic and ambitious leader.  If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2781.

Live Music Now is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer and as such we actively encourage applications from LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. 

Closing date for applications:  15 November 2020

1st Interview date:  end November 2020, TBC

2nd Interview date: TBC

Here at Charity Horizons we are honoured to be supporting Behind Closed Doors in their search for a new Chief Executive to play a significant role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation moving forwards. The work of this charity provides a lifeline for those affected by domestic abuse and offers salvation in the darkest of times.

With a significant rise in reported cases of abuse due to Covid-19, this role presents a unique opportunity to lead this organisation in its next phase of development, expanding its reach and continuing its work at a time when its services are needed more than ever.

Behind Closed Doors strives to enable people to cope, recover and move on from domestic violence, regardless of gender or sexuality. The charity offers two arms of support services – a team that provides practical support to help those at risk of harm; and a team that provides emotional support to victims of abuse.

This multi-faceted role will involve the leadership of the organisation’s strategic direction, inspiring the team and finding new ways to grow the charity’s support and fundraising base. The role will also require operational leadership of the charity, overseeing the delivery of all services and the effective maintaining of quality standards.

To be considered for this role you must come to us with a demonstrable track record of achieving in a senior strategic leadership role in the voluntary or public sector and experience working within senior leadership or with boards. You must also have significant experience working with external stakeholders to effectively influence change, and experience of forming successful external partnerships. Although previous experience of working within domestic violence would be advantageous, this is not essential to the role; however, it is imperative you have a sound and extensive knowledge and understanding of the cause and effect of domestic violence. Most importantly you should possess strong networking skills and be known for your ability to build excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Influential, clear and charismatic you should be a strong and confident communicator and public speaker with an ability to deliver messages to a variety of audiences while building a sense of passion and engagement.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact either Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. The role closes on 21st September with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 5th and 12th October.

BCD is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an organisation we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Please note: Only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and, as such, actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

As a result of retirement, we would like to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead our team of employees, support our Board and manage our wider networks.

• Would you like to be the Public Health Register’s strategic leader, overseeing standards of competence in public health practice and the development of this important workforce?

• Are you highly motivated, self-disciplined, calm under pressure and can organise your thoughts and time over policy development, strategic leadership and people management?

• Are you up for fresh challenges as part of a small but dedicated team whose focus is public protection and whose ethos is high-quality services by ourselves and by our registrants?

If you can answer “yes” to these questions , we would welcome your application for appointment to the post of Chief Executive. It offers a competitive salary, employer contribution to pension, reimbursement of all reasonable expenses and support for your Continuing Professional Development.

Our working assumption has been that we will appoint a Chief Executive who will be a full-time employee of UKPHR. However, we are committed to innovation as well as diversity and equality and will be open to flexible alternative arrangements such as less than full-time, job-share, co-working or similar. Our top concern is UKPHR’s future success and sustainability.

Job description

We have set out in our Job Description the requirements of this new post. They include:

• Maintain and enhance UKPHR’s role as a regulator, promoting public confidence in public health practice in the UK.
• Deliver an effective registration process including for applicants for registration and for registrants.
• Ensure that regulatory processes are fit for purpose including those relating to surveillance, intelligence gathering, receipt of complaints, investigation of fitness to practise issues and fair procedures.
• Ensure that robust arrangements are in place and operated effectively to secure continuing professional development of UKPHR’s paid staff and registrants and that registrants undergo regular re-registration and/or revalidation processes.
• Ensure that UKPHR works co-operatively with public health partners and engages regularly with other stakeholders.

Person Specification

We have set out in our Person Specification our requirements for the post-holder’s skills, knowledge and understanding. They include:

• Leading an organisation or leading change in a work environment
• Experience in Strategic Planning; experience of engagement at a senior level in policy development in any relevant sector
• An interest in and involvement in aspects of public health in the UK.
• Up to date IT competence and experience of communication with a range of audiences and using a range of media;
• Knowledge and application of data protection legislation and rules relating to confidentiality.

Application process and timetable

To apply for this job, you must send to UKPHR by the closing date:

1. An up to date CV; and
2. A written application (in the form provided by UKPHR). 

Please send your CV and written application for the attention of Andrew Jones, Chair, UKPHR by email.

The closing date for application is Monday 30 November 2020 at 12.00 noon.

Selection process

Our Board will have responsibility for selection.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will ideally be available for interview during the week commencing Monday 14 December 2020.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by a selection panel consisting of Board members and an external stakeholder (maximum of four persons in all).

In view of the ongoing Covid-19 emergency, interviews will be conducted by Microsoft Teams.

Please note:

It is intended that interviews will be held during the week commencing 14 December 2020. Applicants should state when applying if they would be unavailable for interview on this date.

Information about UK Public Health Register (UKPHR)

UKPHR is a private company limited by guarantee and a registered Charity.

Its register, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under a statutory scheme, is the definitive indicator of competence of public health specialists and practitioners. The register is available for public inspection and registration is the recognised yardstick of safe, competent practice in the UK.

UKPHR was established in 2003 as a voluntary register for multidisciplinary public health Specialists. It has since developed to be the register of Specialty Registrars and public health Practitioners also.

The governance and operational structure of UKPHR were streamlined in 2013 with the formation of a new, smaller Board. All Board members are directors of the Company and trustees of the charity.

UKPHR’s primary objective is to protect the public by ensuring that only competent public health professionals are registered (quality assurance).

We aim to ensure that registrants maintain high standards of practice after achieving registration, for example through our CPD requirements and our revalidation processes (quality maintenance and enhancement).

Registration is available to public health specialists, to Specialty Registrars, and to public health practitioners working at or above Level 5 (autonomous practice) of the original Public Health Skills & Knowledge Framework.

We have changed the retrospective portfolio assessment route to registration for specialists.

We have reviewed our standards for practitioner registration, partly in response to the revision of the Public Health Skills & Knowledge Framework in 2016.

We require revalidation ofall specialist registrants every 5 years and we will extend this to practitioner registrants as well in 2021.

Registrants work across all the domains of public health, including health improvement, public health healthcare services, health protection, data management and analysis, intelligence and academia.

The Board’s VISION for UKPHR is:

We will protect the public and promote continuous improvement in public health practice by providing a regulatory home for the UK’s public health workforce and assuring registrants’ competence.

The Board’s MISSION is:

To be a self-sustaining and effective regulator for the public health workforce.

Essential information

Data protection

In accordance with the Data Protection Act, the information you provide in your application, and any supporting documents, will be used to assess your suitability for the role advertised. It will not be released to anyone who does not require it for this purpose. If you are able to offer your services in the role advertised, this information will form the basis of your personnel file within UKPHR, otherwise it will be destroyed six months after your application, unless you give us permission to hold it on file.

Equality and diversity

Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity. We particularly welcome applications from women, those with a disability and those from a black or ethnic minority background.

We would also particularly welcome applications from those currently working in, or with experience of, the voluntary sector. We want to explore the widest possible pool of talent for these important appointments.

Offering an Interview to Disabled People

A disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

The Equality Act 2010 defines a person as disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. If you wish to indicate that you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, please tell us in or with your application.

Flexible working practices

UKPHR supports flexible working practices and as a national organisation has video conferencing and virtual meeting technologies available for communication. Remote working is therefore available subject always to satisfying the Board that sound management of resources will be achieved.

Location

The role will be based in Birmingham, UK.

UKPHR

16a, Mclaren Building, 46 Priory Queensway, Birmingham B4 7LR

Transforming Communities in Lichfield Diocese - the Black Country, Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshre

Are you an experienced, passionate leader who feels called to energise and sustain this vibrant and established charity into a new phase of its development?
Do you have initiative, creativity, and the ability to think, plan, and act strategically? Most importantly do you have a heart for social justice that longs to see communities flourish and those who are vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged enjoy life in its fullness?
If the answer to these questions is a resounding yes, then please consider applying for this role!