In this wide ranging role you will develope and manage our innovative and successful service, connecting people who want to volunteer their expertise with social purpose organisations. 

About Reach Volunteering  

We are a small charity which makes a big impact on a national level on key issues such as board diversity, support for grassroots groups and harnessing people’s desire to make a difference. We are proud to say that we are the leading source of trustees and skills-based volunteers in the sector

This is an exciting time to be joining Reach: the pandemic created a surge in people wanting to volunteer their skills, and in social purpose organisations looking for volunteers with expertise to help them navigate changes. And strong diverse governace is top of the agenda. Reach sits at the heart of these changes, and with our effective digital service, we are in a good position to keep scaling and deepening our impact. 

We are a friendly, deeply collaborative team of 10 staff, supported by many amazing volunteers and freelancers. The team are encouraged and supported to take risks and to learn and develop, and enjoy plenty of autonomy. You will be able to draw on the expertise and enthusiasm of a team that uses a service design approach, and has a user-centred mindset. 

Reach Volunteering is committed to becoming a more diverse, inclusive and equal organisation, and to helping to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in civil society. We have put equity at the heart of our new vision, values and beliefs. See more about this on our website

About the role

The Head of Service and Operations brings focus, structure and momentum to our service and adds strategic capacity to our team.

Working in collaboration with the CEO, Head of Digital, and Head of Marketing and Communications, you will develop and manage our matching service, so that it: 

• Inspiries and enables people to volunteer their expertise to causes they care about.

• Supportis social purpose organisations to extend their capacity and build capability through skills-based volunteers and trustees.

You will be responsible for all (non digital) aspects of delivery, such as managing the staff and volunteer service team, championing the needs of our users, refining policies and procedures, and collecting and analysing performance and outcome data. You will lead on, or contribute to, specific projects, for example, a programme to focus support for grassroots groups.

As a key member of the senior management team you will deputise for the CEO, contribute to strategic planning, lead on organisation-wide policy development and represent Reach at events. In consultation with the CEO, you will lead one or more operational functions such as finance or HR.

About you

We are looking for someone who has senior management experience, ideally within a service delivery context. You will have experience of, and a passion for, working with a digital service or project. 

Charity sector experience is a plus, but not essential. More important is that you bring enthusiasm for working at Reach, have a strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and that you share our values - bold and experimental, people-centred, collaborative and honest.

We are also looking for people with the following qualities:

• Sense of Ownership
• User focus
• Analytical
• Learning focused
• Flexibility
• Strategic
• Excellent communication

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled, Black, Asian or from other minoritised communities, who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, or identify as from a lower or disadvantaged socioeconomic background as these groups are under-represented on our staff team. Please see more on our website.

Why join Reach?

We have a positive, open and supportive culture, and a very collaborative way of working.

We have a strong commitment to becoming a more equal, diverse and inclusive organisation, and supporting other organisations to do the same.

We welcome flexible working. This role is offered at 28 – 35 hours. Other options include compressed hours, flexi time, nine day fortnights and other arrangements. 

Other benefits include 26 days holidays, plus 3 bonus days at Christmas (plus Bank Holidays); 6 days volunteering leave per annum, pension contributions at 5 per cent.

Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) is the local support and infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) in Southampton and is successfully leading a partnership to deliver the local government / NHS Community Solutions contract for community development work and community navigation services in the city. 

The partnership includes Spectrum CIC, Solent Mind, Alzheimer’s Society, TWICS and Social Enterprise Link as subcontractors with SVS as the lead contractor. Together we deliver an integrated service, SO: Linked, supporting Southampton people and communities. 

The role of Senior Manager – Programmes and Operations, will take a lead in the management and delivery of the SO: Linked contract, whilst also playing a key organisational role as a member of SVS Senior Management Team (SMT), to strengthen and develop the organisation, alongside the Senior Manager – Business and Finance, led by SVS Chief Executive Officer.

This is a diverse and wide-reaching position that provides the role holder an excellent opportunity to make their mark on a well-established and growing charity with strong local partnership links, and to impact their local community via SVS programmes and operations. 

To apply please submit your application form and supporting documents, by 15th June 2022. Interviews will be held on 22nd June 2022. 

SVS is an equal opportunities employer, a disability confident employer, and maintains the real living wage. For an informal discussion about this role please contact the email address on the job description.

Reporting directly to the CEO whilst working proactively with the Senior Team, the Head of Operations will lead our team of Registered Managers to create and deliver the company's strategic and operational plans. Integral to this will be the overseeing of all operational aspects of Spectrum’s care services as the charity’s Registered Individual.

Since it began in 1982, Spectrum has grown to become a leading provider of specialist care for autistic individuals in Cornwall. We are a registered charity and proud of our track record working with children and adults with complex and challenging needs. We operate 18 residential homes, a community outreach service and a specialist education centre.

As our Head of Operations, your key responsibilities will include:

• the leadership, development, and oversight of an effective governance framework for Spectrum’s services and ensuring risk mitigation controls
• identifying opportunities for continuous service development and improvement
• building and leading management capability amongst our registered managers
• the flow of information from houses to the Senior Team and board of trustees
• deputising for Spectrum’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) when necessary

To be successful in your new role you will need to:

• have a broad knowledge of the Care Sector and autism specific support
• hold a relevant Management Qualification or equivalent experiential learning
• experience of building positive relationships with regulatory bodies (CQC and Ofsted), local authorities, government partners and key stakeholders
• have the capacity to quickly idenitify potential risks and key actions required 
• effectively delegate roles and tasks to actively manage and control resources
• be a responsible leader with an analytical and strategic mind
• be flexible in your approach, transparent and an excellent communicator
• able to build and coach skilled and motivated teams to Spectrum’s value-base

If you are interested in this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you!

Director of Operations

This is a varied full-time job and needs someone with a broad skill set. In this format it will be a new role, taking on additional responsibilities to support the Chief Executive. Whilst there is some scope for working from home, this role will also require a regular presence at our unique offices in the heart of Hampton Court Palace, South West London.

Direct reports – the DoO will line manage the IT Manager and the Retail operation.

In your own work area, the DoO is the first point of call when a colleague comes across something unusual or that falls outside of their usual sphere of responsibility. This wide-ranging role involves contract negotiation, tendering, authoring and management of policy documentation and implementation, HR management, budgets, legal work, an overview of IT, Health & Safety, onsite retail and ecommerce, facilities management, insurance arrangements… and much more! This is an exciting and rewarding position and the organisation does not expect to find a candidate who is an expert in all of the disciplines this role touches upon. Rather, an individual’s ability to listen, learn and seek advice where appropriate is just as important. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation and with our partners.

Over the next couple of years there are a number of projects to deliver from moving to the Cloud to offering an MA course so there will be many initiatives to oversee. Part of your role will be Project Management particularly to support the IT Manager and ensure the continuation of our IT transformation with internal and external projects.

The RSN’s recruitment team are open-minded to background and range of experience; we also encourage applications from outside the charity sector – there are many commercial roles with directly transferrable skills. Whatever your background, you will share our vision, with a genuine passion for operations and a flair for just making things work and ensuring tasks get done in a timely manner to achieve overall objectives.

This is an important but hybrid role, as such while there are some mandatory elements we are willing to discuss others. Please see the list of experiences/skills at the end of the job description.

Main purpose

To ensure the effective running of the whole RSN operation with particular emphasis on health and safety

In particular, to work with both the internal stakeholders and the principal external stakeholders to move forward key projects

Outline of areas of responsibility

To be an active member of the Senior Management Team and to work across all departments and with all colleagues.

Undertake all aspects of HR and H&S management using external advisors where necessary. Manage relationships with external advisors and ensure the charity receives best quality/value available.

Have responsibility for Covid safety on RSN premises, following government guidelines and disseminating to staff and students.

To oversee project/programme management and implementation of new digital transformation initiatives and to provide support to the IT Manager as appropriate to see this through.

To act as an initial point of advice/guidance for colleagues dealing with any matter outside of their normal areas of responsibility.

Manage/run payroll to standard set by Finance Director.  (subject to skill set)

Responsible for premises lease renewal/negotiations and manage the organisation’s day-to-day relationship with Historic Royal Palaces.

Manage HE compliance and compile returns to the RSN’s overseeing bodies.

Working with Trustees, draft, develop and update policies, manage and oversee their implementation across the whole organisation

Manage effective use of the charity’s office space and consider other space options as part of future development.

Responsibility for retail shop and ecommerce offer.

Undertake the annual insurance review working with our brokers to ensure cost-effective coverage.

To Chair the weekly Ops meeting to have an overview of all RSN activities.

To ensure that own knowledge is up-to-date and to apply working knowledge and/or understanding of current trends and best practice across relevant areas

Deputise for the organisation’s CE when required and take on additional tasks as needed.

Experience and skills

Managing health and safety (inc Covid procedures) in a complex organisation; Essential

IT project oversight (migration to the Cloud) experience; Desirable

Payroll experience; Desirable

Line management experience at a senior level; Essential

Experience of working with many stakeholders internally and externally; Essential

HR experience including recruiting and policies and procedures; Essential

Experience of developing, implementing and overseeing policies and ensuring they are kept up-to-date; Essential

Experience of organising insurance for corporate entities; Desirable

Knowledge of HE/FE environments; Desirable

Project planning and management experience; Desirable

Experience of managing HE compliance compiling documents for HESA and other agencies; Desirable

Space planning and management; Desirable

Be up to date with good business practice; Desirable

Experience of managing or overseeing small retail outlet online or physical; Desirable

Able to build relationships with wide range of people; Essential

Senior Management experience; Desirable

Personal Qualities

Calm

Good communicator

Good negotiation skills

Able to listen

Can do attitude

To apply for this post, please submit your CV and a covering letter to Dr Susan Kay-Williams.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and early applications are encouraged as an immediate start is available for the right candidate. The RSN encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We are looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and you will be asked to provide evidence of this before starting employment.

Do you have experience of managing and coaching teams to deliver consistently high performance within a complex multi-site operation?  Are you a fantastic communicator who can lead you team to achieve great results?

Dogs Trust are recruiting for a Head of Operations to lead our rehoming centres in the North to achieve high standards of dog welfare, customer service and operational procedures to maximise rehoming possibilities for dogs in our care.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin. Dogs Trust will never put a healthy dog to sleep, and believe ‘A Dog is for Life’.

Accounting for 62% of the Dogs Trust workforce, the Operations Directorate is responsible for achieving the mission of Dogs Trust through the intake, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs. The Directorate is split between four functions; rehoming centres, the Contact Centre, a field-based team and a team in the London office.

This is an exciting role with huge scope, as you will need to get to grips with all aspects of the rehoming centre operation (previous animal welfare experience isn’t essential) to contribute to the achievement of continuous improvement in logistical and rehoming processes as well as our (already high) canine welfare and customer experience standards.  You will contribute to the development of the operational strategy and its implementation in support of the wider Dogs Trust strategic aims, ensuring continuous improvement in performance across all Operational areas to support more dogs being cared for and rehomed.  

As an inspiring and experienced leader, you will manage, motivate and develop a group of Centre Managers, focussing on building management capacity throughout Operations and enabling managers, through the development of a coaching culture, to effectively handle all management issues, encouraging innovation and new initiatives, as well as identifying and dealing with underperformance where necessary.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with significant experience of managing and coaching a team of staff to deliver consistently high performance, ideally having managed staff remotely in previous roles.  This experience will include recruitment, performance management and supporting managers with complex HR issues. You will be highly numerate with experience of managing budgets and will have the ability to analyse complex data to make management decisions and make recommendations for future action.

The role will be home-based, within the north and there will be significant travel, including some evenings and weekends.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Interviews will take place on 6th and 7th June in Manchester (first stage) and 13th June in Darlington (second stage).

We are looking for a qualified accountant with operations experience to provide budgeting and financial services and participate in a busy river environmental charity as part of its Senior Management Team. As an experienced finance professional you will play a crucial role within a charity context with a committed and enthusiastic team. This is an excellent opportunity for you to utilise your skills to make a positive contribution to Thames21’s charitable goals that will include helping recovery from the Pandemic by connecting communities with each other and with the blue/green spaces in their neighbourhood.Main duties and responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable Raise invoices in Quickbooks and manage credit control.

Purchase Invoices Code & input invoices; process supplier payments via online banking;

Treasury Maintain bank reconciliations and cashflow forecasts. Manage bank accounts and be key contact for banking relationship (including foreign currency).

VAT returns Calculate and submit quarterly partial exemption VAT returns.

Management accounts Prepare and present monthly I&E reports. Enter journals (payroll, overhead transfers, accruals & prepayments) and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.

Project budgeting Work closely with project managers to develop budgets and track expenditure against budget. Assist with submitting funding claims.

Statutory accounts Preparation of annual statutory accounts and management of annual statutory audit.

Budgeting Preparation of detailed annual budget.

Payroll Responsibility for payroll processing via outsourced payroll bureau including P11Ds for 2 employees.

Line Management Build a strong finance and operations team including the existing Office Manager and new roles for a CRM Manager and Finance Manager.

Board Reporting Provide quarterly reporting/forecasting for and attend Finance Committee & Board Meetings. Work closely with the Fundraising Team and Senior Managers to ensure client invoices are correctly timed and despatched through the appropriate route and contact.

Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure direct and indirect project costs are correctly allocated and that Full Cost Recovery calculations are reviewed annually.

Review and maintain robust financial processes and propose any systems efficiencies that might be introduced.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document

Person Specification It is essential that in your application you give evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the following criteria including the competencies.

Qualification, development & knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Assessed by

Minimum qualification: Fully qualified or qualified by experience; Essential.

Working Knowledge of IT systems and databases including Microsoft Office; Essential

Working knowledge of accounting software including Quick Books; Essential.

Working knowledge of operational functions including outsourced  IT.Essential

Experience in HR functions; Desirable

Experience in managing a small team; Essential

Skills & Competencies

Charity finances and systems; Desirable

Working as part of a small team with a variety of skills and roles; desirable

Working with a broad range of Thames21 partners and stakeholders; Desirab

Good communication, written and presentation skills; Essential. 

Ability to work independently and with little supervision; essential

Self-motivated and able to meet reporting deadlines; essential 

Additional Information

• 25 days paid annual leave are available pro rata plus public holidays.  In addition, the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working, with Hybrid Office Working.
• Thames21 have an ‘Auto Enrol’ Work Place Pension Scheme with NEST
• Laptop & Mobile phone for company use
• Childcare voucher scheme is available
• The postholder must be willing to travel sensibly throughout London.

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter together with confirmation of your entitlement to work in the UK and any dates to avoid for interview 

Interviews are to be scheduled throughout this recruitment process. 

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ CONFERENCE OFFICE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Please note that CV's will be considered periodically - please do not delay applying.

The Methodist Church is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant/ Conference Office Operations Manager to act as the first line professional point of contact for the Secretary of Conference and to ensure the smooth-running of the day-to-day administration.

The post-holder will have proven experience of working in a PA role, ideally in a complex organisation, and excellent administrative skills including experience of organising meetings and diaries and filtering and providing information.
Your excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and influencing skills will enable you to act as the first point of contact for the Secretary of the Conference, both internally and externally. Your flexible and proactive approach to work, with strong attention to detail, will enable you to prioritise and proactively manage multiple and changing priorities.

The Executive Support Assistant is required to embrace fully the ethos of the Methodist Church

As an inclusive organisation we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you are interested please click apply to be redirected to our website to upload your CV.

CV's will be reviewed periodically, please do not delay applying. Thank you!

Operations Manager – full time, permanent, London (flexible/hybrid – c.2 days remote/3 days Hammersmith), 40-45K doe

We are looking for an Operations Manager to drive forward our work to promote food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of everyone.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a key member of our management team with specific responsibility for managing core business functions such as finance, facilities, IT and digital projects, as well as aspects of governance and HR.  You will play a crucial role supporting our highly engaged and ambitious team, and our vibrant community of members who work right across the food sector.

You will oversee our finances, working with the Honorary Treasurer and Chief Executive, external accountants and auditors, to ensure we continue to be in great financial shape, so practical experience of financial administration and reporting is important.  We are a charity, so an understanding of charity finance (or the aptitude to acquire this) will be invaluable.

As we are a professional membership organisation, you will benefit from having experience of working for a body like us, especially in science or engineering.  An understanding or experience of charity governance will be useful too.

We have initiated an exciting project to update our website and database platforms so you will be accustomed to working with digital partners to deliver requirements on time and on budget.

You will help us create better ways of working (post-COVID) and get the best from our small office in Hammersmith, managing utilities, and being responsible for health and safety.

You will thrive on managing multiple projects and priorities and be able to switch between the detail and big picture in an instant.  You will be a great communicator.

We are a small team so you will also be happy to ‘muck in’ to keep things running smoothly.

Are you ready to help us put our ambitious plans into practise?  Send us your CV and a brief cover letter.  We will look at applications as we receive them.

No agencies please.

Our office is based in Hammersmith, London W6, and regular attendance at the office is envisaged.

We are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. We are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.

Our core aim is the advancement of food science and technology based on impartial science and knowledge sharing.

Our membership comprises individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, from students to experts, working across a wide range of disciplines within the sector.

We are a registered charity (no 1121681) and a company limited by guarantee (no 930776).

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based

• Professional

• Innovative

• Independent

• Food Science Community

IFST’s EDI Statement: We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group (including members, employees, job applicants, officeholders, volunteers, consultants, members of committees and panels or participants in research) is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

We are looking for someone emotionally intelligent and empathetic who is passionate about process and will put people at the heart of how they carry out the role. You must have a strong understanding of diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality – always striving to make an F&BF an inclusive workplace and an employer of
choice.

This role involves:

• Leading on the innovation, design, and development of effective and inclusive employee engagement
initiatives based around our current hybrid working model.
• Being able to use your excellent knowledge of employee law to advise and guide the organisation on
both day to day and longer-term strategic decision making
• Developing and influencing relationships with key stakeholders
• Leading and managing on organisational structure and restructure where necessary
• Leading and managing the creation of a positive culture that supports strong working models in a post
pandemic landscape
• Leading on implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems and processes
• Leading on and managing day to day operational concerns such as building compliance and health
and safety
• Working to strategy in driving key areas of the organisation’s retention and talent acquisition strategy
forward.

To do this, you will need to:

• Be CIPD Level 5 qualified or above or have equivalent work experience.
• Be an excellent communicator who can confidently build and maintain key relationships with a range
of stakeholders across various levels of seniority.
• Have some experience of functions outside of HR and have worked in a multi team organisation before
of a similar size in a management capacity
• Have sensitivity to the issues surrounding this area of work and a commitment to the mission of the
Faith & Belief Forum.
• Have good attention to detail and be able to process complex information quickly for cascade, whilst not
losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Be willing to work remotely when needed, have flexibility and be proficient in IT systems.

You will be joining an organisation that embodies the inclusive and welcoming values we want to see in wider society. We pride ourselves on our diverse and collaborative working environment, where your passion and dedication will be rewarded through a flexible benefits package and ongoing support. At our most recent staff survey, 100% of staff said believe in the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum and 100% enjoy the work they do.

Job Title: Senior Email Marketing Manager

Responsible to: Director of Membership Operations

Salary: £33,000 - £36,400 (Band 4)

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or part time e.g. during school hours by negotiation

Tenure: Permanent

Location: Home based with regular attendance in London

Purpose of the Job

To lead on strategy and overall storytelling within the function

How to apply:

Please read through the Full Job Description to learn more about the role 

• A full CV of no more than two pages and including a telephone number and email address
• A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it To be considered for this position, please submit your application to email provided

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please note:  We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at shortlisting stage.

The  Party  believes  it  is  essential  to  foster  equity,  equality,  diversion  and  inclusion  within  our workforce.  We  want  our employees  to  thrive  in  an  environment  where  everyone  is  welcome and  supported  to  achieve  their  potential.  It  is  important  to  celebrate  what  makes  us  unique  and that  you  feel  valued,  appreciated  and  free  to  be  who  you  are.

What's it like working here? Well here's the deal!!

Senior Partnership Manager

Are you an experienced relationship builder, with a passion for fundraising and partnerships? Do you thrive on working with multiple teams to deliver creative projects? Do you enjoy a varied and broad workload? Then this is the role for you!

We are looking for a commercially minded and passionate senior partnership manager to work with some of our largest and most successful partnerships. Working with internal and external stakeholders you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering projects and activities which raise significant funds and achieve the ambitious objectives developed with our partners. You will deliver an exceptional experience, recognising the impact of their support and thanking them through authentic communications and stewardship.

You’ll also play a role in securing continued support, developing concepts for the next phase of partnerships, setting a vision for the future and demonstrating the difference their support could make to the children and families at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

About the Team

This role sits in the Corporate Partnerships Department and works alongside 10 other members of the Partnership Management team, working closely together to share experiences, insight and knowledge to ensure we make the most of opportunities and deliver the best possible partnerships. We work alongside our counter partners in Partnership Development and work closely with other teams across the organisation including Brand, Digital, Communications and Grants.

About You

You’ll be a self-starter with great organisational skills, experienced at working with a diverse range of stakeholders and able to win their confidence and trust.

Specifically, you will have:

- Strong leadership skills
- A keen interest in corporate fundraising
- A passion for developing relationships
- Strong oral and written skills
- A commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience in influencing and problem-solving

The ideal candidate will also have:

- Experience in managing multiple partnerships of high value
- Project management experience
- Experience in identifying and capitalising on opportunities

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About the Charity?

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.? Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work.

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups.

Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

Our approach to hybrid working

This role is based in our Central London office (WC1N, opposite Russell Square underground) with the option to work remotely up to three days a week.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

How to Apply

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Application and Interview FAQs’ on the career section of our website before you apply. ?

Closing date: 12th June 2022.

We reserve the right to commence interviews ahead of the closing date and may offer the role should a suitable candidate be found, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

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The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is a world-renowned organisation helping to fund projects that benefit cancer patients across the UK & internationally

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (RMCC) raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. Together with the hospital we ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, RMCC funds the development of new ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Our recent emergency appeal raised over £2m to support hospital staff and patients through the Covid-19 pandemic.

We are halfway through an ambitious three-year strategy that will deliver £80m of funding to support a world-class programme of research, treatment and care. We are also in the final stages of a £70 million capital appeal to build the Oak Cancer Centre at The Royal Marsden in Sutton.

The Philanthropy & Partnerships directorate has led the majority of this fundraising, successfully securing a lead donation of £25 million and multiple 7 and 6 figure donations from trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partners and special events/high value committee supporters. The Charity is now working closely with the hospital on exciting plans for a new major redevelopment project to launch in 2022/23 on the Chelsea site.

About the Role

As Head of Philanthropy Research & Operations, you will lead on the development and delivery of our prospect research and pipeline strategy, a vital part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships team’s ambition to raise significant funds from major donors, trusts, high value committees and corporate supporters.

As part of a wider operational remit, you will ensure our team has the right management information needed to make informed business decisions, including income reporting and pipeline management.

The successful candidate will also take a lead role in reviewing and promoting the Philanthropy & Partnerships team’s compliance with relevant legislation and act as an expert, when required, across the charity. This will include working closely with the Head of Data & Fundraising Operations, particularly in the context of data protection and supporter privacy.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead on the development and implementation of RMCC’s prospect research and management strategy, ensuring the development of an overall research strategy as well as plans in support of each of the high value income streams.

• Lead on resource planning for the prospect research team, liaising and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders.

• Lead on the development and implementation of prospect management procedures and reporting, working closely with the Philanthropy & Partnerships Leadership Team. Includes driving and reviewing the agenda for regular team prospect tracking meetings and identifying other mechanisms for improving high value prospect management.

• Lead a prospect research team which delivers prospect identification to meet agreed KPIs and high-quality insightful prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts and corporates for the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, members of senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and Board members.

• Lead on the development of high value supporter identification across RMCC, liaising with colleagues to ensure supporters are identified early and have an appropriate supporter journey at the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity..

We are running an open recruitment process and will progress to interviews as applications are received. 

Please click ‘Apply via website’ to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

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Scotland's only purpose built Neurological Care Centre, Dee View Court in Aberdeen as an amazing opportunity within is senior management team to welcome on board a dedicated and passionate Head of Operations.

About Us

Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Dee View Court is a specialist neurological care centre based in Kincorth, Aberdeen, caring for people aged 18 and over with a range of neurological conditions. At Dee View Court, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.
About the Role

This rare career development opportunity reports directly in to the service director and will ensure not only the smooth running of all non-clinical services but also take responsibility for business management at the centre and drive a culture of effective finance control and high professional standards.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have experience in the delivery of facilities management services in a healthcare environment to include managing and motivating teams, experience with health and safety risk assessments and budget management.

Essential Job Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and qualification in financial management short of a degree level. For example HNC/HND (NVQ4)
• Facilities and/or health and safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH). QBE is acceptable
• Advanced Microsoft office skills

Desirable Job Requirements
• Recognised qualification in management

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• From April '22, 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell up to five days holiday
• Competitive enhanced pay for nights, weekends and public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay

Further details of our benefits can be found on our website

If you want more than just a job, We want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.

About Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

This is an exciting time of growth and development at The Big Issue as we continue our mission is to dismantle poverty by creating opportunity, through self-help, social trading and business solutions. We're looking for an Operations Director to join us on this journey.

As Operations Director, you’ll have overall accountability for ensuring the organisation’s IT functions and everyday operations run smoothly and efficiently.

In addition to responsibility for IT infrastructure and service provision, the remit of the role spans everything from organisation-wide Facilities, procurement and process optimisation through to ensuring our health & safety and compliance obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities

 

IT

• Managing the IT team and third-party service providers, including outsourced IT helpdesk 
• Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure
• Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals
• Managing the IT budgets 

Procurement & Process Optimisation

• Developing and implementing strategies for procuring, storing and distributing goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively
• Optimising resource allocation and supply chain 
• Devising and implementing operations plans and processes to meet business objectives
• Supporting departments to optimise operations, establishing policies and procedures, implementing necessary changes and adhering to compliance procedures, laws and regulations
• Creating operation strategies to reduce costs and increases efficiency

Facilities, Compliance & Health and Safety

• Create and lead TBIG facilities strategy and business plan to meet the overall Group’s objectives. 

• Designing, delivering and maintaining a health and safety change programme to embed and drive a positive safety culture across the organisation 
• Ensuring the timely delivery of compliance & health and safety management action plans and operational programmes

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role in a similar-sized organisation
• Up-to-date knowledge of IT industry best practice 
• Expert knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Proven track-record in implementing organisational change

Salary and Benefits include:

•    Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays on top, increasing by 1 day for each year of employment up to 30 days

•    Company sick pay starting at 5 days of full pay, increasing by 5 days with each year of employment (up to 6 weeks)

•    Paid time off to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation

•    Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension 

•    Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

•    Comprehensive flexible working policy open to all staff from day 1 of employment

•    Free-of-charge BUPA healthcare cash plan scheme covering everything from dental and physiotherapy costs through to private consultations and scans

•    Access to our Employee Assistance programme which includes counselling and a range of therapies 

•    Life cover - a lump sum for your family or loved ones if the unexpected happens

•    Comprehensive programme of professional skills training

Workplace & contract details: 

This role is based primarily at our head office in Finsbury Park, London, with the option for hybrid working.

The role is available on either a permanent or contract basis.

The Big Issue Group committed to equal opportunities and committed to promoting and enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all members of the community and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Our Group Mission 

Building a world that works for everyone. Challenging, innovating, and creating self-help and sustainable business solutions, that dismantle poverty now and for future generations