Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture style Human Resources function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the Human Resources team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children. 

UNICEF UK is working to ensure that children’s rights become an integral part of sport through a ground-breaking project which aims to integrate human and child rights into the ISO 20121 sustainable event management standard, the operations of the Commonwealth Games Movement and those of other mega sporting events.  We are currently recruiting for a Children’s Rights and Sport Specialist to oversee the delivery of this project.

The Child Rights and Sports Specialist will oversee the delivery of the project including:

• Delivering a consultation and pilot on human and child rights guidance for the sport events sector
• Developing relevant educational resources
• Working with colleagues to pilot an approach to meaningful child participation in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
• Refining child-friendly remedy approach for application within the sport events sector, and
• Developing regional training capacity on human and child rights and sport

To succeed, you will have excellent project and partnership management skills, relevant experience in supporting a range of stakeholders to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and a comprehensive understanding of human and child rights in the sporting context.

We need an experienced Helpline, Advocacy and Information Manager to develop our advice and information services into a comprehensive resource for people affected by the ataxias; a set of life-limiting, rare, degenerative neuorlogical conditions. In return we can offer engaging work in an expanding charity; an excellent salary and other great terms and conditions; a friendly team of staff and volunteers; and (after the pandemic) a lovely working environment in Highgate.

The ideal candidate will have experience of providing holistic information, support and advocacy (including money advice), in an advice centre or via a helpline. They will also have and management experience. They will bring a person-centred, innovative approach, experience of developing policies and procedures; strong communication skills; an ability to research and explain complex information, and excellent IT proficiency. During the pandemic the role is home-based so an appropriate working environment, suitable for handling confidential, sensitive phone calls, will be essential.

The Limehouse Project (LHP) is a thriving grassroots organisation with a history of servicing the Limehouse area of Tower Hamlets and East London since 1984. We work independently and in partnership with key Third Sector, business, and statutory organisations to ensure each client is given timely and active support they need to positively move forward in life. We provide free welfare and debt advice, accredited learning, capacity-building, employment support programmes, health and wellbeing activities and childcare provision. 

We are now in the process of adopting a two-tier advice service delivery model:

Tier 1: Gateway Service

The Gateway Advice Services Manager will be responsible for managing the telephone ‘gateway service’ with a team of trained, DBS-checked volunteers and trainee advisors. Recently we have appointed a full-time manager who will manage this delivery function.

Tier 2: Advice Casework

Our trained and experienced advisors will remotely undertake one-to-one casework advice sessions with clients booked in advance while also managing existing case files with clients who can communicate with them directly and at their mutual convenience.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Casework Supervisor to lead and build our welfare benefits, advice team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the local people who use our services and empower them towards financial independence, and you have the ability to contribute to the strategy and vision which will transform the service to a model that can meet those objectives, then we would love to hear from you.

Thank you again for your interest in this role. The full job description and specifications are available in the recruitment pack attached and on our website. We look forward to receiving your completed application documents found on our website.

Are you a skilled multitasker? Are you an organised project manager with at least four years’ programme management experience? Are you committed to working towards a world where women have equal rights to men, and have the economic independence they need to participate fully in society?

If so, then you could be the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women’s new Senior Programme Manager.

As Senior Programme Manager you will join our small, but dynamic Entrepreneurship team, working alongside Entrepreneurship colleagues and with colleagues across the organisations to deliver our flagship technology based programmes that support women entrepreneurs with small and growing businesses across numerous geographies.

Although not essential, any prior experience working on projects in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Vietnam, and Indonesia would be welcome. You will also play a central role in contributing to the design and delivery of programmes for foundations, corporate donors and institutional donors, such as USAID.

If this sounds like the sort of challenge you have been looking for, we welcome your application.

This is a fixed term and part time position for 21-28 hours per week for six months with a starting salary range of £36,796 pro-rata.  We are open to discuss flexible working options with applicants, and you’ll be entitled to 25 days of annual leave pro-rata and other benefits. We have a lively, friendly, passionate and hard-working team, with an international and collaborative culture.

Apply by 9am GMT, Wednesday 17th March 2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom week commencing 22nd March.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position – diversity is important to us. All applicants should have the right to work in the UK. We are open to receiving applications from individuals who are interested in flexible or remote working options. Please let us know if you have any access requirements of which you would like us to be aware during this process.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.

Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-respected charity, operating in the London Borough of Hounslow.  Thanks to our amazing team of staff and volunteers, we support over 8,000 clients a year through our face to face, phone and digital services. However, in the current circumstances, we are mainly operating remotely.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Advice Supervisor or Caseworker with experience in a supervisory role to:

• support and supervise advice sessions (currently all services are running remotely, mainly by phone)
• check advisers’ work at generalist level
• give advice to clients if required, according to service needs, dealing with own casework
• ensure high quality of advice is maintained at all times
• promote and take up research & campaign work in accordance with the aims and principles of Citizens Advice
• carry out any other duties compatible with the role as and when required

For more information about the role please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note: we are unable to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon it has been filled, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

The Operations Manager will lead, direct and manage services and business operations across Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham. The post holder will work with external partners/funders and be responsible for all aspects of service operations ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and funder requirements achieving high quality and positive outcomes for service users. This is a new, senior role within the charity.

The post holder will have wide ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of internal services and operations. The post offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of existing services, working closely with the Service Development Manager/Fund raiser.

The post holder will also work with the Chief Executive, as part of a Senior Management Team, and will be the Deputy Chief Executive and be responsible for implementing the strategic plans and overall management of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham ensuring the successful strategic development of the organisation, including business planning, internal policies, procedures and quality standards, cross-departmental working and external relations. The Operations Manager will be required to represent the organisation at a senior level both internally and externally.

The post holder will require business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue a sustainable and viable basis and can evidence positive outcomes and value in the market we are operating in.

This role will initially be on a remote-working basis, changing to office-based (in Hammersmith and Fulham and involving travel across London) when circumstances allow and as required by WGN’s services

The London Survivors Gateway (LSG) is an innovative project that is the first of its kind in London. It is a partnership of specialist sexual violence services in London comprising of the four Rape Crisis Centres, Galop, SurvivorsUK and The Havens that have come together to provide a unique single point of access into specialist sexual violence services.

The LSG is run by Navigators who support any survivor, aged 13 or above, to access long-term services including advocacy, counselling and other services that they may require. It is a fast-paced role, providing timely and short-term interventions to address immediate needs whilst helping survivors to make decisions about the next steps in their healing journey.

Navigators work from a person centred, trauma informed and survivor led, integrated approach ensuring individualised care pathways that are rooted in empowerment and best practice. The work is delivered through a commitment to an anti-oppressive, feminist framework that strives to address additional barriers and meet the diverse range of survivors needs understanding the specific support needs of each survivor. Navigators are supported by a team of experienced practitioners and receive an ongoing package of training and clinical supervision.

The successful candidate will provide holistic support that is innovative. They will have specialist knowledge in sexual violence as well as frontline experience supporting survivors. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, strong IT skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, telephone focused role. If you have these skills, and want to join this unique and innovative project, we would love to hear from you.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced annual leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Scheme.

Please visit our website to download and application pack. Completed applications and equal opportunity forms should be emailed to human resources 

Closing Date for Applications: 10am on Monday 29th March 2021

Interviews to be held (via Zoom) on: Monday 12th & Thursday 15th April 2021

Please note if you have not received a response to your application within 2 weeks of the closing date you can unfortunately assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Full-time (35 hours per week) job share or substantial part-time applications welcome 

Society Building, London N1, with flexibility to regularly work from home/home-based, with occasional travel to the office in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy if outside London

NCVO is transforming the way it works. With a new strategic direction and leadership team, we are determined to work with our members so that charities and volunteering can thrive. As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and renews itself, charities and volunteering aren’t just vital support systems for communities in need – they’re at the heart of how people want to lead their lives.

As people and culture administrator you will work closely with our new HR advisor supporting the development and implementation of best practice in HR. You will also support colleagues leading on culture change, learning, planning and governance, together supporting our people to thrive.

This is a key role in a newly created team which will transform the organisation and how we work together. We’re looking for someone with experience of HR administration. You will be responsible for the efficient and accurate performance of a range of critical HR-related tasks, which require high levels of attention to detail and numeracy. You will enjoy working on a variety of tasks and will be confident working remotely while we are unable to work from our office. You’ll be positive about helping build a new team and culture and you’ll bring a strong commitment and passion for equity, diversity and inclusion.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are under-represented in NCVO, particularly at senior level. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

How to apply

Please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing date:  Midday, Wednesday 17th March 2021
Interviews: 29thor 30th March 2021 tbc

About NCVO

NCVO supports volunteering and charities.

We believe that the work of volunteers and charities make our communities stronger and the world around us better, for everyone.

Our members are at the heart of our mission. We work collaboratively with our 15,000-strong network of national and local charities and voluntary organisations. We share practical support and new insight so that people and organisations can focus on making a difference. And we work alongside our members to ensure that the essential role of volunteers and charities is widely recognised.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

Based in Croydon, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) is a specialist sexual violence centre providing an exceptional standard of therapeutic support for women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse. We are the Rape Crisis Centre for South London and are a multi-cultural workforce that serves women from all backgrounds, religions and circumstances, providing services to survivors of sexual violence for over 35 years.

RASASC comprises four broad departments: Counselling, Helpline, Advocacy, and Training. Our work involves delivering the National Rape Crisis Helpline for female survivors of sexual violence aged 14 and over, their families & friends; Providing Counselling, Group Therapy, Self Esteem Workshops, Prevention workshops with young people; Offering training/Talks/Information & Guidance about the effects and treatment of survivors for other professionals; Advocacy support & information for survivors going through the Criminal Justice System, Outreach to Women Involved in Prostitution, and IDVA Services.

Following a retirement, we are now seeking our new CEO to lead our organisation at this critical time, and during a period of significant change and cultural transformation. Accountable to the Board of Trustees this role is primarily responsible for the strategic management, leadership, governance and development of RASASC, and key to this is:

• Leading and managing the RASASC transformation strategy to clearly define and position internal procedures, behaviours and ways of working.
• Providing effective leadership and management of the team and organisation to maximise its effectiveness whilst maintaining strong, effective working relationships both internally & externally to grow RASASC’s influence and reach for the benefit of survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
• Finding and developing opportunities for growth and strategic leadership, to ensure RASASC has the resources required to carry out the charity’s objectives.
• Promoting and embedding the vision, values and feminist ethos of RASASC throughout the whole organisation and building partnerships with external agencies.
• Working with the Chair and Board to ensure a clear vision for the future of the organisation and ensuring that this is clearly communicated internally and externally.
• Being responsible to the Board for the design, implementation, and delivery of the organisation’s five-year strategic plan.
• Leading, managing and motivating staff and volunteers to deliver the Charity’s services ensuring a culture conducive to team working, continuous improvement and learning.
• Promoting the objectives of the charity externally and influencing key stakeholders to meet the needs and rights of survivors of rape & sexual abuse, including contributing to relevant policy and campaign developments.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record as CEO or in CEO-type role; ideally gained in the voluntary sector
• Experience of developing teams within a strong values framework
• Experience of leading significant organisational & cultural change
• Experience of successful fundraising and sound understanding of fundraising opportunities
• Experience of promoting an organisation externally, affecting change and securing growth
• Proven track record in relationship-building with stakeholders, services, survivors and funders
• Commitment to feminist & anti-racist principles
• Working knowledge of violence against women and girls
• Strong knowledge of charity governance, financial and human resources management
• Demonstrable knowledge, understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Good knowledge of operational requirements for GDPR compliance

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Leadership experience gained in the Violence against Women & Girls (VAWG) sector
• Evidence of influencing local and/or national policy development and change through working with government and other key stakeholders
• Experience of positive working relationships with trade unions
• Experience as a data controller for GDPR compliance
• Knowledge & understanding of governmental and statutory bodies, their policies and procedures relating to violence against women and girls.

Qualifications

Relevant degree, professional qualifications or proven equivalent experience

Terms & Conditions

• This is a full-time role; however we offer a flexible approach to working hours and location; and are open to discussing candidates’ preferences during interview
• Salary £60-65K
• Annual leave is 23 days a year plus 8 bank holidays plus 8 additional days over Christmas and New Year when the office closes
• NEST pension scheme; 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• There will be a 6-month probation period for this role

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to being representative of our society, our service-users, and bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to shape what we do and how we work. In line with this, we are particularly keen to receive applications from women who are minoritised on the basis of their race or ethnicity, sexuality, or disabled status.

Please apply to us by submitting you CV and a covering letter clearly explaining how your skills and experiences make you a strong candidate for the role to:

Closing date for applications is Friday, 19th March.

Management Accountant - Central Services, Permanent, £48,000 - £53,000

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Business Services Directorate (Corporate Services) and CFO and MD across Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works areas. The Finance Business Partner will prepare the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and the trading subsidiary and will manage the annual audit to final sign-off of the Annual Report and Financial Statements. This role will also provide business support to the Customer Engagement Directorates.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Business Services (Corporate functions) including Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works
• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
• Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
• Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
• Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
• Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for Charity and Trading subsidiary, through to Annual Report
• Management of the external audit process, planning the timetable and liaising with Auditors
• Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
• Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified with non-profit or charity experience
• Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
• Strong experience of preparing financial statements and preparing and supporting audit processes
• Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
• Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
• FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
• Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
• Charity accounting and FRS102 experience
• Modelling and dashboard experience including building models, graphs, and dashboards
• Power BI modelling / reporting
• Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Title: Investment Director

Team: Investment Team

Reports to: Senior Investment Director

Direct reports: You may line manage an Investment Manager/s but this is usually after you have been with Impetus for some time

Salary: £62,000 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full time or part time (we are happy to consider requests for part time hours)

Location: Initially remote working with office arrangements for 2021 TBC (within Central London). Attendance will be required in Central London for meetings.

Start date: ASAP

Deadline: 9am Monday 8 March 2021

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

About this role

The Investment Director (ID) works directly with charity partners and their top leadership to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. The ID builds expertise in our objective areas (success at school or sustained employment for disadvantaged young people); identifies high potential charities; develops investment propositions; manages a portfolio of partner charities; builds trusted relationships with charity executives and trustees; supports charities to produce and scale high quality outcomes for young people; and collaborates with colleagues in Public Affairs and Philanthropy to influence policy and resources towards the young people we support and the charities we partner with.

The ID uses strong analytical rigor, financial acumen, strong influencing and relationship skills, deep commitment to our Mission and experience acquired from a diverse range of careers to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The work is challenging, but the ID’s contribution is clear, the results always gratifying.

Key responsibilities

Investment origination, due diligence and proposition

• Scope potential charity partners, proactively developing opportunities as well as vetting referrals from other networks.
• Lead detailed due diligence to engage high quality charity partners – assessing their leadership and governance, impact potential, potential to scale and potential to work in partnership with Impetus;
• Model from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support and ensuring that wherever possible charities that do not progress are led to other sources of support and learning around organising for impact.
• Develop and champion investment propositions to the Investment Committee, leveraging investment team colleagues appropriately and effectively to strengthen the case for support;

Investment management

• Manage relationships with charity partners and deliver the core components of our partnership - engaged management support, aligned and additive expert pro bono support, strategic grant funding and the delivery of some of our proprietary methods to help our partners achieve their agreed milestones.
• Support charity partners to achieve a step change in delivery and performance management of outcomes, strengthen leadership and governance capacities, clarify long term ambition, develop path to scale, and build financial resilience.
• Agree appropriate annual milestones and regularly monitor and assess charity partner progress against them and make recommendations for progression or exit.
• Ensure that the pro bono and other capacity-building projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression.
• Develop engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work;
• Collaborate with the charity partners and Impetus colleagues to develop funding streams that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale.
• Effectively leverage the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director.

Team support and strategy

• Work closely with team colleagues to use learnings from our work to improve our approach over time.
• Where appropriate, line-manage and support investment managers on the team to achieve their project, role and team objectives
• Support development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.

Cross team initiatives

• Contribute to and support Impetus fundraising efforts, as defined in annual Impetus objectives, as required;
• Contribute to and support our work to influence and leverage funding toward the young people we support and the charities we partner, as required
• Contribute to, and support, our Public Affairs activities designed to promote and influence policy and funding decisions that will benefit the young people we support and the charities we partner.
• Engage in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage charity partners appropriately in these events.

Development and application of domain expertise

• Develop expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature.
• Compile and analyse learning from our work with individual charities, and in the sector, and develop opportunities to share externally, often in collaboration with Public Affairs.
• Network and promote the Impetus Driving Impact approach, our charity partners and the sector objectives we aim to drive.

Person specification

Essential 


• A commitment to Impetus’ mission
• Educated to degree level preferably with a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience working in a relevant role
• Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and advising them on key strategic decisions.
• Comfort with, and a talent for, strategic thinking around complex issues.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills 

• Tenacity and initiative
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence practice and thinking in a respectful and collaborative manner
• Ability to flex personal style and capacity building approach to needs of charity and leadership
• Growth mind-set; seeks out and acts on feedback
• Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment
• Strong planning and time management
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable 


• Experience in consultingor investment management.
• Board experience in private, public or third sector
• Knowledge and expertise in UK education and employability sectors
• Understanding and/or experience of performance and impact management, and formative and/or summative evaluation.

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is

encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process

(and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re applying for this role to by 9am Monday 8 March 2021.

In order to complete your application please also complete our equal opportunities monitoring form which is included in our email response when sending in your application. 

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

First round interviews will take place week commencing 22 March 2021.

Second round interviews will take place week commencing 29 March 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Depaul UK are currently looking for a youth-focused individual, passionate about ending homelessness, to join our floating support service as a Recruitment Officer. Based in Southwark working 22.5 hours per week, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,184 per annum (pro rata) + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

What will you be doing as our Recruitment Officer?

Your primary focus will be to support the People Services Manager, HR Business Partners, and the wider organisation to ensure that all recruitment systems and processes are delivered at a high standard, are fit for purpose and continuously improved. You will identify creative and effective ways of recruiting and attracting new members of the Depaul team and help build a strong employer brand.

As our Recruitment Officer you will also support our young clients while homeless, at risk of homelessness or in their own tenancies. You will hold a caseload and will ensure that clients are working towards goals which will lead to further independence. As part of this you will work closely with local organisations, statutory services and support agencies to gain the best possible outcomes.

What can we offer you?

- A friendly, flexible, and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 34 days including bank holidays (pro rata)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

What will you need to become our ideal Recruitment officer?

- Previous experience within a HR service with comprehensive knowledge of the full recruitment lifecycle

- Knowledge and understanding of Safer Recruitment practices

- Demonstrable knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion

- Experience of using candidate databases and managing recruitment administration systems

- Experience providing project delivery support and administration

- Demonstrable knowledge of GDPR

- A commitment to the ethos and values of Depaul including the organisation’s policies and procedures 

- Excellent IT and reporting skills

- Experience of working with people who are categorized as high risk or have complex needs such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence

- Knowledge and understanding of the criminal Justice and benefits system.

- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and professional boundaries

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Recruitment Officer then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

On behalf of a health focused membership organisation, I am looking to speak to a Governance Manager to take on a new role at the charity.

Job purpose : To work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Trustee Board as a source of governance advice and to manage all aspects of Trustee Board and Council meetings and other committee meetings as required. To support the internal operations of the charity including confidential HR matters and compliance with relevant charity legislation.

Key accountabilities:

Working with CEO, Trustee Board and Council

- Proactive planning and support to the CEO to deliver Council meetings as well as Trustee Board meetings, including: management of attendance, agenda setting, following up actions, logistics etc.

- To write accurate, high quality minutes of Board and Council meetings within two days of the meeting. The minutes should reflect that the format and level of detail that has been determined.

- Providing managerial support to the CEO arranging meetings and responding to emails to third parties on her behalf and drafting papers as required.

Essential experience needed for this role:

- Experience managing Trustee Board meetings.

- Knowledge of relevant legislation for small charities

- Excellent written skills and ability to synthesise key points in complex matters.

- Ability to concentrate and draft minutes synthesising salient summaries of discussions

- Working collaboratively with senior professionals.

- Experience providing management support to a senior member of staff, ideally a CEO

- Clear communication skills

- Excellent time-management and workload management and ability to multitask.

Salary £30,000 - £32,000 (dependent of experience)

Flexible working options; 2 days in the office in London a week.

Full-time, permanent role.

For more information, please e-mail me your CV to [email protected] ahead of the closing date of Thursday 28 th January to get an application together.