Finance Director

Head Office, Preston (although flexible working arrangements will be considered)

37 hours per week

£55,000 gross per annum (FTE £55,000 gross per annum)

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the region, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Finance Director who is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, IT, and statutory compliance in relation to the Charities Commission, Companies House, and any Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) duties. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will also be a member of the n-compass senior management team and have a reporting role to the Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.

About you

We are looking for someone with a professional accountancy qualification, with experience of leading teams and substantial experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts & management accounts and all aspects of financial programming. We are looking for someone with the ability to relate to, and work with, managers and decision makers at senior levels in public and third sector organisations with an Innovative and proactive approach to opportunities, issues and problems.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement and bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected companywide learning and development funding pot
• A Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme

If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to submit your CV along with a two-sided cover letter to our jobs email address, outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification.

For more information, please visit our website where you will find a copy of our Recruitment Pack, Annual Review and Accounts, Annual Plan and Impact Report.

The closing date is Monday 12th October 2020 at 12 noon.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th / 29th  October.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Philanthropy Officer to join our Partnerships & Philanthropy Team. You will support the team to generate £1m total income next year from new and existing Trusts and Foundations whilst supporting the delivery of our new Major Donor programme.

As we look to build a long term sustainable portfolio of high value relationships, you will work to secure the support of new Trusts and Foundations between £10,000 - £25,000, deliver our quarterly mail out to supporters under £10,000, and support the Philanthropy Manager to implement our new Major Donor programme.

With demonstrable success in securing and stewarding mid-value Trusts and Foundations, running quarterly mail outs, and supporting on the delivery of Major Donor programmes, you will be driven by achieving financial targets, adept at researching prospects, and skilled at managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

This is a demanding role that requires the individual to work with 10 wide-ranging AKDN multi-sector, profit and not-for-profit development and service agencies and institutions, present in 30+ countries. Working alongside them, the Senior Partnerships Manager facilitates the pursuit of new funding opportunities with European and Asian institutional donors, foundations and corporates.

Resource Mobilisation

•  Support the Partnerships team in brokering new relationships and strengthening existing ones with European and Asian institutional, foundations and corporate donors
• Lead the review and strengthening of concept notes and proposals across a wide array of sectors
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• Prepare donor briefs and talking points for donor meetings, referencing latest donor strategies, field-level discussions and possible donor/AKDN matches to consider positioning during meetings
• Establish close synergies with AKF’s North America units, AKF’s Head Office, AKF field units, relevant AKDN agencies and AKDN representatives
• Where appropriate, conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing strategic donors/partners ensuring consistent and coherent messaging

Grants management 

• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units and AKF(UK)’s programme finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget; proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively

Networking and building public awareness

• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF(UK)’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, KfW).

Leadership and People Management

• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to develop donor and inter-institutional relationships, develop and improve quality of concept notes/proposals and effectively manage grants
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context

*Must have right to work in the UK

*Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable

Skills

• Ability to set and lead vision in alignment with AKDN/AKF values and strategic plan
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Must be an entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel

Knowledge

• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the UK/European donor landscape
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation or management, and at least 6 total years of professional experience.
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK) or Asian donors
• Experience in developing and writing proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

The Research Informatics Team are responsible for leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration with more than 13 organisations. This partnership will create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The EDoN coordination group led by the Research Informatics Team, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: project management, policy and ethics, communications, capacity building, governance and legislation.

The Senior Research Informatics Programme Manager will lead, manage and coordinate the activities across the Research Informatics Team to support the EDoN initiative and its partners to achieve their goals.  Reporting into the Head of Research Informatics, the Senior Research Informatics Programme Manager will help to lead the coordination of technology projects related to early detection, lead the operations of the EDoN coordination group, facilitate the engagement across the EDoN initiative and guide the success of the development and adoption of the EDoN toolkit for early detection

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Collaboration

• Contribute to the strategic direction and operational aims of the EDoN initiative, by identifying solutions and making recommendations.  Support the collective decisions made and act as a key advocate to implement and embed the agreed activities.
• Identify and communicate emerging issues of significance and propose solutions to key stakeholders.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Teams across ARUK to maximise the potential of all activities relating to EDoN.
• Support the EDoN Implementation Teams (Hubs), especially the Digital Hub with the evaluation, development and adoption of technology, platforms and applications for capturing, managing and visualising complex data.
• Work with the three Hubs and technology providers to set the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for the development of the EDoN toolkit.
• Work with the Research Informatics Engagement Manager to identify and facilitate strategic collaboration opportunities for the EDoN initiative, especially with technology providers.
• Work with the Research Informatics Project Manager to ensure the implementation teams deliver on time, within scope and budget.
• Work with the key stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and develop and promote a strong governance framework.

Best Practice

• Apply best practices in business analysis/user-centred design processes, including user stories and task modelling, user journey mapping, usability and feasibility testing, stakeholder management to ensure working groups successfully discover and meet user and stakeholder goals.
• Drive processes for effective engagement, including facilitating internal and external workshops/meetings, coordinating training, and networking activities to support EDoN data science activities.
• Apply best practices in project management processes, to coordinate and support delivery across internal cross-functional teams.

Team Management

• Provide strong leadership and support to the Research Informatics Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to deliver an effective and efficient service across the charity.  Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.
• Responsible for inputting into and translating the Research Informatics Team strategy and for executing the operational plans for the team.
• Accountable for the strategic/operational performance of the Research Informatics Team.
• Responsible for identifying third party needs for the Research Informatics Team and following risk, compliance and procurement procedures.

Relationship Management

• Represent the Research Informatics Team internally and externally, supporting the Head of Research Informatics to maintain excellent working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Influencing

• Deliver engaging presentations and messaging.
• Represent ARUK at external events such as at national and international conferences. 

Other

• Provide support with the annual operational planning, budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring that actual expenditure delivers within budgeted targets.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and expertise, attending relevant meetings and conferences to ensure up to date knowledge is relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Research Informatics in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for:

• Doctorate in technology or biomedical research, or equivalent experience
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent skills supporting and coaching colleagues
• Excellent skills delegating work and empowering direct reports
• Proven work experience in project management and coordination, ideally for clinical, data or technology projects
• Experience in designing and delivering digital products, such as software applications, toolkits, and IoTs/wearables
• Proven skills in workshop facilitation/moderation
• Experience fostering and strengthening strategic collaborations in the context of public-private partnerships
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Exemplary leadership skills with both practical and short/long term strategic vision; ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels; strong team player.
• Excellent communicator – able to build rapport and demonstrate strong influencing, negotiation skills and decision-making skills; excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn.
• Ability to explain complex information to all stakeholders.
• Ability to write and present comprehensive reports to the relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrates and encourages ownership and responsibility; drive/motivation - has a “can-do” attitude and is committed to delivering results and strives for continuous improvement.
• A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; innovative personality; able to see the bigger picture and set future direction.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 6th October 2020, with interviews to be held on the 14th October 2020, via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

The Church of England in The Diocese of Durham 

We are looking for a dynamic leader to help us deliver our vision

We want to see God at work through the growth of His church, and to bless our communities, in particular their most vulnerable members.

Working closely with our Bishop and his Senior Team, you will be responsible for the effective operation and governance of the Diocese.

If you have the excellent financial, administration and people management skills we need to deliver our vision we would like to hear from you.

The Diocese is committed to seeing God at work through the growth of His church, blessing all of the communities contained within it.

The role of the Diocesan Secretary, as Chief Operating Officer, is to ensure that the mission, financial sustainability and the strategy of the Diocese, as determined by the Bishop with their staff, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod are served by exemplary financial management, excellent administration and people management with effective governance.

The main formal areas of responsibility are:

1. To be pro-active in the development and successful implementation of Diocesan policy and strategy.
2. To be a member of the Bishop’s Leadership Team.
3. To have accountability for financial strategy and planning.
4. To effectively manage the Diocesan Central Administrative team.
5. To oversee the Governance activities of the Diocese including being Secretary of the Diocesan Synod and Company Secretary for the Diocesan Board of Finance (DDBF) and related bodies.
6. To represent the Diocese with key stakeholders.

For an informal conversation with the Vice-Chair of the Board of Finance, please make contact via Jo Dowsett in the Bishop of Durham's office.

Senior Fundraising Officer

South Central Ambulance Charity is a small but developing charity that is ambitious to grow and support even more projects across our communities. As part of this growth we are introducing a new senior fundraising role to help us reach out more and maximise the leads and opportunities available to us.

As part of a small team of three you will be creating compelling cases for support that will engage corporate partners and individuals. You will have excellent interpersonal and engagement skills that enable you to build and develop high quality, lasting relationships to deliver income for a wide variety of projects.

This role can be home based or at our Charity office in Thame, Oxfordshire although this is not an office-based role. You will need to be flexible and able to travel across our region (Hants, Berks, Bucks and Oxon) with the ability to work from various sites as required. There will be a requirement to work some weekends and events to support fundraising events and activities for which time off in lieu will be given.

This role is fixed term for 2 years. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a dynamic and engaging individual adept at creating meaningful relationships with others

• Is an experienced fundraiser with at least five years proven experience of generating income

• Is self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative

• Is ambitious and keen to rise to new challenges in order to grow and diversify income streams

• Is a team player able to bring their own ideas and also work with others to create new opportunities

What we can offer you:

SCAS is a progressive, innovative and caring NHS Trust, with a vision towards excellence, saving lives and enabling our patients to receive the care they need. South Central Ambulance Charity has a planned approach to growing income, increasing its supporter base and diversifying income streams to bring greater charitable benefit across SCAS.

Flexible working pattern full time

27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Governance Officer

Location: flexible
Hours: part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £30,6300pa (London), £27,570pa (Rest of UK) - pro-rata
Benefits: Read more about what we offer
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: by 23:59 on Friday 2 October 2020

Download the job description and person specification from our website

Summary

Our Governance Team works to ensure that we have the right systems and processes in place to support sound leadership and decision-making to enable the Charity to achieve its aims. Our Governance Officers must have a good understanding of corporate and charity governance; sound experience of supporting boards and committees; proven experience of working pro-actively and sensitively with senior stakeholders; excellent organisation and time management skills; and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including when under pressure.

About the role

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide effective support to the Board of Trustees, its Committees and other groups; work with colleagues to ensure that all constitutional, legal and governance procedures are effectively managed and supported; assist in developing and managing processes and controls to ensure that all activities performed comply with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements; and support the planning and implementation of logistics for meetings and events.
Key requirements

Strong administration skills
Experience of supporting board/committees or similar senior level meetings
Understanding of corporate and charity governance
High level of literacy
Experience of working pro-actively and sensitively with senior stakeholders
Experience of arranging high profile meetings
Excellent IT skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills with good attention to detail
Able to work effectively as part of a team, including when under pressure
Able to quickly understand complex ideas and to summarise them in writing

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:
1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification

Email your completed application by 23:59 on Friday 2 October 2020

Interviews

First interviews expected: Wednesday 7 October 2020

About us

Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation for 17.8 million people in the UK every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don't accept this.

We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. We're reaching out to everybody with the information and support they need, funding vital research and changing the way society sees arthritis. Together we'll keep running, researching, in?uencing, volunteering, advising, chatting, baking, listening. We won't stop until no-one has to tolerate living with the pain, fatigue and isolation of arthritis.

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Job type: Permanent, Part time (22.5 hours/week)

Location: Sheffield is our office base but we will consider home working. 

Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits

Closing Date: 12.00 Noon on Friday 9th October 2020

An opportunity to be part of a dynamic social change charity, working at scale across the UK and internationally. 

Good Things Foundation is the UK’s leading digital and social inclusion charity. Our mission is a world where everyone can benefit from digital. Through our Online Centres Network of hyperlocal partners, we are supporting people and communities to overcome some of the most pressing social challenges they are facing through digital. 

Since 2010 we’ve helped over 2.8 million people to improve their lives using digital, driving positive outcomes such as employment, reducing loneliness, supporting basic digital skills, and health and wellbeing. 

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven professional to provide legal, compliance and governance support to our organisation, working closely with the Senior Management Team and relevant business development and service delivery staff in the UK and Australia.

Your responsibilities will include (see full job description for more):

• Managing the drafting of legal agreements and provide negotiation guidance 

• Ensuring all legal documentation work is signed off at the appropriate level 

• Leading on ensuring that the organisation has fit for purpose policies and procedures and provide staff awareness training

• Leading on relevant statutory registrations and ensuring they are in place and current 

• Managing our relationship with the relevant regulators in England & Wales

• Managing and leading on renewing the organisational insurance policies ensuring the organisation receives the cover it needs and value for money 

• Keep abreast of developments in charity governance and ensure the organisation’s governance is in line with best practice

• Ensuring we have effective complaints processes and carry our incident complaint and whistleblowing investigations 

• Ensure compliance with our legal obligations on data protection (GDPR)

• Lead the work on information security policies, ensuring that effective procedures are in place

• Manage, supervise and support the work of the Information Security Officer

It is essential that you are able to demonstrate that you possess the following experience, knowledge, skills, education and qualifications (see the full job description for more detail):

• A broad experience of working in a legal and compliance environment, drafting legal agreements and researching legislation in different contexts, in particular in a corporate or charity environment and with a commercial or business perspective

• Line management experience including being capable of delegating tasks, supervising where appropriate, performance management and working on your own initiative.

• Demonstrable commitment to ensuring effective systems are in place to administer and support effective processes - this can be in a work or voluntary capacity

• Being proactive in making a sustainable difference through voluntary or other activities

• Experience of running effective training both face to face and online

• Demonstrable commitment to working in the voluntary sector

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written skills and a confident communicator

• Knowledge of contract law; intellectual property and commercial law; data protection and security legislation and regulations;charity and corporate sectors - company and charity law

• Ability to digest and communicate complex information including legal documents in an easily understandable way to both peers and lay persons

• Ability to think innovatively

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise

• Excellent IT skills - word processing, spreadsheets, slides/powerpoint, email etc

• Ability to conduct comprehensive research of legal issues

• Understanding of the role of Company Secretaries

How to apply:

You can download the full job description and application form from our Work for Us page.*  Please return the Application Form and your CV, along with the Equality Form by the closing date of 12 noon on Friday 9th October 2020

*Application information can be made available in other formats (for example, large print), so please contact us if you need to discuss what alternative format would be accessible for you.

Good Things Foundation is a social change organisation with a mission to ensure that everyone benefits from digital. We live the change we are seeking to achieve and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.  We operate a policy of providing equal opportunities in all aspects of work including recruitment, training, and promotion, whatever the colour, race, religion, belief, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability of an employee, having regard to the individual's aptitudes and abilities and requirements for the job. Good Things Foundation is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. 

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

Here at Good Things Foundation, we work with vulnerable adults and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare at all times, in line with our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. All of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply with the policy and procedures. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which for this position, will include:

• An identity check (photo ID)

• Receipt of two satisfactory references

• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK

The organisation will also carry out a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS) prior to your commencement of employment.  This check will consist of a Right to work check, ID data check, criminal records check, employment history check and the disclosure of any significant periods spent abroad (6 months or more in the last 3 years).  The BPSS check will be undertaken by an external agency.

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to the role of Senior Digital Officer, to join the Communications Team based in London. 

The successful individual will principally be responsible for developing and implementing the Girls Not Brides digital approach/strategy, and for overseeing the development and improvement of the Partnership’s websites, social media channels and email marketing initiatives.

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual with significant experience across all aspects of digital, with a keen eye for storytelling. They will play a critical role in strengthening our digital channels to support member engagement, learning and participation in the Partnership.

Job Summary 

• Develop and implement Girls Not Brides’ digital approach/strategy in line with strategic objectives and ensure that digital innovation and best practice are embedded across the organisation. 
• Develop the editorial content plan for all digital channels and ensure it is co-ordinated and integrated. 
• Manage on-going development and improvement of the Girls Not Brides websites, providing a continually improved user journey. 
• Oversee the strategic use of our social media channels, tracking trends and opportunities for engagement. 
• Oversee our email marketing initiatives. 
• Provide regular reporting and analysis across our various digital channels, using the information gained to improve our digital channels and user experiences. 
• Identify and test new digital ways to strengthen member engagement, learning and member participation in the Partnership. 
• Strengthen and streamline our digital content governance. 
• Build the digital skills and knowledge of the team. 
• Support and oversee the day-to-day digital work of the Communications Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Digital approach / strategy

• Develop the Girls Not Brides’ digital approach/strategy liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications; input into other strategies, making sure digital is embedded in everything we do. 
• Make digital a cornerstone of member engagement and building a participatory, dynamic partnership by trialling new and innovative digital tools and platforms. 
• Continually work to improve user experience across all channels, advising on user experience best practice.
• Strengthen our digital and content governance, consolidating workflows and rooting our work in analytics.

Editorial content, planning and storytelling

• Plan the content calendar liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications, the Communications Officer and the rest of the team.
• Source potential stories and identify compelling voices and great storytelling through regular engagement with Girls Not Brides staff and members. 
• Coordinate and edit blogs, news, and other articles from members, partners and the Girls Not Brides team, with the support of the Communications Assistant. Draft and edit content as required. 
• Develop compelling digital content, including articles, news items, blogs, social media assets, videos, long-form stories etc.
• Measure the impact of content across our digital channels, making sure the content is on brand and follows best practice; keep track of latest trends and adapt our approach where required. 
• Support the Communications Officer in developing digital content and editing for the web.

Website management and development

• Develop and implement Girls Not Brides’ website plan (as part of the digital approach / strategy), liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications.
• Plan and lead on the continued development of Girls Not Brides’ websites, ensuring that they adhere to the brand guidelines. 
• Liaise with web agencies as a primary point of contact and ensure that all development work is planned and carried out within agreed budget and timescales. 
• Ensure content is relevant, up-to-date and on brand at all times, and reflects the latest digital trends and best practice. 
• Track and analyse traffic to the Girls Not Brides website; identify ways to reach key audiences and increase brand visibility, including Search Engine Optimisation and advertising. 
• Oversee the Communications Officer to ensure ongoing maintenance of the website, including content upload and bug fixes.

Social media management and development

• Develop and implement a social media plan (as part of the digital approach / strategy) liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications, and the Communications Officer. 
• Oversee Girls Not Brides’ presence across all social media channels, ensuring all messaging is coherent across channels, on brand, and meets our strategic goals
• Develop social media assets including videos and oversee the development of assets and other digital work produced by the Communications Officer, including social media monitoring, community engagement, analytics reports, etc.
• Support members’ social media engagement and capacity.

Email marketing and planning

• Oversee the planning, management and implementation of our email channel, supporting the Communications Officer to develop compelling content for our marketing campaigns.
• Ensure our email marketing tools are fit for purpose and follow the latest trends and best practice.
• Support the rest of the team in writing impactful emails and understanding email marketing, with the support of the Communications Officer. 

Training and support across the organisation

• Work with the team to identify digital skills gaps and develop and implement training to fill those gaps.

 Other responsibilities

• As an integral part of a small Communications team, assist with developing communications products, leading on digital products and liaising with service providers to ensure high quality. 
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Communications.

Person Specification

Essential

• Expertise in website and social media development and management and email marketing with a strong understanding of how digital can help achieve the Partnership’s strategic priorities.
• Proven experience of managing a CMS (WordPress)
• Proven experience of developing engaging and accessible content for a website/s and for multiple social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked in).
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills and proven experience of producing copy for a variety of different online audiences.
• Proven experience of email marketing newsletters and campaigns.
• Proven experience of managing web and other external agencies.
• A strong understanding of SEO principles and how to apply these to new and existing web content.
• Proven experience of achieving results through web, social media channels and email marketing, and using different tactics and tools to reach different audiences.
• Proven experience of using analytical software to track digital performance and campaigns, create reports and provide insights for learning.
• Up to date on digital developments and trends.
• Proficiency in recent versions of Microsoft Office suite, experience of using Campaign Monitor, Google Analytics, Sprout Social (or other similar tools), knowledge of Salesforce and Basecamp desirable.
• A creative, fast learner with an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a dynamic workload.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• An understanding and passion for Girls Not Brides’ work. 

Desirable

• Design and image manipulation skills, for example, experience of using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience of producing short videos for online use.
• Experience of working for a membership organisation.
• Written and spoken French or Spanish is highly desirable.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).

We are recruiting for an interim Chief Executive as our current Chief Executive heads off on maternity leave from mid-January 2021. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with sound judgement and the ability to problem solve to work with trustees and the staff team to help us deliver our mission of helping children in care and young care leavers to unleash their potential and to make the care system the best it can be. 

With a track record in third sector organisational leadership, building, motivating and maintaining high performing teams and implementing strategic plans to have maximum impact, you will have extensive experience of financial management and in establishing and improving organisational systems and processes.

This is an important and exciting time for Become. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen a 75% increase in demand for our services and have been supporting hundreds of young people facing very challenging circumstances. This year we have also launched our new strategy setting out our ambitions for the coming years.

We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead us through this critical time in the organisation’s history. If you are interested in this role, please read and download the attached job pack (which include the job description and person specification) and send a CV and covering letter to ou recruitment email address by midday on Thursday 22nd October. 

Informal conversations with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team will take place on 28/10/20 with an interview with young people also that week. The panel interview will be held on 2/11/20 

Salary: £65-70k pro rata 

Hours: 35 hours p/w (flexible and part-time working arrangements considered) 

Application closing date: Midday, Thursday 22nd October 2020

About the role

Someone dies of Tuberculosis (TB) every 20 seconds. The world’s failure to adequately address TB and other diseases of poverty is due in large part to a lack of political will. There is therefore an urgent need to scale up advocacy to demand greater leadership and accountability on TB.  RESULTS UK has a long and successful history of providing policy input to decision makers in institutions in international development. We are a strong policy voice within our sector, influencing and supporting other civil society organisations.

The heart of the policy team’s role is to provide solid policy evidence and messaging to underpin all of RESULT UK’s work. The policy team goes beyond the production of this evidence: it also delivers it as highly-focused advocacy messaging to stakeholders who require the most detailed and nuanced levels of technical briefing. These audiences include civil servants and the staff of key development agencies and civil society organisations, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), The World Health Organisation (WHO), The World Bank, The Union and the Stop TB Partnership.

The Senior Policy Advocacy Officer (TB) will be a key part of our Policy Advocacy Team. Reporting to the Head of Policy Advocacy, the post-holder will take responsibility for being an issue-area expert on Tuberculosis and share responsibility with other Policy Officers for some other related development issues, including: Health System Strengthening, Sustainability and Donor Transition, Universal Health Coverage, and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Senior Policy Advocacy Officer will lead on the development and delivery of high-quality policy research analysis and reports. Furthermore, the post-holder will lead on maintaining and developing key relationships with UK and global institutions working on TB policy.

As a member of the Policy Team, the post-holder will also be working closely with members of the Parliamentary and Grassroots Team in order to deliver on RESULT UK’s overarching objectives: being generous with the sharing of knowledge, advocacy expertise, and contacts. Working in a collaborative way is vital to this role.

Globally, they will work strategically as part of the ACTION Global Health Advocacy Partnership to mobilise greater resources and political commitment for the control of TB. The ACTION network seeks to address and reverse the global TB problem through implementing cutting edge, results- based advocacy and communication strategies.

Location: Vauxhall, South London, UK (currently working from home owing to the COVID-19 pandemic)

The application deadline is 10:00 on Monday 12 October 2020.

Please see the full details, person specification and application process in the attached job description. 

Due to limited staff capacity, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates and will be unable to provide feedback on applications not shortlisted for interview.

Woking Gymnastics Club is seeking an exceptional individual for the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the charity’s Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of leading an organisation through a change programme, with the ability to attract, motivate and inspire the Club’s team of coaching and support staff through a period of investment and development. The candidate will have a passion for sport, young people’s health and community engagement as there will be a requirement for ongoing interaction with our members, parents and children of all ages.

With over 1,500 active participants every week, we are one of the largest clubs in the UK and the largest single youth organisation in Woking. Our aim is to offer gymnastics classes for all abilities and ages from 0 to 60+.  There is activity, fun & fitness in a healthy and child friendly environment at Woking Gymnastics Club.  Our two facilities are both situated near the centre of Woking, approximately one mile apart.  We are a registered charity with the objective of enabling people of all ages and abilities to take part in gymnastics to encourage a healthy lifestyle.  Our classes range from offerings to pre-school children and parents up to elite gymnasts who currently represent England, Scotland, and Great Britain at national and international level.

The Club is financially healthy and has survived the initial impact of Coronavirus but urgent action is required to rebuild participation, grow class sizes, refresh class offerings, improve customer service, and add depth and breadth to the coaching team.  In the medium term, the Club has ambitious expansion plans for its facilities which will need project execution and delivery.  The Club operates every day from morning to night with a small management team and it is important that the successful candidate is seen in the two facilities supporting its activities; as a result, the days of working are flexible across the week.

The new CEO will play a pivotal role in enabling us to widen our reach in the local community and the CEO will enjoy building a relationship with the local council and networking in the borough. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills to develop strategic partnerships and alliances.

The CEO will be responsible for governance of the Charity and for ensuing clear reporting to the Board against an agreed set of measures and objectives. There is a small administrative team and therefore the CEO will need to be hands on and actively engaged with all staff and the Board.  The successful candidate must be comfortable in developing and delivering strategic plans and budgets and in developing the operational side of a near £1 million business.

You're perfect for the role if you… 

• Have a proven track record in attracting, mentoring, developing, motivating and retaining teams
• Can demonstrate operational experience of a similar size or type of organisation
• Have a good understanding of budgeting and financial controls
• Have a passion for youth sports, fitness, well-being and all-round health
• Lead from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard in your day-to-day work, vision and service to others
• Have an unwavering commitment to customer service and exceeding the expectations of our members
• Are able to develop and deliver effective, high impact strategic plans and translate these into operational goals/targets
• Have knowledge of good governance and experience of working closely with Trustees or non-executive Boards
• Have experience of developing and using data for decision making with a digital-first approach to information management and operational processes.

Interested? To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter detailing what attracts you to the role, your availability and why you would be a strong candidate. We look forward to hearing from you!

Interview date: There will be a telephone interview w/c 12 October 2020 and second interviews to be held in Woking (with social distancing measures) in w/c 19 October 2020.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The GOsC is the UK-wide statutory body established by the Osteopaths Act 1993 to regulate and develop the osteopathic profession and ensure public protection. We are looking for five new members to join our fitness to practise committees, as follows:

• A new chair for our Professional Conduct Committee plus two non-osteopath members (one who will also be appointed as panel chair).
• Two new members for our Investigating Committee. We are looking for one member who is an osteopath, and another member who isn’t an osteopath and who will also be eligible for the panel chair position.

The Investigating Committee considers all complaints against osteopaths received by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Investigating Committee panels make an initial determination whether there is a ‘case to answer’ and if the matter should be referred to the Professional Conduct Committee. The Investigating Committee also has powers of interim suspension in relation to osteopaths.

The Professional Conduct Committee hears and adjudicates complaints referred to it by the Investigating Committee relating to professional misconduct, incompetence or where an osteopath is convicted of a criminal offence. Professional Conduct Committee members also sit on the Health Committee which considers cases where an osteopath’s health may impair their ability to practise.

We are keen to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider suitably qualified applicants who do not already sit on other regulators’ panels/committees.

Payment for these roles is £306 per day. Travel and subsistence expenses are also refundable in line with our expenses policy. Appointments commence 1 April 2021 (initially for up to four years).

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button or contact Amanda Chadwick, Human Resources Manager, whose contact details are available on our website.

Closing date for Investigating Committee: 11:30am on 14 October 2020

Closing date for Professional Conduct Committee: 11:30am on 15 October 2020

The GOsC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1172749). We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity.