An exciting and rare opportunity to shape and build an organisation. PANS PANDAS UK is a charity supporting people with PANS and PANDAS, medical conditions which are not widely understood or accepted. You can learn more at our website.

Currently entirely run by volunteers, PANS PANDAS UK now seeks an experienced sector professional to join us as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our transition to a staffed, professional, sustainable and increasingly influential charity.

The role would suit someone with deep experience of the UK charity sector and of change management. It will evolve as the organisation evolves. Our successful candidate will be a hybrid between a strategic-thinking senior manager, a practical shaper, and someone able to work closely with volunteers, fundraisers, patients and other stakeholders.

A full candidate information pack is available, and application is by submission of a CV and letter via our retained consultant.

The deadline for submissions is 18:00 on Monday 01 November 2021.

PANS PANDAS UK is registered charity 1178484. No agencies please.

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Salesforce Administrator who will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team working to agile principles (Scrum) and who will support the team and a diverse group of product owners and other partners in all aspects of Salesforce development and administration. The Senior Salesforce Administrator is our Salesforce technical lead and will be key to the successful delivery of our Salesforce development plans, including sprint estimation, technical design and build, and end-to-end implementation. The role reports to a hands-on Business Systems Manager and will work alongside an experienced Business Process Analyst and a Systems Accountant, with the support of a Salesforce Administrator.

You will be joining at an exciting time for the team, as we drive forward the implementation of a bold and extensive roadmap for Salesforce and the other business systems which together support the operational delivery of our charitable objectives as well as generating the business information which drives our decision making. We are intrinsically enterprising, collaborative and delivery-minded and this role offers a great opportunity to get involved in some really interesting projects and create impact. As well as your strong technical expertise and commitment to agile principles, we want you to bring forward plenty of great ideas, enthusiasm, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and work at pace. In return we will give you all the support that you need as well as scope to make your own choices and try things out.

Reporting to: Business Systems Manager

Key responsibilities

• Build customised, usable solutions in Salesforce that support user needs, business requirements and processes.

• Manage processes for enhanced usability and efficiency, including (but not limited to) process builder, workflow rules, formula fields, approval and escalation rules, configuration of user setup, profiles and roles, customisation of objects, fields, record types, page layouts and validations.

• Actively participate in and contribute to architecture/design discussions and decisions.

• With the assistance of the Salesforce Administrator, be responsible for daily administration and user support, including the logging, tracking and ultimate resolution of user support requests.

• Provide technical mentorship to the Salesforce Administrator.

• Devise and create system documentation, including processes, policies and application configuration.

• Devise and provide appropriate one-off and on-going training to users.

• Proactively identify opportunities for system improvement, process automation, efficiency gains and business intelligence enhancements.

• Provide a consistent and approachable point of contact for users and other stakeholders.

 Experience, skills, and knowledge

• Experience in a similar role or as a Salesforce Administrator who is now ready to step-up (essential)

• Demonstrable knowledge and track record of customization and maintenance of Salesforce, including process builder, flows, workflows, assignment rules, validation rules, role hierarchy, profiles and sharing (essential)

• Committed to agile principles (essential)

• Creative and with design flair – able to design user interfaces and page layouts which are intuitive and easy to use (essential)

• Salesforce Certified Administrator (essential) or Salesforce Advanced Administrator (desirable)

• Experience with third-party applications such as Conga, Form Assembly and DocuSign (desirable)

• Experience of working to agile principles, especially Scrum (desirable)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel/data handling skills (desirable)

We are continuing to work with a small Exeter based charity, Balloons, who work hard to support children and young people (C&YP) affected by bereavement in the Exeter, Mid and East Devon areas.  The charity is now ready to appoint their second Chief Executive Officer on the retirement of the incumbent CEO Sara Bennett, to enable them to grow and develop their services further to continue to reach those C&YP who need them. We had hoped to attract candidates who could offer qualifications and experience in counselling/therapy but now realise we need to be throw our net a bit wider and are keen to hear from candidates who can offer leadership experience gained within an organisation that supports children and young people. 

We are looking for someone who can lead the charity into the future, using their expertise and knowledge to drive, innovate and enhance the business of Balloons. Applicants will have previous strategic management experience and be effective operationally. They may have some knowledge and experience of the delivery of psychological wellbeing services. Interested applicants should bear in mind the small size of the charity.

More specifically we are seeking:

• Degree level education and maybe a relevant qualification in clinical or therapeutic practice, as well as a business, management, or leadership qualification.
• Able to demonstrate successful leadership of a non-profit organisation.
• Innovation, vision, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional people management skills.
• A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Financial acumen.
• Previous experience of working with a voluntary board of trustees.
• Previous experience of leading an organisation which uses volunteers.
• Knowledge and experience of psychological wellbeing and safeguarding processes when working with C&YP.
• A genuine interest in this area of work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that a long-term strategy is in place for financial and operational security, and that the charity is fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding available to the charity.
• Have responsibility for day-to-day financial management of the charity.
• Work with the clinical management team to ensure that effective processes are in place so that the charity remains responsive to the needs of grieving C&YP
• Lead, manage and support the staff team to maximise their personal contributions.
• Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the charity.
• Oversee the use of digital technology.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected charity delivering meaningful and valued services to C&YP, and to lead a small staff team to ensure they continue to grow and flourish both as part of the organisation and individually. 

If you would like to play a key role in the future of Balloons, please see the recruitment process in the attached Information Pack

Do you have a track record working in inner city communities.

Are you committed to helping young people develop their own futures.

Can you fundraise?

Can you lead a small team?

Can you manage a charity?

Help young people in Hackney get the best in life and come and lead the Laburnum Boat Club into a new future!

Our co-ordinator has retired and we are looking for the leadership and supporting skills to take this community based project forward and to build on the sense of family that binds Laburnum Boat Club together.

About us:

Located on the Regent’s Canal, the Laburnum Boat Club has, for over 38 years, provided a safe, supportive environment where young people, adults and families from the local community can access a range of water based activities including the use of our canoes, narrowboats, open space and a climbing wall.

“We are not just a boat club; We are not just a youth club; We provide a safe and enjoyable environment  using the medium of water sports to challenge, inspire and to achieve social and personal growth.”

Can you demonstrate your skills?

–Working with young people and their families in a ‘safeguarding’ environment

–With a track record of delivering

–Real experience of most of the key tasks listed in the person specification

–Listening, learning, responding

–Developing a vision and helping others deliver it

–Diplomacy and dedication

The role:

1. Leadership:

•To provide the leadership and management of the organisation to ensure that it continues to deliver, from its site, a range of inclusive services that responds to the needs of the young people, adults and families who we support.

•The Club is proud of the services that it delivers, and your primary role is to maintain and build upon the ethos of the club as a successful provider of services that welcome the young people, adults and families who come to us, working with staff, parents and carers, in a happy and supportive environment and with the support of funding partners.

•You will be responsible for the development, planning and delivery of the services provided at the Club, and will lead the planning and implementation of a programme of services and activities to meet the objects of the charity as outlined in the mission statement: “ … to provide opportunities for the personal development of young people and their families in the local community through participation in a range of water-based activities.  We aim to be a positive force for changing lives in a safe and supportive environment.”

•Ensure that in all of its functions the Club retains its core values as a facility that: Welcomes and serves all children, young people and other users, regardless of ability, ethnicity or gender. In particular the Club has a successful and established strategy for engaging with and supporting those with a range of differing needs. This is to be sustained and developed.

•This commitment to inclusion puts the emphasis on engaging those disadvantaged and hard-to-reach young people and their families who can most benefit from its service.

•Enthuse our team – two senior fulltime staff, an intern, 8 skilled and trained part time and sessional staff providing youthwork and sports instruction, and a part ime adminstrator.

2. Governance

•You will work with the Management Committee to develop and maintain a strategic plan and a business plan for the Club, together with regular reporting on all critical issues to the Committee, and as appropriate to its two sub-committees – for finance and for employment. From time to time review the governance of the organisation.

3. Fundraising and external relationships

•Represent the Club (and be its voice) at local government, business, community and voluntary sector levels. Among others this will include the L.B. Hackney, youth work agencies, water sports bodies, the Canal and Rivers Trust and in particular the adjacent Bridge Academy and its sponsors.

•Be responsible for developing and implementing a fund-raising strategy with a target of covering annual costs and building up reserves.

4. Management

• You will be the named responsible person, working with designated staff members and committee members as appropriate, to ensure all regulatory requirements as a charity serving a wide section of the community are met, with particular emphasis on the safeguarding of young and vulnerable individuals
• Working with the staff team you will provide a co-ordinated service bringing together staffing, fundraising, the activities and programming, the site and buildings, publicity and external relations. For all matters you will both liaise with and report to the Committee and Officers.
• The Boat Club is open for 7 days a week, with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at the Club plus trips within the UK and abroad. You will be able to be flexible in how you use the contract hours to be able to have an overview of all club activities.

Location: Hackney, London E2

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS required

How to apply

Laburnum Boat Club is committed to equality and diversity of opportunity, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

To apply : confirm that you are eligible to be employed in this role in the UK

And

Submit a CV and a maximum two-page covering letter explaining:

- your interest in applying for the role, and

- your relevant experience particularly over the last 5 years per the person specification attached.

Closing Date: 22th October 2021

Shortlisting: week of 25th October 2021

Interviews:  week of 8th November 2021

In recent years OTR has seen a significant increase in demand for our youth mental health services and we now reach over 13,000 young people each year. We have widened our impact even further by expanding our services into North Somerset and developing our work within schools.  To support our growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual to join OTR’s new and developing Senior Leadership Team to provide financial leadership.

You will ensure that our finance operation is efficient and effective. Among other things, you will lead OTR’s financial planning, strengthen our financial processes and provide timely and accurate financial reports. You will also have accountability for our HR and Facilities functions and oversight of two income channels - Trade and Grants.  In addition, as part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will shape our strategic direction and ensure that we continue to provide an outstanding offer for young people.

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience in finance who has operated at a senior level. The successful candidate will be a flexible and meticulous individual who is able to present complex information to a range of audiences and lead multiple functions. Equally important is a strong personal interest in and commitment to the mental health of young people.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with.

Please download the job pack for more information

Community Foundation Wales is Wales's independent charitable foundation. We are looking for a talented Head of Finance to join our fantastic team. This is a unique role that helps strengthen communities across Wales. Last year our foundation distributed £5.5m to local charities who change lives in local communities. We have ambitious growth plans and this role is integral to our success.

This role provides financial leadership for the charitable foundation, with responsibility for £21m in charitable assets. The Head of Finance will work closely with the foundation team, Board of Trustees, as well as our donors and funders.

This post is the perfect fit for an experienced financial manager who wants to make a difference for people in Wales. Our office is based in Cardiff city centre but we would be happy to see a balance of working in the office and remotely, according to the needs of the role. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility through work-life balance and who can themselves be flexible.