Trustee Roles (x3) 
 
We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. It runs courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But it is not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible. SSE supports people in others ways too, such as funding and mentoring. 
 
We are looking for three individuals to join SSE’s Board of Trustees. We’re seeking Trustees that will bring new skills, knowledge and experience to help us fulfil our ambitions and amplify our impact. We’re particularly interested in recruiting Trustees that reflect the diversity of the students we support and are representative of the geographic areas we work in. 
 
These appointments are an ideal opportunity for somebody with relevant experience who would like to use their talents and skills to contribute to building a better society and be part of an exciting and evolving charity. If this sounds like you, please see enclosed information pack for further details about the role and how to apply. 
 
 If you would like to be considered to join the SSE board please send a copy of your CV and an email outlining why you’re interested in becoming a trustee, highlighting how your qualities, experience and skills fit with the requirements of the role. Please use no more than 800 words and title your email ‘Trustee Application’. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020. 

About the role

A St Christopher’s trustee is engaged with the vision of the hospice; an organisation committed to the care and support of dying people when and wherever they need it. Our Trustee Team works closely with our Executive Team and senior staff across the hospice to ensure that we continue to provide outstanding care; maintain our international reputation for education and research; and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustee Team provides strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries that gives St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.

We are looking to recruit new members to join our Board of Trustees to fill vacancies created by retiring Board members.

About you

We are looking for individuals with experience as either a Charity Trustee, Non-Executive Director or similar. You will have the ability to be an effective ambassador and influencer for the hospice and be committed to the aims and objectives of the hospice, maintaining a genuine interest in our work. You will be a strategic and creative thinker and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We are largely looking for individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience at board level and chairing committees
• Experience of working at a senior level in a HR workforce and change management
• Safeguarding & whistleblowing expertise
• Financial & commercial expertise

We particularly welcome applicants from our under represented areas which includes applicants from BAME groups, in addition to diverse age groups.

If this sounds like you then we will be excited to hear from you.

Further information

The role of a Trustee of St Christopher’s is voluntary and Trustees will not receive remuneration for their services on the Board. Out of pocket expenses incurred by the Trustees in the course of carrying out the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the organisation’s expenses policy.

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2020 at Midnight

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.

With approximately 7,000 members in over 65 countries worldwide, ISTD conducts over 150,000 examinations each year. We have just been listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and are in the top five for delivery of performing arts examinations.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Trustee

Unremunerated

London

ISTD aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the bench mark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical and educational benefits of dance for all.

We are looking for two Board Members to provide governance of high quality and rigour and play a vital role in delivering real impact and shaping the ISTD of the future. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and other Board members you will be offering expertise in key areas and actively contributing to the development of ISTD strategy.

We are particularly interested in senior professionals with experience in the following areas:

- Dance/Arts/Theatre

- Regulation of Qualifications and Examinations

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in organisation with a proud history and a brand that stands for the pursuit of excellence in the dance world.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For full details of this exciting role and how to apply please click on the “Apply on Website” button to visit our dedicated microsite

Timetable:

Closing date: 26th July 2020

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 3rd - 13th August 2020

Panel interviews at The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: W/C 24th August

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

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are seeking two skilled Veterinary Trustees with significant current senior veterinary leadership experience to join our Council of Trustees, to play a key part in Battersea’s future development and growth.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a world leading, animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three, rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c550 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats, sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Two years ago we launched the Battersea Academy working with animals and veterinary practitioners across the UK and Internationally to develop and enhance their services to animals. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

About the roles

During the latter half of this year and the first half of 2021, our two long standing and highly esteemed, Veterinary Trustees, Professor Matthew Pead BVetMed PhD MRCVS FHEA CertSAO and Dr Bradley Viner BVetMed MSc (VetGP) DProf FRCVS, will conclude their terms of office, after many years of exceptional support and contribution to Battersea. We are seeking to replace them with two equally skilled and engaged Veterinary Trustees who will each play a key part in Battersea’s future development and growth. To support our strategy and to build diversity in the Board we are looking for two new Trustees both with significant, current senior veterinary leadership experience, either from a research, policy development or clinical background or with direct practice experience.

The two new Trustees will join our Board of eleven, known as Council, who meet seven times a year with the Chief Executive and Directors (six half-day meetings usually in London and a full-day annual strategy meeting with the Directors usually in Windsor). Meeting formats are currently under review and some may in future be held virtually.

Both roles are appointments for an initial term of three years and may be re-appointed for a further two terms of three years. We anticipate one of the new Trustees will join the Board in October 2020, with the second successful new Trustee joining us in the Spring of 2021.

These are volunteer unremunerated roles.

More information about Battersea, including our Strategic Plan, please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words that addresses how you meet the requirements of the person specification and outlines your personal motivation for becoming a Trustee of Battersea. Any applications received via our online application portal will not be considered. Please also state if you are available to start the role in October 2020, Spring 2021 or have no preference.

Battersea is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications for these roles from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under represented on our Council of Trustees.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Chair of Trustees

Unremunerated - Hampshire

We are working in partnership with the leading UK disability charity, Enham Trust who have been supporting disabled people for 100 years. The work they do across the housing, care and employment sectors, enables over 6000 disabled people a year to live, work and enjoy life.

Following the retirement of the current Chair at the end of his 9 year term, the charity is now looking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to provide leadership and direction to the Board, enabling trustees to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Trust.

Enham is entering an exciting new chapter of its work with the launch of its new strategy, which you will help to shape and mould over the coming years.  You will be joining the board at the start of this journey and will be part of the charity’s 100th anniversary celebrations next year.

The values that underpin the organisation are:

• to work together to do amazing things
• to dare to be different
• to wow people everyday

As Chair of Trustees for Enham Trust you will work in partnership with their leaders to define and steer the governance and strategy of the charity and be able to provide support and challenge in equal measure. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience, prererably of both executive and non-executive teams in complex organisations with a focus on robust governance
• Experience of being a brand ambassador, with the drive and insight to both protect and promote the Trust’s brand
• A commercial approach with experience of developing strategy in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on impact
• Ability and drive to support and enhance the fundraising efforts of the Trust.

Face to face board meetings are held on a Monday evening ten times year in North West Hampshire. 

This unremunerated role is open to all who meet the essential criteria.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment or for more information, please call.

Reference: JO2772

Closing date for applications: 17 September 2020

Interview date: End of September / early October

'We are an award winning training provider bringing life changing expert support to individuals and businesses' Finchale has 80 successful years of supporting local communities to make positive changes to their lives. The charity is a specialist in providing education, training, employment and welfare support services to veterans, those in military service and their families and individuals with multiple barriers to social inclusion. In 2019 the charity began to deliver these services to a wider market including young people through an alternative education offer. From Summer 2020 the charity will be delivering NEETs programmes, a range of Apprenticeships and a full prospectus of professional training courses including Strategic Leadership and Management. These are aimed at individuals seeking career development and businesses seeking to improve their workforce development offer. We wish to recruit trustees who are passionate about our charity's work. We are proud of the progress we have made and are seeking individuals who can support the charity onto the next phase. Ideal candidates will have can-do attitudes and strong networking skills and act as an ambassador for the charity during a critical period of transition, your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to its success. We are specifically looking for applicants with experience in the following areas: Education and Training Marketing Construction Military / Veterans Charity / Business Development Finance The role of Trustee is voluntary but you would be part of an innovative and forward-thinking charity. Finchale is developing fast and you will play a key part in its progress. All reasonable expenses are reimbursed and you should be able to commit to attend meetings at least six times a year, keep yourself up to date within the sectors we work in and think strategically. We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees and welcome applications from all from all communities. Please submit a CV to Patrick SMith at Broster Buchanan in the first instance or contact him for further details. Interviews will be held with Finchale in mid July. Finchale Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive fundraising officer to join the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority. An impactful charity with 34 years of history, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust is growing, having successfully secured additional restricted funding over the last year. You will work for a reputable organisation, undertaking an exciting role in a fast-paced environment, receiving ongoing mentorship, with professional development opportunities, working and interacting with a range of senior stakeholders including the CEO, Head of Finance, Head of Policy and our Trustees.

Note: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the role early.

Applications without a covering letter, addressing the shortlisting criteria, will not be considered. 

Background to the Role  

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s personal safety charity, which was set up in 1986 following the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent, while she was at work. For 34 years, the Trust has championed personal safety as a life skill and a public policy priority.

The Trust currently earns significant income from the delivery of personal safety and lone working training and consultancy. In addition, it raises funds to campaign and run its support services, the largest of which is the National Stalking Helpline, which the Trust has run since its launch in 2010.

Over the last three years, we have enjoyed considerable growth in our restricted grants, particularly for our work on stalking. Between now and 2021, we want to sustain that growth and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources. We are looking for an experienced and talented fundraising officer who can develop and execute an effective fundraising strategy to deliver growth across a wide range of existing and new income streams.

You will have the proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors. A natural multi-tasker, you will have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, ensuring delivery of fundraising events and reporting to funders. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets.

 Overall Purpose of Role  

• To manage and deliver all fundraising activities for Suzy Lamplugh Trust, securing funds from a range of sources including charitable trusts, government departments, sponsored events, organisations and individuals

• To research, develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy for the Trust, delivering growth over the next three years and beyond

• To act as a key, external-facing member of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust team, deputising for the head of income generation and partnerships as required

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
• Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.

Job purpose:

To assist the CEO in achieving the Trust’s aims and objectives; and provide a comprehensive support service for the CEO & Trustees, maintaining the highest possible standards of communication at all times. Whether you are an experienced EA or an individual who wishes to take their career to the next stage, this role provides development and growth opportunities within an ambitious and expanding charity. You will enjoy the challenges of staying ahead of change and keeping the CEO and Board of Trustees well informed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• To undertake research, prepare reports, responses and statistical information as required
• Draft speeches and presentations for CEO for external partner meetings
• Prepare, proofread and revise draft documents (including legal), correspondence, trustee papers, external presentations to corporates and partners
• Coordinate projects/initiatives delegated by the Chief Executive
• Provide secretarial support: taking minutes, agenda drafting, collating papers in advance, coordinating meetings
• Manage complex and conflicting diary pressures, and manage travel logistics
• Act as the first point of contact for all matters within the responsibilities of the Chief Executive
• Meeting arrangements and support for the CEO, including scheduling, invitations, refreshements, AV needs, conference and videoconference calls and on-the-day assistance
• Meeting arrangements and support for the senior management team, including scheduling, invitations, minute taking, preparation of materials, and on-the-day assistance

Board of Trustees

• Preparation of agenda to incorporate relevant reports and actions from previous minutes in consultation with the Chief Executive, Chair and other senior leaders
• Progressing actions on minutes, including ensuring prompt circulation to Board
• Liaise with those preparing papers for meetings to ensure they are available for distribution and distribute the agenda and papers prior to the meeting.
• To maintain confidentiality of information in line with Data protection legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Support the delivery of the annual report.
• Working with the wider SLCT to achieve the trusts aims and objectives.

To be the successful candidate you must demonstrate your track record against the following criteria and competencies in your application:

• 2 years + experience in relavent role
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with all levels
• Taking ownership to drive desired outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Track record of excellent written and verbal communications skills including the preparation of board papers
• Ability to prioritise changing requirements
• Getting results in tight timescales
• Ability to filter information

General

• To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
• To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
• To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.  This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Job Description: Operations Director

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Base: Milton Keynes (with some travel nationwide)

Job Type: Permanent (FT or PT for the right candidate)

Salary: £52,000 to £56,000 per annum (FTE)

The National Energy Foundation

The National Energy Foundation is an independent charity based in Milton Keynes, which has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. We aim to give people, organisations and government the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand, manage and reduce the use of energy in buildings.

Role Summary

The Operations Director will oversee organisational operations in accord with the strategy and business plans agreed by the Chief Executive and Trustee Board, to ensure overall organisational goals and objectives are met. This is very much a ‘hands on’ multi-disciplinary role, as such the Operations Director will oversee key centralised business support functions, as well as some operational activity. We’re looking for an individual who has the ability to design, deliver and manage successful business functions, from concept to detailed design; someone who has the drive and personality to personally embed these practices into daily operational practice.

NB: NEF is currently exploring a merger with another organisation which would result in a ‘group’ structure. This role is advertised in that context and would therefore be focused on providing operational support across the ‘group’.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal operational employees to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained and carry out their responsibilities to the required standard; provide overall senior leadership for the Milton Keynes location for teams who may or may not be in your reporting line.
• Contribute to the development of NEF’s charitable strategy and lead development in all organisational operations to ensure that the company achieves its short and long-term objectives.
• Develop and implement all necessary policies and procedures to facilitate management oversight, adherence to our Quality Management Systems and to ensure that all internal operations achieve their business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project reporting and compliance analysis for all operational areas.
• Alongside the Chief Executive, develop and control all operational budgets to ensure that the company has the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters and to maintain the financial strength of the company.
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems and procedures to ensure that NEF’s operations comply with Charity Commission guidance and legal requirements.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive business support function through mostly outsourced delivery; including HR, IT and some in-house functions including quality and audit.
• Regularly review operational delivery and business support to ensure they meet required standards, for new and existing contracts. Recommend changes where necessary.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all other areas of the business to ensure that there is effective co-ordination of all activities in support of overall charitable objectives.
• Act as the NEF’s main adviser on all issues relating to operational functions and latest developments to ensure that the Company maintains its competitive position.

Person Specification

• A degree or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications is desirable.
• Extensive experience in operations leadership at a senior level.
• Experience of the sustainability sector would be desirable, particularly in energy or built environment  related sectors.
• A solid grasp of delivering effective business support functions, including HR and IT.
• Excellent inter-personal and negotiating skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized, with good time management skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and stability in challenging situations.
• An engaging, thoughtful and inspirational leader.
• Experience of operating at Board level would be advantageous.

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would excel in this role by 10th July 2020.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm; making resources available for parents and delivering impactful student campaigns with partner universities. Last year alone, we have reached approximately 364,918 young people, students and parents and we have collaborated with almost 2,488 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programmes.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; third sector organisations; sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.

YGAM is looking to appoint an independent Chair for its Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (FARC) with strategic insight, independent judegement, and commitment to delivering our vision.  As a growing registered charity with a turnover now approaching £2m, we are looking for an individual with experience of overseeing finances and risk management.

The FARC is responsible for the risk management, financial management and panning for YGAM.  The FARC is responsible for ensuring that there is an effective risk management framework at YGAM and is a formal advisory committee of the Trustee Board.

The Chair of the FARC committee will be expected to:

• Attend and prepare for four FARC meetings a year, following up on administration and actions.
• Meet with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance to review monthly management accounts every quarter.
• Meeting quarterly with the Chair of the Trustee Board.

An honorarium will be paid of £250pcm along with travel expenses to recognise the independent nature of this role.

To apply for the role please send a copy of your curriculum-viate along with copies of your accounting qualifications and membership of professional bodies, plus a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how you skills match those in the person specification, to the email address below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July 2020 at 1200 noon. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which is planned to take place on Thursday 13 August 2020 in London.  Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, this may be a video conference interview.  Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.

Good luck with your application and thank you for your interest in our work.

Reporting to: The Group CEO MPS Society

Hours: Full time - Flexible to suit the needs of the Organisation

Location: Amersham UK - with travel in the UK and overseas as needed

Closing Date 17/07/2020

Interview Dates 29 July 2020

About Us

The MPS Society provides support across the UK to families affected by rare, life-limiting genetic conditions. These genetic conditions cause a range of complex difficulties and we provide vital support to the whole family for as long as they need it. Further information on the work we undertake can be found on our website.

Job Description (Please see full job description for further details)

The Head of Group Operations (HGO) will be responsible for the day to day operational running of the MPS Society and, in collaboration with the CEO, its commercial trading subsidiary MPS Commercial. This is a hands-on role that offers diversity in a growing organisation, responding to opportunities for revenue growth and greater national and International reach.

The Head of Group Operations will be managed by the Group CEO. The primary duties and responsibilities are set out below. This is a diverse role and the candidate will be able to tackle a range of tasks as part of this small dynamic team.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Strategic direction

Working jointly with the CEO of MPS Commercial and Group CEO

• Develop the strategic direction and priorities for the Society and MPS Commercial

• Develop a detailed annual operational plan to achieve the strategic priorities of the organisation(s), for approval by the relevant Boards

Line management

• Line management for all core functions / staff within the Society, including HR and Finance

Operational management

• Working with the Senior Leadership Team and other members of the Organisation, Develop and implement the annual operating plan

Patient services

• Lead the operational direction of the patient services in line with the overall society’s priorities

• Working with Support and Advocacy lead, anticipate the future needs of the society’s members adapting existing projects and developing new activities as required to ensure we continue to meet them.

Clinical Centre support

• In collaboration with the group CEO drive the strategic relationships with key clinical centres in the UK and internationally, to further the collaborations between the Society and the clinical colleagues in the field

Pharmaceutical companies

• In collaboration with Group CEO and CEO of MPS Commercial, explore and identify opportunities for collaboration with current and potential pharmaceutical partners

Political lobbying and Public Affairs

• Design and implement, in collaboration with the Group CEO, the political lobbying and public affairs strategy and activities for the Society.

Financial management

• Assist the Head of Group Finance Officer with financial planning, management and reporting, and the implementation of the operational, business and strategic plans

Office management

• Oversee the maintenance of a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations

• Oversee day-to-day operations including premises, equipment, IT systems, ordering supplies, procurement and workflow management.

Human resources

• Working with the HR Lead with recruitment, induction and ongoing development of the Charities personnel

Other Responsibilities

• Operational Risk and Charity Compliance Reporting
• Oversee timely governance and report to the Board of Trustees
• Oversee all aspects of the MPS Society’s income generation strategy and ensure production of reports for the Board of Trustees

• Oversee the content and design of all the MPS Society’s public facing materials both printed and electronic.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to taking up position in the role

For further details, please contact Barbara Cotterell on 0 3 4 5 3 8 9 9 9 0 1

Applications may be made either through the Charity Jobs website or to Barbara Cotterell directly.  All applications should include your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience and how you meet the requirements of this role.

Role

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, proactive and committed Operations Manager to lead on the financial and day to day management of the Brazelton Centre UK, and to help us achieve our mission to ‘give newborn babies a voice by supporting parents in understanding their unique communication’.The post-holder will be an advocate and ambassador for the Brazelton Centre UK nationally and internationally.

Terms

The Brazelton is committed to equal opportunities and can offer flexible working.

This is a part-time role (3 days per week / 7.5 hours per day or flexibly over 4 or 5 days), based on 60% pro-rata of an annual FTE salary of £33,000-£38,000 pa, depending on experience.

About us

The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, our charity, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate relationship building between parents and their newborn babies at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.

The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents.  We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active.  Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitioners have undertaken the UK training courses in the NBO or NBAS.

The Centre currently has a staff of 6, from different professional groups, in a range of roles, with 18 Trainers (including 2 Master Trainers, 6 Senior Trainers) UK-wide, able to teach specific courses as required.

The charity has a Board of Trustees.The Operational Manager will report directly to the Director and be ultimately accountable to the Board of Trustees.

This post may entail some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings. 

A social enterprise charity that provides counselling services for children, families and schools are looking for a General Manager. The post-holder is accountable to the Board of Trustees in providing a safe and fulfilling environment for adults with Learning Disabilities at the centre based in South East London. The successful candidate would need to provide operational management leadership and contributes to strategic planning to ensure they achieve its performance objectives. The post holder is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring effective structures, systems, and processes for the management of staff and charity operations and fundraising activities.

Key responsibilities

* Oversees the effective delivery of all services within the charity.
* To provide strong, clear, motivational, and visible leadership across all the services.
* To ensure these services are delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible
* To support and manage the staff and to ensure effective operational leadership and management of resources including budgetary responsibilities including recruitment, appraisals and the review and implementation of Human Resource policies, procedures, and training.
* To lead on the implementation of new ways of working and cultural change where necessary for delivery of the service to adults with learning disabilities.
* To ensure that services continually review and improves the quality, effectiveness, and safety of care, actively seeking out and learning the lessons from complaints, compliments, investigations, reviews, reports and other information and intelligence.
* To regularly review the workforce to ensure services are appropriately staffed with staff who have the right level of knowledge, skill, and expertise to deliver services in the most effective and efficient way.
* To ensure that the Charity has appropriate resources and income to deliver the required services
* To ensure services are fully compliant with all relevant policies, standards and procedures.
* To represent the Trustees in dealings with local authorities, parents, carers and regional and national partners, services and agencies.

Person specification

* Must have substantial management experience within a social care setting (preferably working with adults with learning disabilities)
* Proven track record of achieving objectives
* Experience of leading programmes of change
* Experience of budgetary management
* Experience of managing people

If you'd like to find out more or to apply, please contact Shweta Prabhakar [email protected]

If you have the stated requirements, then please apply to Harris Hill with your up to date CV. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted with further information.

Closing date: ASAP

• Part time Head of Finance working for London South Bank Students' Union
• Ideal for someone looking for a challenging but flexible position

About Our Client

LSBSU (London South Bank Students' Union) is a charity, independent of the University, set up for the sole benefit of London South Bank Students. Oversight and governance of the charity is undertaken by the Trustees. At LSBSU our Trustees Board is made up of four externals trustees, four Sabbatical Officers and four ordinary members or LSBU students. LSBSU students have the potential to do anything, and the Union leads an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity LSBSU employs 22 career staff and delivers on a wide range of services and representative functions for students.

The Finance team works to ensure that departments and student groups are well resourced and able to deliver on our mission. The team plays an essential role in the delivery of our new strategic plan.

Job Description

The Head of Finance will play an integral role in providing a modern and accessible finance service, whilst leading on the Union's financial management and performance. The Head of Finance also plays a vital role in building excellent working relationships with LSBSU colleagues and other stakeholders, including the Union's Sabbatical Officers. The next Head of Finance will need to be able to understand where system improvements are needed and have the skill and attitude to make tangible improvements for sustaining the Union.

The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and senior colleagues to deliver operational elements of the role. The Head of Finance will also be a key member of the Union's Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Finance and Risk Committee to ensure financial strategies and management practices achieve the most effective use of resources

The role will also include the following responsibilities:

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development, roll out and review of the Union's strategic plan.
• Develop, inspire and train finance staff to achieve their full potential and who in turn can make tangible contributions to the Union.
• Lead responsibility for the financial strategy section of the Union's strategic plan to include investment of funds, cash flow forecasts and bench marking with similar organisations.
• Overseeing the end-to-end preparation of the annual budgets and associated three-year plans, working with finance and non-finance colleagues throughout the process. Also responsible for costing of projects and any relevant financial management subjects.
• To lead on the year end process and the preparation of the organisations annual accounts in line with the accountancy standards.
• Lead in the preparation of monthly accounts, variance analysis and commentaries, working with the Union's stakeholders.
• Fulfilment of a Finance Business Partner role to the Union, including regular liaison with senior managers and budget holder.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels, with experience of supporting key decision-making. Alongside this you will hold strong technical finance understanding and be able to drive improvement and development of a finance function in a growing organisation.

What's on Offer

£50,000 pro rata for 3 days a week Auto enrolment pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working arrangement options to work from home.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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