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Check my CVDepaul UK has worked with homeless people for more than 30 years and supported over 65,000 beneficiaries. Our Mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
Depaul has grown into an international family of charities with a focus on helping people in crisis.
Depaul UK provides services and programmes across the UK - from education programmes in schools and emergency accommodation through the Nightstop network, to providing housing and support as well as reach into prison services. The charity is passionate about the difference we make, particularly for young people.
Treasurer
Meetings are usually held in London
Unremunerated, reasonable expenses will be paid
At this important time with a new ambitious strategic plan launched in February 2021, and with homelessness increasing in the UK, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, Depaul UK are looking for a Treasurer that shares a commitment to our mission.
As Treasurer, you will join a motivated, talented and committed Board underpinned by strong governance. You will bring experience of operating at a strategic level providing financial oversight, and have charity experience, either through an executive or previous Trustee role. This individual will bring credibility, strong interpersonal skills and share our values.
Depaul is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For more information about the organisation and this opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please find the appointment brief below.
Deadline for applications: 1st November 2021
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 8th November 2021
Final Panel Interviews with Depaul UK: w/c 28th November 2021
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
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Postcode Trusts
Trustees
Unrenumerated - reasonable expenses such as travel or childcare may be claimed.
The Postcode Trusts are all supported by players of the People's Postcode Lottery. They contribute to a wide range of charities and good causes working across a number of different thematic and geographic areas including care, culture, education, arts, environment, human rights, equality, health, sport and animal welfare.
People's Postcode Lottery started as a small pilot project in 2005 and today, 68% of British postcodes play and over £750m has been raised for 9,000 charities and good causes. The Postcode Trusts each now distribute between £2.5m and £14m per year.
We are seeking eight new Trustees to sit across the six Postcode Community Trusts and the Postcode Innovation Trust. The new Trustees should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Three Trustees with knowledge of the needs of communities in England due to geographic nature of the Trusts, in particular at least one from or with knowledge of East of England. One of the 3 with financial knowledge to become Treasurer.
Three Trustees with knowledge of the needs of communities in Scotland, Wales and West of England due to geographic nature of the Trusts. At least one from or with knowledge of West of England and one from Wales.
Two Trustees with knowledge of social investment, social enterprise, innovation, collaboration.
The Postcode Trusts are committed to ensuring that principles of equality, diversity and inclusion underpin their approach to their governance, activities, and beneficiaries. They know that equality, diversity and inclusion strengthen the work that they do and leads to better outcomes for their beneficiaries, and greater societal impact. On behalf of the Postcode Trusts, we actively encourage applicants encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and from all sections of the community to apply for these Trustee roles.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 24th October
Interviews with People's Postcode Lottery: w/c 8th, 15th & 22nd November
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a... Read more
Postcode Trusts
Trustees
Unrenumerated - reasonable expenses such as travel or childcare may be claimed.
The Postcode Trusts are all supported by players of the People's Postcode Lottery. They contribute to a wide range of charities and good causes working across a number of different thematic and geographic areas including care, culture, education, arts, environment, human rights, equality, health, sport and animal welfare.
People's Postcode Lottery started as a small pilot project in 2005 and today, 68% of British postcodes play and over £750m has been raised for 9,000 charities and good causes. The Postcode Trusts each now distribute between £2.5m and £14m per year.
We are seeking eight new Trustees to sit across the six Postcode Community Trusts and the Postcode Innovation Trust. The new Trustees should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Three Trustees with knowledge of the needs of communities in England due to geographic nature of the Trusts, in particular at least one from or with knowledge of East of England. One of the 3 with financial knowledge to become Treasurer.
Three Trustees with knowledge of the needs of communities in Scotland, Wales and West of England due to geographic nature of the Trusts. At least one from or with knowledge of West of England and one from Wales.
Two Trustees with knowledge of social investment, social enterprise, innovation, collaboration.
The Postcode Trusts are committed to ensuring that principles of equality, diversity and inclusion underpin their approach to their governance, activities, and beneficiaries. They know that equality, diversity and inclusion strengthen the work that they do and leads to better outcomes for their beneficiaries, and greater societal impact. On behalf of the Postcode Trusts, we actively encourage applicants encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and from all sections of the community to apply for these Trustee roles.
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 24th October
Interviews with People's Postcode Lottery: w/c 8th, 15th & 22nd November
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a... Read more
Postcode Trusts
Trustees
Unrenumerated - reasonable expenses such as travel or childcare may be claimed.
The Postcode Trusts are all supported by players of the People's Postcode Lottery. They contribute to a wide range of charities and good causes working across a number of different thematic and geographic areas including care, culture, education, arts, environment, human rights, equality, health, sport and animal welfare.
People's Postcode Lottery started as a small pilot project in 2005 and today, 68% of British postcodes play and over £750m has been raised for 9,000 charities and good causes. The Postcode Trusts each now distribute between £2.5m and £14m per year.
We are seeking eight new Trustees to sit across the six Postcode Community Trusts and the Postcode Innovation Trust. The new Trustees should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Three Trustees with knowledge of the needs of communities in England due to geographic nature of the Trusts, in particular at least one from or with knowledge of East of England. One of the 3 with financial knowledge to become Treasurer.
Three Trustees with knowledge of the needs of communities in Scotland, Wales and West of England due to geographic nature of the Trusts. At least one from or with knowledge of West of England and one from Wales.
Two Trustees with knowledge of social investment, social enterprise, innovation, collaboration.
The Postcode Trusts are committed to ensuring that principles of equality, diversity and inclusion underpin their approach to their governance, activities, and beneficiaries. They know that equality, diversity and inclusion strengthen the work that they do and leads to better outcomes for their beneficiaries, and greater societal impact. On behalf of the Postcode Trusts, we actively encourage applicants encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and from all sections of the community to apply for these Trustee roles.
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 24th October
Interviews with People's Postcode Lottery: w/c 8th, 15th & 22nd November
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Is this role for you?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of co-operative/social housing residents?
- Can you help amplify the voice of those we work with through your personal or professional experience?
- Could you bring diversity to our board to make us more insightful and inclusive in our decision making?
About CDS
We exist to provide, support and promote co-op and community-led housing (CLH), and to champion co-operation as a business model that can help to alleviate hardship.
CDS was founded on co‐operation, which we believe can help people improve their opportunities and choices. We are passionate about helping people to make the most of their individual and collective opportunities and expect to show this in all our work, which covers three areas.
- Provider: we own around 830 general-needs, social-rented and shared-ownership leasehold homes in London, Kent and the Home Counties.
- Supporter: we provide managing agent services to around 35 housing co-ops to help them thrive.
- Promoter: we reinvest some of our surplus to promote mainstream growth in co-op and community-led housing.
We will try always to work in ways that promote trust, optimism and kindness as a springboard for releasing potential and creativity – and this applies to how we operate as a Board.
Being a Board member
Board members ensure that CDS is a well governed organisation, championing our vision and embodying our values. You will ensure that the work we do stays on track so that we can achieve our strategic goals and work towards our purpose. In doing so, you will contribute to the lives of people living in co-operative and CLH, through our work to support them to shape their housing, their lives and their communities. As a Board member you will support the team through bringing challenges and ideas in a way that is curious, creative, supportive and respectful. You will add value by putting who you are – your experience, your approach and collaborative and supportive style – to work, in pursuit of our goals.
About you
We aim to work towards having a board that reflects the diversity of our residents, so we especially want to hear from people of a wide range of ages, identities, geographical locations, backgrounds and ethnic groups; and/or who have a disability; or who have close experience of others with disabilities; and/or people who live in or have lived in co-operative/social housing.
In addition, these are some of the qualities, abilities and skills we are looking for in our new Board members and Treasurer Designate:
- Passion for our work, mission and values
- Enthusiasm and energy
- An interest in housing and/or co-operation and community action
- Willingness to share knowledge, information and thoughts
- High standards and integrity, and kindness
- An ability to thrive as part of a team
If you feel that we are describing you in any of the above, then we’d love to hear from you. Your interest would be greatly valued and appreciated.
Key Details
Term: Board members serve on an initial three-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for an additional consecutive term of three years.
Remuneration: Remuneration is currently £2,000 per annum, plus reimbursement of expenses (£3,000 for the Treasurer).
Meetings: Meetings are usually every two months, plus involvement in annual Strategy Day and occasional events. Board members are expected to join one sub-committee of the board. The Treasurer chairs the Finance and Audit Committee and is also a member of the Governance and Remuneration Committee.
Location: Meetings will be a mix of in-person and via Zoom. When attending, the location is Borough, London SE1.
How to express your interest
Thank you for your interest in joining the CDS Board as a non-executive Board member.
Firstly, read more about CDS Co-operatives and becoming a Board Member in the attached Information Pack.
To express your interest in becoming a Board member, send your CV and a covering letter (as an attachment, max two sides A4) explaining why you are applying, how you meet the person specification in the Information Pack, and what in particular you would bring to CDS. The contact details are in the Information Pack.
If you are interested in becoming the Resident Board Member or Treasurer Designate, please clearly indicate this in your letter.
We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. We appreciate and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, ethnicity and race, disability and mental health, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, social background and lived experience. People who bring diversity and lived experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to join our Leadership Team; someone with a compassionate heart who is motivated by their evangelical Christian faith and has a proven track record and experience of strategic and operational financial management. In liaison with the charity’s Trustees and Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing the Ministry’s ambitious and exciting financial strategy.
You will have the vision, knowledge and skills to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to different audiences. You will be someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with the ability to inspire and lead others.
You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of accounting knowledge and be comfortable using Sage 50. You will hold an appropriate financial qualification.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this varied and pivotal role and you understand the importance of excellence in accounting for our precious resources, then please apply for this full-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start.
The Trust raises funds to enable Law Centres, local Citizens Advice and other advice agencies to continue to help vulnerable people access legal advice. Those that the advice centres help include families facing homelessness, older people requiring community care, trafficked women and children, people with disabilities, refugees, people facing unemployment, discrimination and those with mental health problems.
As Finance and Office Manager, you will be responsible for administrating the day-to-day running of the London Legal Support Trust’s financial operations, with responsibility for accurate and transparent financial records. Your financial reports to the CEO and trustees will ensure effective financial management of the Trust. As part of office management, you will be responsible for managing the Trust’s contracts with external providers.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing accounts, financial controls and planning budgets across multiple budget lines and cost centres.
Closing date: Sunday, 10th October 2021 To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, addressing all the selection criteria under the person specification, by clicking the Apply with Charity Job button on the advert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring we use all the resources God has given us as effectively as possible as the staff team, volunteers, and congregation work together to implement our vision.
Vision
We are a community of Christians meeting regularly to worship God, to grow in God’s love and to share the good news of Jesus Christ with our neighbours. We are an open, diverse and inclusive community. In sharing his love, we try to meet some of the needs of the many different people living together in this place and to build community here.
Values
- to be faithful to our Christian heritage and calling and open to new thinking, ideas and other viewpoints
- to try to say ‘yes’
- to be respectful, welcoming and generous to each other and to our visitors
- to speak well of each other
- to be problem solving, collaborative and supportive of each other to get the best results for everyone
- to be empowering of one another to help all members of the congregation to participate as they are able and feel called
Our parish
Prior to lockdown, St George’s was a medium-sized congregation with a heart for mission and a programme of educational, cultural and social action activities. As we recover from the pandemic we are seeking to re-build our life including now a substantial food programme which emerged during lockdown and which now runs as a food co-operative. We are blessed with good resources especially of buildings and a willing congregation.
Employer
The Operations Manager will be employed by the Parochial Church Council (PCC). The line manager is the Rector Canon Jonathan Sedgwick.
Salary
£32,000 per annum. A full-time post of 35 hours a week excluding lunch breaks with 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. It is possible to offer the role at a pro rata .8 of this as with the previous postholder. The working pattern can be flexible with scope to fit work around family and other commitments and include some home working.
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.
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Transform Drug Policy Foundation is looking for a dynamic and strategically minded leader to drive our vital work forward.
We are a charity that provides national and international leadership in drug policy reform. Our goal is to ensure that drug laws promote public health, human rights and social justice. We work with partners from local authorities to national governments to advise, advocate and inform on how to address drug policy failures. This job is an opportunity to lead real change on a vital and fast-moving social issue, working with a dynamic and highly committed team.
You will be working with a wide range of policy and practice stakeholders, as well as the families and volunteers involved with our Anyone’s Child campaign, to drive collective action for change. You will help build organisational capacity while increasing our profile and impact; manage staff to develop synergies within the charity’s workstreams; and ensure financially stability, maintaining relationships with existing supporters while identifying further sources of income.
Transform is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality in all its work. We welcome and encourage people with Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post.
To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a covering letter describing your relevant experience and what you hope to contribute to Transform.
Please merge your CV and statement into a single PDF document with the title ‘Transform CEO [your surname] application’
You are encouraged to submit the anonymous equalities and diversity monitoring form along with your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Charity is looking to appoint a Director to oversee the next stage in the charity’s development. With the current interim Director now moving on, this is an opportunity for a dynamic, committed and experienced individual to join the charity and shape and deepen our work and impact in the Borough of Hackney.
Founded 25 years ago, Hackney Night Shelter provides routes out of homelessness for people in need in Hackney by working with the community to provide warmth and shelter to homeless guests and to support them in rebuilding their lives.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the charity has successfully moved away from a roving night shelter model to a static building-based model in the Borough (one female only shelter and one mixed gender shelter). Formerly known as Hackney Winter Night Shelter, the charity is now a year round service supported by a small dedicated staff team and over 250 volunteers.
Specifically, you will:
- Work with the Board of Trustees to realise HNS strategic objectives, demonstrate impact and deliver real value to the sector
- Spearhead the search and secure a new long term shelter venue by June 2022
- Be responsible for ensuring effective operational delivery through management of a small team of staff and volunteer resources
- Oversee organisational fundraising (trusts, foundations and statutory funding focus) and donation management
- Sustain and build strong strategic and working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (council members and officers, funders, supporters, faith and community leaders, and the local business community)
In order to be considered for this role you will have previous senior management experience in the Charity sector and experience of working with vulnerable adults (ideally, but not necessarily within the homeless sector). You will have a strong knowledge of charity governance, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience of trusts/foundations fundraising.
The shelters are operational, and this is a client facing role, so while there is some flexibility for the successful candidate to work from home occasionally (up to 2 days per week), this role is predominantly hands on.
How to apply:
Hackney Doorways is committed to equality and diversity, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds but particularly from those who have lived experience of homelessness.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our webiste. Please submit a CV and a maximum two-page covering letter explaining:
- Your interest in applying for the role, and
- Your relevant experience as per person specification outlined above
Closing date 4th October 2021, first round interviews w/c 11th October 2021.
Hackney Doorways is a Registered Charity No.1139183
A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales No. 07064774
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As director you will lead a well-organised charity. You will need to fulfil the range of roles and tasks needed in a small organisation, whilst working to shape its future with the support of a stable, approachable, experienced and involved board of trustees.
We are looking for an individual who can deliver both management and strategy, and is eager to learn new skills. As the most public face of SAGE you will have responsibility for raising the profile of the organisation, but also generating income and managing operations.
The work will be demanding but varied and interesting. The successful candidate will develop an understanding of the service delivery, including occasionally helping practically with the groups if necessary. There will be regular contact with the public, referral agencies, beneficiaries, trustees and other organisations.
The scope of the post is recognised to be wide. Trustees adopt realistic goals in collaboration with the director in recognition of the nature and hours of the post. The role should be attractive to capable candidates at any stage of their career path.
For 20 years SAGE has used allotments in North Sheffield, and a separate singing group, to support adults with a range of psychological, social and physical needs. Our aim is to build resilience, reduce isolation and give the enjoyment of more fulfilled lives. Referral pathways to the allotment service are varied. We offer individually tailored activities adjusted over time. Over the course of 20 weekly 3 hour sessions mutually agreed plans are made for follow-on activities to be taken up at discharge. We do not deliver gardening but rather year round supported care to groups no larger than 10, enabled by 2 workers and 2 volunteers using gardening as the focus. Despite Covid we have delivered face to face through the majority of 2020/21, otherwise continuing phone support and reassurance.
In common with most charities we face financial pressure and have been further challenged by Covid. Funding for the Director post is secured until at least the end of May 2022. Over the last 12 months we have received approximately £45,000 in grants and donations.
Interivews currently scheduled for 13th October 2021.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which works to ensure that older people and people living with dementia can thrive in later life. We work with our dedicated volunteers to provide the support people need to live happy, healthy lives. We support around 700 older people and people with dementia each year, and with the support of over 400 volunteers, help them stay connected with their communities, alleviating loneliness and social isolation, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering.
We seek to recruit a part-time Finance Manager who will have day to day responsibility for the charity’s finances. You will provide timely financial information to the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees, whilst ensuring all financial and compliance requirements are met. You will be responsible for overseeing payments, pensions and payroll as well as the day to day management of our online banking and accounting systems. The postholder will support the Chief Executive with fundraising through identification of funding sources as well as supporting the maintenance of the charity’s diverse funding base. You will provide the financial information required for Trusts and Foundations proposals and reporting as well as ensuring that deadlines are met for funder reports. The post holder will also be responsible for monitoring and recording the income generated from individual patron and corporate donations.
We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to respecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 29 September 2021
Interview date: 8 October 2021
For full details and application form please download the forms below or visit the careers page of our website.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SRC is a specialist, feminist sexual violence service run by and for women. We work to support survivors of sexual violence and to challenge the underlying attitudes that allow Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) to continue. SRC provides support to all self-identified women and girls aged 14 and above who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.
The Chief Executive (CEO) has overall responsibility for managing the strategic direction (as agreed with the Board of Trustees) and day to day performance of SRC. She ensures that a feminist approach underpins all SRC activities, and that all those contributing to its mission understand and operate within the SRC values, policies and procedures.
Vida Sheffield is a charitable women's organisation delivering specialist trauma focused and gender sensitive therapy services to women and girls. We also offer bespoke training in trauma-informed working, and promote campaigns to tackle the underlying causes of domestic and sexual abuse, and in particular Violence Against Women & Girls [VAWG].
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, committed professional, with leadership and organisational skills, to work alongside our Clinical Manager to lead and manage Vida, and help us grow sustainably following the challenges of the Covid pandemic – our current Director is approaching retirement after many years with the organisation.
You will have experience as a CEO or a senior manager in a voluntary or public sector organisation, experience of managing financial, policy and HR functions, and proven skills in fundraising/tendering, and collaborative working.
Your ethos and approach should match those of Vida, with an understanding of gender-based violence and the barriers faced by survivors with different needs and life experiences. You should be passionate about ensuring that our services are delivered in line with our vision, and survivors are at the centre of all of our work.
You will be joining us at a time of growth for the organisation – Vida have undertaken a strategic review and planning process in consultation with our 6 staff, volunteers, Trustees and service user reps from our Women’s Voices service user involvement group.
Due to the nature of the role we will be considering women applicants only, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 [pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1] as a genuine occupational requirement. Vida are committed to actively valuing diversity – we seek applications from women from all backgrounds and communities.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 9.00am
Interviews are provisionally planned for: Tuesday 5 October 2021
To apply: please download the Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form from our website
For an initial chat contact the Vida Director, Maureen Storey
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prisoners’ Penfriends is a seeking a diligent, resourceful and dependable new Director to manage the day-to-day operation of our penfriend scheme – and to support the charity as it grows its impact and reach.
About Prisoners’ Penfriends
Prisoners’ Penfriends (PP) is a small, London-based charity that supports the wellbeing of prisoners by extending the hand of non-judgemental friendship via letters and emails. The charity makes it possible for volunteers, in the community outside prison, to write to prisoners in England and Wales – and to do so in complete safety.
PP has grown as an organisation over the past year, extending its reach across the prison estate in England and Wales. Throughout the covid-19 pandemic, with prisoners regularly spending the vast majority of their time locked in their cells, the demand and need for the charity’s scheme has grown considerably.
We are now looking for a new Director to lead the charity on its next stage of growth, to develop the in-house resources needed to run the scheme sustainably, and to establish a clearer picture of the charity’s positive impact.
The Directors duties comprise the following key areas:
Operations
- To lead the charity's paid staff and volunteers in the day-to-day running of the organisation and scheme
- To oversee recruitment and training of staff and volunteers to support the organisation, maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy
- To maintain a good understanding of the external social, political and funding environment that could impact on the charity
- To build an effective working relationship with the chair of the trustee board, including regular reporting and attendance of board meetings
- To ensure backend database, systems and the charity’s website are fully functional and up to date, liaising with PP’s IT advisor as needed
- To carry out other practical and administrative tasks as and when required by the board of trustees.
Scheme management
- To read, record and forward letters and emails between volunteer and prisoner penfriends, overseeing staff and in-office volunteers as necessary
- To keep the organisation’s records of the correspondences up to date, carrying out a monthly review of all of them
- To process volunteer and prisoner applications to join the scheme, matching individuals sensitively
- To maintain the charity’s incident-free record, ensuring no information is passed which may jeopardise the safety and security of volunteers
- To be aware of any signs indicating risk to volunteers or to prisoners, particularly from suicide or self-harm.
Governance
- To ensure the charity’s procedure and policies are up-to-date, and are effectively applied
- To ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
- To process records of all communications with volunteers, prisoners and those working in prisons, following PP’s administrative and data-protection procedures
- To follow all PP’s procedures, e.g. for data protection, and equal opportunities.
Finances
- To help to ensure a sustainable income for the charity, identifying opportunities for growing income and supporting or leading fundraising activities as needed
- Working with the board’s treasurer, ensure the charity’s financial transactions and accounts are recorded in an accurate and timely manner, including Gift Aid records.
Communications and relations
- To ensure effective communications with funders, volunteers, prisoners, and those working in prisons regarding the scheme and organizational developments. This includes regular newsletters and funder reports
- To build relationships with prison staff and government officials in order to drive use of the service, discuss a prisoner’s safety, and to further the charity's work
- To secure insights from scheme beneficiaries regarding the charity’s work
- To serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation at events and to media.
Personal qualities
- Committed to the welfare of prisoners, maximizing the scheme’s impact in mitigating loneliness and depression, and supporting rehabilitation
- Conscious of the risks involved when putting volunteers in touch with offenders, carrying the responsibility for maintaining an incident-free record for the charity throughout their work
- Conscientious and meticulous in following the charity’s procedures, and accurate when making and keeping records
- Dedicated to the charity’s work, which may occasionally involve long days visiting prisons, weekend volunteer training, and work outside of normal hours.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and financial management skills, to manage budgets efficiently and report in a timely fashion on financial performance
- The communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and support staff and volunteers; as well as to develop effective relationships with partners, funders and scheme users
- A strong understanding of governance, in particular with regards to ensuring safety and security
- The ability to work to high standards of accuracy personally, and to ensure the work of staff and volunteers is accurate too
- Awareness of the justice sector context in which the charity operates
- The ability to advocate on behalf of the charity to a range of audiences and stakeholders
- Experience of successful bid writing and fundraising applications an advantage.
To apply for this position, please provide the following documents:
• Up to date Curriculum Vitae
• Supporting statement of maximum two pages of A4 – as a word document.
Please outline your interest in the role and your fit against the experience and attributes in the role description.
Prisoners' Penfriends represents a diverse community of people, and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as being from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, please contact us.
About Prisoners’ Penfriends
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.