Area Manager Jobs

Are you an experienced and dependable Estates and Facilities Manager who is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for the users of all our premises?

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities across London? Do you have the dedication and attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of our estate are maintained in top condition and the facilities provide the best possible environment for the services we deliver?

We are a multi service charity who offer adult learning, access to free legal advice and community services that work with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to build stronger communities.  Based over three sites in Stratford, Southwark and Holborn we are now in search of an Estates and Facilities Manager to consolidate our working practices, establish efficient and cost-effective routines and relationships, develop our sustainability practices and take us even further on our journey of growth.

This role leads estates and facilities management across the organisation.  A diverse and hands-on role, you will be highly organised, knowledgeable in estates management practices, including relevant legislation, health and safety and carrying out risk assessments. You will be a great communicator, developing relationships with external contractors and our own internal teams. You will manage a small team of one, and liaise closely with colleagues who have responsibility for the day to day operational uses of our sites, and who want to provide the very best experience to their client users.  This is a critical role for the charity: you will embrace ownership, work with initiative and spot opportunities for improving all aspects of our estates and facilities management!

From managing daily cleaning and maintenance routines, to overseeing larger projects, this is a unique opportunity to build and develop the estate management routines at our newest site in Stratford, and to become involved in some key pieces of capital project work designed to enhance the experience of our client users across the organisation. You will be prepared to be hands-on when required, but able to step back and manage the big picture. We work at pace and need you to do the same. We would love someone to join us who shares our passion!

You will be joining an organisation who is genuinely warm and welcoming, who thrives on nurturing people and their growth.  You will work closely with the senior management team, a group of committed, skilled and passionate people who are such a pleasure to work with.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to immerse themselves in a successful, interesting and inspiring organisation. 

We very actively encourage applications from applicants that are representative of the diverse communities that we serve. 

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Deadline: The deadline to submit application forms is Friday 29th November 2024, at midnight.

Interviews: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th and/or Thursday 5th December 2024.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Galashiels Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.

Location: 63-65 Channel Street, Galashiels, Scotland, TD1 1BN

Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.

Some but not all key responsibilities are:

• Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
• Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
• Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
• Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
• Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
• Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
• Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
• Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
• Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.

Idea Candidates Must Haves:

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
• Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
• Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
• Basic IT skills.

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Corporate University

*T&C's apply based on contract

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Swindon Food Collective in their search for an Operations Manager. 

Location: Swindon

Hours: 25 hours a week 

Salary:  c£25,000

Swindon Food Collective is an independent charity that aims to help people in Swindon and the surrounding area who are suffering from financial hardship and finding it difficult to provide food for themselves, their family or dependants. 

As Operations Manager, you will oversee logistics, streamlining of processes, and optimise resource allocation to meet the needs of the community while minimising waste

Key responsibilities include: 

● Working with Trustees and the Strategic Business Manager to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan.

● Providing regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, KPI’s and strategic initiatives.

● Partnering with Finance to work within allocated budgets, monitoring income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan.

● Day-to-day management of all Operational employees and volunteers, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.

· Managing health and safety within all premises and for all company equipment, including company vehicles, as well as adherence to all policies and procedures, ensuring these policies are up to date and reviewed regularly.

● Regularly monitoring and evaluating the service to ensure quality and technical standards are met.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in day-to-day management and supply chain logistics of a diverse operational workforce, including both paid employees and volunteers, with strong leadership and team-building skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders are crucial, as is strong experience of staff management and supervision. 

You must also have a full, clean driving license and access to own vehicle. 

This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfill the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!

If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to lizzy.clark at harrishill co uk . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The NSPCC's purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We have been fighting for childhood for the last 130 years and our organisational strategy for 2021-2031 is enabling the NSPCC to achieve greater change for children and inspiring others to join us in the fight for childhood.

Our services help children who've been abused, protect children at risk and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. We work directly with children and families through our national and regional hubs across the UK and Channel Islands. We also give support to thousands of adults and young people in need through the NSPCC Helpline and Childline. We work with schools up and down the country through our Speak Out Stay Safe programme, helping children to keep themselves safe. And our projects such as Together for Childhood help children who've experienced abuse, support parents, and work to transform the way communities come together to prevent child cruelty.

The NSPCC is delivering our Letting the Future In service within The Lighthouse in Camden, the UK's first Child House. This multi-disciplinary innovative service provides physical and emotional health assessment, criminal justice and advocacy support and a range of therapeutic interventions to children and young people, following the disclosure of sexual abuse.

Letting the Future In includes:-

• An Assessment of Therapeutic Need
• Intervention to the child or young person who has been sexually abused, where appropriate
• Work with parents/carers to support children through their interventions
• Bespoke interventions with siblings who have been impacted by their sister/brother's abuse.
• This whole family approach reflects the impact that child sexual abuse can have within a family.

Job purpose

Lead a team of operational staff ensuring the highest quality of delivery and expert evidence-based services to children and families in line with the defined model of service and evaluation requirements. Provide line management and reflective supervision to ensure practice standards are maintained at all times. With the Partnerships Service Manager, promote the work of the NSPCC both in the locality and the wider area of influence.

Key relationships - Internal

• Reporting to Partnerships Service Manager
• Consultant Social Workers
• Safeguarding Quality Assurance Unit
• Development and Implementation Team, Strategy and Knowledge Directorate

Key relationships - External

• Partner agencies
• Local authorities
• Childcare professionals
• Key supporters

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide line management for all operational staff including practitioners, volunteers and practice educators.
• Provide effective leadership to staff in the centre and within the region / nation, particularly through periods of change.
• Ensure that staff understand their contribution to the NSPCC strategic objectives and their role and responsibility in relation to the Directorate's delivery model of providing evidence-based services within a safeguarding context.
• Provide professional reflective supervision to operational staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based services to children and families, this may include group supervision and practice observation.
• Hold case management accountability for all cases within the team from referral through to case closure, ensuring all safeguarding practice and case recording conforms to NSPCC practice standards and guidance, legislation and policy.
• Conduct annual performance reviews with operational staff, managing performance issues and identifying any learning development needs including the completion of mandatory training.
• Ensure services are delivered to the highest quality as outlined in the practice guidance and associated policies and as defined by the specific model and evaluation requirements
• Contribute to the promotion of NSPCC activities to external partners and NSPCC supporters.
• Champion the importance of children and young people's contribution in ways appropriate to their age and experience and to enable their active participation in the planning and evaluation of service delivery.
• Contribute to writing annual reports, business plans and other documentation as requested by the Partnerships Service Manager.
• Keep up to date with developments in child protection/safeguarding and relevant legislation and guidance.
• Disseminate information to staff, through professional learning activities, leading workshops, organising seminars and making wider contributions to child protection within the NSPCC and when agreed externally.
• Deputise for and represent the Partnerships Service Manager as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned

Although core duties of the post are set out above, a flexible approach to work is essential. The postholder will be required to adapt the above duties to take account of changes in work practices. The post holder will be required to undertake business travel.

Responsibilities for all Staff within the Services Directorate

A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and adults at risk

To comply with all relevant NSPCC safeguarding policies

A commitment to applying NSPCC Values and Behaviours to all aspects of work

To maintain an awareness of own and other's health and safety and comply with NSPCC's Health and Safety procedures

To comply with NSPCC Diversity and Equality policies and practices and work in a manner which facilitates inclusion.

To maintain and develop competence in the use of IT systems.

To manage confidential and/or sensitive information in accordance with NSPCC policies and Data Protection and GDPR regulations

Person specification

1. A recognised social work qualification and registration with the relevant social care council within the UK.
2. Comprehensive knowledge, practice experience and skills in relation to child protection investigation, assessment of risk and need and the management of complex child protection cases evidenced through post qualification work experience.
3. Experience of delivering services in a multi-disciplinary setting to defined models/programmes and/or research projects and evidence of working effectively with staff from different disciplines and levels in organisations both internally and externally.
4. Experience of staff management through case work reviews, reflective supervision, and regular performance reviews to meet objectives and develop professional practice.
5. Knowledge and understanding of enabling the participation of children and young people in the delivery of services.
6. Ability to manage both personal and professional development through the identification of learning need and provision of learning opportunities such as training, coaching, shadowing and support.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to groups and write complex reports.
8. Ability to work as an effective member of a management team also demonstrating well-developed negotiation and influencing skills and an ability to work with a range of stakeholders at all levels
9. Knowledge and awareness of structural inequalities and experience of leading and managing within an equal opportunity and anti-oppressive framework.
10. Evidence of applying IT systems and programmes for maintaining records, and quality assurance of evidence-based services and demonstrable commitment to excellence in information management and security.

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18's joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.

Are you experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills and the autonomy to make the role your own?  Working from home, the office and across multiple sites throughout the South East, you will be at the heart of H&S, driving performance and shaping a positive safety culture.

This is a new role within the South East Rivers Trust creating an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and improve our health and safety.  Using your knowledge, you will lead the development and improvement of H&S policies and practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.  You will provide support and expertise, as well as identifying any gaps in our current systems and designing solutions to overcome them.

You will have proven experience and relevant qualifications, ideally in a similar environment, excellent communication and organisational skills which can be utilised whilst working with all stakeholders.  This varied role will see you working primarily autonomously, carrying out H&S inspection and audits, developing policies, investigating accidents and ensuring risk assessments are completed.   If you are looking for a varied role in this field working for a charity whose aim is to have a positive impact on our environment, manage your own time and develop new skills, this role could be for you.

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;

• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website for more information, a full job description and application form.

How to Apply:

Please return the following documents:

• Your CV
• Completed Application for Employment
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 17th November 2024.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2024

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Service Manager - Oxfordshire

Location Oxfordshire
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £39,140
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us as a manager with Hft in Banbury, Oxfordshire and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

As a ‘Gold’ standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority. Within this, all Hft employees get access to TELUS Health – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- and more..

What will you be doing?

As a Service Manager at Hft, you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the Regional Service Managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.

The purpose of the role is to assist the Regional Service Manager by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the registered service. You will also have the responsibility to manage the performance of your team; including your team’s delivery of care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence and a person-centred culture.

Alongside the Regional Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service.

As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.

As a Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to take your turn on the on call rota. In emergencies you may need to go into the service, including at nights, weekends or a bank holiday.

A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.

About you

- You will have experience supporting adults with complex learning disabilities.
- You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role.
- You will have knowledge of CQC regulations
- You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or acceptable equivalent) OR have the ability to achieve this within 18 months of appointment.
- You will have detailed knowledge of Health and Safety issues, and Safeguarding regulations
- If you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you. 

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

REF-217 898

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington with some flexibility for remote working

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Annual salary

D1 £29,688.36 to D3 £36,305.99

Review Date

17/11/2024

The Fundraising Operations Manager reports into the Head of Fundraising, their remit is to focus on the management of supporter/ donor data and care, including financial reconciliation. This position involves leading and motivating a team to ensure that fundraising administration is efficient and effective, maintaining accurate and compliant supporter data, and ensuring that all fundraising income and expenditure are appropriately recorded and reported.

The purpose of this role is not only to oversee the day-to-day operations but also to look to implement new ways of working in line with our organisational strategy to be sustainable and grow our income. Digitalisation will play a huge part in these changes.

The Fundraising Operations Manager provides the foundation for strong relationships with supporters/donors.

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

You will be a Mental Health Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality.  This role is ideal for someone who is  looking to apply their proven management and therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action. 

We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system.  You will be working across three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life.  Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm. 

Stage 1 interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2024 and Stage 2 interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Key information

Location: London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, or Nottingham.

Hours: 37.5 hours

Start date: December 2024  or January 2025 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £39,865 - £42,745 per annum if based in London. £37,290 -£40,100 per annum if based in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.

Application deadline: Sunday 24th November 2024, 5pm

Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.

About upReach

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?

upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2. 

We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment. 

To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report. 

Role overview 

upReach is seeking to hire a Product Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey within upReach’s product and tech team. You will be responsible for ensuring our existing tools are supported operationally while helping to oversee the efficient transformation of our digital products, implementing low-code/no-code solutions and AI technologies, and ensuring these tools are effectively integrated across all departments. You will work closely with both technical and non-technical teams to optimise processes, foster innovation, and drive the adoption of digital solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring product performance, generating insights, and guiding strategic decisions to expand and improve the technology we use to drive our mission to transform social mobility in the UK.

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach's mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower-socio-economic backgrounds. 

Our values

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity 

Skills 

The ideal candidate for the Product Operations Manager role will bring with them the following skills:  

• Problem solving

• Attention to detail

• Managing competing priorities within a varied workload

• Agile working

• Resilience

Experience 

To be successful, it is anticipated that you would have prior experience in product management, product operations or operations in a technology environment:

• Multiple years experience as a Product Manager, Product Operations Manager or Operations Manager delivering excellent software

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and product management frameworks

• Knowledge of tech capabilities and how tech can be used to solve issues

• Experience working with developers (especially 3rd party)

• Experience managing data and understanding the use of data

• Experience in managing competing priorities whilst maintaining an exceptional eye for detail, including ability to identify tech bugs and anticipate future issues

• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical specialists, with exceptional stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in dealing with complexity and working independently to find solutions to problems

• University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in digital transformation and change management

• Experience in managing 3rd party developers

• Knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations

Responsibilities

You will contribute to upReach's mission, by having full ownership of product operations in multiple product areas and leading on operations within our development team to discover and deliver value to our beneficiaries through our technology.

Core responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Head of Product to implement our product strategy and vision including our digital transformation strategy.

• Lead the implementation of low-code/no-code platforms and AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.

• Work closely with the Programmes team and external partners to ensure successful integration of digital tools across upReach.

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop and provide training programs to ensure staff are equipped to use new technologies effectively.

• Collaborate with the product team to establish metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate product performance and impact

• Contribute to upReach's strategic planning by providing insights and recommendations based on product performance and technological trends.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture. 

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working.

• Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us. 

• Birthday leave.

• Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members. 

• 3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us. 

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Monthly socials.

• Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training. 

• Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.

• The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

  • Disability and Inclusion Network

  • Ethnic Minorities Network 

  • Green Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network

  • Mindfulness Network

  • Parents and Carers Network 

  • Socio-economic Background Network

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates.

Job Purpose:  As Team Manager you will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of Short Breaks Clubs across Surrey and West Sussex, for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. You will line manage a team of area Coordinators

Salary Range: £33,280  - £37,440

Hours of work:35

Working Pattern: Termtime: Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm School Holidays: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

 

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Location:  YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA  Reigate

Annual leave:Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking : There is free parking availableat all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 21st November 2024, but the charity reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received, and appoint as soon as a suitable candidate is available.

Interviews to be held:  Week commencing Monday 25th November 2024, but the charity reserves the right to interview candidates as and when applications are received.

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Main Responsibilities:

· Provide operational management of all Short Break clubs contracts across East Surrey and West Sussex

· Lead assessment and approval of CYP behavioural support plans and complex need support to ensure safe and inclusive practices within our Short Break Schemes.

· Monitor annual Short Breaks area delivery plans to ensure delivery requirements of our contracted services are met. 

· Monitor short breaks budgets, including donations and grants.

· Assist with the recruitment of staff and securing opportunities to attract staff from local communities.

· On-boarding of new disability sessional staff including induction, role specific training, and on-going development to increase workforce retention.

· Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to expand the use of volunteers across Disability Services.

· To provide line management for a team of Disability Short Breaks Coordinators.

· Lead Short Break sessions and provide cover for Coordinators where needed.

· Ensure the meaningful participation of children and young people in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of short break services.

· Collection of views and feedback from families to enhance and imbed into future service offer.

· To work with the YMCA Marketing Manager to ensure that short break services are marketed effectively and to oversee the production of publicity materials and the use of advertising, promotions, web site and social media.

· Liaise with local partners, stakeholders and statutory sector to enhance the coherence, range, reach and quality of services for CYP with disabilities.

· Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services.

· To represent the YMCA at external events and to deliver presentations.

· Act as Duty Officer for Sovereign Centre where required.

· To support and promote all services which run from the centre as required.

· Prepare reports and statistical data reports as requested by the DS Manager.

· Attend staff meetings, training and staff development events, as appropriate, to ensure continuous professional competence and development.

· Operate in accordance with YMCA East Surrey policies and procedures for health and safety, equality diversity and inclusion, risk assessment and safeguarding children and young people to provide safe and healthy working environment.

· Contribute to the development and production of Children and Young People policies, plans and procedures.

· Supporting the wider work of the Association including charity events.

· Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.

Development and Fundraising Manager

On the back of much success, our client seeks to appoint a Development and Fundraising Manager to be central to shaping and propelling them forward in the next stage of the organisation’s journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a small, highly committed team, making a unique impact in a highly interesting but challenging area.

Their vision and missions:

They were founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Their work is structured around a number of missions, advancing child welfare, healthcare access, education, women’s safety and chaplaincy in the communities they serve.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have the poorest health outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK, including in relation to child mortality, suicide rates, life expectancy, educational outcomes and discrimination (House of Commons, 2019).

Role purpose:

• With other leaders, to set a new fundraising strategy to further our missions, with a focus on diversification and sustainability of funding.
• To lead the execution of the fundraising strategy.

Key duties:

• To sit on their leadership group, playing a key role in the strategic development of the charity, representing the charity at events/meetings and engaging in peer support within a great team.
• To work with the MD on the charity’s new website, general copy and marketing materials.
• Where required, to delegate and supervise development and fundraising tasks.
• To develop and manage a pipeline of Trusts & Foundations, alongside competitor/prospect analysis, to achieve fundraising goals.
• To draft high quality funding applications and compelling funding proposals, including via strong narrative storytelling and researched data.
• To manage relationships with grant makers, meeting a range of funders and writing post-grant reports according to donor deadlines.
• To maintain and grow relationships with corporate funders.
• To increase the number of regular, small donors.
• To manage ongoing donor relationship management.
• To collaborate with their research activities.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients, in line with the vision and values of the charity. They will have a proven record of generating income from a range of multiple streams in the public or charitable sector, including securing at least five figure grants. They will have well-developed research and IT skills. They will be able to demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!

Working with them:

The organisation believes their people are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards the organisation’s vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with considerable home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.
Job type: Part time, 0.6fte; for exceptional candidates, elements of the Terms and Conditions may be negotiable.
Salary: £21,000p.a. (£35,000 fte.). For exceptional candidates, elements of the Terms and Conditions may be negotiable.
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

They recognise they have no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable
adults that they work with. Recruitment processes will include a basic level DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships, Income Generation, Income Generation, Fundraiser, Engagement, Trusts, Trusts Fundraising Officer, Foundations Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager, Head of Business Development, Business Manager, Development Officer, Development Manager, Grants, Fundraising Manager, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Corporate and Events Fundraiser.

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Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a Prospect Research Manager (Full-time, all year round).

We are looking for someone with a working knowledge of prospect research or screening individuals, companies, foundations or organisations for ethical and reputational risk. The successful candidate must have experience and/or understanding of fundraising prospect research or undertaking research in a professional or academic capacity with strong organisational skills and attention to detail as well as having to work to deadlines and under time pressure.

Please see Job Description above for full details about the role.

Please Note

For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.

For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.

To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.

The closing date for applications is 27/11/2024 at 09:00am and first stage interviews will take place on 04/12/2024. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.

As our Nature Based Solutions Manager, you will be at the forefront of NBS delivery that change peoples' lives and the places they live in two projects - Project Sponge in Slough and Community Bluescapes in Richmond, London. Alongside the other team members, you will demonstrate the power of urban wetlands and other blue infrastructure to help communities to adapt to climate change and build better, safer, more natural places to live.

Nature Based Solutions Manager - London and Slough
Location: London, SW13 9WT
Salary: £34,405.00 (plus a London weighting allowance of £3,714 depending on base location)
Vacancy Type: Full-time, fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
Function: Project Management

About The Role

Your key role will be to deliver with the local community NBS interventions that build resilience to flooding, provide space for wetland wildlife and improve health and well-being of citizens. You'll manage the tendering and planning process, as well as contractors; ensuring high quality and innovative interventions are created and effectively communicate messages about climate change and nature-based solutions to citizens, partners and stakeholders.

This is an exciting, innovative approach to climate change adaptation at street and neighbourhood level. It places local residents at the heart of decision-making, design and delivery of interventions that help keep them safe from floods, droughts, heat stress and create more natural places too.

This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, 37.5 hours per week working 5 days in 7.

This role is suitable for hybrid working with the expectation that the successful candidate will spend up to half the working week on site with options for working from home or in office accommodation as appropriate.

About You

To join as our Nature Based Solutions Manager you'll need equivalent experience from previous roles.

We are looking for someone who is well-organised; a creative thinker, a team player, an effective communicator at ease with co-design principles and practice and someone who can be an ambassador for NBS, WWT and our partners.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 27/11/2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Job title: Finance and Support Services Manager

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Guinea, Conakry

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (renewable)

Hours: Standard office hours - 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers are currently seeking an experience Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to join the Country Officer Senior Management Team to oversee and supervise the development, co-ordination and management of Sightsavers finance and support services in our Guinea office.

The FSSM will be responsible for a number of specified areas of the overall finance and support services function, through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others, and will identify areas for growth and improvement.

The FSSM duties include:

• Ensuring financial control and managing risk.
• Ensure the conformity to the organisational Financial Framework.
• Financial Management & Controls.
• Financial Planning and Budgeting.
• Financial Monitoring & Audits.
• Monitor and Retain financial record.
• Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements.
• Lead in facilitating the implementation of administrative organizational policies and procedure.
• Manage logistics, supplies and purchases as per procurement policy and procedures.
• Support, administer and strengthen financial management, accountability and capacities of partners in accordance with Sightsavers Partnership Development Policy.
• Support collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning and analysis.
• Develop and provide grant management support (Restricted and unrestricted funding).

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

As the successful candidate you will possess a relevant experience and/or a professional qualification in Finance/Accounting, extensive working experience in a similar role, ideally within an INGO environment, and experience of financial management, programme & project management and administration.

Further requirements include:

Essential

• Project Financial management and data analysis skills

• Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)

• IT skills - Excel, MS Word, an accounting package

• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports.

Desirable

• Audit experience

• Experience of working with or for a government organisation

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please your CV via our recruitment portal and answer the application questions in full. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place in person during the week of 18 November 2024, and the evaluation process will include a 2 stage process to be completed by shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 10 November 2024

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.