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At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities.
We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.
Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.
We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best social care employer in London.
We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support.
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals. Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment.
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.
NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure everyone receives a service that:
• plays to their strengths.
• helps them overcome barriers.
• achieves the outcomes they wish.
• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.
• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding.
2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:
• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.
• medication processes are adhered to.
• money is managed effectively.
• health and safety practices are carried out.
• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.
• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.
3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.
4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.
5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and organisational wide projects and forums.
6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).
7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers.
8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures.
9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.
10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.
11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.
12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances.
13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.
14. Ensure professional standards and best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.
EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs
Turning dreams into action at the pace of the individual.
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Salary Range: £31,505 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.
Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
This is an exciting time to join Fauna & Flora’s digital marketing team as we build on our recent successes in generating vital support through digital channels.
As our Digital Marketing Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering effective digital campaigns that raise funds, increase donor acquisition, and amplify our conservation mission. You will work across our entire digital marketing mix, including Meta ads, google ads and email marketing, and lend creative support to our offline marketing team members when required.
Your day-to-day will be dynamic and creative, as you collaborate closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to develop engaging content, from thoughtfully crafted email newsletters to compelling video assets, all with the aim of achieving our fundraising goals. With a keen focus on creative production, you will help ensure our messaging reaches and resonates with both existing supporters and new audiences across various digital platforms.
We are seeking an ambitious individual with digital marketing expertise and a dedication to Fauna & Flora’s mission. In return, you will find a collaborative and ambitious environment within a global organisation at the forefront of conservation. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, annual leave, and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 17 November 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 25 November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Diocese of London is seeking a passionate and experienced Development and Fundraising professional to work alongside the Head of Development to strengthen and implement our dynamic development and fundraising strategy. As part of the Property and Fundraising directorate, you will help secure the future of our iconic churches—both historic and contemporary—by supporting parishes to create sustainable projects and secure vital funding.
About the Role
In this key role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop innovative projects and identify funding opportunities to restore and rejuvenate churches, supporting their transition to Net Zero Carbon. You will collaborate with parishes to identify potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, local authorities, and funding bodies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these churches as important community hubs.
As Development Manager, you will:
· Work with parishes to create funding strategies and programmes that support the restoration and sustainability of churches.
· Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of funding bodies, including local authorities, trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery.
· Work closely with colleagues across the Diocese to embed a culture of entrepreneurship and provide vital support and advice to Incumbents and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.
· Drive place-based funding approaches to deliver projects that benefit both the churches and the communities they serve.
· Manage complex multi-funder profiles for capital projects and activity programmes, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
About You
We are looking for an all-round development professional with a proven track record of successfully managing projects with complex multi-funder profiles. You will have:
· Experience in designing and delivering large-scale development projects, ideally within the heritage or community sector.
· A strong understanding of relevant trusts, foundations, and funding bodies, with experience of securing substantial funding for projects.
· A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to bring together multiple funding sources and partners.
· Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
· A passion for historic buildings, community engagement, and sustainability.
Why Join Us?
At the Diocese of London, we are committed to the preservation and development of our churches as places of worship and community activity, providing spiritual engagement and a range of support services, and events. As a member of our Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing the future of our buildings and the communities they serve.
We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer hybrid working options where possible
The Diocese of London is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to create a diverse and inclusive working environment.
The benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following benefits:
· Competitive remuneration package
· 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
· 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
· Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
· Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
· Season ticket loans of public transport
· Access to Benenden Health Insurance
· EAP counselling through Health Assured
· Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
· Two additional paid days for community volunteering
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation, founded in 1980 with a shared global mission to accompany, serve and advocate alongside and for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Our work is based on hospitality, carried out in a spirit of compassion and solidarity, encouraging participation and community, aiming to kindle hope, secure justice and affirm the dignity of refugees and forced migrants. Based in the Hurtado Jesuit Centre in Wapping, East London, JRS UK supports refugees and asylum seekers in the UK and works in wider collaboration with JRS offices around the world.
We employ 29 full-time and part-time staff and have around 100 volunteers, from a wide variety of backgrounds, nationalities, and generations; people of all faiths and none; including refugees, young graduates, and vowed members of religious congregations. In order to deliver our work, JRS UK generates around £1.8m in income each year, a substantial percentage of which is generously donated each year by Jesuits in Britain.
After nine years of successfully growing and developing JRS UK, our Director Sarah Teather is stepping down to pursue new projects. Under Sarah’s inspiring leadership, JRS UK has been on a transformational journey to mature as an organisation, now delivering a range of services including providing advice, support and hardship grants, outreach services and advice, including legal advice. Much remains to be done in serving the people we exist to support, and we seek a new Director to take over from Sarah.
Our new Director will, in collaboration with the Management Board, staff and stakeholders, build on developments of recent years and develop JRS UK’s strategic vision in response to changes in the external refugee and asylum-seeker environment, and be capable of reaching out beyond the current polarised debate to build mutual understanding.
We are looking for an expert leader and manager who brings knowledge and experience of the refugee sector. You will be participative in style, approachable, and committed to the JRS UK mission of walking alongside refugees. It may be that you already operate in a CEO role or similar, or that you are looking to transition into your first executive director role, while bringing transferable leadership experience.
You will be joining an exceptional organisation and will lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. JRS UK is rooted in Church teaching but is open to people of all faiths – and none – and people who work for us are proud of the multifaith team and approach. While you will need to demonstrate sympathy and respect for Catholic Social Teaching, we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and beliefs.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tall Roots via their website.
GFS Project Manager -150th and Girls Rights Collective
Fixed Term (until December 2025)
Full time 35 hours
Remote (home based in the uk)
Salary £36,804
We are looking for an experienced project manager to lead our 150th anniversary celebrations and coordination of the Girls Rights Collective.
This fixed term role will be leading two exciting projects until December 31st 2025. Both will be foundational in setting GFS up for success in the future and kicking of our work to build our external profile and partnerships.
It is our 150th Anniversary in 2025, we are reaching this milestone at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s development, transitioning into an organisation that truly meets the needs of today’s diverse society. We want to mark this anniversary not only with a celebration but by taking the opportunity to build our profile and brand with key stakeholders and audiences.
As part of the activities planned for our 150th year we are also proud to be taking over the custodian of the Girls Rights Collective. Since it was established by Plan International UK in 2022, this UK-wide network of professionals and organisations in the girls’ sector has provided a community space to connect, collaborate, celebrate and challenge, to accelerate the realisation of girls’ rights. This role will manage the network and its activities in its first year being hosted by GFS.
• We are looking for an experienced project manager, who has played a leading role in brand and marketing campaigns, delivered events and can build excellent partnerships to lead this work that we hope will help us realise a step change in the organisation’s growth and trajectory. Excellent project management skills
• Event management experience
• Experience of delivering a communications campaign, ideally with a brand or fundraising outcome
• Experience of delivering impact through a project or programme of work
• Excellent communication and presentational skills, with the ability to connect successfully to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent partner engagement and management skills
About GFS
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.
We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
To apply please download the application pack. CV' are not accepted without the GFS application form. Closing Date Tuesday 19th November @12 noon.
This post is eligible for a DBS criminal records check.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide at least two professional references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
We are at a critical point in the development of our organisation as we build a new strategy and start a period of transformation. This executive director role will lead this change by creating the right environment to drive strategic, technological and cultural transformation at NCVO, so we deliver innovative services and long-term systemic positive impact to our members and the wider voluntary sector over the next decade.
Dimensions
This role will join the executive team, reporting to the CEO and the board of trustees. They will create a new directorate – the transformation unit – which will deliver key strategic projects that have a demonstrable impact on the organisational culture, growth and capabilities. This will include significant investment, and they will be responsible for a large budget. The strategic decisions they recommend, will impact our resilience and sustainability as an organisation, as well as ensuring we service our membership of over 17,000 organisations. They will support with driving income, looking for commercial opportunities, particularly with how we use our data. Embedded in all of this will be ensuring we have robust and rigorous organisational design, so everything from our systems and data collection to our policies and processes, meet the needs of our diverse workforce, partners and customers, and adhere to the highest levels of compliance.
Essential Knowledge and Skills Required
- Knowledge of the foundations needed for organisational transformation to increase efficiency, productivity, cohesion and success.
- Deep understanding of two or more of the following disciplines: technological transformation, use of AI in delivering services, using data and insight to drive business development, cultural transformation, strategic development, organisational design.
Skills
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with a collaborative style, and ability to build effective working relationships and have challenging conversations.
- Effective change management skills, using motivational and inspiring leadership.
- Outstanding listener and communicator, comfortable with a wide range of audiences and media types.
- Significant and proven leadership skills in a complex, customer focused organisation.
- Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
Experience
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing transformation in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.
- Highly honed leadership experience as part of an executive/leadership team and working successfully with non-executive boards or shareholders.
- Significant experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and across sectors.
- Experience in building a team and supporting, developing and coaching people.
- Active commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 1st December 2024
The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need, and in 2023 we spent over £2.1M on charitable support. Our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community, helping many more people and expanding the range of support to result in meaningful and sustainable change. It is an exciting time to be joining the charity, with a new Board of Trustees and the opportunity to make a real difference to a community dedicated to bringing so much meaning and inspiration to others.
This Grants and Services Officer post will be key to supporting the charity to achieve those ambitions. You will work directly with our beneficiaries to deliver support, including grantmaking and developing support networks for individuals through signposting and cross-agency working. Alongside this, you will lead on the development of digital tools and resources for our community, contribute to research and evaluation projects to inform that development, and develop referral routes and relationships with other organisations.
We are looking for someone with experience of grantmaking, knowledge of the state benefits system and able to develop support packages for clients which are responsive to individual needs. Activities also include service design, development and project management. Working as part of a small, friendly team you will need to be able to take an adaptable approach to manage competing priorities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients, and work collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally.
This role is based at our office in central London, with some flexible working. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the points contained within the person specification.
The application deadline is midnight on Monday 2nd December, and interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December at our offices in Adam Street, central London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
The Relationship Fundraiser will develop fundraising income through nurturing relationships with individuals, companies and groups.As a staff ambassador for Day One, championing our values and behaviours and being committed to the difference that Day One makes is essential.
The role sits within our Fundraising and Communications Department and will play a big role in delivering our Fundraising Strategy and supporting campaign activities.
This challenging new role requires a positive, proactive and resilient self-starter with the ability to drive innovation, change and growth. You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing outstanding stewardship to every supporter, and building long-term, productive relationships focusing on an increase in supporter numbers and income to reach or exceed budget.
You will work within the diverse public fundraising team, encompassing community, individual giving, corporate fundraising and events. Our USP is providing exceptional personalised stewardship to every supporter. We are all about building and maintaining brilliant relationships with supporters – be they individuals, corporates or groups. You need to absolutely love meeting and talking to people, be genuinely interested in them, why they want to support and how they might like to get involved. You will be one of the public faces of Day One, attending regular events and networking opportunities.
Day One Trauma Support is now providing face to face services in Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Manchester. Our preference is for this role to be based in the north-west to build and develop our supporter networks around Aintree Major Trauma Centre and the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital (Salford), but if you’re amazing and live in the north or north-east, then we’d still love to hear from you.
Who you’ll be working with
You’ll work as a key member of our friendly, experienced and enthusiastic communications and fundraising team. We're a small, dedicated team with big ambitions, and we prioritise time to work collaboratively and support each other. You’ll be line-managed by our Fundraising Manager and work alongside our Senior Fundraiser and our Fundraising Assistant. You’ll be supported by our Fundraising and Communications Director, our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
We want Day One to be the charity that fundraisers want to work for: with creativity and autonomy in your role and the positive impact we can have on the lives of major trauma patients and their families. If you are self-motivated and want to be part of a compassionate and high performing fundraising team, we’d love to receive an application from you.
Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for more information, the Job Description and Job Specifiation.
How to apply
Please upload your CV, and a supporting statement (no more than 400 words) demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role. We don’t need anything else from you at this stage.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024
Interview date: tbc - w/c 2 December 2024
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.We are looking for an experienced, dynamic philanthropy and partnerships manager to lead our philanthropy team. We require someone who has demonstrable experience in philanthropy fundraising or has strong transferable skills. It is essential that you have experience in managing people at a senior level to lead a team of five philanthropy fundraisers.
Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.
The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive gold standard care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The new CEO will represent the charity across the UK, building strong commercial networks, identifying opportunities for growth, business development and diversification. Furthermore, the role will be ultimately accountable for the operational running of the Association, to ensure legal, regulatory and financial compliance.
The successful applicant must be a ‘people-centred’ leader who believes that success is achieved by enabling others to achieve their potential. Engagement with – and growing of – will be very important. Having a passion for school libraries, children’s literacy and children’s books will be essential. For further details please refer to the CEO Recruitment pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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How to Apply
If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by Tuesday 03 December 2024 at 5pm.
Please note that the close date could be subject to change depending on the success of the recruitment process. Note: we are not using agencies for this role.
About You
We are looking for an experienced digital, data and technology professional who has substantial professional experience in the field. You will have a strong understanding of technology landscape, including data, cyber security, supplier and contract management, web, mobile, applications, collaboration tools, desktop systems, cloud solutions, and devices.
You will be well-versed in applying techniques, frameworks, and standards for technology development, release, maintenance, and support, working effectively with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers. A comprehensive and continually updated understanding of digital transformation trends and user experience, alongside experience in engaging and managing third-party suppliers, is key to this role. You will also demonstrate the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement in digital, data and technology across all levels of the College.
You will have experience of contributing to a director-level team, and reporting to boards, committees and the CEO. As part of your broad approach senior management, you will be able to contribute to the life of the College as part of the Executive Team, which has responsibility for strategic delivery and team leadership.
Relevant qualifications in design, development, management, and change methodologies such as PRINCE2, Scrum, ITIL, TOGAF, APM, or similar will be beneficial. It would also be desirable if you have experience in the membership, academic, or health sectors, with an understanding of their structures, governance models, and cultural dynamics.
About the Role
This is the primary role with responsibility for the delivery and assurance of core digital, data, technology, and related functions at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, at both a strategic and implementation level. The post-holder will report to the College’s CEO, sit on the Executive Team, and contribute across the College via staff engagement and through a range of committees and boards, including the Board of Trustees.
Key to the role are three functions:
- Ensuring the security and fitness for purpose of College’s digital, data and technology estate.
- Designing the College’s strategy for digital, data and technology in support of the overall College strategy and overseeing its implementation.
- Unifying all areas of technology responsibility across the College to ensure product development, processes and operations are aligned as a cohesive whole.
Your duties include, but are not limited to:
- Take a proactive and collaborative approach to working with members of the Council, Board of Trustees and other stakeholders as required.
- Define, develop, lead and champion the College’s digital, data and technology strategy, ensuring that it is user-focused, resilient, sustainable, and demonstrably supporting our objectives and values.
- Ensure procurement achieves value for money and all expenditure supports the attainment of the College’s strategy and charitable aims, drafting business cases and negotiating and managing contracts as appropriate.
- Lead, motivate, and performance manage the IT Team ensuring that they focus on clear objectives, proactive collaboration across the College and wider sector, and are supported in their work.
The Package
This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):
- 34 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
- Healthcare support through Benenden Health
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Wellbeing hour once a week
- Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our differences.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our team to collaborate with the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) on an impactful research project aimed at supporting children and young adults with sickle cell disorder as they transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services. Your role will be to plan, execute, and oversee the project from inception to completion, ensuring milestones are met and objectives are achieved. As the central point of communication, you will coordinate project activities and engage key stakeholders, playing a vital role in the successful delivery and real-world impact of this essential healthcare initiative.
The post holder will translate our aims and intended outcomes into actionable project plans, addressing challenges that may arise throughout the project lifecycle and implementing strategies to mitigate risks. Overll, they will ensure the successful and timely delivery of the project, developing processes, recruiting participants, collecting data (interviews, surveys, and co-design workshops), analysing data, and supporting dissemination strategies.
About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)
We are the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by sickle cell disorder. We provide information, advice, and support to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life. Approximately 18,000 people in the UK have a sickle cell disorder, predominantly affecting people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage, as well as those of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Central/South American descent. Our team comprises 14 skilled and committed staff members (9 part-time, 5 full-time) and around 30 active volunteers.
About the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO)
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (‘the Observatory’) is a new, independent organisation, set up to explore ethnic inequalities in access to healthcare, experiences of healthcare, health outcomes, and inequalities experienced by black and minority ethnic members of the health and care workforce. In doing so, it assesses aspirations in these areas as outlined in national healthcare policy, including those set-out in the NHS Long Term Plan. It is a proactive investigator, providing strong recommendations that inform policymaking and facilitate change. It is evidence-driven and solution-focused. The Observatory is supported by NHS England and hosted by the NHS Confederation. The Observatory’s board and team are independent, and it dictates its own direction and areas of focus.
The Observatory has three main functions:
● facilitating new, high-quality, and innovative research and evidence
● making strategic policy recommendations for change
● supporting the practical implementation of those recommendations
Full details about this role are on our website, along with application details.
We support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For over 80 years RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford Branch have rehabilitated and rehomed thousands of animals in the West Yorkshire area. As an independent charitable organisation, separate from the National RSPCA, we are financially self sufficient and governed by our Board of Trustees. We are about to embark on a 5 year plan to redevelop our Animal Centre facilities and to secure innovative and sustainable commercial growth. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO to join our team.
As a large RSPCA branch with significant reach, we need to maximise our potential in many areas; our retail shops, fundraising, legacies, and donations as well as growing our supporter and volunteer base. This means we want to significantly grow our impact and influence throughout our region. Long term financial sustainability and modern facilities are our strategic goals to safeguard the animals whose wellbeing and lives we transform.
A new CEO role is sought to work closely and openly with a highly engaged board and management team. The appointee has a great opportunity to make a step change to the commercial and reputational trajectory of the Branch as well as bringing all c60 staff and managers on an exciting change and development journey.
They will represent the charity across our region, building strong commercial networks, identifying opportunities for growth, business development and diversification. This will mean building deep relationships with local businesses and representing the branch in the local media as required. Furthermore, the role will be ultimately accountable for the operational running of the Branch, to ensure legal, regulatory and financial compliance through the management team.
The successful applicant must be a ‘people centred’ leader who believes that success is achieved by enabling others to achieve their potential. Experience of managing culture change programmes and commercial success will be essential, as well as having a passion for animal welfare and conservation. For further details please refer to the job description.
We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We seek to employ people based on their ability to carry out the requirements of the role and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion, or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status or caring responsibilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1-year fixed term contract, maternity cover
35 hours per week, minimum one day per week from office
Accountable to: Director of Operations & Membership Systems
PLEASE SUBMIT COVERING LETTER ALONGSIDE CV FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities and office administration
· Lead on all first aid and fire compliance duties
· Issuing and collating health and safety risk assessment forms to staff, organising fire, health & safety and first aid training as required
· First point of contact for staff re any office/building/equipment maintenance issues
· Liaise with landlord for office/building/equipment maintenance/health & safety matters
· Stationery, refreshments and printing replenishing and ordering
· Courier and postage bookings and arrangements
· Maintain a supplier contact list
· Processing, collating and reconciling credit card expenses
· Managing documents/files within the onsite storage area (crypt) and around the building
· Provide office induction to new staff, including requesting FPH/RCP passes, IT accounts, welcome pack including, IT & health & Safety induction and fire evacuation training
Events and Travel Administration
· Manage event registrations.
· Log and chase event registration RSVPs for external invites and issue joining instructions
· On the event day involvement and support including arranging set up
· Source venue space for FPH events and meetings to be held externally
· Identify and negotiate bulk accommodation for FPH events/conference
· Make travel and hotel arrangements for FPH Officers, Board members, Committee members and staff including taxi, rail, air and car.
· Identify, develop, implement and maintain administrative procedures/systems
Zoom administration
· Arrange zoom meetings and webinars as per requests, including sharing meeting details
· Log relevant meetings in the booking’s spreadsheet
· Host zoom meetings and provide support as required
Membership Programme
· To provide administrative support to the membership team when required
· Assist with incoming membership queries/request
Workforce Programme (Revalidation & CPD)
1. To support and administer the Faculty’s statutory duties relating to the revalidation of public health specialists including:
· monitoring and delivering the revalidation service
· responding to member and other queries in relation to revalidation.
· maintaining and updating the list of FPH revalidation appraisers
· liaising with external stakeholders, including the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
2. To support the development and delivery of a system of appraisal and revalidation for public health specialists from backgrounds other than medicine.
3. To administer the Faculty’s annual programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity including:
· monitoring and delivering the annual programme
· maintaining and updating the CPD database
· processing annual CPD returns
· arranging annual training of CPD advisers
· supporting members in using the online CPD Diary
4. To administer the CPD annual review process including analysis of the review for the CPD Director.
5. To provide administrative support to the CPD Committee including:
· organising and servicing meetings as required
· preparation of papers
· minute-taking and follow-up of action points
6. To deal with general enquiries and to assist with all routine tasks of the Education, Standards & Advocacy Department.
7. To deal with enquiries to a high level of customer service, replying, referring or responding as appropriate.
8. To liaise with colleagues elsewhere in the organisation to ensure good communication, coordination and collaboration.
9. Provide cover within the department as required and assist with general enquiries.
10. Undertake any other reasonable activities as requested by the Deputy Chief Executive.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills = Essential
Excellent customer service skills and delivering a customer-centric service = Essential
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in a manner that is fluent, clear and compelling to a range of audiences = Essential
Ability to successfully manage multiple work streams, including organising time effectively, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines = Essential
Ability to identify and solve problems or concerns constructively and creatively = Essential
Ability to identify opportunities for systems and processes to be improved to deliver solutions = Essential
Ability to develop processes and encourage others in their adoption = Essential
Ability to work as part of a team and support team objectives = Essential
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to the FPH’s Values, Ethical Policies and Equality & Diversity Policy and to ensure all activities are carried out within this framework = Essential
Experience & Qualifications
Proficient user of Zoom Meetings and Webinars and Microsoft Teams = Essential
Experience of working effectively within a team, developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues = Essential
Experience of using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system (preferably Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft products e.g. outlook, word = Essential
Degree qualification or equivalent = Essential
Experience of working in a operations or facilities team = Desirable
Experience of working effectively in a Royal College or Faculty environment = Desirable
Experience of working in a membership organisation = Desirable
Skilled in data analysis and manipulation using tools such as Excel, Microsoft Dynamics = Desirable
Please include a tailored covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for this position.
This is a part-time position offering flexible hours (21 hours per week) to attract the best candidate. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to our dedicated team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver our Strategic plan: Collaborate with the Board and staff to implement our compelling strategic vision for the project, ensuring alignment with our vision, mission and operational objectives.
- Financial Sustainability: Spearhead fundraising initiatives, secure diverse funding streams, and manage budgets effectively to ensure the charity’s long-term financial health. This will include a strong focus on grants, bid writing and cultivating relationships with funding partners.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective delivery of all programmes and projects, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Team Leadership: Foster a positive and supportive work environment that empowers staff, promotes professional development, and encourages creativity and innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s impact.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of leadership skills, experience, and a genuine commitment to our mission. Essential criteria include:
- Proven Leadership: Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity sector, demonstrating successful organisational management, strategic planning, board and team leadership.
- Financial Acumen: Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, bid writing and securing funding for charitable organisations, with a proven track record in results and diversifying income streams.
- Collaborative Approach: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for Impact: A deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and families, coupled with a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.
Relevant Qualification: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a business/management related subject or a relevant professional qualification
To engage vulnerable and isolated young people and their families helping them build their confidence, identify new skills and build resilience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.