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About the role:
Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact?
Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives?
If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.
We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team, playing a crucial role in supporting both the operational and strategic financial management of our Charity.
Your role and expertise will ensure we can continue to deliver our vital services efficiently and sustainably while driving excellence and integrity in financial management.
For full details please see our Job Description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services on vocation and services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
How to apply
Please send:
• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed EOF. This will be kept separate from your application. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Fundraiser
We’re looking for someone whose communication and project skills will make a difference. Dougie Mac is not just seeking an Individual Giving Fundraiser – we are inviting a compassionate advocate to join our hospice mission.
Some of what you’ll do:
Lead on Individual Giving projects: Plan, deliver and manage effective initiatives such as our flagship Light Up A Life donation campaign, our Regular Giving programme and seasonal donation asks, maximising donations and donor retention.
Forge meaningful supporter relationships: Working closely with our Marketing Team, you will create compelling communications and materials to show local people the impact they can make by supporting Dougie Mac.
Maximise Gift Aid opportunities: Lead our efforts on maximising and promoting our Gift Aid scheme. Dougie Mac currently claims over £170k of Gift Aid every year!
Provide an excellent donor experience: Help to serve supporters who visit or contact our Fundraising Hub to make fundraising enquiries or to pay in their donations. Showing compassion, gratitude and keeping them well informed.
Qualities we value:
Excellence: Striving for excellence in everything you do, with a strong attention to detail.
Great communicator: Whether it’s face-to-face or producing compelling written communications, you’re confident, compassionate and creative.
Networking: Connecting with supporters and internal colleagues, you know how to build quality, meaningful relationships to benefit the hospice.
Strategic Thinker: You see the big picture and know how to align fundraising with our hospice mission.
Results Driven: Capable of seeing a project through from start to finish with the end goal of success and year on year growth always in mind.
In return, what you’ll get:
Meaningful impact: Your work directly impacts children, young adults, adults and the families we support.
Supportive Team: You will be part of a bigger Income Generation Team with this job being responsible for around £300k income and growing. Our Community Fundraising Team work closely together with a focus on delivering an exceptional supporter journey. We are a team of 4 staff and regular volunteers. Joining this team would take our headcount to 5. You will work a minimum of one day a week on our Fundraising Hub and will share an office with another Income Generation fundraiser for the remaining time.
Salary: £23,100k - £26k depending on experience/ qualifications with a clear progression plan and opportunities for study. Full time is 37.5 hours. Standard hours of work are 9am – 5pm across 6 days, Monday-Saturday. Saturday working will be on a 5 week rota basis working on our Fundraising Hub. Flexible working considered.
Variety: No 2 days are ever the same, once 1 campaign is complete it’s onto the next and your time working on the Fundraising Hub will give an abundance of supporter interaction and variety.
Our vision…to be admired as a centre of excellence for palliative and end of life care.
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We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who will focus on ensuring that the organisation continues to make a substantial impact in addressing uncorrected refractive error and driving forward better more equitable primary eye health globally. The CEO will lead the management of the organisation; playing a critical role in the overall leadership and management of Vision Action and will be vital in securing the future success of the organisation. Vision Action is in an exciting period, with a new strategy to 2030 that the new CEO will play a pivotal role in. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who shares Vision Action’s ambition and who is inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation and the people it serves. The priority is to raise awareness of the Charity with key stakeholders, lead all fundraising and external communications and ensure programme excellence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
StreetGames is an innovative UK charity committed to transforming the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities through the power of sport and physical activity.
They are seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to drive their strategic financial management, HR, IT, and governance functions. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring probity and due care and attention in the day-to-day and strategic management of StreetGames' finances. They will line manage a team of staff providing Finance, Business and IT Support to the organisation and will influence the work of other teams and budget holders in relation to financial planning, management and monitoring.
- £70,000 - £80,000 yearly
- Hybrid Role - minimum of two days per week in the Manchester office
- Directly influence the strategic direction of a StreetGames
The Role:
As the Director of Finance and Resources, you will:
- Provide strategic direction for the finance function, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
- Oversee the management, monitoring, and reporting of diverse income streams.
- Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and direct financial strategies and set income and fundraising targets.
- Lead the development and execution of the annual financial planning process and cash management strategies
- Act as the primary officer for the Finance and Resources Committee, ensuring effective oversight.
- Provide strategic financial input for bids and contract negotiations.
- Ensure appropriate and proportionate internal governance standards.
- Administer Board, Finance, Audit, and Fundraising meetings, ensuring timely and accurate information and record-keeping.
- Oversee Board recruitment and induction processes to enable Trustees to provide strategic leadership.
- Ensure compliance with governance expectations of external funders (e.g., Sport England, Sport Wales, Welsh Government, Ofsted, ESFA).
- Manage StreetGames resources to support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to HR, Health & Safety, IT security, data management, and insurance.
- Oversee the human resources function, including maintaining an up-to-date Employee Handbook, developing and implementing HR policies, recruitment, and employment contract management.
- Effectively manage team members, ensuring completion of appraisals, regular performance management, and professional development support.
The Candidate:
StreetGames are looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who:
- Is CCAB, ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified with senior-level financial management background.
- Has extensive background working in financial accounting and management within a charity.
- Is knowledgeable about SORPS and relevant charity legislation.
- Possesses excellent analytical and interpretive abilities.
- Has a background working in developing and monitoring financial strategies.
- Is skilled in preparing grant funding bids and managing payroll functions.
- Has exceptional project management, organisational, and IT skills.
- Can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and manage a varied workload.
The Package:
- Hybrid working
- Great work-life balance
- Access to free counselling and support services
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Company socials
- Eye care allowance
- Cycle scheme
- Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per year
The Director of Finance and Resources will receive an annual salary of £70,000 - £80,000. This role includes comprehensive benefits such as pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial and operational success of StreetGames.
StreetGames mission is to provide sporting opportunities to disadvantaged communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. They are a passionate team committed to making a difference.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a commitment to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.
We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th September at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Sunday 15th September at midnight.
If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to understand our process further, please contact
Similar roles include Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or Finance Manager.
Setting direction. Meeting targets. Implanting endless pride.
£55,000 - £65,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Strategy
Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (Will consider flexible working requests such as compressed hours e.g. 9 > 10 day week)
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 01 September 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.
Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process
Interview date: First stage w/c 23rd September, 2nd stage w/c 30th September
Please note: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.
Cancer Research UK's mission is to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
We are looking for a Senior Strategy Manager to join our in-house Strategy Team
The Strategy Team supports leaders at Cancer Research UK to set the long-term strategic direction for the organisation, to make choices about its future, and co-ordinate its plans - to help beat cancer, faster. We bring insight, structure and creativity to complex issues and have a strong focus on learning and development.
As a Senior Strategy Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership teams including Council, Executive Board and other key stakeholders, leading projects to develop and assess options for how Cancer Research UK could evolve to more effectively deliver its mission. It's an exciting time to join the team as we get ready to review our 10-year .
We are the world's largest independent cancer research organisation, with 4000+ staff bringing in £700m+ revenue through a world-class fundraising and philanthropy operation and a network of 550+ shops. Our income enables us to fund scientific research through a network of 4000+ scientists, 90 research institutions and global partnerships. We also use evidence to influence public policy and to provide information to patients. Through our commercial arm - Cancer Research Horizons - we invest and partner to take scientific breakthroughs from the lab to the bedside, translating them into effective treatments and diagnostics for cancer patients.
We are looking for candidates who are excited and motivated to work across the full breadth and variety of all that Cancer Research UK does. You'll be an experienced strategy professional with a background of working with senior leaders as well as developing strategy at pace, for example through consulting experience or an in-house strategy role. Ideally you will have experience and interest in one of the following: fundraising/not for profits, pharma/life sciences, healthcare.
What will I be doing?
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Manage and deliver strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations and handover to delivery teams
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Identify key strategic questions and decisions and drive clarity on project scope and frame
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Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis and research to understand and explore the strategic questions,
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Synthesise insights into clear and actionable business recommendations and work directly with senior stakeholders to communicate them
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Prepare impactful papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups, including Executive and Trustee meetings
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Contribute to an outward-looking culture, helping identify and understand shifts in the external landscape and their strategic implications
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Build and develop internal and external relationships with stakeholders and networks
What are you looking for?
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Experience of developing strategy at pace - leading, managing and delivering strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations and handover to delivery teams - supported by strong project management and planning skills
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Excellent oral, written communication & presentation skills, with the ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
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A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture", utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to manage complex trade-offs and support your conclusions.
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Numerate, financially literate and comfortable with data modelling and data analysis, with the ability to make complex data easily understood
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A lateral and creative thinker in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
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Well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with senior stakeholders and colleagues, specifically with Executive Directors and other senior stakeholders
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Comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment. A strong team player, able to work independently, lead, support and coach more junior team members, listen and collaborate - within and outside of the Strategy team.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .
Growing Younger Team Roles – Mission Enabler (Young Adults)
The Diocese of Durham is seeking proactive, dynamic and pioneering individuals with a passion for reaching and discipling emerging generations to be part of our new Growing Younger team of Mission Enablers.
The Growing Younger team will work collaboratively and creatively to enable the delivery of the Growing Younger stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on building mission and discipleship pathways for 0-25s, growing missional chaplaincy in FE colleges and schools, and raising up new youth and children’s leaders.
The successful candidates will each have a focused area of work (children, youth, young adults) and will work both individually and collectively to support the development and implementation of local mission initiatives, spending a substantial proportion of their time in parishes and deaneries to raise local aspirations, grow local vision and strategy, increase local capacity and pioneer local mission.
Successful candidates must:
Ø Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in emerging generations, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.
Ø Be an excellent organiser with great initiative.
Ø Be experienced in coordinating and leading ministry with emerging generations and in developing and supporting volunteers.
Ø Be positive, adaptable and an excellent team player.
Ø Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture skills and gifts in others.
Ø Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.
Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns. Please contact the Human Resources department for contact details.
Candidates with experience across age ranges are welcome to apply for more than one role if they wish to. Please clearly state which posts you are applying for within your application.
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 11th September
Date for interviews: 17th/18th September
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
This is a core role in the New Corporate Partnerships Team, with the responsibility to help us identify, develop and secure more corporate partnerships of all partnership types. A particular focus and priority for the team and this role, is to prioritise opportunities with the strongest alignment to Mind's new strategy and where there is the greatest potential for longer-term strategic and transformational partnerships. You will be responsible for;
-Proactively identifying and qualifying opportunities
-Developing and stewarding relationships
-Thinking creatively and strategically to develop compelling proposals.
-Supporting and leading various pitches
-Representing Mind at key meetings
Team information
Will you join us?
Mind's Partnerships Fundraising team - part of the wider fundraising directorate - is responsible for generating income from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations, the statutory and corporate sectors. The Corporate Partnerships team raised £7m+ in 22/23.
The New Corporate Partnerships team is comprised of a head of team, two lead managers, two senior officers, two officers and one assistant.
The New Corporate Partnerships team has been at the forefront of securing some fantastic partnerships for Mind such as, Allianz, Bupa, Co-op, Direct Line, ITV, McLaren Racing, and McVitie's, to name a few. Our partnerships cover the spectrum of partnership types; strategic and Charity of the Year partnerships (COTYs) and brand and commercial partnerships. You will help us build on our success.
In these unprecedented and challenging times, Mind is and will be needed more than ever. Our corporate partnerships play a huge role by helping us, raise income to achieve our strategic goals and adding value to businesses and society through our partnerships, including raising public awareness and reaching new audiences.
Mind employs over 300 staff and we have a team of volunteers. Most staff are based in Stratford, London, there is an office in Cardiff and there are a number of dispersed staff working across England and Wales. Mind is formally moving to a hybrid working model combining a balance of home and office based working.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
-Support your line manager to implement the Corporate Partnerships team New Partnerships strategy.
-Support pipeline development and creation of partnerships, including making proactive approaches, developing and stewarding relationships, submitting proposals, supporting on pitches, while working with various teams across Mind.
-Have an individual financial target which will support the overall New Partnership income targets.
-Work collaboratively and creatively with the team and across Mind to develop sector leading pitches and proposals.
-Lead and assist with the design of new partnership agreements with companies to ensure that expectations from both parties are met and the interests of Mind are looked after, and risks are mitigated.
-Work with colleagues across Mind to identify the potential and manage the risk in new partnerships, ensuring that Mind's ethical policy and charity legislation is adhered to.
-Work closely with Partnership Management to join up across Partnerships
-Identify and work with your line manager to identify opportunities and manage risk in new partnerships and to ensure that Mind's ethical policy is adhered to.
-Monitor, analyse and review information on industry trends and developments, keeping the pipeline of COTY applications updated.
-Liaise with other Mind departments, Mind Retail, Mind Cymru and local Minds to maximise potential of corporate partnerships to reap benefits for Mind's entire network, including through volunteering and pro bono support.
-Work closely with internal teams across Mind Workplace Wellbeing, Training, Index, Community & Events, Comms and Media teams to ensure that opportunities and employee fundraising opportunities are smoothly co-ordinated and incorporated into pitches and that companies are given the support they need, as required.
-Represent the Partnerships team in appropriate cross working groups, workshops and/or meetings/other events as directed.
-Use the Dynamics database to enter, update and extract accurate information to maximise operational benefits and opportunities from the database system.
-Undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Crouch End shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as Assistant Manager and working in our Edinburgh Dalry shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.
You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Night Support Worker
Perm
Macclesfield
£25,644.62 - £27,506.48 per annum including disturbance allowance
38.5 hours per week (3 nights on, 3 nights off on a rolling rota)
Our client
Morgan Hunt is working with an award winning charity and social enterprise, made up of passionate people, who care about people. They run a variety of services all across the UK, that aim to give everyone the chance to be part of the community they live in and feel connected to society. They believe that everyone is unique, and with support and confidence can unlock their inner potential, opening up a world of possibilities.
We ate currently recruiting for a Night Support Worker for their young people's 24-hour accommodation service in Macclesfield. This is a permanent role working 3 nights on 3 nights on, 3 nights off on a rolling rota, 38.5 hours per week.
The role
- Work with people offering supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life, develop their skills and make decisions about their future.
- Act as individual 'Keyworker' to a group of young people that access support, taking lead responsibility within the organisation for the coordination and delivery of their support.
- Providing general practical and emotional support to people to promote their independence and/or recovery.
- Responding appropriately to challenging behaviour to promote the well-being of people we support and staff
- Providing an effective and responsive supportive service.
- Liaise with referral teams/agencies regarding vacancies and referrals.
- Participate in the staff team's provision of individual support and needs assessment, including risk assessment, advice, emotional support, and practical assistance.
- Participate in assessing and reviewing future housing and support needs, and in identifying and co-ordinating internal and external services and referrals in response to these.
- Keep appropriate records of interventions with people and inform other staff of relevant issues.
- Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living.
- Assist in arranging appointments with the relevant professionals e.g. Social Workers, PA's, Probation Officers, Medical Staff.
- Provide advice and assistance to people on personal budgeting, debt management and claims for welfare benefits.
- Encourage the people our client works alongside to be involved in the development and operation of the service, facilitating appropriate consultation and participation.
- If required, participate in on-call to ensure adequate cover is maintained for service delivery, where appropriate.
The candidate
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in a social care field.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Experience of one of the following - At least one year's professional experience of working with vulnerable adults/ Relevant personal experience / At least three years' experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting.
- You will have a strong people focus, and a creative and innovative approach to working with young people.
- A commitment to people's involvement and empowerment.
- Promotion of equality of opportunity for people who have experienced oppression and disadvantage in their life opportunities.
- Recognise and value all aspects of diversity.
- Understanding of those who use the services being enabled to have greater opportunities to exercise their rights.
- An understanding of local authority regulation.
- Knowledge of issues surrounding alcohol and substance misuse.
- Knowledge of benefits system.
- Knowledge and understanding of housing provision.
- Able to work on own initiative.
An Enhanced DBS is required for the role of Night Support Worker. To be considered for this role, please apply today!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
We are in a sound financial position – at the high end of our reserve’s policy – but are constantly aware of the challenges that face us such as cost of living etc. As a result, we are looking to scale our operations sustainably over the next few years. Your steer in that process will be vital as we strive to make an even bigger positive impact in the lives of those affected by missing.
You will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial overview of the Charity. You will contribute to the corporate needs and development of the charity, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles. You will maintain effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the charity and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance and fulfil the role of Company Secretary.
Key projects you can expect to work on this year include investment in the future growth of the charity; and the procurement of new central systems software including finance software fit for a growing charity.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an experienced finance leader and a team player who is highly analytical, systematic and a great communicator. You’ll enjoy working organisation-wide and having input to strategic decisions. You’re a collaborator with a sense of purpose, who enjoys driving forward new finance projects, problem solving and enabling others. If you’re looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding role, where you can have genuine impact which benefits others in meaningful ways, then we’d love to hear from you.
You will have:
- Worked as a Finance Director in a similar size and/or larger organisation.
- Experience of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation and offering support to non-financial staff with budgetary responsibility.
- Acted in the role of Company Secretary.
- Qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
- Proficiency in the use of finance software systems and related software.
- Knowledge of charity accounting standards, best practice financial management and key issues facing the sector i.e., SORP
WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?
Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
Closing date: 23:59 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 18th or 19th September 2024
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week. Flexible Working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per annum pro rata
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary) *, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
You may also have experience in the following: Chief Financial Officer, Charity finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, , Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Nonprofit Finance, etc
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We are seeking a dedicated Head of Health and Safety to be responsible for developing and implementing robust health and safety strategies to protect our customers and staff. This post is based in our Head Office in Islington.
If you have a strong track record in health and safety and a commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.
£68,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your skills and experience to the role
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
This strategic role is responsible for leading and managing the organisation's health and safety function, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and support to all departments and services on occupational health, safety and welfare whilst fostering a strong health and safety culture.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Health & Safety Leadership and Strategy
In partnership with the Director of Practice Development, Quality and Safeguarding and Executive set and ensure delivery of the business plan for Health and Safety
To assist the Leadership team in the development of a safety culture that is positive, results orientated, and customer focused, and which achieves the integration of health and safety into day-to-day management
To anticipate new legislation, new developments and innovation in health and safety, and review the organisations strategies, policies, guidelines and working practices, in line with these changes
To act as the statutory competent person by providing reports, making recommendations and providing sufficient information to the Leadership team and Board, so they are able to carry out their statutory health and safety responsibilities
To present to the Board, all health and safety new and amended policy, strategies and processes having significant impact upon staff working conditions
To manage the corporate and health and safety advisory service; to design, develop and promote corporate and departmental safety management systems, monitoring systems, policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with managers and safety representatives; provide support and guidance to corporate and departmental management teams in implementing their responsibilities
For the full job desription please see our website.
About you:
Proven experience of providing health and safety advice and support with a multi-site environment at a senior level.
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational level.
Ability to understand, interpret and advise on health and safety related legislation, regulations and best practice.
Ability to conduct investigations and produce reports relating to serious health and safety related incidents.
Must be able to show attention to detail.
Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
For the full job description please see our website
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Experience
Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) qualification - or working towards.
In-depth experience in advising on a broad spectrum of occupational health, safety and welfare matters in housing/care / regulated organisations
Experience leading and managing people and health and safety related resources
Management of processes and systems (e.g. DSE assessment).
For the full job description please see our website.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of H&S related regulation in relation to CQC and OFSTED requirements
Relevant training or qualifications including NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, Asbestos P405, Legionella Management.
Reporting to Boards and Scrutiny panels
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
This is an exciting time for Tender, with both the demand for and reach of our work expanding significantly in recent years. Having set up our Adult Services department in 2019, we have seen both the breadth and depth of our work with adults expand significantly. Following a recent organisational restructure and the development of a three-year strategy which we are implementing in 2023 – 2026, we are anticipating further growth in our adult training work.
We are therefore looking to expand our Adult Services team, with a Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to coordinate the delivery of a range of adult training projects to a varied group of beneficiaries. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are planned and delivered smoothly, communicating regularly with settings and the facilitators delivering the training, and ensuring projects are properly recorded, monitored, and evaluated. You will be part of a direct team of five in Adult Services, and a wider team of dedicated, supportive people with a shared commitment to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Role Purpose
The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:
- Coordinating the administration of all aspects of the Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Project delivery
- Developing and coordinating the delivery of training projects for adults across all settings, including digital projects, to ensure successful delivery of projects
- Coordinating development days and developing resources and content with the Head of Adult Services, in order to grow and tailor the content for sessions with adults
- Collaborating with the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Services department to coordinate the delivery of training projects for adults in CYP settings
- Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
- Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered to adults to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
- Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
- Working with the Communications Coordinator to create publicity for projects in a range of formats, including website content, newsletters, information sheets and social media posts
Relationships
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with settings to facilitate the delivery and success of adult training projects
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
- Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender
Administration
- Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
- Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
- Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Service Desk: This team are the first point of contact for anybody needing our support. They receive, record, respond and resolve approximately 12,000 enquiries a year.
- Infrastructure: This team manages the NCIs' physical and virtual technology infrastructure Also manages against Cyber Security threats and protection. We are Cyber Essentials PLUS certified having undergone an external audit of our Cyber protection processes.
- Business Change: This team support the specification and delivery of the NCIs' IT-enabled projects portfolio.
- Procurement Management: This team manages the NCIs technology contracts portfolio and oversees IT procurement procedures and processes.
- Operate as the first point of contact for NCl's users to investigate and resolve 1st / 2nd line technical incidents to agreed service levels and to provide technical advice and support.
- Provide a high level of customer service via direct phone and email support, including remote support and ensure service level agreements are consistently met.
- Actively own, manage, monitor, troubleshoot and resolve queries and incidents reported to the service desk and prioritise, resolve, or correctly refer to the relevant IT support teams. To provide both remote and on-site technical support to 600 network users across 3 sites and remote locations. Take ownership of requests and- incidents reported to the IT service desk.
- Provide insight on March 2024 trends.
- To provide feedback to IT colleagues on incidents, and ensure the effective delivery and provision of 1st and 2nd line technical support and resolutions.
- Ensure incidents are logged, triaged, assigned correctly, responded to and resolved within service level agreements.
- To ensure minimum disruption to users, status updates, user contact and resolutions are recorded and that effective relationships with 3rd party providers are developed.
- You are required to be in the office 5 days a week during the probation period and 3 days after successful completion of probation to support our hybrid working approach.
- Occasional travel to Lambeth Palace/Lambeth Palace Library.
- A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
- ITIL Foundation
- CompTIA A+ and N+ or equivalent
- Experience in Supporting Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange/Office 365 Administration
- Basic understanding of networking and infrastructure.
- A market rate salary of £43,219, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangements requests with locations with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in the Church House office/base office location. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
The post holder will be responsible for increasing income through the fundraising team’s strategic focus areas of trusts, legacies, and individual giving; they will also grow our corporate fundraising. Excellent donor care is conducted through efficient and timely processes, including meticulous use of our CRM database. They will bring a proactive and solution-focused approach to the work, with highly competent interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills. They will work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision.
Applicants to forward CV, covering letter and application form to be found on Cathedral website.