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Job Title - Head of Finance and Operations

Contract - Permanent

Hours - Full time, 35 hours per week (However, we will consider part-time at 28 hours per week)

Salary - £48,000 - £58,000 per annum

Location - London office, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.

About the role

This senior role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC, particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Policy and Practice Change team. Through systematic and efficient management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial and operational sustainability.

The role will oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through oversight and line management of finance, operations and administrative staff. The post holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children's Rights and department heads in the successful running of our services. Where appropriate they will deputise for the Managing Director on financial, operational and compliance matters.

Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for specialist financial functions within CCLC, particularly legal aid billing. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram’s central finance team who focus on grant fund management and overall accounting for CCLC.

The role would suit a highly organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, are welcomed. However, we recognise that this is a highly specialised and niche field. As such, candidates with broad operational and financial management experience but a strong aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems will be considered.

This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel.

Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2024 23.59pm (Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview prior to the closing date)

Test and Interview date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Administrator to join the East London Teaching School Hub. As the first point of contact for enquiries, you’ll provide essential support to the Hub team, handling varied tasks including event management and data management. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, are essential, and a commitment to learning and professional growth is highly valued. 

About East London Teaching School Hub   

East London Teaching School Hub (ELTSH), led by Mulberry School for Girls and part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, has served the London boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets since February 2021. As one of 87 TSHs across the UK, ELTSH provides exceptional contextualised professional development for teachers and school leaders across East London.   

The hub supports teachers at all stages of their careers through the Department for Education’s golden thread from initial teacher training through to school leadership. Since its launch, ELTSH has 

• supported over 900 Early Career Teachers and mentors through the Early Career Framework (ECF) 

• trained over 590 teachers and leaders completing National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) 

• served as the Appropriate Body for over 530 ECTs each year 

• partnered with four local organisations to enhance education in the region 

Exciting developments include the launch of Mulberry College of Teaching (MCoT) in September 2024, the Mulberry Schools Trust’s accredited initial teacher training provision, which is currently training its first cohort of Secondary English teachers.   

Our vision is to transform young people’s lives through outstanding professional development for teachers at all career stages, tailored to the specific needs of schools in our area. We aim to enhance education by fostering collaboration among schools to create an inclusive, ambitious, and high-quality environment where staff and students thrive.  

To find out more about East London Teaching School Hub visit our website linked in the job pack

To find out more about Mulberry College of Teaching visit our website linked in the job pack

Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025 midday 

Interviews: Tuesday 21st January 2025 

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date of the position, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity. 

What will you be doing:

Ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, and that financial controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the charity's assets. This role also plays a key part in providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and supporting the charity's growth and development.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting

  • Prepare timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports, including monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Lead the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget in consultation with senior management, ensuring alignment with the charity’s goals and objectives.
  • Provide detailed financial analysis to senior leadership, highlighting variances, trends, and forecasts that could impact the charity’s financial health.

• Financial Control & Compliance

  • Oversee the charity’s accounting systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, and compliant with charity law, accounting standards, and internal policies.
  • Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to protect the charity’s assets, minimize risk, and ensure proper governance.
  • Manage the charity's cash flow to ensure financial stability and the ability to meet operational and project funding needs.
  • Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and returns.
  • Audit & Tax: Coordinate the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring that all tax filings (e.g., VAT, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid) are submitted on time and in accordance with regulations.

• Grant & Fund Management

  • Ensure that all grants are managed and reported on in accordance with donor requirements, including preparation of grant financial reports and adherence to restricted fund reporting.
  • Oversee the accounting and tracking of restricted funds, ensuring funds are used in compliance with donor specifications.
  • Prepare reporting on funding sources for Trustees, Projects Department including trends to enhance and ensure financial sustainability.

• Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise and develop a finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.
  • Provide financial training and guidance to non-finance staff to ensure they understand and comply with financial policies and procedures.

• Financial Strategy & Planning

  • Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy, supporting long-term sustainability and growth.
  • Provide regular financial forecasts and risk assessments to inform decision-making.

• Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Finance team at our Headquarters in Swindon. This is an office-based role. Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Aid’s ethos, statement of faith and aims, and have the right to work in the UK.

Position: Head of Research
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £63,654 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

The Head of Research enables successful delivery of the organisation’s ground-breaking Research Strategy. They will provide vital leadership, strategic direction and day to day management of the MS Society’s research programme as well as leadership of the Research Team.

This varied and exciting role also involves developing and maintaining strategically relevant partnerships, annual grant round, new research strategy and acting as a spokesperson for the MS Society as well as being a key ambassador – inspiring internal teams about the MS Society’s research programme.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 8 January 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

No agencies please.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Fundraising Volunteer Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) plays a crucial role in the lead up to and post Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events. It plays a vital role in guaranteeing the secure storage and prompt utilisation of all funds and pledges. Additionally, it will collaborate and coordinate volunteers in their involvement in diverse fundraising endeavours (e.g. events, mosque activities and street collections).

The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.

About the Role:

1. Support organised activities and events as part of the Ramadan work-plan.
2. Maximum campaign engagement and fundraising on a community level across Mosques and relevant institutions.
3. Communicate with Mosques and local organisations to schedule events and collections.
4. Maintain communication and follow up with relevant stakeholders (donors, supporters, and volunteers etc) promoting the campaign.
5. Provide administrative assistance to the Community Fundraising Volunteer Department.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Proven experience in developing and maintaining strong community engagement, particularly with Mosques and relevant institutions.
2. Experience in successfully raising funds on a community level.
3. Proficiency in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with Mosques.
4. Ability to align activities and events with the established fundraising goals and objectives.
5. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise in fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Fundraising Volunteer Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) and support impactful events and activities during this special time. You will help manage funds, coordinate volunteers, and maximise fundraising efforts through mosque campaigns and collections. If you are organised, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference, apply now to join our mission and help amplify the spirit of giving this Ramadan!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave pro rated + 2 Privilege days for Eid
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

About Us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.

About the role

The Casework Service main aim is to ensure that survivors and families have access to the benefits and support they are entitled to. This means working directly with local authorities and statutory organisations, or signposting to relevant partners.

Through our Better Together project at the Royal London Hospital and Queens Hospital Romford we offer early intervention inside the hospital, so that brain injury survivors and their family can access information, emotional support and assistance.

As a Caseworker you will be working closely with people with acquired brain injuries through our Better Together project, in support groups and in one-to-one casework appointments. You will be providing advice, advocacy, support and signposting.

Principle duties and responsibilities

1. Support people with lived experience of brain injury, families and carers through Casework projects and support groups. This could be in accessing the right benefits, housing issues or gaining the right care moving forward.

2. Take part in our Better Together project at the Royal London Hospital and Queens Hospital Romford. We visit each hospital weekly.

3. Make appropriate referrals to Headway East London services, and other relevant professionals/services.

4. Contribute to events for professionals engaged in working with people with lived experience of brain injury, highlighting the needs of our members and the work we do.

5. Help run our Saturday Social (once a month) which provides a safe setting for members to be part of a community space.

6. Monitor and document on all work undertaken and update our database constantly and efficiently.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

• Operational Staff – Headway East London
• Members/clients families and carers
• External Partners including health and social care providers, litigation professionals and case managers, educational settings and students 

Other

• Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
• Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
• Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Sunderland on a 10-month fixed term contract. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sunderland on a 10-month Fixed Term Contract. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midday on 3rd January 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Partnerships to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract to oversee our high performing and high potential Corporate Partnerships team. We are known in the sector for our partnerships with hospitality, retail and for our global partnership with IHG. Our unparalleled expertise and track record fighting hunger and malnutrition makes us a brilliant partner for any company looking to engage customers and staff and further their ESG and CSR goals. This is reflected in our portfolio of long-standing existing partners and retention rates, and the fact we’ve brokered 3 x new multi-year, high value partnerships in the last 6 months alone. 

You would lead a motivated and experienced team split across new business and account management; and join a collaborative and growth-orientated Senior Leadership Team that has overseen record increases in income, supporter numbers and engagement in the past 12 months. As a member of the Disaster’s Emergency Committee we benefit from close collaboration with 14 of the biggest and best charities working on humanitarian disasters, and as one of seven fundraising offices for Action Against Hunger across the world, you would be joining a global movement in the fight against hunger.   

This is your opportunity to get great experience, in a team that’s going places, and to make a life-changing difference to families and communities across the world. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 2-Jan-2025 23:30  Interview Date: 13/01/25 (1st round - virtual); 21/01/25 (2nd round – face to face at our office)

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website.
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Employee Relations Advisor
Salary: £33,707 Per Annum + Benefits
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Type: Full time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday)

The Vacancy

Do you enjoy Employee Relations casework? Do you have the ability to work with managers and staff to stop small problems from becoming bigger? We are a close-knit, friendly and informal HR team, where we support each other and keep learning.

We're keen to hear from you, not a computer, so please don't use AI to write your application!

Understanding of the housing sector would be desirable but is not essential.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We need you to ensure all people managers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage employee relations in their teams and maintain a positive working environment in which their staff can flourish. Casework will include absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance issues, misconduct investigations, bullying and harassment, unlawful discrimination, redundancies, work-life balance requests and all aspects of family leave. You’ll also support formal meetings as note-taker and adviser.

Owing to our positive culture, we don’t have a large volume of serious ER issues, so you’ll have plenty of time to coach, support and train managers on all aspects of employee relations, through a variety of 1-1 meetings, informal training sessions (over Teams or in person) and briefings. You’ll meet regularly with managers to develop a thorough understanding of their business areas, and help them to identify and resolve emergent issues before they become more serious.

ABOUT YOU:

We do need you to have mastery of the basics, so it’s essential you bring the following:

• A thorough and sophisticated understanding of how to advise on absence management, performance management, disciplinary & grievance issues and family leave.
• Evidence of continuous professional development to demonstrate that you manage the gaps in your experience.
• Either CIPD Level 5, or the ability to show that you have an equivalent level of understanding (which is equally acceptable).

WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND TRAVEL:

You’ll be able to work remotely, but you’ll travel regularly to our sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, once or twice a week and as needed. You’ll need your own vehicle (we will reimburse work mileage). You won’t be constantly on the road – a lot of your work can be done over Teams, but you’ll want to get to know your managers face-to-face.

HOW TO APPLY:

On clicking apply, you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.

You MUST write a short covering letter - you don't need to spend very long on this, but it must clearly address the following areas:

• Why our organisation and role seem right for you.
• Your experience of casework relevant to this role – see the job description and please provide enough detail.
• Your experience supporting, guiding, coaching and training managers (NB - you don’t need formal coaching/training experience).

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please don't delay applying. Start date ideally from January 2025.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (Scotland and North East England) for our nine centres in Scotland and across the North East of England. You will lead our partnerships and profile in Scotland and line manage two Regional Operations Managers to ensure that centres are  working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the clusters, and that targets are monitored and met. You will also lead on our Adult and Family Learning Project across Scotland. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

Contract
This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates. 

Start date
March 2025 or as agreed with candidate.

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and
providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home. 

Location
This role will be based at our IntoUniversity centre in Edinburgh. There will be frequent travel to centres across all the  clusters in Scotland and the North East, and occasional travel to London and other parts of our network. 

Salary
£43,500. Pro rata for part-time candidate.

Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service  entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000 
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - 9am Monday 20th January 2025

Interview Day - Wednesday 5th February 2025 (online). Please ensure that you are available on this date.

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising journey? Are you committed to making a difference for children and young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, values-driven communities? Then this could be the change you are looking for!

We are recruiting a Senior Fundraising Officer, with experience of working with trusts and foundations, and statutory funding. Working alongside our Head of Partnerships and Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing winning bids and nuturing relationships with funders, to help resource our mission, to help every child to succeed. We are a small, supportive team that invest in our staff teams professional and personal development and wellbeing.

The Winch is an ambitious youth and community charity based in Camden, London. We deliver a 'cradle to community' offer, supporting children and their families from birth to their transitions to adulthood, and beyond. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Lead to join our team in Bristol. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,480 – £36,400 (£40,600 - £45,500 FTE)

NGA is an independent, not-for-profit national membership organisation for state school governors, trustees and governance professionals in England. Our work aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. As expert leaders in school and academy governance, we provide information, advice, guidance, professional development and e-learning.

About the role:

We are looking for a Regional Lead who will be able to develop our partnerships across the South West and West Midlands regions and grow membership for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of relationship management and sales, as well as a thorough understanding of school governance. Excellent communications skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential, as is attention to detail.

Benefits of working for NGA:

• Competitive starting salary of £32,480 – 36,400 (£40,600 - £45,500 FTE).
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days (FTE) increasing to 27 with continuous service, 8 days bank holiday and 3 days Christmas closure, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme at 7%
• Homeworking, with the expectation for travel across the South West and West Midlands region, which includes visiting our office in Birmingham city centre.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme
• A healthy training and development budget (CPD) with a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• A commitment to environmental sustainability includes a cycle to work scheme and encouragement to use public transport, including railcards

Key responsibilities of our Regional Lead will include:

• Understanding the local and regional challenges and needs of governing boards, clerks and governance professionals in the region, and apply this intelligence to offer appropriate NGA support to members in the local areas and regions
• Encouraging and supporting local governance associations to form and sustain themselves
• Building relationships with local partners to gather intelligence regarding the local governance landscape and the needs of governing boards, clerks and governance professionals.
• Identifying opportunities to develop partnerships to improve governance with local authorities, multi-academy trusts, local associations, teaching school alliances/hubs, dioceses, federations and any other parties.
• Identifying opportunities to promote NGA, its membership and its services, and with the support of the Head of Marketing take advantage of those opportunities.
• Developing a pipeline of new business for NGA in the region, including membership, Learning Link, training and development programmes, consultancy and any other services delivered by NGA.
• Providing intelligence from partnership groups and local associations to improve NGA’s offer to members, governors, trustees and clerks’
• Keeping up-to-date with NGA’s position statement, good governance practice and issues of concern to NGA members
• Being an active member of NGA in all ways, such as by contributing to staff meetings, events for members, promoting the organisation, working within and supporting NGA’s culture policies and procedures and undertaking other reasonable duties required by the line manager.

What we’re looking for in our ideal Regional Lead:

• In depth understanding of school and trust governance In England
• Understanding of relevant regional and local public sector services and structures, in particular as relevant to education
• Understanding of marketing and promotions strategies.
• The ability to identify, exploit and create opportunities
• An excellent public speaker, able to deliver to large audiences
• The ability to keep up-to-date with external factors, and to assess the potential and added value of new relationships
• Energetic, engaging, confident, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic
• Drives opportunities for business development and committed to achieving targets

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 9 January 2025

If you have not been contacted by Thursday 9 January 2025, please assume that you have not been successful. 

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Regional Lead or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.We’d love to hear from you.

Bring Our Brand to Life and Inspire Our Community

Are you a creative copywriter with a talent for storytelling and a passion for making a difference? St Catherine’s Hospice is seeking a Copywriter to develop and evolve our tone of voice, crafting content that connects deeply with our community and supports our vital work.

This role is your opportunity to use your creativity to engage hearts and minds, working across a variety of projects, from advertising campaigns to patient leaflets. You’ll play a key part in shaping our communications and building awareness of the vital care we provide.

About the Role

As our Copywriter, you will:

• Develop Our Voice: Build and refine the tone of voice for St Catherine’s Hospice and The Mill, ensuring it aligns with our values and brings our personality to life.
• Create Engaging Copy: Craft compelling, results-focused communications for a variety of external audiences across multiple channels.
• Conceptualize Campaigns: Collaborate with in-house designers to brainstorm and develop innovative campaign ideas that inspire and drive action.
• Support Marketing Objectives: Deliver clear, concise, and engaging copy that contributes to achieving marketing goals and building awareness.
• Engage with Sensitivity: Write with emotional intelligence and empathy, reflecting the experiences of patients and families we serve.

What We’re Looking For

• Creative Talent: Experience in campaign ideation and the ability to write impactful headlines and succinct advertising copy.
• Adaptability: Skill in tailoring content to different audiences and channels while maintaining a consistent voice.
• Time Management: Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Empathy and Resilience: Comfort in interacting with sensitive subjects and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Commitment: Dedication to our values of caring, compassion, and commitment, as well as personal and professional development.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a writing role—it’s a chance to:

• Shape a brand that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.
• See your ideas come to life in campaigns that inspire community support.
• Collaborate with a passionate team in a values-driven environment.
• Contribute to a cause that has a direct and meaningful impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday or nearest working day
• Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working opportunities
• On-site free parking
• A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day

About You

You’re an experienced copywriter who combines creative flair with strategic thinking. You understand the power of words to inspire action and are motivated by the opportunity to connect with and uplift a community.

Apply Today
Be part of something extraordinary. Submit a CV and covering letter by 12th January 2025 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place on 30th January 2025

ABOUT US

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support children who are living in complex and challenging circumstances. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.

OVERVIEW

We currently have a small fundraising team that has been together since April 2023, consisting of a Partnerships Manager, a Trusts and Foundations Manager and an Events Co-ordinator. The new Interim Head of Fundraising will lead this team, including our Communications and Marketing Manager.

Our desire is not just to bring a person on board who will lead the team from behind the lines, but someone who will take full ownership of the fundraising targets and be the visible lead fundraiser of the charity.

We want someone who will effectively deliver year one of our new three-year fundraising and marketing strategy to achieve future planned growth. Key responsibilities will be:

Team Leadership

• Take ownership of the fundraising targets and ensure that they are met.
• Lead the fundraising team and be ultimately responsible for their job satisfaction, appraisals and personal development.
• Ensure continuous evaluation of all fundraising activity.
• Monitor progress of each stream of fundraising and make adjustments as needed to achieve targets.

Relationship Generation and Stewardship

• Establish and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential donors, including individuals and corporations.
• Develop and implement tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to enhance donor engagement and loyalty.
• Ensure that regular communication with donors is in place, providing updates on projects, expressing gratitude, and soliciting continued support.

Strategy

• Lead on the execution of the new three-year fundraising strategy aligned with the charity’s mission and goals.
• Identify and explore new fundraising opportunities and innovative techniques to maximize revenue generation.
• Work as part of the Senior Management Team to develop plans and budgets that support the delivery of the organisation's strategic aims.

Reporting, Monitoring & Budgeting

• Report as required on all activity and progress to the Senior Management Team, (trustees) and Board of Trustees and its Fundraising Sub-committee.
• Monitor and manage expenditure related to fundraising activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Lead on development and upkeep of pipeline processes, ensuring high quality and live information is available across the fundraising team and finance functions.

ABOUT YOU

Your Key Strengths:

• Be a highly experienced and proven fundraiser, with at least five years of UK based charity fundraising experience.
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills - comfortable speaking with senior business leaders, decision makers and High Net Worth individuals…. And comfortable making ‘the ask’!
• Maintain high levels of discretion and tact; able to maintain confidentiality.
• Be personable yet decisive and confident, capable of working with and inspiring colleagues and volunteers.
• Have exceptional organisational and critical thinking skills; able to keep abreast of all the different streams of income and prioritise projects.
• Be IT literate and comfortable with fundraising software.
• Be a genuine self-starter, proactive, collegiate, driven and committed.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

• This is an interim role, for 12 months from January 2025.
• The salary is £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• You will get 25 days annual leave per year plus UK National Holidays. Also, we give any normal working days between Christmas and New Year as additional holidays.
• Reasonable flexible working arrangement , but you must have the ability to work outside of core hours and travel across the UK when necessary.