Client And Operations Lead Jobs

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Single Discipline Advocate (Community) to work on our exciting independent advocacy pilot project within the London Borough of Camden.

This is a fixed term opportunity until 31st March 2026. 

Independent Advocates work alongside those they support to ensure their voice is heard in processes and decision that will affect them. This role is to ensure that the views of Camden residents, placed within care homes have a say in quality assurances processes.

Rethink Advocacy provides specialist independent advocacy services to eligible adults within London and the across the country.  We provide statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support within secure units, hospitals, care settings and in the community.

How you will make a difference

Your role will be to ensure that the voices of residents, who are placed within Camden care settings, are heard. This will be achieved by facilitating resident meetings and forums for relatives and friends, as well as one-to-one advocacy, including for those who lack the capacity to provide you with instruction. You will work in partnership with stakeholders within Camden, such as other independent advocates, RPRs, care home managers, social workers, quality assurance teams and care staff supporting residents to have a say in what matters to them.

Initially, the work will focus on the Chalk Farm area, however you will be required to travel across the borough and therefore will need to have the ability to travel between locations across the day, as well as travel to team meetings and training sessions as required. You will be linked to the advocates from our Camden Advocacy Service via group discussions and reflective practice and will work closely with the community advocacy team.

We are looking to recruit either qualified or trainee Advocates to this part-time 14 hours per week post.

Qualified Advocates

Will be paid at Band 3 (£26,457 + £3,000 London Allowance per annum pro-rata).  Actual salary for 14 hours per week is £10,582.80 plus £1,200 London Allowance.

Trainee Advocates

Will be required to enrol on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification and complete the course during their first year of employment.

As a trainee you will be contracted and paid for 17 hours per week (which includes 3 hours paid study time).  Trainee Advocates will be paid at Band 2 (£22,004 + £3,000 London Allowance per annum pro-rata).  Actual salary during the training period will be based on 17 hours per week, £10,687.66 plus £1,457.14 London Allowance per annum.

Upon satisfactorily completing the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, salary will be increased to Band 3 for 14 hours per week.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Markets Officer

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE, hybrid working (market days on site, non-market days flexible)
Salary: £31,773 up to £34,072 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

About the role

St Albans has been home to a market since the ninth century and is the oldest market in England on its original site. It is the market team’s job to ensure that the market continues to flourish into its second millennium and beyond.

In this role you will work as part of a small team bringing new traders to St Albans Markets, supporting existing traders, and ensuring the smooth running of operations on markets days. The markets team deliver 140 market events each year as well as supporting our charity and events teams.

Along with the day-to-day-running of the markets there are many opportunities to take the lead on projects and initiatives to improve the markets and to create opportunities for their market traders.

The role involves working every Saturday and multiple Sundays per year due to market days.

About you

Our client are looking for someone who has an appreciation of the role of markets in city centre regeneration, the ability to deal fairly with people’s competing demands, and to remain firm and patient in situations with stressed or agitated customers. The ideal candidate will also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, be able to display initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

- 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
- Please note annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have
- a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
- Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to
- 19.7 percent employer contributions
- Flexible working options
- Staff parking permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Disability Confident

They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:

Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria they use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

Closing date for applications: 24th February 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 3rd March 2025

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Market Manager, Town Centre Manager, Events Coordinator, Retail Coordinator, Market Operations Officer, Public Realm Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Business Development Officer, Street Trading Officer, Market Development Officer, Local Authority Officer, Economic Development Officer, or similar positions, etc.

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About Woman’s Trust
Woman’s Trust is a leading mental health charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. For nearly 30 years, we have provided free, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic groups, and workshops to help women rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Led by and for women, we support over 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and a dedicated team of 40 staff.

The Role
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our fundraising team and play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team. You will drive our fundraising strategy, securing income to support our ambitious 2022-2027 goals, including expanding mental health services for young women, launching peer-led groups, and increasing awareness through training and research. As demand for our services grows, we aim to double the number of women we support annually, achieved in part through growing our income.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Developing new funder and partner relationships across trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates.

· Strengthening existing relationships to secure sustainable, multi-year funding.

· Leading fundraising growth, aiming for £1.4m in 2025/26 and £3m by 2027/28.

· Collaborating with the CEO, trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to shape fundraising strategy and operational delivery.

· Leading an passionate team of fundraisers to maximise income generation opportunities

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a highly motivated, ambitious fundraiser with proven experience at a senior level, securing five- and six-figure and multi-year grants. You should be skilled in relationship building, with a keen interest in communicating and influencing key stakeholders to create strategic partnerships that align with priorities. An interest in mental health and supporting women affected by domestic abuse will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to develop in a leadership role, or an experienced Head of Fundraising eager to grow their impact and career. You will join a passionate, collaborative team working to create lasting change.

Why Join Us?
We offer:

· A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment including a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Board, including trustees with fundraising expertise and a focus on providing income generation and partnership insights.

· The opportunity to shape and expand our fundraising function, developing your career in the process.

· A chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children.

· Good benefits including:

· Hybrid & flexible working

· 25 days holidays + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day after 5 years, and then by 1 day per year up to amaximum of 30 days.

· Enhanced sick pay

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Mandatory job-related training

· Individual staff professional development budget

If you would like to learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief and speak to our retained consultant, Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit.

If you are an ambitious fundraiser ready to drive growth and transform the lives of women and children, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

People Beyond Profit Conversations: 5-12 March 2025

Woman’s Trust First Interview: 20 March 2025

Womans Trust Second Stage Conversations: W/c 24 March 2025

Newhampton Arts Centre is looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our executive team at this exciting time in our capital redevelopment programme.This is a senior role working alongside the CEO and Chair.

The successful candidate will drive our campaign to secure the next 30 years of creativity onsite for the city of Wolverhampton.

The role will build on the considerable progress made so far in our capital campaign and develop it into a public appeal with a clear and compelling rationale for investment. The role will also involve building the relationships that are vital to ensuring this campaign has broad support at local and regional level and taking the lead on funding submissions that ultimately will secure the resources necessary to achieve the capital development.

You will have at least five years successful fundraising experience including meeting targets and milestones. You will have the communication and networking skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to build a broad campaign; and the ability to executive a successful fundraising strategy.

Our historic site, the former Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, is one of Wolverhampton’s most recognisable buildings and sits on a key entry point to the city centre. After thirty years as NAC we are embarking on a process of renewal and redevelopment across our site to make it fit for the twenty-first century as the city’s creative hub.

It’s an exciting opportunity to shape a major capital campaign that will make a lasting difference to the citizens of Wolverhampton. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and previous experience in the arts and culture sector is not essential.

Deputy Chief Executive 

Role: Deputy Chief Executive 
Salary: £64,452 FTE per annum starting salary 
Working hours: Full time (35 hours per week) - open to flexibility 
Location: Homebased with occasional travel to the Stockport office and frequent attendance at events and membership visits 
Contract: Permanent 
Reports to: Charity Chief Executive 
 
Do you believe in the transformative power of education to change people and society for the better? Would you like to help hundreds of education charities (students’ unions) be even more effective and impactful?
 
If so, our client are looking for a leader who can help develop and champion students’ unions so they can maximise and harness opportunities for their students. 
 
About The Charity 
 
They are a membership organisation that provides expertise, resources, programmes and collective buying to give students’ unions what they need to thrive. 
 
They offer support in several areas from managing a £45m purchasing consortium to drive great value for their members, to development activity, supporting the best potential in students’ unions. Whether it’s championing the sector, coordinating conferences and events or providing support to organisations in crisis, They strive to make a difference for all of their members.
 
About the role: 
 
The Deputy Chief Executive role is a critical leadership role for the Charity. They are looking for someone who has strong relationship management experience, the ability to deliver and implement ideas, confidence in navigating in the complex political arena as well as being flexible and reactive to the changing needs of the organisation’s membership. 
 
The role holder will deputise for the Charity Chief Executive providing strategic leadership and effective governance of the Charity, its Trading Arm, and all Shared Services.
 
The Deputy Chief Executive will oversee Union Development and Talent work to support students’ unions in line with the their Charity Strategy. They will also be responsible for supporting the strategic work around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Charity adopt a flexible approach to line management and project management. Other direct reporting lines and key projects will be agreed based on strengths and experience. For example, if the successful candidate has a strong commercial background, they may also be asked to line manage the Trading Support function.
 
This role is a fantastic opportunity to test your leadership skills in a national role where your work can have an impact on the effectiveness of a whole sector. 

They offer an inclusive work environment and a very good benefits package. They are a flexible employer and believe passionately in caring for their people. They committed to ensuring that their team reflects the diversity of the world and the student community they serve. 
 
How to Apply 

Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role. 
 
Key Dates 
 
Closing date: 12noon, Monday 10th March 2025 
Longlist interviews (remote): Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th March 2025 
Shortlist interviews (in person): Tuesday 25th March 2025 

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The Epilepsy Society is seeking a progressive and ambitious Governance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in governance but looking to develop their existing skills and grow within the organisation. 
This is a brand new post, you will be assisting Company Secretary by providing governance, risk and compliance support including organising the Board of Trustees’, Board sub-committees’ meetings and annual calendars as well as assisting with internal Corporate Services projects.

You will be joining our friendly Corporate Services team. The role will be based on 4 days a week, 30 hours per week but a flexible work schedule could be considered for the right candidate. The Society offers a hybrid approach based on 3 days in the office. This post will have a pro rata equivalent of 2.5 days a week to be office based in Chalfont St Peter.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

Some information about us
Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it affects them, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.

The charity’s mission is: “To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.”

What you'll receive in return
You will be part of a friendly and professional team who work at the Society. We will offer you a competitive salary, a generous holiday entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays) with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, Length of Service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a Staff Recognition Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities, as well as all annual fees for professional bodies covered (where applicable) and the chance to make a difference to the lives of people with epilepsy.

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an Employee Assistant Programme (with a confidential helpline to provide you with any support you might need).

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so attaching your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your key skills and how they could apply to the role.

A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Amazing Opportunity for Recent Graduates!

At The Elephant Group, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s where we come in. We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds. As our Programme Coordinator, you’ll play a varied and exciting role in helping us drive this change.

This is a chance to blend a love of delivering content to audiences via virtual and in person events with an enthusiasm for working with large groups of young people, schools and university partners. As well as this, you’ll have a flair for providing fantastic customer service with great project management, professional communication and organisation skills to juggle multiple events and programmes simultaneously. Lastly above all, you’ll have a passion for our mission to support young people to reach their full potential.

In the role, you’ll support our Head of Programmes in the delivery of our transformative programmes – Elephant Access and Meta Method. Programme Coordinators are at the heart of our programme delivery, taking an important role in  managing our online and in-person activities including webinars, school visits, and larger events such as our annual Launch, Spring Conference, and Summer Academy events. They also support our evaluation including data gathering and analysis, and lead our social media strategy and PR.

We are a small charity with big plans. In 2024 we were short listed for the “Student Mobility Impact Award” and our inspiring CEO Jayne Taylor, was a finalist in the “Rising Chief Executive” category at the Third Sector Awards. As a non-hierarchical dynamic charity with direct access to our CEO, we encourage regular feedback, and we support colleagues develop areas of interest within the organisation.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a warm, relatable, hard-working graduate to make a difference from the work you do (as well as developing yourself) working in a fast-paced ambitious charity. Come and join our friendly herd! 

Hear from Catherine, one of our employees currently in the role:

"The friendly and supportive working environment at The Elephant Group is what first drew me towards the company. Having the encouragement to share my ideas and make the role my own has allowed me to build my confidence, industry knowledge, and skills in areas I really enjoy, like social media strategy and programme development.

It's the perfect blend of project management, creative content development and programme delivery"

Salary: £23,000- £26,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent (subject to a successful probation review at 3 months)

Hours: Full-time only (we are not able to offer job share or compressed hours)

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays, 5% pension contribution, hybrid working, training & development opportunities

Location: Midlands/Yorkshire- Hybrid. Travel to partner schools in the Midlands & Yorkshire 2-3 times a week depending on business need (you must be able to drive), and occasional travel to London

You will need a suitable home working space. We will provide your equipment including furniture if required. You need to live in The Midlands or Yorkshire. Frequent organisational travel is expected with expenses paid.

Essential Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from people that have an enthusiasm for our social justice mission, the desire to develop themselves in the role and the following: 

• Confident, articulate public speaking, presenting and chairing to large groups including young people. 

• Enjoys delivering front led & interactive content.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills .

• Excellent programme/ project / event management skills . 

• Self-organised with an ability to prioritise

• You must have a valid driving licence

• Energised by interacting with our young people and enjoys delivering fantastic professional customer service. 

• Able to work proactively to overcome obstacles to achieve the organisation’s goals with a zeal for achieving excellence.

• Comfortable working in a changing environment using your initiative.

• Hold a undergraduate or post graduate UK degree  (Graduated within the last 5 years)

Desirable Skills and Experience

The most important things to us are: Your passion for our mission, your friendly can-do attitude, ability to connect with others (especially young people), excellent verbal and written communication, initiative, working hard and being organised. The below skills are desirable, but we will provide the right training for the right candidate if you don’t have some of the skills below.

· Experience in managing social media, web CMS or digital apps.

· Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Canva, and social media).

· Data analysis and presentation.

· Project management, particularly events planning and logistics and/or digital projects.

· Knowledge of UK state education and Higher Education Sector, including widening participation and access schemes.

· Experience working in the education sector (charity programmes, schools, universities).

· Understanding of the university applications cycle and/or the advice & guidance required by schools and students to access higher education.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices for young people.

· Understanding of the barriers faced by state-educated students in accessing more selective universities.

Essential Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Undergraduate or post graduate UK degree. (must have graduated within last 5 years– lived experience is essential for this role)
• Valid UK driving license

Director of Commercial

Salary: Up to £65k (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture

Term: Permanent

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Line management responsibilities: Head of Partnerships, Head of Conference and Events, Training and Commercial Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Director, preferably with experience in training or education, to take our income-generating training and events programmes to the next level and develop new products and services that meet the needs of our growing membership and wider community.

The annual RSS conference is going from strength to strength, and our training programme is particularly popular with organisations who want to provide high quality bespoke training for their staff. With the growth in the analysis and visualisation of data across business and industry and the increasing popularity of careers across sectors in statistics, data science and AI, you will also work with wider RSS and our expert members to identify gaps in the market and design new ways to meet needs while also providing a return for the Society that we can invest in our charitable activities.

If you’re looking for a new start that involves the opportunity to innovate while providing hands on support to our small team of staff, and have experience in developing strategies and plans and driving business growth, then we’re waiting to hear from you.

Background

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making.

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live.

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and across the world. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society, and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision making are informed by evidence for the public good.

The membership of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) constitutes a preeminent source of statistical expertise. Members work with RSS staff to support areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy.

Some of our activities are revenue-generating, including our training programme, conference and events, jobs board and advertising, and venue hire. We also attract sponsorship for some of our high profile activities. The Director of Commercial has responsibilities for setting the strategic direction of our commercial activities, developing new products and services to enable growth, and ensuring that our plans and activities are aligned with our charitable purpose and strategic objectives. They work across the society to ensure that opportunities are effectively marketed and support colleagues to generate the budgeted revenue.

Job purpose

To lead the RSS’s commercial activities and develop new products and services that meet the needs of our growing membership and wider community.

Key responsibilities

Understanding needs and the changing external environment

• Develop understanding of the preferences and needs of statisticians and data professionals, and others interested in data and statistics, at an individual and organisational level, to evolve our products and services and align our commercial activities to those preferences and needs
• Undertake research to identify new target markets for commercial products and services
• Undertake research to understand competitors and benchmark RSS products and services
• Monitor and respond to developments and emerging trends in charities, membership organisations and other learned societies, and in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that our commercial offerings remain timely and relevant
• Provide robust analysis of client behaviours and feedback to inform future planning.

Development of strategies and plans

• Drawing input from across the organisation, develop strategies for sales and marketing across commercial products and services that support the organisation’s objectives, including training and conferences and events
• Oversee staff responsible for business development to capitalise on opportunities
• Lead the creation and delivery of fully-costed and resourced business plans for commercial products and services that align with key strategic goals
• Devise partnership models for different sectors
• Support development of wider strategies and plans across the organisation.

Programme management and delivery

• Deliver programmes of commercial products and services which meet the needs of target markets including training, advertising, sponsorship and venue hire
• Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets and plans
• Manage projects, including establishment of new products and services, ensuring that work is delivered to time and quality
• Work with colleagues to identify and develop sponsorship opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors
• Continually assess and improve processes and oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
• Deliver the revenue budgets for advertising and venue hire and ensure their effective promotion.

Regulatory and compliance

• Act as a Director of RSS (Services) Limited, overseeing its governance and ensuring compliance with relevant rules and legislation.

Training

• Develop the portfolio of training courses, creating and launching new courses in response to user needs
• Expand the training programme by targeting both statisticians and data professionals and non-professionals and widening our geographic reach
• Establish and manage effective systems and processes to develop and deliver all training products, including identifying new training topics and trainers (with input from our statistical membership community)
• Ensure high standards of quality and customer service by evaluating feedback and managing the quality assurance process
• Ensure the effective promotion and marketing of training courses.

Conferences and events

• Oversee the development and operation of the RSS conferences and events programme
• Lead the conference and events team in the delivery of RSS conferences and events.

Interfaces with other teams and groups

• Convene and lead cross-RSS groups to develop, share and review plans and activities and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration
• Work with heads-of and other teams across the organisation to support related objectives
• Ensure effective working relationships are maintained and contractual requirements are met with our trainers, partners, assessors etc. including developing and agreeing terms & conditions (including intellectual property agreements and contracts) with clients
• Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in programmes, formalising a network of volunteers and providing support and advice
• Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and outputs to agreed deadlines
• Select, lead and manage contractors and third party organisations to support programme deliverables.

Leadership and management

• Lead the Society’s training, business development and events functions, creating high-performing, motivated teams
• Bring relevant staff together within small teams working across the organization on defined goals that support our objectives
• Play an active role in the RSS Senior Management Team, providing leadership, and strategic insight for the organisational as a whole, and work together effectively in setting and achieving the Society’s goals
• Operate as a Director of RSS Services Limited Contribute to decision making regarding the strategic direction and financial management of the Society
• Oversee budgets and meet income targets for individual programmes
• Negotiate with suppliers to deliver value for money Line manage staff.

Other

• Represent and promote the Society to relevant external bodies and groups Other project work or tasks as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Executive Committee.

Person specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Senior leadership experience
• Experience leading a commercial function and achieving results, preferably within a professional body
• Significant experience developing strategies and plans, preferably within a membership organisation
• Experience using data and evidence to develop value propositions and align services with needs
• Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable / profitable projects
• Strong market awareness, able to monitor training trends and develop them into opportunities
• Experience of building, developing and maintaining relationships and networks and generating sponsorship
• Significant experience of programme and project management and operational delivery
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to identify and respond to changing priorities
• Ability to accurately assesses project needs or problems, make sound decisions and develop effective solutions
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget
• Experience of negotiation and influencing
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people and structure information and present ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, achieve results through others
• Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget
• Experience leading and managing staff in a small team and employing flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives
• Experiencing of tendering for work and managing external contractors
• Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic and operational objectives
• Ability to work on own initiative within RSS guidelines/directives
• Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Track record of devising and delivering (or managing the development and delivery of) training and educational products including content-based, face to face and online Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work
• Experience in education development and innovation
• Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas
• Understanding of professional membership organisations and learned societies, and their role in the current climate
• Experience of the not-for-profit sector and working with volunteers.

Working for the RSS

Pension and benefits

Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.

Location

The RSS office is in central London. We offer flexible working arrangements, and this is a hybrid role with on average two days a week working in the office. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required.

Working hours

35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.

Holidays

25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional shut down between Christmas and New Year.

Probation

This post is subject to a six-month probation period.

How to apply: 

Please submit your CV to Holly O'Brien at the email address provided with a supporting statement/letter telling us: 

• Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career plan How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification

The deadline for applications is 27th February 2025. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed. Any questions about the role should also be directed to Holly. If you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email Holly to register your interest. 

• Be part of the executive team reporting to the CEO
• Maintain governance and management practices across Nacro

About Our Client

At Nacro we believe passionately that everybody has a right to a second chance, where everyone can fulfill their potential.

Our core belief is that a good education, a decent job and a safe place to live are what everyone in our society deserves. For those who end up in prison, it's the start of new chance, not a road to nowhere.

We all know that having somewhere to live, a job, good health and connections mean someone is much less likely to commit a crime. Sadly, a growing number of people who enter prison are homeless; thousands have mental health problems, drug addictions, are unemployed and/or have bad experiences of the education system. For far too many this stays the same when they're released. This isn't inevitable.

As a society we believe that there should be consequences for those who break the law, but we also believe that those who end up in contact with the criminal justice system should be given the support they need to be able to turn their lives around after serving their sentence.

Nacro sees that by removing the barriers and giving the right support, thousands of people have the chance to rebuild their lives and their families, and to contribute to our communities.

We believe that everyone should have the best chance at a second chance.

In the next year, Nacro is likely to reach a turnover of c£100m. This is a growth of over one third in three years. In order to prepare the organisation for the challenges of delivering the new strategy we have created two new roles (this role and a Director of Technology and Data).

Job Description

PURPOSE

Ensure that Nacro operates in compliance with its own governance standards, regulations and legislative obligations and has effective controls in place to manage and mitigate risk, including financial sustainability and commercial prudence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Subject to Trustee approval, to be the Company Secretary of Nacro and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice in constitutional and governance matters.
• Oversee the implementation, and maintenance, of the governance framework.
• Operate effective contract management processes from bid through to contract end, ensuring key performance metrics and financial targets are realised during deliver, and that appropriate decisions are made about retendering/re-pricing.
• Ensure an effective risk management framework exists, and is actively scrutinised by the Board and acted upon by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Ensure that the necessary policies and controls are in place to manage risk, and to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal obligations that apply to Nacro's operations, including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection.
• Ensure that the Board and ELT are provided with accurate, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure that the organisation's finances are well-managed, and that procurement costs represent value-for-money and cost-savings are identified where they exist.
• Lead on strategic financial planning for the organisation including the strategic review and appraisal of Nacro's activities and new business propositions.
• Work with the Chief Executive and ELT to develop short, medium and long term financial strategic objectives and to manage Nacro's cost base to achieve this.
• Work with the Chief Executive and ELT to ensure that Nacro achieves the levels of surplus income necessary to build up Nacro's working capital and asset base.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual business planning and budgeting process in consultation with the Chief Executive and ELT, ensuring that the objectives of Nacro's financial strategy are fully integrated into Directorates' business plans and financial targets are achieved.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting at all times and the preparation of annual published accounts to time and to the satisfaction of the Board and external auditors.
• Manage working relationships with internal and external Auditors, legacy Defined Benefit pension scheme Trustees, banks and regulatory bodies as required.
• Lead on sustainability through tools such ethical and impact based decision-making, remaining focused on environmental, social and good governance (ESG) standards that service users and staff will benefit from.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant post qualification experience at board level
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting service delivery within the public services and charities context, including compliance and regulatory issues
• Experience operating in a contract services environment, where pricing relates substantially to people costs
• Experience establishing governance, risk and controls frameworks and driving compliance with these
• Experience and/or qualified Company Secretary (desirable)

What's on Offer

This permanent role pays a salary of £100K.

This is a hybrid role with regular attendance required in the London and Birmingham offices.

Closing date 1st March 2025.

Contact
Rochelle George
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

ATLEU is looking for a Communications and Public Affairs Officer. This is an exciting new role, working with colleagues across policy, communications and lived experience. We are looking for candidates who have a track record in speaking out and are not afraid to be bold in seeking change for survivors of trafficking. ATLEU’s work and our role as an expert voice in the sector is survivor informed, change focussed and ambitious and this role will make a significant contribution to developing our communications and influencing strategies. 

We’re passionate about helping charities and community groups to build vibrant and connected communities.

If you feel strongly about making a difference, understand the power of finance and administration in facilitating the work of organisations and are solutions focussed, then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a highly motivated person with a track record of providing organisations with full financial management functions. 

This crucial role is busy and varied and you will be relied on to provide sound financial advice to Trustees and the senior management team. As well as helping us develop our financial resilience, as a member of the Senior Management Team you will play an important part in helping to shape our future as a charity.   

We’re looking for a collaborative, experienced leader who can encourage the supportive culture in the team, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial managers. You’ll be joining a strong empowering team who enjoy working together.

Alongside the ability to respond flexibly to challenges with a solutions-focussed approach, we are looking for someone with an affinity to the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), and an appreciation for the rural context we are working in.

Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment are as important to us as your background and experience, so we welcome candidates with transferrable skills. If you think this sounds like you, please have a look at the job description on our website.

Apply by sending a CV and a covering letter telling us why you’d like to work at Community First Yorkshire and how you meet the job description, along with a confidential details form and equal opportunities form (available to download form our website).

If you’d like an initial chat about the role, please contact us.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 10 March 

Interviews: in person at our Askham Bryan office on 12 and 17 March 

LOCATION - Remote 

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Developement Manager: Quality and Improvement at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

The role of the Development Manager: Quality and Improvement will sit within the Partnerships and Federation Development directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.

The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Quality and Improvement function within Emmaus UK and the wider federation.

The Development Manager will act as a‘relationship manager’ with existing, new and potential communities and groups and provide high-quality advice, support and capacity building. This role will develop policy, guidance and toolkits and contribute towards training in their area of specialism.

Who are we looking for?

This role will provide support to the wider Partnerships and Federation Directorate to develop, lead on and support projects to effect transformational change within Emmaus in the UK.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of Emmaus in the UK, contributing to a positive culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation.Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of quality and improvement initiatives.

What we offer

· £38,950 per annum

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 23 February 2025.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Supporting the development of Good Company’s participation and prevention strategy, ensuring that those affected by poverty are central to decisions about how to tackle it. You will be responsible for helping to implement the recommendations of the East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission and facilitating other projects aimed at tackling the root causes of poverty in the local area. 

As the Participation & Prevention Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the development of our participation and prevention strategy, ensuring that those affected by poverty are central to decisions about how to tackle it. You will work with other members of Good Company to implement the key recommendations from the East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission, as well as acting as our link with the Poverty Truth Commission Network.

You will be line managed by the Participation & Prevention Director, and work with other colleagues in the Good Company team on the different participation and prevention projects. 

Key responsibilities: 

Your main responsibility will be to help develop and deliver the recommendations from the second phase of the Poverty Truth Commission. This will include some, or all, of the following projects: 

• Promoting our Poverty Awareness Training Workshop, to raise awareness of poverty and help frontline agencies in supporting service users who are in financial hardship.

• Helping to create a local network of safe community spaces and advice cafes, where people can access support, if they need it, before they reach crisis point. 

• Establishing an online referral network, to ensure that people receive the holistic support they need. 

• Coordinating the development of learning materials to support healthy relationships education for children and young people. 

• Planning a local multi-media campaign to raise awareness of mental health and how to access appropriate support. 

• Supporting our Civic Commissioners in disseminating and embedding their learning from the PTC within their own organisations and networks. 

The aim would be to co-design and deliver each of these projects with a group of both Community and Civic Commissioners. In addition, you would assist in rolling out Good Company’s End Poverty Pledge, seeking to ensure that other local organisations are encouraged and equipped to do what they can to reduce and alleviate the effects of poverty in their local community. 

Would you like to be part of a proactive team responsible for collaborating with the community to help make Costessey a great place to live. You will support the delivery of our annual events plan, produce internal and external communications, and respond to enquiries from the public. You will organise and coordinate events working as part of the officer team. The role is based at the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane in the busy Town Council office.

In addition, you will assist with the organisation and implementation of Town Council events. This role would also suit someone with experience of design and publishing software and social media platforms. 

The successful applicant will be able to plan and implement income generation initiatives around hall hire and work with funding sources including sponsorship and commercial enterprises using our own premises and resources. 

Candidates must possess a rigorous attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to prioritise and manage their workload within tight time scales. A positive can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a successful team is essential. The successful applicant must be willing and able to work to a flexible work pattern including weekends, and evenings when planned events dictate.

Full Details for Job Description and Person Specification are attached below.