Commercial Director Jobs in Dorset
About Us
The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.
The Role
We are looking for a seasoned and qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.
The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions. This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.
The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals.
- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld.
- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making.
- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management.
- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly.
About You
- A qualified Chartered Accountant
- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation, trust or relevant setting.
- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.
- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management.
- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees.
- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector.
- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen
Why Join Us?
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For full information on this role, including the key responsibilities and person specification, please view the attached job pack.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1st December 2024
The Organisation
ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable.
This role will lead our Evaluation Practice. ImpactEd Evaluation works with schools and organisations, analysing the impact of programmes and interventions to help them do more of what works and less of what doesn’t. The practice works with over 1,500 schools and 80 education and youth organisations, serving more than a quarter of million pupils.
The Opportunity
We are excited to advertise this opportunity to join ImpactEd Group as the Managing Director of ImpactEd Evaluation. This Board-level role will empower you to drive change at scale across the education sector, supporting our partners to make better decisions on behalf of children.
The Managing Director of our Evaluation practice will guide a team of dedicated professionals, leading research and evaluation projects spanning the education and youth sector, helping our partners to understand what’s working and do less of what isn’t. This role is pivotal to our five-year Group strategy and will involve setting the strategic direction of the practice, building on our reputation, and advancing our ambitious vision for growth and innovation.
This position is ideal for someone who combines a strategic mindset with hands-on leadership, adept at moving between high-level planning and practical oversight. We seek a leader with entrepreneurial spirit, a background in education or research, and experience in driving organisational growth and partnerships.
Why Us?
As well the organisations we work with, we have a commitment to our people and developing the next generation of leaders within the social enterprise, education and evaluation sectors.
We support hybrid working, have an extensive professional development programme including individual budget and CPD leave, and operate transparent governance including through forms of employee ownership. We offer all employees access to a healthcare plan and wellbeing advice, including free therapist support.
As a growing organisation we are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a positive experience of work and maintain an annual EDI action plan, supported by a Board sponsor.
For the full specification of skills that we hope that the successful applicant will bring, as well as what we offer as an employer, please see the job pack.
First round interviews are scheduled for the 5th and 6th December, with a whole day assessment centre and opportunity to meet the team on the 16th December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Associate Director of Capital, Estates, Facilities
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of an Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of a Trust Board-approved Estates Strategy to ensure optimal property management
• Deliver substantial cost savings through in-house and outsourced service strategies
• Oversee capital development, environmental sustainability initiatives, and compliance with health and safety standards
• Manage logistics, fleet, and supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective services across the charity
• Provide strategic oversight of the legal function and maintain a high standard of governance and compliance. Provide leadership across the directorate and line management to the senior team
• Work in partnership with outsourced providers and monitor an internal auditing procedure to measure the performance
About the Capital Estates & Facilities team:
In this role, you will lead a dedicated team including:
• Head of Legal Operations, Head of Property & Construction, Resources Manager
• People: Direct reports – 4; total team size – 28
• Financial Accountability: Revenue budget of £7m annually; Capital Programme of approximately £30m (phased £10m per year over three years)
What we’re looking for in an Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:
• An experienced, qualified Estates & Facilities Management professional with:
• Proven experience at a senior management level in a large, complex organisation, demonstrating strategic and operational leadership
• Strong background in contract negotiation, estates management, and compliance in facilities
• Knowledge of large service contracts, experience of successful contract negotiation and long-term contract management
• Specialist knowledge regarding compliance issues in estates, fleet and facilities
• Experience in capital planning and development with an ability to lead significant change management projects
• Expertise in environmental management, health and safety, and budget oversight.
• First degree or equivalent professional award in appropriate Estates and Facilities Management
You will also demonstrate:
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and inspire a diverse team
• Strong analytical skills and project management expertise
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fostering positive relationships
• Ability to challenge, confront and turn around any adverse performance
• Confidence to advise Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
• Full UK driving license
What we can offer you:
• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th December 2024
Virtual interview date: W/C 16th December 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1.Anonymised application form
2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
The charity is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading social justice charity organisation supporting those in need?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
About the role?
Reporting to the Bid Manager you will:
- Plan, write, edit and submit tenders owning an opportunity through all stages from tender release to submission
- Research and review opportunities, identifying key requirements and communicating the requirements effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Obtain information required to produce compelling, high-quality bids from internal and external stakeholders, including through own research
- Effectively work to bid project milestones to ensure timely submission
- Work collaboratively with key members of the operational teams to ensure that ways of working are positioned in line with USPs and agreed win themes
- Undertake in-team quality control of other writers’ bids to ensure that all submissions are the highest-possible quality
- Review submissions to drive continuous improvement through analysis of feedback, taking account of market knowledge and suggesting changes/improvements
- Continually update the information library for future bids, ensuring good knowledge of market competitors
- Work well with the wider team to ensure coordination and compliance of the defined bid process is maintained
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 you
We are seeking a Bid Writer to enhance our Business and Strategy Team. Experience in bid writing is desired, but not essential. We would like to hear from you if you are looking to enhance your writing skills and experience to create high-quality commercial bids. You should have good project management skills and be able to bring information from various sources into compelling written proposals. We welcome applicants who have recently graduated from university with a degree that demonstrates excellent analytical and writing skills. Reporting to the Bid Manager you will be a supportive team member able to work in a fast-paced environment, with competing deadlines and able to use your excellent communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Having experience of Local Government tendering would be an advantage.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 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 Human Resources for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on the advert page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 2nd December 2024; however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received and therefore withdraw the vacancy before this date.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role? Click to apply to see more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Health Systems Partnership
Do you want to make a real difference in stroke care on a national and global scale?
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join the Systems Engagement function as the Head of Health Systems Partnerships.
In this senior role, you’ll drive the mission to position the Association as a vital leader and collaborative partner across the entire stroke care pathway.
Position: CE336 Head of Health Systems Partnership
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide
However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £55,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 1 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Dates: Week commencing 9 December 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Your Impact - As Head of Health Systems Partnerships, you’ll work with a team of talented individuals to strengthen partnerships and improve stroke care at regional, national, and international levels. By harnessing stroke data, fostering collaboration, and influencing decision-makers, you’ll help build a future where high-quality stroke care is accessible to all. Your insights and strategic leadership will position the Association as a proactive voice in stroke care.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support quality improvement in the stroke care pathway, ensuring stroke data and patient insights are at the heart of our work.
• Strategic Engagement: Support strategic approaches to developing relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring initiatives are informed by clinical insights and evidence-based approaches.
• Translate Strategy into Action: Support regional teams in translation of national stroke strategies into regional action, empowering colleagues to address specific challenges in their areas of healthcare.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer strategic counsel to the senior leadership team, including the CEO, positioning the Association to act on emerging trends and partnership opportunities within health and care.
• Manage and Lead a Dedicated Team: Oversee a team committed to advancing health systems partnerships, from national to international levels, while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals.
• Drive New Partnerships: Stay ahead of trends and developments in stroke care, identifying and leveraging new partnership opportunities for the Association on a global scale.
About You
We’re seeking an individual with a strategic mindset and a passion for collaborative healthcare improvement. Ideal candidates will bring:
• Proven experience in healthcare systems and stakeholder engagement across various levels (regional, national, and international).
• Expertise in translating health data and insights into actionable strategies across teams.
• Demonstrable ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with diplomacy.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
The organisation believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
The charity provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It provides tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
Individuality leads to a richer experience for people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.