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Senior Project Manager

UCL Department / Division: Advancement

Grade: 8

Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Salary (inclusive of London allowance): £52,762 - £62,035

 About Us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

Please note this position is a secondment fixed-term contract for 12months to cover maternity leave.

As Senior Project Manager you will manage a programme of strategic projects aimed at improving how we source, analyse and utilise our data so that we ensure it generates the most value possible. The postholder will be a key driver of change across the Advancement team, by coordinating the prioritisation and delivery of these projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

If you’re interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner and Deputy Managing Director at Charity People, Neil Hogan, or you can download further details from their website.

About you

1. Project start-up and initiation

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the operational and strategic needs of fundraising and alumni engagement at UCL, and how this is enabled by our data and systems strategy.
• Work with the Advancement Management team (our Associate Directors) and their nominees to define, scope and prioritise the Data and Systems programme of improvement projects.
• Establish the resourcing requirements for each project within the programme. Where appropriate, identify the need for additional resources (internal or external) to deliver on requirements.
• Lead on the setup and start-up of projects in support of the Data and Systems strategy, including ensuring project briefs are clear and approved, project governance arrangements are in place, the relevant stakeholders are engaged, and communications plan is in place.

2. Project Delivery

• Oversee and manage the ongoing delivery of Data and Systems projects, acting as a coordinator between project chairs and the wider team, ensuring project timelines are clear and communicated. 
• Co-develop creative solutions to meet project requirements where appropriate, including procuring new systems or designing new processes in partnership with colleagues.
• Support with the coordination of communication with external suppliers and consultants where appropriate, including supporting with procurement and contract management.
• Oversee and manage project budgets as required.
• Lead on the design and delivery of training for users and the wider team.
• Produce guidance for new and changed systems and processes.
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments for projects as appropriate, to ensure protection of personal information.
• Oversee and manage the secretariat for particular governance units (management information).
• General project management including project communications and sign-off management.

3. General

• As an active member of the Advancement team, some working outside of core hours may be required on occasion.
• Act as a champion of UCL’s Ways of Working; role-modelling and promoting these behaviours as part of everyday practices in Advancement.
• Champion UCL’s equity, diversity and inclusion ethos in Advancement and across UCL.
• Actively engage in Advancement’s culture of learning and development.
• Carry out duties in a way that embodies UCL’s environmental and social sustainability values, actively supporting UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of the role.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role and its grade may be requested by the line manager.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. 

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to EDI

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

The British Psychological Society is a registered charity and the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. We are responsible for the promotion of excellence and ethical practice in the science, education, and application of the discipline.

About the Practice Team

Reporting to the Director of Research, Education and Practice, the Head of Practice will manage the Professional Practice and Development Team who produce practice guidance and continuing professional development products. The role will also manage the Workforce Education and Training Manager who manages strategic development of the psychological workforce; and lead on the strategic oversight of apprenticeship end point assessments.

About the role

As the Head of Practice, you will play a significant role in leading the development and implementation of initiatives to enhance professional practice. You will work collaboratively with employers, apprenticeship trailblazer groups and professional networks to develop and deliver practice guidance, continuing professional development products, and apprenticeship end point assessments.

This role requires a dynamic individual with a background in psychology, excellent leadership skills, and a keen understanding of delivering practice programmes that promote high professional standards and meet the needs of the current and future psychological workforce.

In this role you will:

• Anticipate and effectively respond to psychological workforce needs; practitioner development needs; identify gaps for new and emerging psychological roles; areas of good practice and routes into training.
• Lead the development and implementation of the society’s continuing professional development products, ensuring they are informed by relevant psychological theories and approaches, rigorous, high-quality research and reflect contemporary issues in psychological practice.
• Offer thought leadership, providing guidance and insight into professional psychological practice.

Key Accountabilities

You will:

• Work collaboratively with staff across the BPS and a range of external stakeholders to lead on the development, implementation and management of the BPS’s professional development and practice strategy, processes, and products.
• Provide strategic oversight of the delivery and evaluation of the BPS’s end point assessments for apprenticeships ensuring all assessments meet quality assurance standards and are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the strategic development of existing and new psychological professions including clear professional career trajectories, appropriate education, training, and CPD.

Key Skills

• Excellent strategic skills to assess situations quickly and confidently, prioritise effectively, consider the impact of decisions and drive solutions to completion.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and generate trust and confidence among internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven commercial acumen, with experience of successfully managing professional development delivery, creating high user satisfaction to increase growth, impact and generate revenue.

For full details about this role, see the attached job profile or visit our website.

Manager, Water Governance and Resilience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Remote/work from home, Canada based

Salary: $68,000 - $72,000 CAD per year with excellent benefits

About WaterAid

Want to use your expertise in water governance and climate resilience to make a lasting impact?

We need passionate, dedicated professionals. In return, you will be empowered to make a real difference. Together, we will create lasting change.

Join WaterAid Canada as Manager, Water Governance and Resilience to advance WASH advocacy and governance, ensuring sustainable and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

About the Role

The Manager, Water Governance and Resilience includes, but is not limited to:

1. Policy research and analysis including:

• Policy analysis on water, sanitation and hygiene in Canada’s foreign policy including gender responsive climate finance for adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage, in addition to biodiversity investment.  

• Support extensive engagement with civil society coalition partners to advance and grow WAC’s ecosystem for progressing our WASH and climate agenda in policies across sectors including food security, biodiversity, health, and gender equality.   

2. Engaging stakeholders in Canada and globally    

• In collaboration with the Head of Policy and Advocacy, promote WaterAid’s strategic goals, approaches, and values with civil society networks and strategic partners, highlighting the centrality of WASH in a wide range of contexts and sectors, focusing on climate change and the environment.   
• Explore new advocacy opportunities through expanded stakeholder engagement across private sector, youth and other networks.  

3. Thought leadership for water security, water governance and climate finance

• Provide subject matter expertise on climate finance to support integration of water security and WASH and understanding of applicable pathways to influence climate finance policy towards increasing investment.  
• Participate in knowledge exchange with fellow WaterAid staff in Canada and globally as part of internal working groups and communities of practice.  

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:

• A postgraduate degree in environmental studies, climate change, or water governance.
• 5+ years’ experience in international assistance, policy analysis, and advocacy.
• Proven ability to engage with civil society, government agencies, and donors.
• Strong expertise in WASH, climate finance, and governance.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience in policy brief development.
• Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally, sometimes in difficult environments (when travel is permitted).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality briefing notes, policy briefs, and influencing plans in English. 

Desirable:

• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.
• Proficiency in French or other WaterAid working languages.
• Knowledge of Canada’s reconciliation policies and Indigenous water rights.
• Fundraising and grant proposal development experience is an asset. 
• Experience within a global federation and Canadian civil society a strong asset 

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV, Cover letter and answer the following questions:

• Have you previously worked in an advocacy or policy role focused on climate change, water security, or sanitation?
• Are you familiar with Canada’s foreign policy on water, sanitation, and hygiene, including climate finance and biodiversity investment?
• Do you have experience engaging with stakeholders in government, private sector, youth networks, or Indigenous communities?  Please provide an example related to the Canadian context

Closing date: March 18, 2025, at 10AM EST.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.

Benefits

Our Commitment: WaterAid Canada's talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunities: WaterAid Canada is an equal opportunities employer, committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness, and equality. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Safeguarding: WaterAid Canada is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment processes ensure that all candidates undergo appropriate background checks before employment is confirmed.

Job title:  Global Finance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Global Finance Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.

As a Global Finance Manager with Clean Air Fund, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s finance function. You will be responsible for managing our newly implemented accounting system, overseeing financial and statutory reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. This role reports to the Head of Finance and works closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and the Corporate Services team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A formal CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the NGO or philanthropic sector, with knowledge of Charity SORP and relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting processes, including control environments, risk management, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in producing and analysing financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable skills:

• Experience using Sage Intacct.
• Experience working in a funding or grant-making organisation.
• Experience working with SMEs.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.

• Closing date – 26th February 2025
• Salary – GBP 55,000-65,000
• Type of employment - Full time

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. 

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

I am excited to be working with a amazing campaigning organisation in search of a Database & Operations Manager. This is a full-time, London based hybrid role for around 3-months. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Database & Operations Manager to lead the database team, oversee key supplier relationships, and manage office logistics. If you have experience in database management, supplier coordination, and office administration, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Database & Member Support – Oversee donation processing, database management, and member queries, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Supplier & Technology Management – Act as the main contact for IT, phone, and postal service providers, managing contracts and troubleshooting issues.
Office Logistics & Health & Safety – Ensure a well-organised, secure, and compliant office environment, overseeing H&S regulations and workplace improvements.
Staff Coordination – Manage office attendance rotas and facilitate seamless communication across teams.

What We’re Looking For:

? Strong experience in database management, donation processing & member support
? Proven leadership in team management & supplier coordination
? Excellent organisational & problem-solving skills in office admin & logistics
? Knowledge of GDPR, CRM systems & data protection (desirable)

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

Join our dedicated team at St. Luke's Hospice, where compassionate care and excellence in service delivery are our top priorities. We are seeking a visionary Director of Care and Quality to lead the delivery of outstanding care and ensure the highest quality standards within our hospice services.

Position Overview

The Director of Care and Quality plays a pivotal role in overseeing the quality and care services at St. Luke's Hospice. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker committed to enhancing patient experiences and outcomes through innovative care practices and adherence to regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will possess a deep commitment to person-centred care, with the ability to lead by example and inspire a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of care strategies that ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Monitor and evaluate care quality metrics and performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to develop and implement best practices in care delivery and patient support.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and organisational policies, and manage the audit processes to maintain regulatory standards.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence and accountability in care delivery through effective leadership and staff development.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional healthcare qualification with an appropriate registration.
• Extensive experience in a senior healthcare management role, with a proven track record in leading quality and care improvements.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept in building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare legislation, standards, and the regulatory environment.

Salary: £74-80K per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: St. Luke's Hospice, Basildon & Thurrock

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the service, including possible evenings and weekends.
• Eligibility to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by completing our application process. Include detailed information on how your skills and experiences align with the key responsibilities and qualifications for the Director of Care and Quality role.

Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At St. Luke’s Hospice, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals. Our inclusive recruitment process ensures fairness and we accommodate candidates with disabilities wherever necessary.

Application Process

To apply, please provide comprehensive answers to our internal application questions, highlighting your relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. Applications must be submitted by 28/03/2025.

Mansfield College is seeking a highly enthusiastic and strategic fundraising professional to lead the College’s regular giving programme and build a portfolio of leadership (c. £1,000 - £10,000 per year) donors.

Mansfield’s regular giving programme is central to the College’s ongoing success and generates circa £250,000 for the College every year for every aspect of life and work at Mansfield.  Now a year into the public phase of the For Mansfield. Forever. campaign, you will be joining a friendly, supportive and high-performing team that will be responsible for delivering consecutive record-breaking fundraising years for the College.

The Development Manager - Giving is a key senior role within in the College’s Development & Alumni Relations Office with the responsibility for devising and executing on a regular giving strategy that includes telethons, giving days, direct mail, and an increasing focus on maximising income from mid-level (c. £1,000 - £10,000 p.a.)  supporters as members of the 1886 Circle.

We are proud to be working with a leading charity to recruit this key role within its high performing procurement team. The position benefits from hybrid working, requiring 2 days on-site per week either at the head office in Oxford or at another of the charity's locations in Lincolnshire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

The position will see you working within a small but critical procurement function, providing you with an opportunity to make a considerable difference to the achievements of the department, and in turn contribute to the positive social impact the charity's work is having on its communities.

You will be responsible for providing pre-and post-contract commercial procurement services across a number of key areas including agency staff, cleaning & housekeeping and medical consumables. In doing so, you will ensure that the procurement objectives of the department are achieved consistently and in support of the strategic plan and vision. You will also be tasked with developing and managing a number of key supplier relationships to ensure value for money and provide technical expertise in executing end-to-end procurement processes

Your profile and background

• You'll have experience of the full end-end-end tendering process and you'll be able to provide examples where you have achieved significant savings across specific category areas of spend.
• You'll have a solid understanding of indirect procurement, in key areas such as those listed above, and you'll be comfortable liaising with a broad range of suppliers and negotiating high profile contracts.
• You'll be a personable and self-motivated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills, who can build good relationships internally with your stakeholders.

You will ideally be on your CIPS journey already and be looking to achieve full MCIPS accreditation. This is not however an essential requirement.

Please get in touch for more details. All applications and enquiries meeting the above criteria will be carefully considered.

Our client, Europe’s foremost clean transport think tank and advocacy group, is seeking a Vehicle Policy Manager to spearhead efforts in decarbonising the UK’s road transport sector.

In this pivotal role, you will lead advocacy efforts to advance UK road transport policies, championing zero-emission vehicle solutions and tackling regulatory barriers. You will design and execute impactful policy strategies, engaging with UK policymakers, industry leaders, and media to drive legislative change. Your work will encompass key areas such as electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure, and taxation reforms, ensuring the UK meets its carbon reduction commitments.

You will be a key voice in the clean mobility transition, representing the think tank at public forums, shaping policy narratives, and forging coalitions with key stakeholders to push for ambitious regulatory measures. Collaborating with the think tank's UK Director, Brussels-based teams, and a network of national offices, you will turn high-quality research into policy action.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in climate, energy, or transport policy advocacy, with a proven track record of influencing decision-makers and driving policy change. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. Experience in vehicle policy, parliamentary work, or international collaboration would be an advantage.

This is a London-based hybrid role requiring at least two days per week in the office, with occasional travel, including to Brussels. If you are passionate about sustainable transport and want to make a real impact on UK road transport decarbonisation, we encourage you to apply.

If this description resonates with you, submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We invest in your journey as a candidate and will support you throughout the application process.

As Senior People Adviser (International), you will support HR compliance in specified countries of operation and provide an effective and responsive people advisory service to these country offices. Working alongside People Team colleagues, you will also input to the development and implementation of global HR projects and initiatives.

You will be an HR generalist, with substantial experience in advising and supporting managers at all stages of the employee life cycle and in complex HR issues, ideally in an international non-profit organisation. You will have a thorough understanding of employment law and its application across multiple jurisdictions and be adept in researching and interpreting law, and drafting contracts, policies and procedures. You will be comfortable working with legal advisers on issues of compliance and employee relations and will have a methodical, meticulous and rigorous approach to your work.

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues across our countries of operation. Responsive, culturally- sensitive and supportive, you will be committed to transferring knowledge and adopting an advisory approach that builds in-country capacity rather than dependency. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and proficiency in a second language relevant to Fauna & Flora would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground- breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further information on how to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 March 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 10 March 2025.

Your new company
I am working on behalf of a client who are a leading charity based in Central London, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Their mission is to provide support and resources to communities in need, and they are looking for a dedicated Management Accountant to join the team and help them to achieve their goals.
Your new role

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support the finance team in the preparation of statutory accounts and audits.
• Provide financial analysis and support to various departments within the charity.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems and processes.
• Liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Currently studying for ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the charity sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary within the range of £40,000 - £47,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous holiday allowance and other benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Salary- £47,418 per annum

Contract Length- Fixed term- Maternity cover to March 2026

Hours- Full-time 37.5 per week

Location- Bristol

Closing date: Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 11.30 pm

Are you an influential, analytical and ambitious individual with excellent leadership skills and a proven record of working in homelessness or social justice? Do you have experience of service delivery and project planning, budget setting and management, and stakeholder engagement? If so, consider moving to Shelter as our new Strategic Lead for Bristol and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.

This role is being advertised as Housing and Homelessness Strategic Lead but on appointment your job title will be Strategic Lead.

About the role

You will be the local leader for Shelter’s Community Services, leading the team in implementing Shelter’s strategy locally, delivering the local response to the housing emergency and empowering the local community in Bristol to fight for home.

You will take the lead on the delivery of services and contracts to provide consistently high levels of performance, and plan and deliver service development strategies, including seeking business development opportunities that align with our strategic aims.

As the strategic lead for your locality, you will promote and direct systems change activity, so we better understand what is influencing people’s experience of homelessness and bad housing, and so we have effective plans to influence change.

You will act as an ambassador for Shelter within your region, representing the organisation through media, networks, and local stakeholder engagement.

Alongside this, you will plan and implement resourcing plans for your Hub, including staffing, volunteers, and engaging people with lived experience, and will manage the Hub Leadership team. Ensuring there are multiple and ongoing opportunities for people with lived experience of homelessness and bad housing to be part of Hub development, activities, and learning is a key element of this role, as is upholding and promoting a learning culture with the Hub.

About you

A natural leader, who can inspire, support and motivate individuals, communities, and your own team to advocate for change, you will have a proven working knowledge of homelessness, housing and related issues affecting local communities. You will possess sound experience of managing and delivering contracts, partnerships, and services, and of being involved in implementing and reviewing change management, whilst demonstrating excellent budgeting and financial reporting skills.

The ability to proactively develop and maintain key relationships and having impressive analytical skills to use insight and evidence to present data, manage performance and to identify and implement systems change are vital to this role, as are impressive interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

About the team

Our Bristol hub specialises in providing housing advice and homelessness work, with a particular focus on families. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to improve the underlying systems that prevent people from living securely in suitable, safe, affordable accommodation.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Home is everything. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-5 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About the role

✅Home-based: With extensive travel within Northern Ireland.

✅Hours: 35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern with an estimated 24-weekend activities per annum. 

• As a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in Northern Ireland, you’ll work within the Church Partnerships Team and play a key role in building on existing significant relationships.

We need you to be

⭐ Passionate and Committed. Driven by a desire to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

⭐ Strong Networker. Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with church leaders and key partners.

⭐ A Confident Speaker. Comfortable speaking in various church and event settings, inspiring others to support our mission.

⭐ Strategic and Collaborative. Able to work with our leadership to shape and implement growth strategies.

⭐ Results Oriented. Focused on achieving sponsorship objectives and maximising partnership opportunities.

⭐ Personally committed to the Christian faith.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

• Are you ready to take on the challenge of playing a pivotal role in helping release children from poverty in Jesus’ name?

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Join our dynamic Partnerships Team and help shape our growth strategy! Collaborate with our leadership to build lasting relationships with church and denominational leaders, support strategic decision making, and drive acquisitions through churches, events, and networks. 

Deepen our connections with key partners, enhance our holistic child development programs, and contribute to our mission of addressing poverty in Jesus' name. If you're a confident speaker with strong networking skills and a passion for our cause, we want you on our team!
 

In return, you will get

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➡️Flexible and sociable working environment
➡️Time in Lieu offered
➡️Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
➡️Income Protection & Group Life cover
➡️Private Medical & Dental cover
➡️Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
➡️Weekly team prayers and devotionals
➡️Compassion updates and worship events

⭐We encourage you to read the full job description to see if this role aligns with your skills and aspirations!

We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations and Finance to oversee our systems and procedures and ensure good operating practice and overall organisational health.The Head of Operations and Finance role would suit someone with a background in operations, finance, HR, governance and processes. 

Our organisation and purpose

New Local is a think tank and network working to transform public services and unlock community power.

We publish research, lead peer learning within our network of 50-plus local authorities, influence government and work directly with public sector organisations. We support local practice and make connections with national policy, catalysing innovation and new ways of working in the context of rising demand, constrained funding and declining trust.

At the heart of our work is ‘community power’ - the principle that communities themselves have strong insights into their own circumstances and should be able to participate in shaping the places they live in and the services they use.  We believe that active, empowered communities should be at the heart of a wider shift towards place-based public services and a system focused on prevention, which can lead to better outcomes and a more sustainable system for all.  

The role

We are seeking a Head of Operations and Finance, which is an essential role to ensure we have the organisational foundations in place to support our wide-ranging activity and projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic organisation with big ambitions and to support our team to thrive.

The Head of Operations and Finance role will oversee our systems and procedures to ensure good operating practice and overall organisational health. The postholder will report to the Chief Executive.

Your job will include: 

• Operational management: ensuring effective systems, administration and procedures are in place to enable the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation.
• Financial management: implementing robust financial systems and playing a key role in managing budgets, forecasting and reporting.
• HR, organisational policies and recruitment: consulting with external professionals to ensure comprehensive processes are in place and compliant to support our activities.
• Governance management: working closely with the Chair and CEO to ensure good board practice.
• Strategic leadership: actively contributing to shaping the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Business development: working collaboratively with and supporting the team to further our commercial practice. 
• And more... As part of a small, friendly and informal organisation you'll have the opportunity to participate in other activities and support the wider development and delivery of New Local’s vision and strategy.

Location:  New Local operates a highly flexible approach to work location and welcomes applications from across the UK.

Our ideal candidate will be: 

• A warm connector, someone who is able to build strong, supportive relationships with individuals and teams inside and outside the organisation.
• An excellent communicator, who can bring people together around a topic – verbally and in writing about the work they are delivering, and the tasks they are undertaking.
• A keen planner, whose strategic understanding, project management skills and attention-to-detail are able to keep projects timely and impactful.
• Entrepreneurial, someone who likes new opportunities and is comfortable supporting business development.
• Someone who is able to prioritise, who is comfortable working across a variety of projects and to different deadlines.
• Driven by achieving positive change, both in terms of improving our own work and achieving New Local’s broader societal goals.
• A collaborative and supportive colleague, able to work in a highly creative environment that encourages excellence from all members of the team.

The organisation

New Local currently has a team of 15 staff. New Local operates a ‘work anywhere’ policy but provides office space in London for those who require it.

We make every effort to live up to our four core values of being purposeful (i.e. focused on community power), adventurous, supportive towards colleagues and partners, and delivering excellence.

We offer a variety of benefits listed in the job description and a minimum of 27 days’ holiday a year and ten days holiday over Christmas/New Year.

For further details of the role and benefits on offer, please refer to the attachments.  Full information about the role including the Head of Operations & Finance Job Description and Person Specification can also be found on the jobs page of the New Local website.

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