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Type of role: Full time or 0.8
Reporting to: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Location: London, Victoria or Manchester, Ancoats
Working Hours & Pattern: 32 or 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (flexible)
Start date: Late July or August 2024
Welcome to Ada!
We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.
We are a small, specialist college with c.500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).
We stand apart from other Colleges due to:
- The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related subjects
- Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners
- The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships
- Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds
- Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners
We received ‘Good’, with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in October 2018 and again in March 2023.
Job Purpose
We are passionate about building an alumni community of our former students and apprentices to ensure that we can support them in progressing their careers while enabling them to engage with and learn from each other.
The postholder will join Ada at an exciting time as we build and launch the alumni programme. They will be able to shape and deliver events and activities such as engagement events, professional development opportunities, volunteering and mentoring/support.
The postholder will develop strong relationships to ensure we can maximise the impact of the alumni community to build on their Ada experience and education. #AlwaysAda
To be successful in the role the post holder will:
- Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Ada’s continued growth
- Be confidently computer literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Have experience in events and communications
- Have experience and/ or drive to work with young people and have life affecting impact
- Be consistent and accurate and have a keen eye for detail
- Learn quickly, be adaptable, flexible and able to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation
- Be able to take the initiative and demonstrate a creative problem-solving approach
- Have well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues in person and remotely
- Have the ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities with a team player attitude
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As our Alumni Relations Lead you will:
- Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with our alumni community through focus groups and research to reach a clear understanding of what they want and need from us, including the differences between Sixth Form and apprentice alumni.
- Undertake regular data collection cycles to track the current employment and needs of our current and future alumni. This will include but is not limited to using surveys and research. Develop a systematic approach to holding data (including data protection) and CRM.
- Work with your manager to develop an ambitious approach to how we understand both the impact of our alumni in their roles and our continuing impact on their career.
- Deliver against programme KPIs and continuously drive improvement.
- Deliver and shape a programme of planned communications and marketing to the alumni community to drive engagement.
- Deliver and shape a programme of both in person and virtual events and activities to drive impact. These include but are not limited to: providing specific services e.g. jobs board, career coaching, networking events.
- Maintain, manage and internally champion our alumni database, ensuring rigorous GDPR rules are adhered to.
- Recruit and support champions from within the alumni network to act as alumni ambassadors.
- Attend professional development activities either at Ada or elsewhere to improve and enhance your own practice, including attending meetings which take place outside of normal working hours.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications
· Degree level qualification area or appropriate professional experience
Essential Experience
· Experienced at dealing with a range of people in an outward-facing role
· Delivery and management of external events and/ or volunteering projects
· Ability to think critically and analyse data and feedback to modify activity
· Experience of managing and collecting data sets
· Relationship building across a wide range of stakeholders
Desirable Experience
Project management including planning, executing and successfully delivering
· Knowledge of industry, ideally the tech sector, and ideas of how to work with people starting their careers in this area.
· Experience working in education and or alumni relations, membership organisation or charities
· Knowledge of digital events tools such as webinars and/ or online community platforms
· Budget management experience
Personal Qualities, aptitudes and skills:
· Embodiment of Ada’s values: Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Rigour and Resilience
· Excellent digital, organisational and time management skills
· Strong collaborative working skills
· Engaging communication and presentation skills
. Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to work unsupervised
. Versatile solution-orientated team player, with excellent people skills and a co-operative and flexible attitude.
. Enthusiastic, friendly, reliable and helpful, with the ability to build trust and productive relationships at all levels.
Other Requirements:
· Ability to represent Ada at external events when required.
· Able to travel as necessary for the role
· A commitment to on-going professional and personal development
· A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
· Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.
Variation to this Job Description
This is a description of the job as it is at present and is current at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please write to us.
Remuneration and Benefits
Salary range £25, 500 - £32,000 depending on location and relevant experience
Hours: 9am-5pm
Holidays: 25 days per annum pro rata plus up to 5 efficiency days
DBS: All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Pension: Workplace pension, employer contribution @ 10%
Sponsorship
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
How to apply for the role
Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you have.
Closing date: 9am on 20 July 2024 however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received, and we may decide to stop accepting applications before this date so early applications are recommended.
Start date: July/August 2024
Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
£21,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)
Southampton Care Team - This role covers Southampton and surrounding areas, covering parts Dorset, parts of Hampshire, parts of Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link.
Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We work across four key areas:
- Providing information via our helpline and website
- Recovery Services in flooded areas
- Flood Action Groups
- Policy and Advocacy
With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.
About the Role
This senior leadership position is pivotal within NFF, acting as the bridge between flood risk management organisations and the communities we support. Your role will involve significant national travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Projects and Workstreams: Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery of community projects.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
- Recovery Services: Develop our Recovery Services offer.
- Leadership and Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Manage key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships.
- Project Management: Secure and manage new and existing projects in line with our strategy.
- Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Support junior team members in project management and delivery roles. Manage development pathways for team members.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
- Manage partnerships and competing agendas for the benefit of communities.
- Identify new income streams and initiatives, working with the team to develop these.
- Develop and enhance our community engagement and recovery services.
- Collaborate with the Management Team on setting and delivering NFF’s strategy and objectives.
Skills & Knowledge
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
- Empathy: Ability to empathize with flooded individuals and communities.
- Organisation: Highly organized, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
- Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
- Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
- Experience: Direct flooding experience is valuable but not essential.
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Building income streams via projects and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
Terms & Conditions
- Location: Home-based with significant national travel.
- Terms: Permanent, full-time.
- Salary: £41,000 per annum.
- Work Hours: Frequent evening and some weekend work required.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about community engagement and have a strong track record of empowering people and ensuring their voices are heard, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a significant impact on the lives of those at risk of flooding.
National Flood Forum – supporting and representing flood risk communities
To apply please send Your CV (maximum 2 sides) and a supporting statement (maximum 1 side) demonstrating how you meet the requirements and why working for the National Flood Forum appeals to you.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities form via this link https://forms.gle/DNzZ1T23V85pDXdh7
Closing date for applications is July 19th 2024 at 5 p.m.
Please tell us how you heard about this position on your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Philanthropy & Global Engagement
Regular Giving Officer
Salary from £33,558 to £38,541 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-renowned institution for the study of the social sciences in their broadest sense, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, information systems, accounting and finance.
The School is entering an exciting period in its 125-year history. LSE 2030 will deliver a new strategic direction that will preserve and build on LSE’s status as a world leading social science university that educates brilliant minds and creates knowledge that can transform global societies for a global impact.
In November 2021, LSE publicly launched a major new philanthropy Campaign – Shaping the World – to underpin the LSE 2030 goals. Over 80% of our £350 million Campaign goal has already been raised, generating huge momentum within the School and among our global network of supporters. There couldn’t be a better moment to join us.
LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) division engages with alumni, supporters and friends, volunteers, organisations and the wider community to support their lifelong relationship with LSE, to further the strategic aims of the School and to increase philanthropic income for agreed School priorities. Within PAGE, the Regular Giving team coordinates, plans and delivers a program of activity to encourage gifts to the School in support of strategic priority areas.
The Regular Giving Officer will help deliver a diverse, multi-channel regular giving programme, with a particular focus on implementing donor journeys for key audiences. They will also play a key role in creating stewardship content and ensuring an excellent donor experience for all donors to the regular giving programme.
The Regular Giving Officer will have proven experience of:
• Planning, gathering and creating content for regular giving and/or stewardship collateral demonstrating the impact of philanthropy, such as direct mail appeals, impact reports and donor e-newsletters.
• Coordinating and writing thank you letters and other bespoke communications.
• Strong project management and planning skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Collaborative working and building effective relationships with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to meet objectives.
• Using data and systems effectively to record, track and plan their work.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 15 July 2024 (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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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!
Executive Assistant to CEO
Salary Banding: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week OR Part Time 30 hours over 4 days
Location: Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) / Hatfield
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are a big-hearted, open and expert team that seeks to break the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, passionate and inclusive environment.
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays) (increases with LOS)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan 4 x salary
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme.
Job Purpose
This is a critical role, sitting at the heart of hyh, the purpose of which is to provide high quality administrative support to the CEO, coordinate and administer the leadership and governance of the organisation and oversee the smooth running of the office.
Administration and Support for the CEO
- Be a step ahead at all times in providing executive support to the CEO including: diary organisation, making appointments, responding to invitations, dealing with correspondence, and liaising with external partners and arranging travel.
- Conduct research, prepare papers and briefings, produce PowerPoint presentations.
- Project support for organisation wide projects.
Leadership and governance support
- Plan and coordinate the efficient running of leadership and governance meeting cycles, including scheduling meetings, booking venues, circulating documents, collating reports, minute taking, maintaining action logs, arranging refreshments etc. This includes the Board of Trustees and two sub-committees (Governance and Finance), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Leadership Team (LT).
- Provide high level admin support to other members of the SLT as required (Head of Services, Head of Fundraising & Communications, Finance Manager).
- Coordination and administration of internal staff meetings and communications, including monthly Team Briefings and bi-annual Organisation Days.
- Provide on-going support to Trustees, including responsibility for their induction and on-going training
- Maintain and update trustee records and registers, including Charity Commission and Companies House registrations.
- Manage our policies and procedures and oversee the annual cycle of policy reviews.
Office management
- Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the office, ensuring that it is a great working environment for staff where supplies never run out, the office is clean and tidy, and all staff have the furniture and equipment they need.
- Coordinate a small team of office/admin volunteers to provide excellent support to the wider hyh team.
- Build and maintain service and supplier contracts and relationships, including our landlord, telephones, broadband, lone working devices, phones, printers and cleaning.
- Be the main contact for our IT managed services provider and act as the internal contact point for any IT queries.
Organisational support
- Support the SLT with our day to day health and safety compliance including administering Health and Safety Committee meetings, carrying out workstation assessments and conducting regular H&S checks and annual PAT testing.
- Support the SLT with our data protection including administering GDPR Committee meetings, managing the relationship with our external Data Protection consultant and acting as the internal point of contact.
- Provide staff induction and on-boarding in relation to the office, IT and equipment.
Skills and experience:
- Significant experience as a senior Executive Assistant at CEO level.
- Significant levels of office management experience.
- Strong administrative background, ideally with experience working in the non-profit sector but not essential
- Experience managing and overseeing contracts, ensuring the service providers are excellent value for money.
- Experience acting as secretariat to boards of trustees or similar governance bodies.
- Experience managing people in paid or voluntary roles.
- Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate sensitively
- Target-focused and results-driven with highly effective time management and exemplary prioritisation and planning skills.
- Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems smartly.
- Positive with a “can do”, solution focused attitude.
- Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative, independently, without direct supervision.
- A strong completer-finisher.
Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.
If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter telling us about how your skills align with the role and attach your CV .
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and/or the interview stage please let us know and we will be happy to help and support where practical.
Recruitment Process will consist of a face to face interview and if successful we will conduct a personal interview as second stage. The details of this will be explained should application be progressed to next stage.
Closing Date: 10.00 am 8th July 2024
Interviews are expected to be arranged for week commencing 15th July 2024
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and encourages and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Do you want to work with our partners to have an influential role on livelihood development? APT Action on Poverty works to transform lives by helping people work with pride for a better future. Committed to being led by the communities and people we work with, we work with our partners to provide economic solutions to address hunger, injustice and barriers to safe and lasting work in East and West Africa.
We are a small dynamic team and which takes pride in our forward-thinking and transparent approach and we're seeking a new Programme Manager for current and new work in Sierra Leone and Kenya.
We work with people who are marginalised by society such as through their disability, gender, age, conflict or environment. We tackle the reasons for vulnerability and exclusion, building on the self-reliance and dignity secured through economic solutions to tackle stigma, discrimination and abuse of rights.
The successful Programme Manager will manage current programmes in Sierra Leone (working with a corporate on child labour and strengthening CBOs for more inclusive governance) and support the development of new programmes in Kenya and possibly Tanzania. The Programme Manager will play a key role in the development of APT Action on Poverty.
Reporting directly to the CEO, your key responsibilities will be: supporting contract delivery and financial management, developing/maintaining donor relationships, seeking new partnerships and project opportunities, proposal development and applications to institutions.
Experience of living and working in East or West Africa, a track record in proposal development and applications to institutions, knowledge of livelihood development and rights based approaches are key areas for this role.
This is a remote role, we meet up once a month in Evesham. We will also consider applicants who wish to work 80% FTE.
A Candidate Brief is attached and also on our careers page on our website. Please do check it out! We will be excited to hear from you!
Application is through CV and a covering letter explaining why you are excited by this opportunity and why you feel you are the right person for the job.
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 28th July 2024
Action on Poverty’s vision is a world free from poverty where everyone can work with pride for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description – Operations Manager
IcFEM Dreamland Mission is a Christian charity set up to help fund and support the work of IcFEM in
Kenya. We had been running for almost 20 years with volunteers
running a home-based UK office. Three years ago we employed staff in the UK for the first time. We
currently have income of £350k- £400k a year depending on the projects running. IcFEM Kenya is a
locally run organisation based at Kimilili in Western Kenya. IcFEM Kenya runs community projects as
well as a school and hospital. The past five years has seen our work grow significantly, including the
school and hospital which have developed into large institutions that are valued by the community
in Kimilili and fit well into the local government set up.
We are looking for an individual who is ambitious to see our ministry grow and is experienced at
blending trust in God with human endeavour.
We are seeking an Operations Manager who has experience of the charity sector and is prepared to
be flexible and adaptable to the needs of this small charity. There is the potential for flexibility within
this role and we would be willing to discuss a variation in hours worked. Some occasional evening or
weekend work will be needed, and occasional travel to Kenya is an important part of the role,
particularly to build relationships with the Kenyan team.
Operations manager
Full-Time: 37.5 hours a week or part time/job share considered.
Flexible working available
Work from home
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 PA (Based on experience)
Annual Leave: 25 days PA plus Bank holidays and your birthday if it falls on a weekday. The office
will shut 25th December -1st January and these days will not be counted as part of your leave
entitlement.
Accountable: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation)
Handover period: During the probation period some work currently undertaken by Trustees will be
handed over to the post holder. Upon successful completion of the probationary period the post
holder will report to the Chair of Trustees.
Job description
Governance and legal compliance
➢ Review and keep updated UK policy and procedure documentation, writing new policies
where necessary to encompass latest regulations
➢ Regularly review the Safeguarding policy, and risk assessment, with the Trustee who leads
on safeguarding
➢ Work with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure compliance and deadlines for Charity
Commission
➢ Review “new volunteer” and “new staff member” packs to ensure they meet the legal
requirement of the Charity Commission and all data protection policies
➢ Ensure all staff and volunteers hold correct documentation such as DBS certificates
➢ Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities and regularly report on these to the
Trustees
➢ Maintain up to date knowledge of Charity policy and procedures
Finance and administration
➢ Manage the charity income and donations, including processing of cheques, bank transfers
and donor management system to acknowledge donations
➢ Grow the number of individuals and churches in the UK who support this charity
➢ Develop and manage donor relationships.
➢ Maintain and develop appropriate financial policies
➢ Manage income from giving sites such as Just Giving, Virgin Giving and PayPal
➢ Manage designated project funds and other finance tasks
➢ Oversee the marketing and communication role to promote the charity
➢ Line manages the Operations Assistant
Project management
➢ Alongside the Operations Assistant, and working closely with the Kenya team, continue to
manage the school sponsorship scheme for IcFEM DEC primary school
➢ Alongside the Kenyan team grow and develop the secondary school sponsorship scheme
➢ Alongside the hospital staff, co-ordinate the UK funded DMH hospital projects including
reports and stories from Kenya
➢ Present own ideas for projects and start to take ownership of new projects
➢ Work with donors including churches to develop current and new projects
➢ Represent the charity externally and strengthen partnerships with all relevant stakeholders
➢ Manage the UK end of Community based projects (e.g. Tree Growing and Bee’s & Honey)
including communications, funding, donor and partner management
➢ Monitoring and evaluation
➢ Set up and manage a monitoring and evaluation system for all UK-funded projects
➢ Provide regular feedback to relevant Trustees or Volunteers who are partners on specific
projects and once a quarter feedback to Trustees meetings
General administration and IT
➢ Oversee regular updates to the website, and social media
➢ Manage enquires both on the telephone and via email
➢ Co-ordinate volunteers both in the UK and those wishing to visit Kenya
➢ Co-ordinate the office including annual leave and day to day planning
➢ Assist Trustees with other administrative matters
Person specification
We are seeking a servant-hearted, emotionally intelligent, self-aware and authentic individual who is
outward looking, a good communicator, level headed and tenacious.
Required experience
➢ Have had extensive experience of the charity sector
➢ Book-keeping, banking or other finance skills and/or experience
➢ Experience of managing teams including volunteers
➢ Proven track record of being a team player
➢ Proven track record of managing charity offices and projects
➢ Experience of working with the highest levels of discretion, integrity and honesty.
Desirable experience
➢ Experience of working in East Africa
➢ Experience of using Beacon Donor Manager, and Xero finance manager systems, and if not
willing to learn
➢ Experience of managing online donor platforms
➢ Experience of website management
➢ Educated to degree level in relevant area or relevant professional qualifications
➢ Fundraising experience
➢ Experience of marketing in a charity setting
➢ Experience of working with volunteers
Required skills and abilities
➢ Able to work with minimal supervision
➢ Good relationship management skills
➢ Have tact and diplomacy skills
➢ Excellent written and verbal communication, marketing and PR skills
➢ Have excellent IT skills including Excel and the ability to learn website management
➢ Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks at once and under pressure, and adept at
building good relationships
➢ Able to foster a culture of innovation and initiative-taking, creating a ‘can do’ atmosphere
that values everyone’s contribution and coaches out the best in the team.
Desirable knowledge
➢ Be up to date with charity law and have experience of coordinating policy and procedures
➢ Educated at least to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes English and Maths
➢ Knowledge of charity governance and developing new policies for growing charities
Personal qualities
➢ An active Christian faith with an openness to engage in devotions in the office
➢ Willing to work with ethos of a Christian Mission including partaking in prayer meetings and
church meetings
➢ Model professionalism and a passion for excellence.
➢ Willing to be flexible and work some evenings
➢ Comfortable lone working or with only one colleague
➢ Be willing to travel to Kenya when required
This job has an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be held by an
active, practising Christian who assents to our Statement of Faith.
Please send a CV with 2 references and a maximum of a 2 page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Avon Wildlife trust is looking for a highly organised project manager with excellent communication skills to manage the acquisition, planning and development of a significant new nature reserve, with visitor facilities and an operational hub for our staff and volunteers.
This is a key project contributing towards our goal of bringing wildlife back to the West of England and our strategic objectives of more land managed for nature, more people taking action for wildlife and more nature-based solutions helping to tackle the impacts of development, flooding and climate change.
As project manager you will co-ordinate all aspects of the project, including ecological, commercial and fundraising work strands:
· habitat creation, including surveys, permissions and groundworks
· development of the visitor and commercial opportunities presented by buildings on the site
· tender processes to appoint and manage contractors such as ecologists, architects and construction companies
You will develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including local communities, interest and volunteer groups, site visitors, local councillors, and statutory bodies for nature, and water management.
Join us and be part of nature’s recovery.
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grants and Contracts Officer
Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.
For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.
Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
Our commitment to a culture belonging:
Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Grants Officer to join our dynamic organisation. During this maternity cover, Grants Officer will report directly to the Director of Grants, Contracts and Compliance. They will work across all of Internews’ geographies to provide the highest standard of grant management support to partners receiving higher value grants from us. The incumbent will have a unique opportunity to learn about Internews’ work and to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our missions across the World.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Management and Compliance
· Provide grant management support to Programme Management Units, country offices and partners. Participate in regional portfolio reviews.
· Support start‐ups of partner projects by coordinating project stakeholders and ensuring that all relevant processes and procedures are in place.
· Develop guidance documents and procedures to enable effective and compliant operation of partner projects. Supports project teams in adapting Internews’ standard sub-granting policies, procedures and toolkits to country contexts.
· Review and sign off on alldue‐diligence assessments in preparation for sub‐granting to partners.
· When requested, support project teams and the Business Officers, in monthly spend and burn rate reviews and donor report submissions
· Monitor the compliance from HQ to satisfy organisational and donorrequirements.
· Monitor the implementation of partner projects to ensure the implementation process is in line with grant agreements; and proposes solutions to implementation issues. Quality‐assure partner reporting, and track co-financing liabilities.
· Provide end-to-end management of partnership agreements, including drafting.
· Participate in project close-outs. Contribute to audit; support the audit manager on queries about sub-grants.
· Maintain records on the organisational grant management system.
Partnerships and Development
· Design and implement grant management and compliance trainings for partners and Internews staff.
· Identify and document best grant management practices from individual grants, works with M&E colleagues to coordinate debriefings with stakeholders.
· Advise development colleagues on key considerations relating to donor and statutory compliance requirements as related to sub-grants.
· Contribute to the development of partner budget proposals to ensure their appropriateness and compliance.
· Transfer grant-management expertise to country offices
· Support country office leadership teams to identify requirements and recruit grant management staff;
· Deliver trainings for key grant management staff in country offices and PMUs.
Expert advice
· Manage and develop the grants expertise at GC&C team ensuring the highest standards of grant management support to PMUs, country offices and regional and multi-country portfolios as required.
· Provide ongoing feedback to the Director of GC&C on required improvement and updates on donor regulations and contractual obligations to ensure organisational knowledge is built and improved continuously, with particular focus on the consistence and continuous improvement of sub-granting processes.
· Ensure good knowledge management across grants, including key project documentation, to enable all teams supporting the grant to access information and provide a fully auditable trail.
· Contribute to annual work planning and budgeting process.
Essential Skills and experience:
· Demonstrated experience in the context of international non-for-profit.
· Strong experience in the development and implementation of grant management processes and procedures.
· Deep understanding of rules of major European donors, including the European Commission, SIDA, and FCDO.
· Proven track record in conducting due diligence on organisations and their policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with standards.
· Proven track record in grant management training and mentorship for grantees.
· Comprehensive understanding of the setup, governance, and business models of non-for-profit organisations and media
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling clear and effective interaction with stakeholders.
· Proficiency in interpreting budgets and accounts, facilitating informed decision-making.
· High IT literacy, including proficiency in grant management systems (preferably U4B), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work autonomously.
· Effective organisational skills, including prioritisation, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
Personal Characteristics / team culture:
· Flexible problem-solver with a proactive 'can-do' approach, adept at overcoming challenges.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
· Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
· Dependable and reliable, consistently meeting commitments and delivering results.
· Positive, resilient, and supportive under pressure, maintaining composure and effectiveness in challenging situations.
Desirable:
· Experience in one or several of Internews’ geographies of work: Asia, MENA, Africa, Europe/Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean
· Familiarity with the media sector, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
· Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by independent media.
· Proficiency in Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish.
Vacancy Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 13 July 2024.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as and when they arrive. Interviews may be scheduled ahead of the vacancy closing date.
This role will be located in the UK, therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to the start date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Job Title: Homelessness Advocate
Service: London & SE Children’s Rights service
Reporting to: Children’s Rights Services Manager (or nominated supervisor)
Salary Range: £25,500 to £29,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Work Pattern: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid and flexible – a mix of working from our London office, from home and regular work with young people in the community
Contract Type: Permanent
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Voice
Coram Voice is the leading provider of specialist advocacy for children and young people. We run a range of children’s rights projects, including advocacy for children in care, care leavers, children with disabilities and homeless young people.
At Coram Voice we have a wealth of experience advocating on behalf of homeless young people. We work side by side with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society and reach out to those who have missed the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people, by supporting them to uphold their rights and actively participate in decisions about their lives.
Coram Voice is part of the Coram group of charities that develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life, and we work together to do this from our leafy campus in Bloomsbury.
About the role
You will:
-Provide direct advocacy support to children and young people children and young people experiencing, or at risk, of homelessness. You will hold a caseload, and be committed to championing the rights of these young people, working with a broad range of other stakeholders and agencies to do so.
-Support with developing the quality of services and projects delivered by Coram Voice to children and young people. This includes under Coram Voice’s Homelessness Outreach Project.
-You will support in the promotion of good practice across both Coram Voice and external organisations, building equitable and inclusive practice across the sector for homeless children and young people.
Our advocates will have relevant experience with children and young people, and may hold a suitable Advocacy Qualification. For the right candidate, we may also be able to offer this post as a Trainee position, and offer support to gain qualifications. The salary offered will reflect the candidate’s experience and skills.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on the role and what we are looking for in a candidate.
Benefits of working with us
We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. You can read more about our benefits package on our careers site. This includes:
-A competitive salary
-A matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary
-Generous leave entitlement, including up to 28 days’ annual leave, as well as an additional 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
-A suite of family-friendly policies
-Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Recruitment process
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will be required to take part in a Warner style interview as part of our safer recruitment processes given the nature of the role. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process. When completing your application form, please address the person specification in order to demonstrate how you are suited to the role as please note we do not take CVs.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 28th July 2024 at 23:59pm
Interviews dates: TBC
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care or homelessness, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ENS is seeking a Communications Coordinator to play a key role in enabling ENS to fulfil its mission to break the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realise everyone’s right to a nationality.
This is a great opportunity to help us deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues. The successful candidate will coordinate ENS’s communications work and help raise awareness and galvanise our membership to end statelessness.
The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 180 members in 40 countries, committed to breaking the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realising everyone’s right to a nationality. We are dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. At the heart of our work lies the understanding that stateless people and their communities should be leaders of change.
We are looking for someone with a solid track record in developing and promoting engaging content to affect change on hard-to-win issues. The candidate should also have practical knowledge of online communications tools - including Mailchimp or similar email platforms, website Content Management Systems, CRM, and social media management platforms.
Working under the supervision of the Head of Communications, Operations & Development, the postholder will work closely with key partners, members, and other ENS staff to increase the impact of our advocacy work by developing engaging content. They will also support our efforts to put people and communities affected by statelessness at the centre of our communications work.
The post’s day-to-day responsibilities will among other things involve coordinating a busy online website and email publishing schedule, managing social media, and publication design and publishing.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy communications environment. The candidate will be highly articulate in English (other languages are an asset) with experience of working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
The postholder will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced environment with an international focus. We are looking for someone with interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in fulfilling our new strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility, and ambition, as well as a commitment to addressing statelessness in Europe.
We provide a friendly and welcoming team environment. This includes flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and professional development.
Our vision is for a Europe where everyone is able to realise their right to a nationality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Media and Comms Manager
Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?
Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking a Comms Manager who is passionate about improving life for the LGBT+ community in the UK.
Founded in 1982, Galop has been championing the needs and safety of the LGBT+ community for 40 years. Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.
We run a National Abuse & Violence Helpline, which brings together our four national support helplines for LGBT+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. We provide longer-term support to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse through our advocacy and therapeutic services. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.
We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research around LGBT+ people’s experiences of abuse and violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country.
About the Comms Manager
The Comms Manager is a strategic, hands-on and varied role that reports into our Head of Fundraising and Comms. You will play a pivotal part in helping Galop to reach our community, increase engagement amongst our supporters and amplify the voices of LGBT+ abuse and violence victims.
You will be our first point of contact with the press and media, and lead on drafting statements, providing quotes, arranging media and briefing the CEO for any external appearances.
You will have responsibility and oversight of our social media channels and website content, working closely with key stakeholders across our fundraising, frontline and senior management teams to meet the needs of the charity and create content which resonates with our audience.
You will work with and support the CEO and Head of Fundraising and Comms to drive internal comms as Galop grows. You will also be responsible for co-creating, planning and delivering an annual communications plan for the organisation with the senior leadership team, ensuring an effective and consistent voice in both our proactive and reactive comms work.
The need for Galop’s work has grown in recent years, and this is an exciting time to join our ambitious team and help shape our charity’s future. Due to the nature of the role, in cases of emergencies or urgent external situations, weekend or evening work may occasionally be required.
Location: Hybrid – with travel to Galop’s offices in central London required two days a week.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,986.35 - £39,968.77 including inner London Weighting of £4,129.42 which is available to staff who live in London and/or work from the Galop building in central London
Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 11:59pm on July 28th 2024.
First round interviews will be held on week beginning August 5th 2024.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Retail Operations Manager to join our Retail Fundraising Team. This role is crucial to the smooth and efficient operation of The Children’s Trust retail function.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
The post holder will be responsible for running the logistics required for a disperse network of charity shops, including the supply and distribution of stock; management of suppliers, landlords and associated stakeholders and ensuring that all compliance requirements are fulfilled. The role will also support the delivery of the retail strategy to drive income growth and increase footfall and to support new business initiatives.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Please note this role is not open to sponsorship.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We aim to enrich people’s quality of life by relieving symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and other distressing problems through the skills of our experienced, caring teams.
The Butterfly Hospice Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its growth and next phase of our exciting future.
Role responsibilities:
- Leads and delivers on the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring the vision and objectives are clearly documented and regularly communicated to all relevant parties, both internally and externally.
- Maintain an understanding of key projects within the Trust’s portfolio.
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Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where all employees can flourish and have a sense of purpose.
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Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Trust’s programmes, identifying new partnerships and business development opportunities.
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Represent the Trust externally, shaping its image and reputation through regular interaction with the Lincolnshire ICB, Health partners, Voluntary Engagement Team, the media and the public.
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Oversee the financial performance of the Trust, ensuring its financial health and sustainability.
Employee Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Free Parking
For the full job description, please see the attachement below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to recruit a Services Development Manager, to develop, scope, and manage high-quality income-generating services that meet the needs of clients and the community. This includes overseeing current and developing services such as foot health, at-home support, counselling, dementia care, and later life planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Development:
· Conduct market research to identify potential income-generating services.
· Develop business plans and operationalise new services.
· Collaborate with stakeholders in Herefordshire, Worcester, and Malvern Hills to identify service gaps and establish best practice delivery models.
· Partner with the marketing team to create strategies for promoting new services.
Service Delivery:
· Work alongside the management team to execute the organisation’s strategic plan and deliver services aligned with core objectives.
· Implement detailed planning, monitoring, evaluation tools, and KPIs for each service or project.
· Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and monitoring of income and expenditure, in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
· Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality, person-centered services.
· Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to operating procedures.
Team Management:
As a member of the senior management team, you will lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a portfolio of high-quality, person-centred services. Your role will involve:
· Conducting team meetings, supervisions, and managing performance issues in partnership with the HR Manager.
· Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, and local partners.
· Developing referral pathways and enhancing the organisation’s profile.
Contract and Grant Management:
· Oversee contracts and grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
· Identify risks to service delivery and take corrective actions.
· Work with the SMT and CEO to develop tenders and bids for funding
General Duties:
· Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
· Participate in training relevant to the role.
· Represent the organisation internally and externally.
· Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
· Work with the Finance Manager to manage service budgets effectively.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the organisation’s ethos and mission.
· Make informed decisions to address challenges and implement changes.
· Act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times.
· Perform any other duties as requested by the organisation.
Person Specification
The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your application and during the assessment process
- High standard of education to level 4 or above, or demonstrable ability to work at this level
- Educated to degree level
- A full driving license and willingness and ability to drive for work purposes
Experience
- Significant experience of designing and developing profitable income generating services
- Significant management experience including line management of a team
- Experience of creating a team
- Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and re-designing as needed
- Experience of managing multiple services with competing priorities
- Experience of working as part of a management team
- Experience of negotiating contracts and other funding streams
- Experience of developing services and projects and writing service plans
- Experience of implementation of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of performance management and reporting
- Experience of report writing and presentation
Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff
- Presentation skills
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to manage change and to manage changing priorities and services
- Creative thinking and meeting of client need
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Ability to analyse and present data
Knowledge
- An understanding of the current and emerging needs of older people
- Good knowledge of Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s geography
- Knowledge of the health and social care landscape