Deputy Manager Jobs
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Deputy Manager, with experience of working with adults with a learning disability/autism and complex needs to join Outward.
This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your skills to support the Team manager in coaching and mentoring the staff team, and also embedding high standards in the running of the service. The successful candidate will be deputising in our LD supported living service located in Waltham Forest, consisting of 10 self-contained flats designed to support the skills building needed to increase the independence of people with learning disabilities and autism.
The service provides a level of independence for those who want that as well as the reassurance of 24 hours care and support. There is a large communal area for people to socialise and attend activity sessions.
About the role
· You will work within the values and spirit of Outward to engage, enable and empower people to achieve their goals and ambitions within a person centred approach. You will be striving to promote individual choice, independence and self confidence in people
· You will be required to build and maintain strong relationships and partnership approach with families and involved professionals and stakeholders.
· You will develop, coach and mentor a positive and resilient team of support workers to deliver high quality and personalised support and embed a culture of positive behaviour support.
· You will be responsible for ensuring support is delivered innovatively, flexibly and on a person centred basis to meet the needs and outcomes of the people supported.
· You will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe, effective, caring, well led, responsive and managed to meet CQC essential standards to a minimum of good service and with aim of achievement of outstanding.
· You will support the team to develop support plans and risk assessments that reflect people’s needs, preferences and aspirations; creating a culture where plans are actively implemented and reviewed so that people are supported in the way that they want.
About You
· Experience of managing a service for people with a learning disability/autism is preferable
· You will be an excellent communicator liaising effectively with key stakeholders including the multi-disciplinary and health professionals, family carers and people we support.
· You will have experience of staff management and the ability to lead, motivate and develop a large team, ensuring staff are appropriately trained. You will be visible in the service and strive to model best practice and inspire support workers.
· You will be able to think creatively and be adaptable in approaches, with experience of implementing emergency management guidance to support staff.
· Experience of carrying out needs assessments and creating support and risk management plans for people with behaviours of concern. And be committed to include the person, and their circle of support at all times.
· A commitment to providing high quality, personalised active support
· Leading by example, you will uphold the rights of people we support to be involved at all levels of decision making.
· You will share our values and passion to engage, enable and empower people with autism or a learning disability to lead the lives they want.
· Knowledge of managing a budget is desirable
Positive behaviour Support
Outward Housing supports people who are known to present behaviours of concern by using the Positive Behaviour support model because PBS puts the person first.
PBS is pro-active and the main focus is getting the environment right for the individual, rather than responses/reactions following challenging behaviour and on better supporting the person through improving their quality of life.
PBS approaches are based on a set of values of enabling inclusion, choice, participation and equality of opportunity. PBS is about working in partnership with the person, their family, staff and professionals.
Existing knowledge/experience in following the PBS approach would be beneficial but not essential as we do provide extensive training. A shared value of understanding and supporting a person’s behaviour and finding ways to work with them to improve this is essential.
Benefits
We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:
- 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme
- Computing Scheme
- Credit Union Scheme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care Vouchers
- Flu Jab Reimbursement
- Long Service Awards
- Pension Scheme
- Purchase Additional Annual Leave
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme
- Retirements
- Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
- Blue Light Card
About Outward
Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people for over 45 years. Set up by parents of children with a disability looking for alternatives to institutional care. Our aim is to support people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community, accept responsibilities and develop as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records so we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.
How to Apply
If you think you meet the requirements of the role then please submit an application by following the link below:
Closing Date for all Applications : 10th January 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing : 13th January 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply early!
Outward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsided by Outward.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As an employer, who aspire to become Disability Confident Committed, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please indicate clearly at the beginning of your supporting statement if you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010), and you wish to be considered for an Offer Of an Interview (OOI) Please note that the OOI is available to disabled candidates only. Regrettably, any false declaration of disability in order to secure an interview will impact on your overall application
At Outward, we support people with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, older people and young people at risk in their homes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity to join our Scout Adventures team at Broadstone Warren!
Location: Scout Adventures-Broadstone Warren - Live-In Accommodation
Salary:£27,726 per annum, Band D, Level 3
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
About the team and role as the Deputy Centre Manager:
You’ll be joining a fantastic team, dedicated to providing as many young people as possible with life-changing adventures. Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be essential to your success.
As Deputy Centre Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission, working alongside a passionate team and inspiring volunteers from around the globe. You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering amazing adventures for Scouts and other groups while driving positive change at Broadstone Warren. From shaping customer experiences to mentoring your team, you’ll be a leader, a motivator, and a game-changer.
As the Deputy Centre Manager, Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the line management of a dedicated team of staff, residential volunteers, and service crew volunteers.
- Support the management of an annual expenditure budget of approximately £450k
- Collaborate with the Centre Manager to lead the team
- Ensure the Centre's operations, particularly outdoor activities, are delivered safely, effectively
Who we’re looking for as our Deputy Centre Manager:
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams in an operational environment.
- Strong understanding of the value and impact of informal education, particularly in outdoor settings.
- Excellent leadership skills with a professional, positive, and approachable demeanour.
- Highly organised with strong time management abilities.
- Skilled at building effective relationships with customers, volunteers, and staff.
- An assertive, energetic, and determined leader who motivates and inspires others
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits:
The home of adventure:
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th January 2025
Interview are expected to be held at Broadstone Warren on Monday 27th January 2025.
Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Deputy Shop Manager
Hull, East Yorkshire
Part time, 30 hours per week
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Deputy Shop Manager you will be responsible for setting up our brand-new shop in Hull, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
- Play an active part in running our shop in Hull, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
- Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
- Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
- Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a happy retail environment.
- Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
- Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
- Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To be ideally educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
- To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
- To be highly organised with good time management skills.
- To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- To be able to use own initiative.
- To be resilient and adaptable to change.
- To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieved targeted income is desirable.
- To have the willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings.
- To have the willingness and ability to safely lone work.
- To have a willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
- A check on your employment history, by seeking two references
- A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
- To undertake a DBS check at the level relevant to your role.
Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 12 January 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Please note first interviews will be held w/c 20th January 2025 and second interviews will be taking place on 29th January 2025.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Waddesdon Manor is a historic house open to the public near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Created by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild from 1874 and set in a Grade 1 listed garden, it is home to the Rothschild Collection and was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1957. Today it is managed by a Rothschild charitable trust, The Rothschild Foundation (RF), and welcomes in the region of 350,000 visitors annually. It is home to the Rothschild Collection, a world-class collection of fine and decorative arts assembled by three generations of the family, and runs a varied public events, schools and exhibitions program, including a popular Christmas Season and a family and institutional Archive. The RF has a trading company, RWL, which runs catering and retail on-site, a private events business and a hotel, (the Five Arrows) and pub (the Bow) in Waddesdon village.
The Deputy Head of Security (DHS) is primarily responsible for the daily operation of the Security Department. This includes line management of a team of Security Rangers (SRs), Security Technical Officers (STO) and Security Officers (SO) who work on a rota basis, covering day and night shifts for 24 hour cover. The DHS reports into, and works closely with, the Head of Security and Transport (HOST) who oversees the strategic direction and long-term planning for the department.
The DHS is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of response and communications from the team at all times. The DHS leads them in championing exceptional service and support to staff, contractors and clients, and promotes the importance of being a customer-facing department.
Additionally, they will use their technical knowledge to proactively make adjustments to the high specification CCTV and Centralised Security Systems, ensuring the best performance is drawn from them, improving monitoring capabilities and response time.
Working with the HOST, the DHS will also coordinate the remote monitoring of external CCTV systems ensuring alarms are actioned, protocols are followed, and that an excellent working relationships with other client properties are maintained.
Full Control Room training will be provided.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Respond to first aid incidents involving staff, visitors and contractors as required, ensuring all paperwork is submitted to the Helath and Safety Manager within the required timeframe
- Oversee and update all procedural plans and documentation, working closely with the HOST and the team to achieve this, including the department emergency plan
- Undertake the development of new procedures and how-to-guides for the department as and when required
- Oversee the update of departmental risk assessments and apprise annually, applying own expertise to this process
- In support of department budgeting, advise the HOST where improvements or possible cost savings can be made without affecting quality or performance
- Plan the annual work rota for the department, ensuring that this is issued at the beginning of each year, then updated and reviewed throughout the year
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum three years supervisory or management experience in the security industry or a similar role
- Able to always lead by example with good prioritisation skills, integrity and trustworthiness
- Strong co-ordination and planning skills plus strategic thinking
- Advanced ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats
- Experience in preventing illegal activity
- Ability to absorb and impart job related knowledge on a continuous basis
- Confident, calm under pressure and able to persuade and negotiate
This role is expected to be a ‘key rep’ position for the Rothschild Foundation and therefore there is an expectation that you will live on the Waddesdon Estate to enable speed of response. Accommodation will be provided as a benefit of employment. Alternatively, if you live locally and do not wish to move and feel you are still able to meet the requirements of the role, applicants within 5 miles will be considered.
Benefits:
Annual Leave
- From start date, 33 days (including public holidays)
- After three full years of service: 36 days (including public holidays)
- After five full years of service: 38 days (including public holidays)
- After 10 full years of service: 40 days (including public holidays)
- Company pension scheme, matched contributions to 10%
- Accommodation provided – key rep position
- Relocation expense support
- 50% staff discount in the onsite Food to Go Catering
- 20% staff discounts in our on-site restaurant, Wine and Gift Shop. 20% off food and drink at the Five Arrows Hotel and the Bow
- Free access to employee counselling and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector
- Free parking
For the full job description, please see the attachment or visit our website.
Closing Date: Friday 31 January 2025
Interview Date: First round, Wednesday 12 February 2025. Second round, Wednesday 19 February 2025. Both interviews are expected to take place at Waddesdon Manor in person. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Deputy General Counsel role will provide general legal advice to the National Theatre and be responsible for the day to day management of the legal team. The postholder will provide advice on a range of commercial, intellectual and data protection matters as well as disputes and litigation, insurance, property, corporate, fundraising, governance and compliance matters and any commercial issues faced by the National Theatre or its trading subsidiaries. The postholder will explain legal issues clearly in layman’s terms to non-legal colleagues. The ideal candidate will be comfortable advising on a range of issues but aware of when it is necessary to draw on external expertise.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Degree in English law or a degree in another discipline plus a postgraduate conversion or equivalent. Applicants with relevant transferable skills and equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience of working in a confidential environment, using communication skills with tact and discretion including in influencing at all levels, up to and including executive.
- Proven ability to explain complex issues clearly to legal and non-legal staff in writing, using Microsoft Office suite, and orally
- Knowledge of and experience in intellectual property rights, general commercial work, charity law and data privacy advice
- Experience of operating as an independent advisor at a senior level managing a workload with deadlines that may move depending upon organisational priority and able to work flexibly in a fast paced, changing work environment.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is 19th January at 23:59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 3
Position type: Full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent - flexible hours considered
Responsible to: Regional Director – West and Central Africa
Key Interdependencies: Travel Team, Supply Chain, Programme Quality team, Emergency Team, Programme Funding Team, Finance and Legal teams.
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK based) with quarterly travel to our HQ in Truro
Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or in-country Programme support. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time in any calendar year.
Role Purpose
ShelterBox is searching for an experienced humanitarian professional with previous programme management experience to join our agile and effective International Programmes Department. This is a transformational and impactful role. The successful candidate will manage urgent priority activities and international programmes/projects within a specific country, ensuring we deliver high quality, impactful outcomes at speed and scale for the people we support.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Programme Manager will support the establishment and management of new and existing emergency and protracted ShelterBox programmes. Aligning with wider regional strategy, the Programme Manager will create and implement a longer-term strategic vision and direction for continuing support within their countries of responsibility. They will also lead on strategic humanitarian relationships within this area to help maximise ShelterBox’s programme impact and influence.
This role will also work closely with the Programme Quality team, to continue to measure the quality and impact of our work. The Programme Manager will also support a programme funding strategy for their designated area of responsibility, working closely with the Programme Funding team in developing sustainable programmatic funding opportunities.
The role is expected to have a strong focus on Burkina Faso, with other countries to be determined dependant on both existing portfolio and new emergencies. Regular travel is expected, and we expect the successful candidate to be willing and able to undertake this travel.
The role will also encompass high-level relationship building and advocacy with partner organisations to consolidate the reputation and position of ShelterBox within the humanitarian sector.
We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and teamwork to achieve this.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
· Establish and manage programmes within assigned area in line with the organisational and regional strategy. Working closely with the Regional Director to ensure quality, timely, impactful, and on-budget programme/project implementation.
· Implementation of the strategic vision and direction. Work closely with the Programme Funding Team to build the appropriate Business Development strategy to secure the resources necessary for realisation.
· Ensure programme quality through consistent use throughout the area programmes of rigorous assessment, design, proposal development and review processes; comprehensive monitoring & evaluation, accountability and learning systems; staff development, and partner capacity strengthening
· Provide support, motivation and leadership to project teams, ensuring they complete tasks to a high standard and meet project delivery deadlines.
· Initiate and sustain strong, mutually beneficial, and authentic partnerships with local and international organisations.
· Work closely with the Travel Team to prioritise the safety of our teams and our deployments. Adapt to evolving issues that could adversely affect ShelterBox staff or programme delivery.
· Maintain effective and coordinated budget management, working closely with the Programme Funding team and International Programmes Finance Manager. Ensure monitoring processes are in place for grant funds/donor specific requirements.
· Provide the first point of contact for deployed teams and disaster monitoring on a 24/7 routine and emergency basis as part of a roster.
· Prioritise ‘do no harm’ principles. Ensure those who encounter ShelterBox as a result of our activities are safeguarded from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings which place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm.
· Maintain exacting standards in all aspects of ShelterBox’s activities so that the reputation of the organisation is protected in the view of donors, partners and the people we support.
· Lead a culture which actively promotes improvements in its practices, processes, and outcomes, across all aspects of its work, seeking feedback from all stakeholders.
· Provide timely updates to Regional Director/Deputy Director/International Programmes Director on programme/project delivery and impact.
· Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to your designated regions. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time within your region, in any calendar year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a highly organised leader with excellent facilitation skills who is passionate about the transformative power of the Arts, building community and helping people grow and develop in their therapeutic arts skills?
As Talitha Arts’ Therapeutic Arts Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing Talitha Arts’ programmes, partnerships and practitioners, working with a wide range of stakeholders. You will come from an arts, management or therapeutic arts background (in any field) and have experience developing programming, managing people/volunteers, and growing partnerships.You will be committed to growth and development and passionate about the power of the creative arts to bring healing, restoration and transformation. You will have experience and a heart for working with vulnerable people, devising and developing creative arts workshops and training sessions, and will be willing to work flexibly with therapeutic intent but outside a clinical framework.
This position is home-based with regular travel within London for workshop, training and meetings (travel costs will be reimbursed). Working hours are flexible throughout the week and can be either part time or full time depending on the candidate (maximum of 30hrs per week).Talitha Arts also provides learning and development opportunities, travel for work within London and 3 extra days at Christmas.
Who are We?
Talitha Arts is creative arts charity that delivers creative arts workshops that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness) and/or are living with mental health problems, addiction or disability. We are a small team comprising our Artistic Director (Executive), Fundraiser and Therapeutic Consultant. You will be managing 15 self-employed practitioners who work on a freelance basis.
At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to managing our programmes, practitioners, and partners. As we are a small charity, you may be asked to perform duties to support fundraising and other initiatives.
Equal Opportunities
At Talitha we are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive environment and
to celebrate diversity and the value of different backgrounds and experiences. We
encourage applications from all backgrounds - we are particularly interested in
welcoming global majority candidates, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation's core values and
the work we do.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Managing and developing all aspect of Talitha Art’s therapeutic arts workshop programming
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Overseeing all programming, coordinating teams and managing Practitioner Coordinators
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Overseeing the planning and evaluation process of all programmes, including liaising with partners, monitoring and reporting
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Advising on creative and therapeutic processes
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Helping to create and develop new programme strategies in collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure best practice
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Working closely with Talitha staff and practitioners to ensure programmes are well-managed and run to budget
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Overseeing and managing the content of sessions and monitoring therapeutic intent
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Working alongside Therapeutic Consultant to ensure that programmes are trauma-informed and therapeutic in intent
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Act as Deputy Safeguarding Adult and Child Lead for Talitha Arts
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Maintaining all databases and updates (in google workspace)
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Committed to ongoing learning and development, including exploring expressive arts therapies and researching beneficiary groups
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Delivering workshops alongside a team of practitioners as and when is necessary
2. Managing Talitha Art’s partnerships with organisations, care homes and community settings to develop ongoing collaborative programmes
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Building on existing partner relationships; and seeking and developing new partner relationships
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Partnering with various organisations to schedule and manage Talitha’s programmes
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Developing project proposals and pitch to new potential partners
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Collaborating with partners on project management of programmes including planning scheduling, coordinating publicity, and follow up with partners (liaising with AD)
3. Managing Talitha Arts Practitioners
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Developing, devising and delivering Talitha Art’s ongoing practitioner training and development and induction training for new practitioners (alongside AD)
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Helping to devise an effective approach to ensure practitioner retention and best practice (alongside AD)
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Coordinating programmes to fit availability of practitioners in accordance with their suitability for the client groups
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Working alongside AD to recruit practitioners (including DBS and references checks), liaise with them during the process, and assess suitability and progress of trainees
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Delegating tasks to Programme Coordinators and working closely with them to have oversight of programmes they are responsible for
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Organising and planning regular check ins and ongoing learning and development sessions and opportunities (alongside AD)
We aim to use the power of the therapeutic arts to enable transformation in those in need of mental health support
We're looking for a Motivating, efficient and resilient Deputy Service Manager to join our Mental Health service in Redbridge.
£33,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Deputy Contract Manager is responsible for the operational management of our specialist customer focused support services across the service. Working in partnership with stakeholders, external agencies and our Commissioning Team, you lead your Team to offer high quality support to customers who experience severe mental health diagnosis to maintain their tenancies and empower people to live their best lives and move to independence.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Service Management
- Develop and promote key business relationships with stakeholders to achieve excellence in service delivery and maximise new business opportunities
- Ensure that all Statutory and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are proactively met or exceeded. Demonstrate value for money services.
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of Customer needs to ensure support planning and risk management is completed in accordance with Customer, LACS and statutory requirements.
- Ensure all safeguarding cases are managed within LACS safeguarding protocols, are reported appropriately and within Corporate timescales.
- Responsible for health and safety compliance for staff and all buildings within the cluster.
- Take part in the out of hours on-call service, where required
People Management
- Lead and motivate your team to foster a forward thinking, positive "can do" working environment and culture
- Deliver motivational and effective supervision and team meetings to empower staff with relevant information appropriate to their role.
About you
- Leadership and Management - Passionate, enthusiastic and motivated towards excellence and the continuous improvement of the Service and personal performance with a solution focused, pro-active can do attitude. Adept at talent management and developing employees career progression. Handles conflict management professionally. Open to feedback and self development.
- Motivating - Inspires people to achieve LACS goals and vision. Enjoys dynamic diverse environments. The forerunner of ideas: acts persuasively, encouraging others to go beyond their expectations.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Minimum 3 years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults with mental health needs
* GCSEs in English and Maths (grade A-C).
* Health and Social Care qualification
* Knowledge of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity processes.
* Up to date knowledge of current social care legislation
* Experience of leading and managing a team
* Possess excellent leadership skills with a positive, can-do attitude
* Experience managing the support of customers with high complex needs
Desirable:
* PBS qualification
* NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
* Demonstrable experience of HR processes - Probation, Capability, Disciplinary.
* We welcome and value applications from candidates with lived experience of services relevant to our customer group
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for the full Job Description
DEPUTY SUPERSTORE MANAGER – HARBORNE
Closing Date: 20 January 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Location: Reloved Brum Charity Shop, Harborne, Birmingham
Hours: 37.5 per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Retail Band 3, £22,623 - £24,471 per year
DBS Requirement: None
“Happy to talk about flexible working”
Are you a confident retail manager looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to join an innovative and trail blazing charity retailer who has been awarded UK charity shop of the year for 2024/25?
Our flagship superstore in Harborne, Birmingham, Reloved Brum, is seeking to appoint a Deputy Superstore Manager, who will support the Retail Area Manager and Superstore Manager through management of day-to-day operations.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual with bags of personality who puts customers at the heart of their decision making.
About the role
Our charity shops raise vital funds for Birmingham Hospice. The generosity of our donors and shoppers plays a crucial role in supporting the community, helping us to provide care for local people living with a terminal diagnosis and for their families.
In this new, exciting role, you will be responsible for a range of key activities, such as visual merchandising, stock rotation, volunteer support and health and safety.
An excellent communicator and self-starter, you will supervise and coach our people. You will drive and maximise sales to meet and exceed targets and ensure the shop is always up to brand standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for opening and closing procedures, as well as till operation, making sure that all monies are recorded, secure and banked.
You will always ensure that our customers receive the highest possible standards of customer service, actively seeking to drive customer engagement, seeking feedback to improve the services offered and supporting our activities to promote and grow the business.
If this is you and this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to receive your application. Come and join us in our charity shop like no other!
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Deputy CEO
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy CEO to join an organisation that is helping to shape the future of voluntary and community services in Cambridgeshire, on a maternity cover contract.
Position: Deputy CEO (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £38,785 - £41,942 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: The Maple Centre, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN, with flexible home working
Hours: Minimum 21 hours up to 35 hours per week
Contract: 12 months fixed term (maternity cover)
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd January
Interviews: WC 13th January 2025
About the Role
As Deputy CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, manage key projects, and represent the voluntary and community sector (VCS) across Cambridgeshire. Working closely with the CEO and senior management team, you’ll ensure the delivery of impactful programmes, support staff development, and oversee accreditation processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Representing the organisation on strategic boards and partnerships.
- Developing and implementing projects aligned with organisational goals.
- Managing and mentoring staff and volunteers to achieve excellence.
- Leading on funding opportunities and accreditation processes.
- Deputising for the CEO when required.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape services, champion the VCS, and drive positive change in the local community.
About You
We’re seeking an experienced leader with a passion for community development and collaboration.
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven track record in project management and staff/volunteer supervision.
- Strong understanding of the VCS, local government, and health systems.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and navigate challenges.
- Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with a commitment to equality and diversity.
Desirable: A degree or relevant qualifications in marketing, business, or VCS management, plus experience with funding development and event coordination.
About the Organisation
This Forum of Voluntary Organisations is an independent, non-profit making registered charity based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Support over 120 organisations, they strengthen and champion social action across Cambridgeshire through an effective, sustainable local voluntary and community sector, helping them to make the biggest difference they can.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Manager, Programme Director, Operations Manager, Head of Community Engagement, Volunteer Manager, COO, Deputy CEO, Deputy Head of Operations, etc.
Apply today to help lead the way in creating stronger, more connected communities.
PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will only be considered if you provide both a CV and Cover Letter
The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
Leeds Centre Manager
Salary: £37,075 - £36,523 (depending on experience)
Location: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours full-time.
Contract: Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)
Closing Date: 5:00 PM, 22nd January 2025
Interview Date: 3rd February 2025
Together Women is looking for an experienced manager to take on an interim role of up to 12 months, managing our busy and vibrant Women’s Centre and provide leadership and guidance to our talented Leeds team.
We are an award-winning organisation, led by and for women. If you are passionate about working to support women every day, and advocate for a future where women and girls live empowered, safe and fulfilled lives, we’d love you to join our brilliant team.
We offer 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a max of 30 days, plus bank holidays, flexible working, 5% pension scheme (rising with length of service), access to employer assistance programme and the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and growing organisation.
Role Summary
Together Women Leeds provides holistic wraparound support to women and girls and specialises in supporting women involved with the CJS, through 1:1 Keywork, group programmes and access to specialist gender-specific support via TW Women’s Centres.
We are seeking an individual with a proactive, compassionate, collaborative approach. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and highly organised, brings strong reporting skills, and is a great relationship builder. Experience of working in the women’s sector or the criminal justice system is desirable, but not essential – most importantly we’re looking for an outstanding manager.
At Together Women, staff wellbeing is a priority. With the support of a Deputy Manager, you will ensure our talented staff team are effectively managed, supported and encouraged to develop within their roles, enabling them to provide high quality, trauma-responsive support.
You will be responsible for the management of a range of services, ensuring high quality standards are consistently met and partnerships are established and maintained. You will lead the strategic development and operational effectiveness of numerous services, including the West Yorkshire women’s contract supporting other districts. The Leeds centre is funded via a range of commissioners both statutory and non-statutory, and you will lead on the contract and performance management including relationships with commissioners. Alongside the Director of Services and wider management team you will also contribute to the effective leadership of the organisation, ensuring our operational and strategic objectives are met.
Key Accountabilities:
Service Delivery and Management
- Lead the operational management of TW services in Leeds ensuring intensive high-quality, trauma responsive support is provided to women and girls accessing the services
- Develop and manage a service plan for Leeds that incorporates key milestones and ensures delivery of project outputs and outcomes
- Monitor delegated budget responsibility, ensuring that the services operate within the agreed budget
Staff Management
- Line manage direct reports and ensure that all staff receive regular support, supervision and performance review, case management, training and development in line with TW policies and procedures
- Deliver team meetings, reflective practice, and staff learning and development opportunities
- Effectively manage a dispersed team ensuring team cohesion and consistency in approach and practice.
Communication/Contracts and Partnerships
- Take overall responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and referral pathways
- Lead on the contract and performance management including all relationships with commissioners
- Organise and attend external meetings/events as appropriate, actively participating and disseminating information to colleagues. This includes sitting on steering groups and attending multi-agency panels to discuss the needs and challenges facing TW customer group, develop robust sector-wide responses, inform, and improve internal services to ensure they are fit for purpose.
- Design and deliver training for professionals in the region to improve responses to women and girls affected by the social justice system
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ensure that all project staff maintain accurate, confidential customer records, following TW policies and procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of the projects’ monitoring and recording systems
- Produce monitoring and evaluation reports in line with funder and other key stakeholder requirements
Funding
- Identify relevant fundraising opportunities and support TW senior management team to prepare funding applications, identify commissioning opportunities, which support the long-term sustainability of existing and new services
- Attend meetings with potential new funders to secure new funding streams, ensuring that the project outcomes are achievable and measurable
- Work with colleagues within TW and/or external partners to establish new services/projects when funding applications are successful
Role Requirements
Experience
Essential
- Leading and managing service delivery in the charity sector, preferably services for women and/or in the criminal justice system.
- Strategic and operational planning and implementing organisational change.
- Delivering monitoring & evaluation systems and auditing service quality and performance.
- Leading, motivating and developing staff and responding to complex staffing issues.
- Embedding involvement of those using services in development, delivery and evaluation of services.
- Developing and implementing best practice and strategies on equality, diversion and inclusion.
Desirable
- Experience working in the women’s services aector and/or in the criminal justice system.
- An understanding of issues impacting on women in/at risk of entering the criminal justice system
- Embedding involvement of service users in development, delivery and evaluation of services.
Skills and Abilities
- Strategic planning and the ability to translate strategy into achievable goals
- A solution-focused approach and the ability to make effective and timely decision
- Highly collaborative, flexible, diplomatic and assertive with good influencing/negotiation skills
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve difficult situations calmly and effectively · Ability to oversee and manage budgets
- Fluent use of standard office equipment and information & communication technology · Manage risk and recognise potential impact of decisions across all parts of the organisation
- Ability to manage own time and workload efficiently, prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast- paced, rapidly changing environment
- A desire to respond quickly and positively to change, continuously improve performance by learning quickly from mistakes, celebrate successes and constantly develop people and processes
- An understanding of issues impacting on women in/at risk of entering the criminal justice system
- Practical operation of performance and quality requirements in contracts
- No specific qualifications are required, but evidence of recent continuing professional development relevant to the post is required, e.g. Coaching training and experience, Management and leadership; Quality systems; Monitoring and Evaluation
Other Requirements
- Able to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required
- Able to work some evenings and weekends and stay overnight where necessary
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
- Ability to apply awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion issues to all areas of work
- Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination in the CJS.
We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: 5:00 PM, 22nd January 2025
Interview date: 3rd February 2025
The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
To apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a cover letter setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and outlining your interest in the position.
PLEASE NOTE - applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Deputy CEO
Our client is an established Charity in Liverpool who offer support and guidance on Neurodiversity, who are looking to support their organisation with an interim role of Deputy CEO.
The Ideal candidate will be able to provide strategic leadership and direction for an established Charity, driving its mission to transform lives through greater understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity. The role will focus on expanding the organisation's influence, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining operational excellence through effective delegation and oversight.
Strategic Leadership & External Focus:
- Develop and execute the organisation's strategic vision and long-term growth plans
- Lead high-level advocacy efforts and influence national policy for neurodiversity
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, corporate partners, and major donors
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and thought leader for the foundation
- Leads the Foundation's parliamentary engagement and policy influence through the All-Party Parliamentary Group for neurodiversity.
- Develop innovative approaches to expand the foundation's reach and impact
- Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Drive the foundation's research agenda and thought leadership initiatives
Financial Sustainability & Growth:
- Drive sustainable growth through diversified revenue streams
- Secure high-value corporate partnerships and major donor relationships
- Oversee the development of new funding sources and business opportunities
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability through strategic planning
- Build relationships with philanthropic organisations and grant-funding bodies
- Develop innovative funding models to support organisational growth
Governance & External Relations:
- Work effectively with the Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance
- Maintain and enhance relationships with charity patrons and ambassadors
- Lead external communications and media strategy
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining independence
- Build and maintain relationships with research institutions and academic partners
- Represent the organisation at high-level events and conferences
Brand & Impact:
- Champion the foundation's strength-based approach to neurodiversity
- Drive measurement and evaluation of organisational impact
- Enhance the foundation's reputation and brand positioning
- Foster innovation in program development and service delivery
- Ensure the foundation remains at the forefront of neurodiversity advocacy
Operational Oversight:
- Provide strategic oversight of operational functions through the senior leadership team to Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
- Ensure effective systems, technologies and processes are in place to deliver strategic objectives
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators against strategic goals
- Maintain oversight of quality standards and continuous improvement
- Ensure appropriate risk management and compliance frameworks are in place
Leadership & Culture:
- Build and maintain a high-performing senior leadership team (SLT)
- Foster an inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming organisational culture
- Ensure effective delegation and empowerment of the management team
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation
- Maintain oversight of professional development and succession planning
- Champion the foundation's values throughout the organisation
Person Specification
Essential:
- Proven executive leadership experience with strategic focus
- Track record of building successful external partnerships and relationships
- Strong advocacy and influencing skills at senior government level
- Experience in driving organisational growth and innovation
- Demonstrated ability to secure major funding and partnerships
- Excellence in stakeholder management and public speaking
- Understanding of charity governance and compliance requirements
- Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
Desirable:
- Knowledge of neurodiversity
- Experience in policy influence and advocacy
- Understanding of health, education, or social care sectors
- Track record of thought leadership
- Experience working with government and policy makers
- Advanced degree in relevant field
REF-218 662
Applications are invited for a Senior Operations Manager (Deputy COO) to join the Operations Group at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK.
Are you good at solving operational problems, and motivated by helping others deliver front line services or projects? Do you have a proactive can-do approach and see your career being one where you can progress onto a lead operational role in a multidisciplinary organisation? If so, this role may be for you.
The Operations Division provides support across all our main activities and infrastructure, allowing us to deliver world-class science. Keeping everything running smoothly, Operations brings together specialists from multidisciplined groups to ensure we are well placed and supported to stay at the forefront of the life sciences.
The role:
The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) (Deputy COO) will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operational running of the Institute. They will be first point of call for all enquiries from staff, students, and other external stakeholders across all operations at the Earlham Institute (EI) crossing all areas of operational activity from corporate services to laboratory management.
They will support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with the management of the Division, with line management of the Communications and Operational and Laboratory Management Groups which including building management and capital projects, as well as the Business Support Team. They will also assist with preparing briefing documents for senior Board and Committees and deputise for the COO on committees when needed.
The Senior Operations Manager is a busy and varied role, no two days are the same. The post holder will also assist the COO to oversee services provided to the Institute via the shared services (Norwich Bioscience Institute Partnership (NBIP)) providing Estates, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Finance, Purchasing and Computing services ensuring they are aligned to the needs of the Institute.
The ideal candidate:
The Senior Operations Manager will have a degree in relevant financial, legal, project management or operational areas of expertise or equivalent qualification.
They will have extensive experience working at Senior Management level, or working in a busy multidisciplined organisation, with involvement in the management of operational activities. They will need excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment, they will need a strong understanding of health and safety legislation in the workplace, if the post holder has experience in project management it will also be beneficial.
It is critical that the post holder has a natural interest in what makes an organisation successful in its delivery, can see solutions to barriers to success and wants to help others achieve their goals. They also need to be happy to be the front-line support for a variety of enquiries that need to be solved quickly.
Applicants must submit their CV as part of their application, along with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role.
Salary on appointment will be within the range £55,500 to £69,250 per annum depending on qualifications and experience, a higher salary may be offered for an exceptional candidate. This is a full-time post for a contract of 54 months.
Interviews will be held on 7 February 2025.
Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
The closing date for applications will be 24 January 2025
About the role
Following the launch of Imperial’s bold and ambitious strategy, Science for Humanity, in March 2024, Imperial is now preparing to launch a comprehensive fundraising and engagement campaign to support the delivery of its strategy. This will be a 10-year effort and one of the biggest campaigns in the UK. Imperial is seeking a talented and driven Campaign Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping this 10-year campaign, working closely with colleagues across the university and within the Advancement team in pursuit of the campaign.
What you would be doing
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Campaign and Supporter Engagement, the Campaign Manager is a new position which will play a key role in the development and implementation of the campaign. You will lead the project management of the campaign and will ensure Advancement works effectively with leadership volunteers and will lead on our internal stakeholder engagement across Imperial. You will help to raise the visibility of Advancement internally and build upon existing collaborations in achieving our fundraising goals and objectives. You will also help communicate campaign progress and success through a series of reports and engagement with our internal community.
What we are looking for
You will have experience of working within a major fundraising campaign and managing large-scale initiatives in the non-profit sector. You will be adept at navigating a complex organisation and will have experience building and managing relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders, ideally senior volunteers. You will have exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capability to navigate ambiguity and will enjoy shaping new areas of work, exercising your own initiative, and working as part of a fast-paced team.
What we can offer you
You will join Imperial at an incredibly exciting time and this role presents a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the biggest fundraising campaigns in the UK and to make a lasting impact on Imperial’s future. As a new role, you will have the opportunity to shape new streams of work and collaborate across the university and its communities.
You will also:
Have the opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
Have access to interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
For more information on Advancement, please visit our website: Advancement | Administration and support services | Imperial College London
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Amy Webb, Deputy Director of Campaign and Supporter Engagement
Closing date: 14th January 2025
To apply, please click “Apply Now”
We’re looking for someone special to lead our Kitchen Club programme, supporting families with children under 5 in temporary accommodation. If you’re passionate about food, families and fairness, with the right skills and experience, then we’d love to hear from you!
At Kitchen Club, families with pre-school children work together to make a healthy lunch alongside activities to support children's learning and development. We aim to support families by improving outcomes in five key areas:
· Nutrition
· The home learning environment
· Mental wellbeing
· Social connection
· Access to information & support
With management responsibility for up to 8 part-time staff, this is a crucial role within our small but growing organisation, combining team leadership with hands-on support for session delivery, including helping with the washing up if that’s what is needed!
We work with families who face a range of significant challenges, including low income, trauma, and inadequate housing. An important aspect of this job is working closely with the delivery team to understand and respond to individual and group needs. The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that families have access to the right kind of support, both within sessions, and from external organisations, from food banks to Family Hubs.
Since 2014, we’ve been working to make Kitchen Club more effective and establish a clear model for what ‘good’ looks like. The Kitchen Club Programme Manager will play a key role in continuing to drive improvement. We’re looking for someone who is ambitious about what can be achieved within our existing frameworks, but who is also able to contribute new ideas to enhance reach and impact, working closely with the Chief Executive to take our work to the next level.
Whoever joins our small but committed team will have the opportunity to make a vital difference for families who face significant and complex challenges.
Summary of key responsibilities
· Lead and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers to deliver high quality Kitchen Club sessions across up to 6 settings per week
· Ensure processes to recruit new families are effective, including outreach and referrals-in
· Liaise with senior contacts in key partner organisations
· Represent the Parent Club CIO, and the interests of Kitchen Club families, in policy and practice forums in Hackney and more widely
· Work with the Chief Executive and trustees to develop the 5-year strategic plan
About you
The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a manager, with the ability to lead a diverse team of thoughtful, reflective practitioners. You may have a background in community work, early years, parenting support, psychological support services, or community food projects. Above all, you will be committed to delivering positive outcomes for disadvantaged families with young children.
We particularly encourage applications from people with knowledge and understanding of the diverse communities in Hackney and Haringey, and who speak languages used within them. Those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances are also particularly welcome to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.