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Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise

Salary Range: £49,200 – £59,560 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise. The primary focus of the role is to play a leading and strategic role in shaping and delivering Fauna & Flora’s work on enterprise development as a means for financing conservation and creating benefits for local partners, indigenous peoples, communities and other stakeholders across our global programme.

You will be a highly motivated and organised individual, looking to apply your advanced expertise in business and entrepreneurship to solve conservation challenges. You will have extensive technical skills in the incubation and scaling of enterprises, including business strategy, facilitation of international market access and leveraging private sector partnerships. You will have work experience in the private sector, including purpose-led enterprises.

You will have demonstrable experience in market research and analysis, business plan development, financial modelling, business valuation, and investment pitch deck creation.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the proven ability to liaise across teams and cultures as well as from rural entrepreneurs to companies and investors. You will enjoy applying your business skills to complex issues and explaining these in plain and accessible language.

You will be an excellent communicator and comfortable team leader and player, able to motivate task-focused teams to successful outcomes.  You will have excellent facilitation, training and coaching skills. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines will be a key attribute.  

You should hold a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification or equivalent professional experience in business, finance, economics or other relevant discipline. You should be passionate about supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills while being open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills. You will have considerable experience of applying your skills to a conservation, development or natural resource management context in less developed countries.

Fluency in English is essential, and French is highly desirable. Knowledge of languages relevant to Fauna & Flora’s work, such as Bahasa, Swahili, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish, will be highly valuable

Fauna & Flora is part of Cambridge Conservation Initiative in the David Attenborough Building, providing a great platform for collaboration with other conservation organisations and University of Cambridge departments and institutions. You will be joining a diverse team with global responsibilities and the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

This position will be based in Cambridge with international travel as required to meet project needs.

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 10 November 2024. Interviews are likely to take place in 3rd week of November 2024

We are recruiting four Therapeutic Practitioners to deliver For Baby’s Sake in a new Regional Team in the North East of England. The post will be home based with some elements of hybrid working. Applicants need to be located in the North East of England and be able to travel across the region to deliver a hybrid of online and face-to-face sessions.

For Baby’s Sake is an innovative, therapeutic, trauma-informed programme. We work with both co-parents individually, supporting a recovery framework to overcome the devastating effects of domestic abuse in their relationship. We acknowledge and explore unresolved and often complex childhood trauma and change harmful patterns of behaviour to develop a home environment where children can flourish. We adopt an attachment-focussed parenting approach that enhances the opportunity for children to feel safe and secure, with parents who are emotionally available and attuned to all their needs.

There must be a current pregnancy to harness change motivations, a desire on behalf of both parents to co-parent their unborn baby (although they do not have to be in a relationship) and we can work with the families up until the baby reaches the age of two. The significance of this two-year timescale is evidenced in all recent child development research.

You will have the opportunity to support the continued evolution of For Baby’s Sake whilst ensuring fidelity to the programme and sustaining the ethos and values of the For Baby’s Sake Trust.

The For Baby’s Sake multi-disciplinary team consists of highly trained, therapeutic practitioners capable of establishing and maintaining meaningful, trusting relationships that consistently guarantee engagement and crucially provide the framework for the deeper, therapeutic exploration that allows co-parents to understand the impact of their own parenting experiences. To be part of this exceptional team you must have demonstrable therapeutic skills, sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults, infant mental health, and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, attachment, and the impact of unresolved trauma.

The positions are full-time on a permanent contract. Full details, including the job description, person specification and background briefing information can be found in the relevant attachment. There will be an expectation of occasional travel to locations across the UK on occasions.

Further information about The For Baby’s Sake Trust can be found on our website.

To apply, please complete our application form. On receipt of your application, we will send you an equal opportunities monitoring form – this is confidential and voluntary and will not form part of the selection process.

Closing date: 27th November 2024

Interviews for the Therapeutic Practitioners are planned for Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th December 2024 in Durham.

Who we are:

LDN London is an award-winning charity with over 60 years’ experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well. 

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Family Service to join our Children and Family Services.  Working with LDN London means that every day will be different, and you will be part of a team providing support to society’s most vulnerable children and adults.

You will have the privilege to be part of young people’s joys, triumphs, failures, frustrations, sadness and laughter. However, most of all you will be there to provide the right support to make a life worth living and enable access to everything life has to offer, just like for everyone else.

About the role:

The Head of Family Service will lead and manage our Family Service across all locations, providing holistic support to families with children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This role involves the delivery of grant and commissioned outcomes, supporting the Assistant Director for Children, Families and Communities and working with the Head of Community Engagement to secure new funding, ensuring services meet the current and future needs of children and young adults and of their families.

The Head of Family Service will build a high-performing team, work with stakeholders, and operate within legislation, policies, budgets, and other parameters to deliver outstanding support.

This role involves ambitious family-centred practice, tailored support plans, and ensuring positive outcomes for families. The Head of Family Service will encourage parent and carer engagement in consultation and participation activities, work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of external professionals, and establish and maintain close operational relationships with schools, family hubs, social care and health services. 

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of Special Education Needs and Disabilities and the challenges to navigate education, health and welfare systems. They need to understand needs of families and be able to work collaboratively to achieve our goals.  The ideal candidate will be able to self-motivate and work independently whilst keeping in line with LDN London.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be a well organised person with the ability to deliver successful outcomes. You will be confident networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, can problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, you will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable.   

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge! 

Why join us:

We offer continuing opportunities for learning and development together with regular supervisions and support for all our staff. We offer:

· the opportunity to work flexibly

· up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

· a generous pension scheme

· season ticket loans

· family friendly policies and personal/professional development packages

How to Apply:

To apply please complete the online application form using the link below and submit your up-to-date CV to us.

Note: LDN London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required. You need to be 18 and over to apply.

Closing date: 5:00pm on 1 November 2024

Please note that we receive a high number of applications.  If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then you have not been shortlisted for the role.

Foundation and Trust Administrator - Part-time (3 days working broadly office hours)

Location - Home based with occasional travel including to London, Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon

The Rigby Foundation is the charity of the Rigby Family and their wholly owned family business, the Rigby Group PLC.  In 2023, the Trustees appointed an Executive Director, the Foundation’s first member of staff, to support them in setting their future strategy. The Foundation is now a place-based funder, with donations focussed on the West Midlands. 

Support is prioritised for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between eleven years and twenty-five years, and on evidence-based charity programs that enable young people to succeed in education and have the chance of securing meaningful employment.

The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust is Sir Peter’s newly established personal charity.  The strategy for the Trust is in development, with current support focussed on partnerships with two leading UK universities. 

The Executive Director oversees both The Rigby Foundation and The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust, and is now looking to create a small dynamic team to include a Partnerships Manager and Administrator.  The Team will work closely together to ensure that Rigby Foundation funded programs enable the best possible outcomes for young people in the West Midlands, and that The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust facilitates Sir Peter’s giving strategy once this is confirmed.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Rigby Foundation to recruit an Administrator to join this small and growing team.

The role:

This important role will be responsible for supporting administrative systems across both charities, working closely with the Executive Director on the following activities:
 

• Ensuring all requisite policies and procedures are in place for both charities
• Preparing Board papers and facilitating Trustee meetings
• Assisting with annual statutory reporting and audit processes
• Working with the ED to produce annual budgets
• Administering and processing all donation payments
• Responding to all internal and external requests for information
• Supporting staff matched fundraising
• Supporting Rigby Group staff involvement in Foundation and Trust activities
• Offering broader administrative support to the Executive Director.

The role requires substantial experience of governance, Trustee support, financial admin, managing diaries, meetings and travel as well as offering broader admin support wherever needed.

The person:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of providing broad administrative support to an organisation ideally in the charity, grant-making or education sector. Helpful, organised and resourceful, this person will be able to juggle multiple tasks, to prioritise effectively and to plan ahead to meet deadlines.  A great communicator, this person will also be a real team player, proficient in all MS Office packages including Excel and Powerpoint with solid experience of having worked as a PA or similar type of role.

More broadly, this person will be enthusiastic and committed to the valuable work of  both charities.

Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Department: Finance
Contract: Full time

As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our social research projects. You’ll be the strategic advisor to our research leaders, ensuring every decision is backed by solid financial analysis and aligned with our commercial objectives. This is not just a finance role—it's a chance to shape the future of social research with your commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with Research Directors to drive financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Commercial Insight: Provide insightful analysis on profitability, project margins, and return on investment, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, from budgeting to forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs to track project performance, driving continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the financial liaison between senior management and project teams, translating financial data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of our research projects.
• Bids & Costing: Experience working in bids and costing.

To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Commercial Savvy: You’re more than a number cruncher—you understand the commercial landscape and can navigate it with ease.
• Analytical Excellence: You have a knack for turning data into insights and insights into action.
• Stakeholder Management: You're a strong communicator, capable of influencing decision-makers at all levels.
• Experience: Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within research, consulting, or a similar industry.
• Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Follow the requirements of our Operating Standards, and also to meet the requirements of all our ISO standards
• Other duties which may be required from time to time

This job description may be changed from time to time at the discretion of management 

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
• Generous company pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.

About the National Centre for Social Research

At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people’s lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we’re able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering social research that works for society.

We are seeking to recruit a Communications Manager to lead on the development and delivery of PILC’s communications strategy with an aim to grow the organisation’s profile, increase the reach and influence of our work and develop supporter engagement.  

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager to help us increase the impact of our work through cross-channel communications and grow the organisation’s profile to match the quality of the legal work we conduct. You will be joining at an exciting time when there is already some infrastructure in place but plenty of opportunity to make your mark on the development of our organisational approach to communications. You will work closely with the Director to develop and implement a cross-organisational communications strategy to extend our reach, brand awareness and increase donations. You will join a dedicated staff team who are all passionate about building power with working class and marginalised communities. You will be expected to work closely with staff across the organisation, supporters and the communities we serve, co-ordinating and delivering effective organisation wide communications. A demonstrable interest in social justice campaigning is essential.

About You

 We are looking for an experienced and creative communications all-rounder with a track record of implementing communications strategies for social change. You’ll be an effective project manager, able to work proactively and collaboratively with staff across the organisation to showcase the vital work colleagues in the litigation team conduct out of the spotlight. You will be confident in working with a variety of stakeholders, including journalists, lawyers and marginalised communities. You will be proactive, able to build and maintain relationships, develop effective cross-channel communications and manage a varied workload. You will be both able and happy to turn your hand to strategic thinking alongside day-to-day delivery, such as copy-editing news pieces for our website or writing press releases. You’ll be engaged with social justice campaigning and social media with an ability to identify and take advantage of relevant communications opportunities.

PILC is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.

Please do not count yourself out if you feel you do not meet all the requirements and let us decide if you meet the criteria. Training will be offered as part of the opportunity.

Location: Cardiff Head Office / Hybrid

About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is one of the leading substance use organisations in Wales, supporting over 10,000 individuals each year. Founded in 1968 within an urban church, it was established with the ambition of promoting harm reduction. The name "Kaleidoscope" reflects the coming together of various aspects of youth culture, including mods, rockers, teddy boys, hippies, and Hell's Angels, all of whom were welcome. The organisation embodies these values to this day, providing support to some of the most complex and vulnerable individuals in society on their journey with substance use, and aims to create a safe, non-judgmental environment.

About the role

Are you ready to make a difference? Join Kaleidoscope, the leading drug and alcohol charity in Wales, as our CEO and help shape the future of services for vulnerable individuals. You will drive innovation, foster collaboration across a diverse network, and ensure that those we support are at the heart of service design. By promoting co-production and addressing the root causes of substance use, you will empower people to find their own paths to recovery. If you're passionate about creating impactful change and leading a dedicated team, Kaleidoscope is the place for you.

Who we are looking for

Kaleidoscope is at a crucial juncture in its journey, seeking a dynamic leader to guide us into the future after being led by the same family since 1968. We need someone full of drive and motivation, with a deep understanding of our mission, who can embrace new ideas and take calculated risks. You will be a tenacious trailblazer and a compelling advocate, able to influence policy on substance use and harm reduction while fostering connections with government and strategic partners. If you have experience in the non-profit sector, strong political acumen, and the passion and resilience we seek, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible to: Board of Trustees

Responsible for: Executive Team

Salary: £80,000- £90,000 per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Our Head Office is based in Cardiff, and we would like the new CEO to be based within commuting distance for regular visits to all sites in Wales, however we are flexible on working location.

Benefits: We have a flexible approach to colleague benefits at Kaleidoscope and will agree the additional benefits with the successful candidate.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups or with protected characteristics. Kaleidoscope are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Vacancy closes at 9am on Friday 29th November.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new People Partner.

About the role

This role is a key part of the People & Culture Team and will be instrumental in delivering our People strategy and ambition to be a progressive employer.

The role will challenge and help us to change our current thinking, our behaviours and how we talk about people issues. It also helps us to ensure that we have effective people processes in place and improve them, making AIUK an employer who is people first focused.

The role partners with directors and their leadership teams, providing expertise, direction and proactive strategic people advice, helping them to achieve their business plans.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You're skilled in building partnering relationships with leadership and management
• You can resolve complicated employee relations cases and support employee wellbeing
• You collaborate well and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
• You also have a thorough knowledge of People leadership issues and employment law

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the charity Inspire to help them recruit a Partnerships Manager. Inspire, based in East London, inspires children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face, connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

A key role within the charity, the Partnerships Manager is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Director of Business Development and Partnerships to help form strategy and raise funds from a range of income sources such as: corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and community fundraising.

The successful applicant will have experience in successfully securing, managing and developing partnerships via different avenues, from initial prospect research through to contracting and ongoing management. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident with a passion for the cause then this could be the role for you!

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
     
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

EPIKS (Environment Kirklees Ltd) is a pioneering not for profit company run by volunteer directors, that employs a small team of staff and volunteers working locally on climate related issues - access to greenspace and rivers, habitat improvement, active travel.

We are recruiting a part time finance manager with proven book-keeping skills and financial management experience to help us deliver environmental projects on biodiversity, green space management and active travel throughout Kirklees.

The job involves preparing monthly management accounts; working with our auditors on annual accounts; handling payments for at least 6 employees (part-time) on PAYE; managing VAT returns; preparing financial reports for funders and advising the (volunteer) directors.

The post is based at the EPIKS office in the Media Centre, Huddersfield.  Working from home is an option.  The postholder would be expected to work at least one day or part day on a fixed, regular day to allow for collaboration with other team members.  

The postholder will work closely with our part time Business Administrator. 

Job Description:

Produce monthly financial management accounts and support the directors in all financial matters.

Support directors and staff in budget preparation and managing multiple funding streams.

Bookkeeping - keep records, pay suppliers, raise invoices.

Use of Quick Books online.

Record keeping – ensure appropriate records are kept to support evaluation of funding bids and any funding claims involved.

Operate PAYE wages and process expense claims.

In conjunction with our accountants, prepare company annual accounts and relevant end of year returns.

Make returns to Companies House.

Ensure VAT returns are made and appropriate records kept.

Assist team members in compiling reports to funders and sponsors.

Personnel Specification:

Essential:

Good working knowledge of computer applications – spreadsheets, email/internet/websites

Knowledge and broad experience of presentation of accounts

Experience of bookkeeping systems 

Experience of PAYE and processing expense claims

Experience of using Microsoft Office 365

Excellent organisational skills

Able to organise own work, manage priorities and achieve objectives without close supervision, paying close attention to detail.

An interest in nature/environmental/climate/transport issues

Desirable:

Experience of use of Quickbooks online

Experience of working in community/third sector settings 

Awareness of business sponsorship and CSR

Awareness of the workings of local authorities 

The role offers the chance to work across the financial functions and offers an experience through a breadth of finance work across the organisation making it a varied and a well-rounded role.

The Finance Officer is part of the Organisational Support and Development (OSD) team at the Tax Justice Network, which is led by the Director of OSD, and the role reports to the Head of Finance and Reporting. The OSD team leads and delivers on a range of operational services from finance management, risk management, project management, event management, human resources, IT systems and other enabling functions. The team is also responsible for fundraising for the organisation. This includes respond to calls for proposals, track funding opportunities and engage with donors regularly.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking payroll and general ledger maintenance
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and keeping a clear audit trail of all financial records
• Manage the staff payroll process including pension, HMRC and other related processes
• Manage the periodic payment runs and ensure that all payments are paid on time
• Supporting financial planning and reporting for project proposals, project reporting and management reports
• Support with project and year end audits schedules
• Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Provide guidance to team on internal financial processes and policies and assist with queries and escalating them as necessary
• Ensure organisational adherence to our internal and funder specific procurement policies
• Undertake other financial administration work and supporting the wider OSD team on team responsibilities and duties as required

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential
• Holding or working towards a CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualification
• Hands on experience of working in a finance department of charities or not for profit organisations
• Experience of carrying out detailed reconciliations, and can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach in all work
• Strong IT skills with intermediate knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software (preferably Xero)
• Ability to communicate effectively, accurately and succinctly in English, in writing and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable
• Experience of producing financial reports for a range of purposes
• Experience of working with multi-currency transactions and cash holdings
• Experience of working with EU funded grants
• Experience of working with a variety of cloud-based platforms such as Airtable, Xero, SharePoint, Slack and Zoom

Attributes

Essential
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
• Flexible and able to manage a varied workload and deadlines
• Ability to deliver work of a high standard with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of UK and / or EU financial regulations
• Resourceful and flexible approach with a “can do, will do attitude” and willingness to learn and adapt

Desirable
• Passion for tax justice and international development issues
• Previous experience of grant management
• Use of electronic banking software

Youth Ministry Coordinator

This is an exciting new role which has been developed to support the work of Area 5 of the Pastoral Plan. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues from the parishes, schools and archdiocesan lay staff, in developing routes for the active participation and support of young people in the life of the church and in the service of its communities. To bring vision, energy and experience to develop youth ministry, accompanying young people into a living experience of the Church community.

The key initial priorities of this role are to:

• Design and develop various projects and initiatives to enable young people to build positive relationships with the church.
• Develop a mechanism for young people to engage in discussions about the future of the church.
• Actively develop an archdiocesan strategy for young people.
• The ideal candidate will have a background working directly with young people (aged 10-19) and a good knowledge of the Catholic faith.

Contract and Salary

This role is permanent and full-time with a salary of circa £33,000.00.

Location

Base office will be Saint Margaret Clitherow Centre. Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA.

Working Hours

Contracted hours are 35 per week.

Annual leave

33 days which includes eight bank/public holidays plus 5 gifted days during Christmas and Easter closedown. There is the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Pension

Employees will be enrolled into the People’s Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of 3% and 5% contributed by the employer. The Archdiocese will match employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary.

Other benefits

There are a range of other benefits including a pension salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised Lifestyles gym membership, life assurance scheme, enhanced parental leave pay and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

Apply online via our website

Please note that the information you provide in your application will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and selection and will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Closing date: Midday 18th November 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Elizabeth Parsons, Director of Pastoral Development, either by email or over the phone

About Lepra

Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.

Job Context

Our new Global Strategy introduces some new approaches and priorities to our work, including: our first ever global Theory of Change (ToC), the most detailed Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) approach ever, and a sub-strategy dedicated to research, innovation and technology: the Global Research, Innovation and Technology Strategy (GRITS). With the finalisation of the new strategy, and as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our impact and efficiency, we are now seeking a consultant to provide specialised research support and technical advice.

Job Purpose

The primary objectives of this role are to lead the transitional phase of the GRITS, creating a detailed operational plan for its implementation; support the management of the existing research portfolio ensuring technical soundness, budget adherence and timely delivery; establish a sustainable pathway for research expertise to be led by in-country professionals.

Working Relationships

• Reports to Lepra UK’s Director of Programmes and Advocacy
• Day-to-day management liaison with the Director of Programmes and Advocacy and team members of Lepra’ sister organisation in India, LEPRA Society
• Close working links and collaboration with UK Fundraising, Communications and Finance teams
• International travel as needed for programmes oversight and support, and external representation.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the transitional phase of the GRITS.
• Identify and address any gaps or challenges in the current strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth transition.
• Support Programmes in the design of new projects / programmes by ensuring proposals submitted are technically sound and capitalize upon learning. Lead on ethical approval applications.
• Support Programmes in identifying, maintaining and growing academic / research -related partnerships, according to Lepra’s strategic interests and capacities 
• Serve as a focal point for external research contacts that have an interest in people affected by leprosy and LF.

Operational Plan Management

• Develop a comprehensive operational plan for the rollout of the strategy.
• Establish the initial GRITS processes including the Go no Go; steering group established and functioning.
• Define clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure the plan is realistic, achievable, and aligns with the charity’s objectives and resources.

Support Existing Research Profile

• Review and support ongoing research projects.
• Ensure all research activities are technically sound, within budget, and on time.
• Provide technical guidance and support to research teams.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to staff and partners.
• Ensure that data sets and tools are appropriately designed and employed.

Pathway to Sustainability

• Create a sustainability plan to ensure research expertise is transitioned to and led by in-country professionals.
• Develop capacity-building programmes for local researchers and institutions
• Establish mentorship and training frameworks to support local leadership in research.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, research institutions, and community leaders.
• Facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance the research profile and strategy implementation.
• Ensure transparent and effective communication throughout the transition process.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and impact of the strategy.
• Regularly report on progress, challenges, and achievements to the Lepra’s leadership team.
• Adjust plans and strategies based on feedback and evaluation results.

Safeguarding

• Support the implementation of newly developed processes in relation to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding (SG).
• Ensure safeguarding measures are integrated into all project activities.

Technical advisory

• Guide and advise on the implementation of leprosy and LF control tools and approaches, specific healthcare models and/or health solutions in partner countries, when appropriate and according to Lepra and donor standards.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on the development and roll-out of country programmes as well as the overall leprosy / LF programme in Lepra.

Monitoring, evaluation and impact

• Advise the programmes team on the development of appropriate results frameworks, objectives, outputs, indicators and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support the analysis of Lepra datasets.  Advise the HPMEL on analysis of Lepra datasets.  Provide technical inputs to Lepra’s reports, according to Lepra’s needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree level of education

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualification
• Relevant professional health-related qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of global health issues and an up-to-date familiarity with issues and practice in the international development sector
• Substantive experience in designing and leading research projects and of communicating research results to different audiences 
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data using a range of different approaches and software and to present this information so that it may be easily interpreted by different users and audiences

Desirable

• At least ten years’ experience as a health advisor or researcher, preferably gained with an overseas development organisation or in academia, in a similar health focused role
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools and packages
• Experience with the concept and use of dynamic datasets

Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities

• Strong research administrative skills, specifically excel; STATA; SPSS; Nvivo and significant experience in MS Office packages
• Excellent attention to detail, and organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, and confidence at presenting and representing at international global to a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and prioritise workload.
• Ability to travel within the UK and overseas
• Permanent resident and legal rights to work in the UK.

South East London Mind have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Services to lead on supporting and developing our existing services in the London Boroughs of Lambeth & Southwark. This includes the successful and established Counselling Services, Advice & Information Service, Peer Support and Befriending. This exciting new post will also involve taking a lead on local partnerships with both statutory and other voluntary sector organisations.

With experience managing community-based services and of partnership working, you will need to demonstrate that you can motivate teams and individuals, communicate effectively and deliver continuous improvement in service delivery.

The successful candidate will join an established group of Heads of Services who represent us across our other 3 boroughs.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Monday 13th November

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.