Director Of Operations Jobs

Job Overview

• The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is mid-way through delivering its Ready for Business 2023 - 2026 strategy. We are seeking to dramatically accelerate growth to achieve our target of reaching one million women entrepreneurs by the end of 2030.
• The Finance Director’s role is critical to the strategic and operational financial management of the charity. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of External Engagement and Director of Programmes and Impact. 
• The Board and CEO are looking for an experienced and qualified finance professional, with the ability to lead and shape the Foundation’s approach to financial planning and financial management, lead a financial improvement programme, and ensure the Foundation’s on-going financial sustainability.

Job Purpose

• To lead strategic and operational financial planning with responsibility for achieving and executing financial objectives, budgeting, investment opportunities and oversight of annual budget processes, including the annual audit.
• To provide strategic financial insight and be an effective business partner to guide organisational and departmental decision-making.
• To drive excellence and efficiency across Finance, strengthening and embedding the right financial systems and processes, integrated with other processes where relevant to enable the organisation to scale.
• To ensure robust financial control frameworks are embedded within the Organisation and to achieve financial compliance with all requirements from Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC etc.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Director will lead all finance processes and will have the following responsibilities:

• Working in partnership with the CEO and other members of the SLT to ensure robust and strategic financial management, effective and efficient controls, transaction processing and financial management reporting.
• Provide strategic financial insight and data to inform decision making and financial growth and sustainability of the organisation.
• Provide an excellent finance business partner service to the organisation, to shape and improve financial capability and capacity, improving visibility and rigour around forecasting income and expenditure. 
• Lead and be accountable for reporting to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC).
• Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts, audit and tax requirements of the Foundation including returns to HMRC, Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Co-ordinate the development and deployment of the annual budget, using zero-based budgeting techniques where relevant; and working with the COO to ensure alignment with yearly Operational Plans.
• Serve as an internal leader of the organisation: provide staff with a strong day-to-day leadership presence, and model a culture of performance, openness and accountability.

Strategic and Operational Financial Planning

•  Lead on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities and policy matters and keep the Board, CEO and SLT informed of all critical issues.
• Lead the development and production of financial management reports for the Board, SLT, budget holders and donors.
• Working closely with the CEO, COO and SLT, manage and mitigate financial risks in line with the Foundation’s risk register and strategic risk assessment.
• Lead on production of the annual statutory accounts, audit and filing of financial statements.
• Lead on treasury management including foreign exchange and cashflow, and maintain banking, payroll, and bookkeeping services.
• Ensure effective relationship management with auditors, and all other financial suppliers, representing the organisation externally, e.g. in banking negotiations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget and re-forecasting process; working with the COO to align planning and budgeting.
• Provide oversight of funders’ commitments, funding gaps and funding ratios to drive effective decision making.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organisation.

Financial Insight, Business Partnering & Financial Process Improvements

• Provide strategic financial insight to drive financial performance and effective decision making (e.g. overall financial ratios, programme costing models, RoI, Value for Money etc).
• Consider commercial opportunities to support the diversification of income streams and financial growth.
• Working as an effective business partner with key departments, support and build staff capability and capacity in financial management.
• Ensure the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation run efficiently  and smoothly.
• Assess, streamline and improve financial processes including but not limited to  invoicing and payments, supplier, partner management, cost recovery, expenses management, purchasing and/or procurement processes and the introduction of an internal audit function.
• Lead on system and technology requirements for financial systems in line with the overall technology roadmap.

Financial Control and Compliance

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Serve as the management liaison to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC); effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at Trustee and committee meetings.
• Advise on organisational legal issues; oversee legal contracting and partner due diligence, ensure due diligence on money flows, overseeing compliance with contract and donor reporting. Lead on the implementation and review of the  Foundation’s reserves policy.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria: Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualified Accountant with executive level experience within (or with a good understanding of) the charity sector including experience of international payments.

Ability to cover all aspects of the organisation’s strategic and operational financial management needs.

Commercially astute with a good understanding of income generation and investment opportunities.

Ability to provide strategic financial data and insights for decision-making.

Experience working in a Board-facing role highlighting key issues and risks for a Board audience.

Excellent financial technical skills combined with knowledge of financial software including Quickbooks.

Good understanding of, and ability to advise fundraising and externally funded programme portfolio(s).

Proven ability to develop organisational level budgets and plans and the systems to monitor and manage progress against them.

Good business partnering skills; ability to understand Fundraising and Programme departmental needs and build staff’s financial capacity and capability.

Experience of driving improvements in financial processes.

Commitment to excellence with an exceptional work ethic and creating a high performance and accountable organisation.

Ability to negotiate and influence at strategic level with excellent people skills to build strong relationships internally and externally.

Experience of risk management and mitigation, and a good working knowledge of the regulatory environment for UK-registered charities working internationally.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with statutory and institutional donors and knowledge of donor reporting, compliance, and contract management issues.
• Strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision, mission, values, and goals with a passion for women’s economic empowerment.
• All applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. The Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time..

• Deadline to apply is 5pm Thur 14th November
• First round of interviews: w/c 18th November
• Second round of interviews: 25th November

Associate Director of Finance & Operations

Job title: Associate Director of Finance & Operations 

Purpose: Provide leadership to ensure the efficient and effective management of operations, people, finance, security, and compliance, ensuring excellence across these areas. 

Responsible to: CEO 

Responsible for: HR Business Partner, Operations Officer, Finance Officer (Part-time), Finance Lead (Part-time) 

Working with: Senior management team, programmes team, colleagues in other departments and stakeholders as necessary. 

Grade and Salary: GBP 65,000 

Location:  London, UK (Hybrid with at least 2 days in the London office) 

Post: Full-time 

Period: Permanent 

REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO   

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.    

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.   

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. 

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.   

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.   

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join RedR and its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to oversee the efficient and effective functioning of our organisation's key operational areas, including Operations, People Management, Finance, Security and Compliance. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role as part of the SLT in ensuring the smooth implementation of our humanitarian programmes while upholding the highest standards of excellence, accountability, integrity, collaboration and lifelong learning.

You will have a deep understanding of how to deliver programmes in a humanitarian context in a safe, secure and compliant manner. You will enhance delivery through standard operating procedures across the organisation and lead by doing.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Financial Management 

You will lead a finance team of 2 (both part-time), responsible for excellent financial management, controls, reporting, budgeting, and auditing (both internal and external) including: 

• Maintaining up-to-date financial records, including processing invoices, payments, and managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. 
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, managing cashflow. 
• Oversee payroll processing and reimbursement procedures. 
• Analysis of financial data and preparation of reports for leadership review. 
• Set standards for programme staff on financial budgeting and reporting 
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices. 
• Lead the improvement of finance and accounting processes and systems. 
• Prepare consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Charity SORP FRS 102. 
• Lead on external audits to ensure that all external audit requirements are met in the UK and Jordan and associated statutory reporting (e.g. to HMRC). 
• Lead on regular internal audits and apply learnings in improving systems. 
• Lead on fraud and corruption prevention and response, and cyber security. 
• Work with SLT and business teams to prepare UK and overseas regulatory annual reporting. 
• Actively engage in the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings, leading on behalf of the SLT. 

Operational Delivery

You will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance delivery and security of people. You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by an operations officer to deliver this role: 

• Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT functions of the organisation.
• Leading process improvement and renewals (e.g. insurance) across Operations, (e.g. IT, security).
• Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works. 
• Lead any country registration, reporting, resourcing requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence to RedR policies. 
• Lead on policy review, updates and roll out.
• Maintain RedR’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation. 
• Leading a robust approach to data security. 
• Ensure the delivery of best practice security management through risk management, situational analysis, assessment, plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation, continuity and crisis planning and leadership. Lead the delivery of security management standard operating practice, protocols and procedures to support programmes and staff in the field. 
• Actively engage in the Senior Leadership Team. 
• Lead the preparation of monthly All Hands and Quarterly Team Meetings; and preparation for Board meetings. 

People & Culture

• You will lead the People & Culture function at RedR and be supported in that coordination by a HR business partner. 
• Implement HR policies and procedures to support a diverse workforce including employees, consultants and Associate trainers and members. 
• Supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.
• Enshrine best practice people processes including in recruitment, onboarding, professional development and performance management. 
• Manage any organisational change management processes and ensure that RedR UK’s culture and values are embedded across the organisation. 
• Analyse resource requirements and utilisation across programmes, providing insights and recommendations; collaborate with programmes to develop strategies for optimising resource allocation and utilisation. Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of resource allocation and utilisation across programmes. 
• Foster collaboration across teams for effectiveness and efficiency, to avoid duplication, achieve a consistent approach and to improve quality. 

RedR UK Leadership 

• Provide direction and leadership to the organisation's finance, operational and people functions, aligning them with the overall mission and objectives. 
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team in delivering RedR UK’s 2025-27 strategy. 
• Lead on change management and strategic initiatives for RedR. 
• Manage a process of regular and effective communication and reporting across RedR, where lessons are learned, analysed, and applied. 
• Work with other RedR organisations to develop the RedR family as a global brand, investigating synergies and economies of scale between the organisations. 
• Foster a positive and resilient team culture that embraces and adapts to change, promoting innovation and continuous improvement. 

Key competencies 

Achieving Results: 

• Operationalises strategy decisions to make significant gains.  
• Leads major initiatives to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ensure best practice. 
• Drives the adoption of best practices, constantly seeking ways to improve operational excellence. 
• Considers wider implications of decisions to ensure comprehensive results. 

Engaging with Stakeholders: 

• Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of cooperation. 
• Manages stakeholder expectations effectively, resolving conflicts and building consensus around operational changes. 
• Senior representation of the organisation with stakeholders. 

Humanitarian Learning Principles and Practices: 

• Advocates for the importance of key humanitarian principles within the organisation and among stakeholders.  
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the organisation. 
• Promotes a culture of well-being and duty of care. 

Managing Projects: 

• Thinks ahead to long-term goals while maintaining focus on present tasks. 
• Leads the planning, analyses, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives. 
• Creates and supports flexibility through quick adaptation to change. 

Demonstrating Leadership: 

• Inspires and motivates staff to perform at their best, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and integrity. 
• Leads by example, demonstrating ethical leadership and a commitment to the organisation's mission and values. 
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff, empowering them to grow and succeed. 

Technical Expertise: 

• Masters comprehensive technical expertise. 
• Directs integration of technical skills. 
• Applies rigorous technical standards ensuring exceptional quality. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Essential  

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of RedR UK and a deep understanding of key humanitarian principles. 
• Proven track record of senior management expertise in a humanitarian context specific to finance, operations, and people. 
• Proficiency in data analysis with a keen understanding of performance and operational metrics. 
• Extensive experience in and security management within the humanitarian sector across fragile and conflict affected states. 
• Experience with procurement, contracting and compliance requirements of key donors including USAID, FCDO and UN agencies. 
• Familiarity with systems including Salesforce, QuickBooks, Dext, Sharepoint, and Excel. 
• Ability to navigate and thrive within a dynamic environment, exhibiting flexibility and resilience within a small organisation.
• Exceptional people management skills in international contexts. 

Expected Interview Dates 

First Interview: Week of 25 November 2024 

Second Interview: Week of 2 December 2024 

What We Offer: Your well-being, our priority 

At RedR UK, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values and nurtures our team. Our benefits package is designed to foster a balanced and fulfilling career, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being. Benefits include: 

• 23 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days (excluding public holidays). Plus, one day birthday leave. 

• 5% employer pension contribution involving dependants 
• 3 paid days annually to volunteer for causes you care about 
• 5 days of paid study leave 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay at 100% for 12 weeks for employees with over two years of service. 
• Life assurance coverage equalling four times your salary. 
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave for family emergencies, 5 days dependent leave. 

Our benefits are integral to RedR UK’s commitment to valuing, developing, and caring for our people as we work together to make an impact in the humanitarian sector. If you believe you can make difference, please join us. 

Could this be you?

Please send your CV and one-page cover letter. We will be hiring on rolling basis.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join our Executive Team.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust, which is thinking bigger and stepping up to collaborate widely to achieve nature’s recovery and connect people with nature. Achievement of our ambitious goals will require us to build our financial resilience and invest in growing our unrestricted income pipeline from a diverse range of sources. New enterprise opportunities are arising in green finance and advisory services to complement our traditional funding model. The organisation has grown rapidly in recent years, and the time is right for a review of our systems and processes to ensure we are deploying our resources effectively and with maximum impact towards the delivery of our Strategy.

We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance and Operations to act as a business partner to the CEO and fellow Directors, leading and coordinating this reset of our operational and financial planning to support the successful delivery of our strategic goals. You will provide leadership on people (HR and organisational development), financial, IT and operational management. As Company Secretary, you will engage closely with the Chair and Trustees, overseeing our governance processes and compliance with charity law.

You will be a natural communicator who is instinctively collaborative, systematic and organised. You will have the leadership skills and emotional intelligence to engage well with your fellow Directors, and with Trustees and team leaders across the Trust. You will have a mind-set that seeks out solutions.

We are part of The Wildlife Trusts federation, which connects the 46 county Trusts in a powerful network for innovation with a strong national voice. You will find that your team extends beyond Wiltshire to a dynamic network of fellow Directors, here in the southwest and UK-wide.

Leeds Mind promotes positive mental health and wellbeing and provides help and support to anyone who needs it in and around Leeds. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around their needs. We support the people of Leeds to discover their own resources to ‘recover’ from periods of poor mental health, and to live life independently with their mental health condition.

Our values of Being Open, Supportive, Brave, Connected, and Resourceful are pivotal to the work we do.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you’ll provide transformational leadership, developing and executing our strategy to ensure we deliver our mission of ‘better mental health for all’. With a focus on increasing our impact and reach, you will have a key role in developing meaningful relationships with internal and external partners, crucial to ensuring a sustainable approach for services.

Belonging at Leeds Mind

Leeds Mind is committed to creating an inclusive environment and being an equal opportunities employer - We believe that inclusive practices should be part of everything we do.  We are committed to ensuring that our colleagues, volunteers, and service users feel a sense of belonging at Leeds Mind that gives them the confidence to share their unique perspectives and experience. 

Purpose of the role

The Director of Operations is a high profile and influential role, key to Leeds Minds strategic development and successful delivery. The Director of Operations is responsible for leading the team and the strategic development of operations across West Yorkshire.  The operations team are the largest function with a highly committed team and varied portfolio of services for young people and adults. The role requires a leader who understands accountable leadership and can inspire teams as we move towards our next strategy. The role is fast paced and varied so resilience, strong leadership and a values-led approach will be key to success.

The postholder will join Leeds Mind with a proven track record in successful services strategy with a focus on social purpose and client experience. The role requires experience of strategic oversight and accountability for delivering effective, safe and impactful outcomes.  The postholder will be expected to demonstrate a strong commercial understanding of the sector. They will use evidence to inform their decision making to ensure services are cost effective and deliver in the best interests of the organisation, our staff and clients.

With experience of programme management & financial modelling, enabling robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, will be key to success with the following:

·       safeguarding practice

·       contract and procurement management

·       strategic and operational risk and 

·       sustainable development 

What we're looking for

Leeds Mind is an equal opportunities organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities; particularly culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented  within Leeds Mind.

• We're looking for someone who has a proven track record and professional experience at a senior leadership level preferably within health & social care.
• You'll have had organisational accountability for safeguarding policy and practice, and ideally understand Caldicott Guardian requirements. 
• Strong programme management skills are a must, and you will be accustomed to managing complex issues and demanding priorities. 
• Experience of oversight of quality assurance systems is essential and you'll have developed continuous improvement systems within your organisation.
• You'll have strong influencing skills and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across the voluntary and public sectors
• Demonstrable financial experience managing & developing budgets and business plans, as well as contract management
• Experience of developing and understanding service user involvement at all levels

Assessment process

This will be a 2-stage process, with first interviews happening through the advertising dates and a planned final stage on Monday 18th November.

The role is based at Clarence House, Clarence Road, LS18 4LB (with hybrid working).

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a right to work in the UK check as well as an enhanced DBS check.  Leeds Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer.       

Reg charity number: 1007625

West London Centre for Counselling is a well-established and highly respected charity providing psychological counselling to primary care. The charity is now looking for an experienced Director to lead the strategic and operational management of the Centre and its staff. The position involves developing business plans and procedures required for the effective running of the Centre and the meeting of its objectives.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of running a charity in the healthcare sector, of collaborating with statutory bodies and raising funds for charitable purposes. The charity employs 37 staff and has an operating budget of circa £1m.

Salary will be in the region of £60-65,000 pro rata depending on experience. Part-time and hybrid working negotiable, although please note that the Director will be expected to work from the charity's offices in Hammersmith at least 2-3 days per week.

The job description and person specification are attached.

Please make your application in writing showing how your experience and knowledge meet the person specification.

WLCC is committed to accessibility, inclusion and a fair recruitment process. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements regarding your application,  please contact us.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to lead the next phase of our development, building on the strong foundation we've established.

In this key leadership role, you'll ensure smooth, efficient operations across all functions, including finance, HR, facilities and communications, managing a small, dedicated team. Your work will directly support our teams in delivering vital services, reaching key targets and achieving our mission, offering you the chance to make a lasting impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

This fast-paced role requires a proactive, resourceful individual who can manage daily operations while considering the bigger picture to implement new ways of working. As part of the Senior Management Team, you'll also help shape and deliver our organisational strategy.

Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to co-lead our participation in the London Communities Human Rights Programme, a four-year project aimed at embedding a human rights-based approach in all areas of our work, in collaboration with the British Institute of Human Rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Finances
  • ​Ensure robust financial management and controls, supported by the Director and an external financial consultant, with a focus on achieving value for money; effective risk management; timely and accurate reporting; increased financial literacy within the organisation and efficient use of resources.
• HR
  • ​Lead the development and implementation of HR initiatives, systems and procedures that are efficient, aligned with best practices and reflect our values and strategic goals. Ensure staff are well-supported, with a robust performance management system in place across the organisation. Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to foster a learning culture, enabling staff to work at their best and achieve success as a team.
• Facilities and Compliance Management
  • Ensure efficient management of facilities and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across health and safety, data protection, cybersecurity and other operational standards. Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to uphold quality standards, including the Advice Quality Standard, Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, London Youth Quality Mark and Investing in Volunteers.
• Other
  • Oversee the management of IRMO’s social media platforms and website
  • Oversee the organisation of key events, including our Annual General Meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, strategy day and other organisational events
  • Lead, inspire and manage the Operations team in line with IRMO's policies and procedures, supporting team members to achieve their full potential

Person Specification

• Essential
  • At least three years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong understanding of finance and budget management for an organisation of IRMO’s size (£850,000 turnover)
  • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
  • Understanding of UK employment law, HR best practices, health and safety, data protection and safeguarding
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
  • Tech-savvy, including knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft applications
  • Strategic understanding of how financial and operational management supports service delivery, with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Skilled in streamlining systems, processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency
  • Proven ability to take ownership of projects from conception to completion with minimal oversight
  • Highly organised, able to manage workloads and balance tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptable and proactive, capable of solving problems independently with limited resources
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
  • Understanding of charity governance and the challenges facing the charity sector
  • Strong understanding of issues facing migrants in the UK, particularly the Latin American community
  • A commitment to IRMO's vision, mission, and values
• Desirable
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese

We aim to recruit the most suitable candidate for each role and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of underrepresented or minoritised groups, as well as from Latin Americans and those with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to better reflect the community we serve.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. We exist to solely support The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and its patients providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.

 The Charity Finance Director will oversee the Charity’s finances, including financial planning, forecasting and reporting. They will be an integral part of the senior leadership team working closely with the Chief Executive and the board of trustees to achieve strategic objectives.

 This is a really exciting time to join the Charity as we continue to embed our change of governance structure and develop new ways of generating income, including social investment opportunities.

 This senior level role requires a team player with integrity and resourcefulness, coupled with exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills and the drive and motivation to support the Charity’s ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cornwall Community Foundation as Philanthropy Director, based in Cornwall and able to attend the CCF office in Bodmin weekly.

Salary: £39,000-£43,000 FTE depending on experience

At the Cornwall Community Foundation, we want Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to be a great place to live for everyone. Our mission is to raise sustainable funds from individuals and businesses and distribute them to community and grassroots non-profit organisations who are changing people’s lives across the county.

This is a rare opportunity to join our team in an interim capacity as Philanthropy Director where you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with our long-term supporters.

If you have a strong major donor fundraising background we want to hear from you. We offer a friendly environment to work in and you'll be joining a team who really are making a difference in Cornwall.

To apply for this post please read the application pack on our website.

Closing date Thursday 5th December 2024.

How to Apply 

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by Tuesday 03 December 2024 at 5pm.

Please note that the close date could be subject to change depending on the success of the recruitment process. Note: we are not using agencies for this role.

About You

We are looking for an experienced digital, data and technology professional who has substantial professional experience in the field. You will have a strong understanding of technology landscape, including data, cyber security, supplier and contract management, web, mobile, applications, collaboration tools, desktop systems, cloud solutions, and devices.

You will be well-versed in applying techniques, frameworks, and standards for technology development, release, maintenance, and support, working effectively with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers. A comprehensive and continually updated understanding of digital transformation trends and user experience, alongside experience in engaging and managing third-party suppliers, is key to this role. You will also demonstrate the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement in digital, data and technology across all levels of the College.

You will have experience of contributing to a director-level team, and reporting to boards, committees and the CEO. As part of your broad approach senior management, you will be able to contribute to the life of the College as part of the Executive Team, which has responsibility for strategic delivery and team leadership.

Relevant qualifications in design, development, management, and change methodologies such as PRINCE2, Scrum, ITIL, TOGAF, APM, or similar will be beneficial. It would also be desirable if you have experience in the membership, academic, or health sectors, with an understanding of their structures, governance models, and cultural dynamics.

About the Role 

This is the primary role with responsibility for the delivery and assurance of core digital, data, technology, and related functions at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, at both a strategic and implementation level. The post-holder will report to the College’s CEO, sit on the Executive Team, and contribute across the College via staff engagement and through a range of committees and boards, including the Board of Trustees.

Key to the role are three functions:

1. Ensuring the security and fitness for purpose of College’s digital, data and technology estate.
2. Designing the College’s strategy for digital, data and technology in support of the overall College strategy and overseeing its implementation.
3. Unifying all areas of technology responsibility across the College to ensure product development, processes and operations are aligned as a cohesive whole.

Your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Take a proactive and collaborative approach to working with members of the Council, Board of Trustees and other stakeholders as required.
• Define, develop, lead and champion the College’s digital, data and technology strategy, ensuring that it is user-focused, resilient, sustainable, and demonstrably supporting our objectives and values.
• Ensure procurement achieves value for money and all expenditure supports the attainment of the College’s strategy and charitable aims, drafting business cases and negotiating and managing contracts as appropriate.
• Lead, motivate, and performance manage the IT Team ensuring that they focus on clear objectives, proactive collaboration across the College and wider sector, and are supported in their work.

The Package

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• 34 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing hour once a week
• Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

About the College

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

At RCoA diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our differences.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.

Department: Finance and Corporate Services directorate

Location: hybrid working – currently a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London office

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £78,000 – £86,000 per annum

Closing date: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm

Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
• employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)

Background:

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

Following a period of successful growth, we are investing in our people, technology, and infrastructure to better meet the changing needs of those we serve. To support this transformation, we are seeking a Deputy Director of IT who will lead in delivering a reliable, secure, and innovative IT environment that enhances the charity’s operations.

In this role, you will lead technical teams, manage projects, oversee IT infrastructure, and ensure that technology aligns with the charity’s strategic goals. You will play a vital role in advancing our digital capabilities, enabling efficient operations and supporting the expansion of our mission-driven activities.

As a strategic leader, you will contribute to the overall strategy for Finance and Corporate Services, offering insights and guidance. You will oversee the development and implementation of the overarching IT strategy, working closely with the Director to ensure alignment with the Directorate Strategy. In addition, you will lead in the creation and execution of the charity’s Data Strategy, empowering Dementia UK to effectively harness data into actionable goals with clear performance metrics.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as fundraising, clinical, finance and people teams to understand their IT needs and explore opportunities to enhance service delivery, fundraising, and donor engagement through technology. Your oversight of IT infrastructure will span servers, networks, cloud environments and data centers, ensuring reliable and secure operations while implementing best practices in security and data protection. You will also ensure that IT policies and procedures comply with industry standards, including GDPR, Charity Commission requirements, and data security guidelines.

To succeed in this role, you will have a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, along with extensive experience in senior IT management, with a focus on infrastructure, security, and project management. You will possess sound knowledge of IT governance, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR) and have experience with cloud platforms, network infrastructure, and database management. Exceptional communication skills will be essential, enabling you to convey complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking an outstanding, innovative and dynamic Director of Nature Recovery.

Director Of Nature Recovery
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Location: Norwich, NR1 1RY

Role purpose

The purpose of this role is to create and lead a multi-disciplinary team to accelerate nature’s recovery across Norfolk and set the Trust on course to achieve our strategy. You will act as a strategic leader to deliver direct impact and influence the environmental, economic and social systems in Norfolk to prioritise nature’s recovery.

Main duties

Organisational and strategic leadership

•  Provide clear, values-based strategic organisational leadership as a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to the CEO
•  Model our leadership values and behaviours at all times
•  Ensure that an environment is created for all teams that enables people to bring their best to the Trust
•  Provide strategic leadership for the directorate and across the Trust, taking responsibility for collective decision making, creating opportunities and managing risk
•  Achieve clear delivery targets for directorate and for shared targets across directorates
•  Manage and develop a growing team to support strategy implementation, including overseeing work plans, budgets, and performance management

Partnership and collaborative working

Influence the strategic direction of Norfolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy;

•Lead and model collaboration across and outside the organisation, including (but not limited to):
•  Working closely with the Director of Nature Conservation to ensure that there is a consistency of strategic approach to conservation work and partnerships from the Trust
•  Working with the fundraising team and projects team to lead the development of, and fundraising strategies for, new multi-stakeholder landscape-scale initiatives for nature’s recovery
•  Working with other Directors to build effective strategic partnerships for nature’s recovery with local authorities, businesses, universities and other key charities operating in Norfolk
•  Keep abreast of local, regional, national and international issues affecting wildlife in Norfolk, maintaining liaison with The Wildlife Trusts and our national developments, policies and initiatives

Research and evidence

•  Bring together the data, monitoring and evidence held by Norfolk Wildlife Trust or other bodies to inform our countywide strategy to restore nature at scale
•  Co-ordinate with others to ensure that our work across the Trust, including our positions and polices, is evidence-led and credible

Person specification

Essential:

•Proven experience and ability in organisational leadership and team management
•  A demonstrable ability and attitude to work corporately and cooperatively as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team
•  An effective leader of change, improving the effectiveness of teams and individuals, building skills, capability and capacity
•  Sound understanding and technical knowledge of ecology and wildlife conservation issues and methods as they apply to Norfolk’s wildlife habitats
•  Excellent, proven relationship building skills at a senior level
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  A commercial, entrepreneurial and innovative mindset to deliver projects using new funding mechanisms
•  A strong commitment to nature conservation and the work of Norfolk Wildlife Trust
•  A high degree of competence in the use of IT systems and information management
•  Good numeracy and experience in the compilation and coordination of complex budgets
•  Good written and oral presentation skills and experience, including the ability and confidence to engage a variety of audiences, press and media
•  Strong organisational and administrative skills
•  Preparedness to work unsociable hours including occasional evening and weekend work attending meetings and achieving deadlines
•  Current driving licence

Desirable:

•  Knowledge of green finance solutions and natural capital markets

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10am on 25th November.

Interviews are likely to take place at Bewick House, but online interviews will be considered.

We regret that we are unable to provide feedback from the application stage and if you have not heard from us by the end of December you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in working with us, good luck with your application.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Director of People and Culture

Are you innovative and people focused?  Are you experienced in driving change, employee engagement and people development? Are you values driven and believe in fighting hunger and reducing food waste? 

Fareshare, the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, is seeking a new Director of People and Culture who is passionate to lead its team of HR professionals to ensure effective delivery of the HR, volunteering and organisational development efforts.

Reporting to the CEO, and as a member of the senior leadership team, this role is critical in shaping Fareshare’s work place culture, organisational structure and ensuring it remains inclusive and values driven.

You will be responsible for strategic leadership, developing and implementing the people and culture strategy in alignment with the overall goals and values and will lead initiatives that build a culture of trust, collaboration and continuous improvement.   Fareshare has an important relationship with the Food industry and charity sector and this role should proactively collaborate with similar positions in other organisations as well as playing a leading role in supporting external engagement. 

Key responsibilities also include talent management, through all recruitment and development programs, to ensure Fareshare has the capability to grow.  Plus, employee and volunteer experience and engagement to ensure that Fareshare is an employer of choice and is a diverse and inclusive organisation.  Overseeing HR operations and compliance are key to encourage best practice plus organisation development and leading change management. 

You will be a people person, with high energy and be experienced in driving culture change. You will have a proven track record a similar senior level in HR, ideally in a purpose driven or non-profit organisation, together with an understanding of the commercial relationships that Fareshare engage in.  It is essential you are MCIPD qualified, or with relevant experience, have a strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and can demonstrate success in creating strategies that align with organisational goals.   Excellent communication skills and strong team management and leadership skills are a given.

If this sounds like you, and you are committed to Fareshare’s mission of “no good food goes to waste”, then we would love to hear from you.

We offer: 

• Hybrid working based out of London with visibility in the office 1-2 days a week plus regular travel to other UK sites. 
• Permanent role
• Full-time 35 hours a week
• £85,000 per annum plus pension

State date: January 2025 
 
To apply 

To apply please complete our online application and send your CV and cover letter outlining the following: 

• What you will bring to the role 
• How you meet the criteria 
• Your availability to start
• Expected salary

Closing Date:  Monday 25th November at 9am 
Interviews to be held in person w/c 9th December.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. For more information visit the Fareshare website.

REF-217 872 

Department: Finance and Corporate Services directorate

Location: hybrid working – currently a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London office

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £78,000 – £86,000 per annum

Closing date: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm

Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
• employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)

Background:

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

Following a period of successful growth, we are investing in our people, technology and infrastructure to better meet the changing needs of those we serve. To support this transformation, we are seeking a Deputy Director of Finance and Governance to play a pivotal role in strengthening our finance and governance capabilities.

Within this key post, you will lead a team of finance and governance professionals, supporting the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You will ensure reliable and accurate financial reporting for the charity, oversee finance projects, and establish a proportionate, robust risk and governance framework.

As a strategic leader, you will contribute to the overarching strategy for Finance and Corporate Services, collaborating with the director to develop and implement the Finance and Governance strategy, ensuring this aligns with the Dementia UK’s organisational goals and translate into clear, measurable targets. Collaboration with the fundraising and program teams will also be essential to ensure accurate financial management of grants and donations.

To succeed, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with extensive senior-level financial management experience, ideally within the nonprofit or charity sector. A strong working knowledge of Charity Commission and SORP reporting requirements is essential, along with experience in creating and implementing strategic finance initiatives. You should also have a background in managing audits and working within governance and risk management frameworks.

Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

Job title: Clinical Operations Manager - IRIE Mind

Responsible to: Director of IRIE Mind

Salary: Starting salary is £36,684.61 per year (Full-time equivalent), (S02-SP32a) which equates to £21,521.64 per annum at 22 hours per week.

Hours:  22 hours per week  

Contract type: Permanent

Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6ED

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}

Working alongside the Director, as the Clinical Operations Manager you will assist in the day-to- day running and management of the Wellbeing Centre and its strong team in the delivery of our specialised service. Under the direction of the Director, you will be responsible for the therapeutic management and co-ordination of the Centre at IRIE Mind, including the support, line management and supervision of staff in offering therapeutic interventions, service development and the involvement of Clients in the quality-of-service provision.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information.

DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role.

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

 How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.  

The closing date is by 3rd December 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.