Executive Jobs

Are you passionate about volunteer engagement and making a real difference in the world of healthcare? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an experienced Volunteer Officer to lead the way we attract, manage and recognise the invaluable work of our volunteer community.

We have over 2,000 volunteers that engage with us and refer to these individuals as ‘Contributors’. The Contributor Officer will be our Volunteer Lead and will work alongside the Head of HR on the engagement, management and retention of volunteers across the organisation. As this is a new role, there is huge scope to think innovatively and apply your expertise to ensure our processes and ways of working deliver real value to the members giving up their time to work with us.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our contributors, ensuring they feel valued and empowered to contribute their expertise. If you’re keen to take a leading role in ensuring that we can engage and grow the group of doctors helping us to make a difference to patients’ lives, then we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Develop and update an appropriate and consistent recruitment and selection process for Contributor positions, ensuring it provides flexibility to cater to the differing level of roles across the organisation.
• Work with the Marketing and Digital team to build and maintain a dedicated Contributor section of the website, designed to engage our key audiences and provide easy access to engaging information and content.
• Monitor application rates for key Contributor positions, developing our approach to ensure that the opportunities reach a wide range of members.
• Actively lead the RCR’s approach to engaging with Contributors.
• Conduct regular business partnering meetings with RCR staff who have management responsibility for key Contributors, advising on how to manage, support and engage the group.
• Actively input into the development of the RCR’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other relevant systems to ensure there is a single point of truth for all Contributor related data and that important information is recorded in an easy to access way.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience of volunteer attraction, management and engagement.
• Experience of effectively managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing processes and policies from scratch to meet complex needs.
• Ability to work with data and identify issues and analyse the impact of solutions implemented.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an Examiner Engagement and Support Coordinator to ensure our examiners feel empowered, valued, and supported in their critical contributions to our exams.

The RCR is a professional membership body for Doctors who work in cancer care and medical imaging. Our examiners are clinical oncologists, clinical radiologists and other specialists, who work voluntarily as contributors developing exam questions, delivering assessments to candidates and shaping the future of FRCR exams. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that the clinical expertise needed to run the RCR’s exams is available via both UK and global examiners.

The postholder will have strong people skills with the ability to build good relationships, excellent communication and organisational skills will be key to your success. The post holder will be the first point of contact for potential new, and existing, examiners and will work closely with exam chairs and across all exam boards and committees, ensuring that examiners have the tools they need to deliver as an examiner alongside their clinical commitments, including alleviating any pain points. Examiner recruitment and coordinating induction and training - plus the set-up of meetings, events and panels - will form part of the workload.

As our Examiner Engagement and Support Coordinator you will deliver real value to those doctors who give up their valuable time to work with us. 

What you’ll do:

• Write and update engaging examiner recruitment materials such as terms of reference, job descriptions, scoring criteria and advertising communication.
• Actively promote examiner recruitment to UK and global audiences, including drafting text and ensuring that promotional recruitment materials are relevant and engaging.
• Build and develop mechanisms to communicate with examiners, ensuring they feel included in the work of both the exams team and the wider college.
• Support examiners with travel and accommodation bookings where necessary, in collaboration with the RCR’s appointed travel agent and the RCR’s Facilities function.
• Support committees by managing the logistical support for meetings and preparing quality agendas.

What you’ll need:

• Experience in providing administrative support and managing administrative processes, systems and procedures.
• Experience in financial administration, including the compiling of financial spreadsheets and monitoring budgets.
• Experience of committee procedures and processes, including preparing agendas and recording accurate actions.
• Experience using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that information is kept up to date and available
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. 

Degrees’ programmatic work builds capacity through research grants, workshops, and community-building—all of these across the Global South. The initiative has been steadily growing since becoming a charity, and we plan on continuing to expand. Over the next few years, Degrees will offer grants to research teams in new countries and disciplines, support the scientists as they develop into regional leaders, and keep building a global community of experts.

The Programmes Director role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to advance while helping scale-up the organisation’s work. They will get to work with some the world’s leading SRM experts both inside and outside of Degrees and play a central role in building an initiative that is changing the field of SRM.  

The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its legal support to its members covering a range of issues from intellectual property and employment disputes to contracts. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from equality to Brexit and AI which can cross over into legal services.

The ISM is now looking for a Head of Legal Services to manage a critical part of how we support our members: namely our legal services. You will be managing our brilliant in-house team of lawyers as well as our external associated suppliers. We do not handle litigation as any disputes which proceed to this stage are handled by our legal insurance providers. You will also advise the ISM on business-related legal issues, ensure policies and procedures are kept up to date and work closely with the External Affairs team particularly on areas which have a legal element such as AI.

The provision of legal advice to our members is a core part of what the ISM offers and it is vital that we deliver gold standard legal services, responding to the needs of our professional musician membership. You will be an excellent but practical lawyer able to manage a great team as well as suppliers and contractors. You will be proactive with strong problem-solving skills, great drafting and oral skills, keen attention to detail and good emotional intelligence.

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is four days per week of which at least two will be in the office.

For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job.

Closing date is Wednesday 11th December at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face- to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered.

£28,000 - £32,900 per annum

Fixed term (13 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re seeking a Digital Channels Officer to join our Web Operations Team covering maternity leave on a fixed term basis.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing content for our website, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and impactful. You’ll be responsible for publishing digital updates via the content management system (CMS) to ensure timely, high-quality, and consistent content across the website. Working closely with colleagues across Prostate Cancer UK, you’ll provide guidance on our online presence and help deliver engaging digital experiences for all our audiences.

Your day-to-day will include editing, proofreading, and publishing content that resonates with our audience. You’ll also help train internal teams on our content management system.

Collaborating with our Web Operations Team, you’ll spot opportunities for improvement and contribute to larger projects, helping us continually improve our site and deliver results more efficiently.

What we want from you

We’re looking for someone with solid experience in writing, editing, and proofreading web content who is comfortable authoring basic HTML and preparing web images with accessibility requirements in mind. You'll be skilled in using content management systems (ideally Umbraco) to build and update web pages.

You’ll need the technical skills to author and edit basic HTML, as well as prepare and edit images for the web. A solid working knowledge of interpreting website analytics, including experience with Google Analytics and search engine optimisation techniques, is essential. You’ll be an excellent communicator, skilled at explaining complex analytics and technical details in a clear, approachable way for non-technical colleagues.

In this role, you’ll also need the ability to prioritise tasks and handle tight deadlines, negotiate effectively, and manage challenging conversations when needed. Experience with online community moderation and staying informed on current web tools and trends will be advantageous as we continuously improve our site.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 1st December 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 9th December 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Job term: Part time, 75% (24 hours) over three days per week

Salary: £43,920 FTE (£32,920 for 24 hours per week) plus attractive benefits

Location: One day in office in SW4 and two days remote

Closing date: 10:00 on 09 December 2024

Interviews: w/c 16 December 2024 (in-person preferred but remote options available)

Start date: Monday 27 January 2025

Supported by some of the world’s leading philanthropic foundations, Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) is a registered charity and a publisher of coverage of global philanthropy across print, digital, and events, including our flagship quarterly publication Alliance magazine.

APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4-Day Week Employer.

We are currently seeking a motivated and confident individual with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills who is looking for an opportunity with real agency to help lead the next phase of development of our growing staff team in the new role of operations manager.

Working with the executive director you will take a proactive approach to ensuring that the policies and practices of APT not just meet legislative requirements but push the boundaries of best practice and play a central role in maintaining and developing a strong and vibrant workplace culture. Building on existing practices you will look to introduce new or improved policies that centre the wellbeing of staff. You will manage the people and culture budget to deliver a creative and thoughtful package of benefits and development opportunities for all employees. You will help deliver an annual EDI programme and organise an annual all staff workshop with a view to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. You will also support the organisation by delivering key functions across finance, governance, and office management.

The successful candidate will have a bold and imaginative approach to people & culture, a strong commitment to staff welfare and healthy work life balance, a strong understanding of and commitment to EDI, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to forge good relationships across the organisation. The successful candidate will also have excellent organisation and time-management skills, and be a willing participant in all APT discussions and play an active role in driving the organisation forward.

To apply, please send a CV and short cover letter to David Drewery by 10:00am on Monday 09 December. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted. If you have questions about the role, please contact us by email.

Main responsibilities

People & culture

· Working with the executive director to take a proactive approach to ensuring that the policies and practices of APT not just meet legislative requirements but push the boundaries of best practice to create a positive work environment

· Working with the executive director and trustees to annually review existing policies

· Maximising the organisations resources to deliver a considered and valued employee benefits package in line with our organisational values

· Managing the people and culture budget including staff benefits and development

· Maintaining and developing the APT staff handbook

· Working with the designated EDI lead to foster a culture of inclusion and deliver an annual EDI programme for the organisation

· Organising an annual all-staff workshop

· Being an approachable point of contact for all staff members for questions on personnel processes and procedures and maintaining a strong knowledge of the organisation and the support available if needed

· Working with managers to manage the employee cycle including co-ordinating the recruitment process, delivering inductions and processing leavers.

· Ensuring all personnel records – of staff and contractors – are accurate and up to date

 

Financial administration

• Processing of invoice payments, including international payments
• Conducting weekly reconciliation of all income and expenditure via Sage Accounts
• Processing monthly payroll via Sage Payroll including APT’s pension provision
• Processing quarterly VAT returns via Sage Accounts
• Conducting an annual review of suppliers to ensure good value for money for the charity
• Work with the executive director to ensure that the charity’s financial systems comply with statutory requirements

 

Governance & Risk

· Providing appropriate risk management by maintaining APT’s risk register and register of interests and ensuring adequate insurance provisions are in place

· Working with and supporting the work of the trustee Governance & Risk committee

• Support the executive director to ensure the annual submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission are made in good time

· Supporting the executive team in preparation for twice annual trustee meetings and with new trustee recruitment and inductions

Office management

• Maintaining APT’s health and safety policy and associated risk assessments ensuring legislative compliance

· Maintaining the supplies and facilities required to ensure a smoothly functioning office

· Co-ordinating the once a month administration assistant and their work

General

· Attending team meetings and being an active team member and contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance

· Working on required tasks relating to any other APT projects

 

Person specification

Essential

· Professional experience working in a HR or people and culture role

· A strong commitment to staff welfare and healthy work life balance

· Knowledge of personnel policy legislative requirements but with a desire to push beyond them

· A strong understanding of and commitment to EDI

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to forge strong relationships with colleagues

· Excellent organisation and time-management skills

· Ability to work independently

Desirable

· Experience of using Sage software or similar

· Experience working in the charity sector and understanding of associated governance requirements

· Understanding of charity accounts and budgets

· Experience of recruitment

· Experience of using Office 365 programmes

· Awareness of the philanthropy sector

Workplace benefits

Including, but not limited to:

· Four-day work week

· Flexible working, both in terms of times and location

· Equivalent of 7 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 8 weeks depending on service

· Enhanced pension

· Life assurance

· Enhanced occupational Sick Pay

· Enhanced parental policies

· Critical illness insurance

· Health cash plan for items such as dental and opticians

· Monthly physical wellbeing stipend

· Mental wellbeing support app

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Interest free tenancy deposit loan

· Travel insurance

· Employee volunteering day

Head of Education

Job Title:                       Head of Education       
Contract:                      Full time, permanent     
Salary:                          Starting salary £47,000 
Reports to:                   Director of External Affairs 
Responsible for:          Education Officer 
Place of Work:             BSH Headquarters, 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF. (Hybrid working)

Founded in 1960, The British Society for Haematology is a registered charity and professional membership body.  The object of the Society is to advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology.  The Society has some 3000 members consisting of doctors, scientists and nurses specialising in the field of haematology.  The Society has the British Journal of Haematology as its official journal and offers a range of grants and scholarships for research. 

The Role 

The Head of Education will lead on the Society’s learning and training programme, ensuring that the activities developed by our volunteers cover the needs of current and future members and are created in the most engaging way possible. From overseeing our large annual conference, to smaller day training events, webinars and online resources, the post holder will also work collaboratively with stakeholders and industry to maximise our educational reach. 

You will have responsibility for a small team and for the efficient running of the Education Committee and the Annual Scientific Meeting Programme Committee and will contribute effectively to decision making within the Society, including close working with the Director of External Affairs and the CEO.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a solid understanding of the professional education sector and experience of successfully developing and launching new education activities, especially online. You will be a proactive collaborator with the ability to manage teams, projects, budgets and strategic plans.

To Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date:  12pm on 2nd December 2024 

Interview dates: 12th-13th December, in person at our offices (100 White Lion Street)

No agencies please.   

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. 

REF-217 900 

Job Description

Fuel is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Fundraiser to join the team. The new Senior Fundraiser will join at an exciting time in the company's 20th year and will be able to make their mark engaging supporters and securing funds for our core operation and artistic programme. The right person will embody the company's core values of curiosity, trust, learning, representation, sustainability and creativity.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. We actively welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the arts sector. Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.

Your line manager will be: Executive Director

You will also have close working relationships with the Artistic Director & CEO and the Producing team.

Key roles and responsibilities are grouped into these areas:

1. Strategic Planning and Implementation
2. Fundraising (T&Fs and Statutory)
3. Individuals & Sponsors
4. General

Fuel is interested in and keen to support ongoing professional development and will work closely with the post-holder to ensure that their needs in this area are met. Fuel offers a training budget and mentoring support.

Job Requirements

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Proven experience of creating and delivering effective fundraising campaigns and achieving fundraising targets.
• Proven experience of securing significant/multi-year grants from Trusts & Foundations.
• Proven experience of stewarding and securing gifts from Individuals and Sponsors.
• Experience of Arts Council England grant funding and reporting.
• Experience of running digital fundraising campaigns.
• Experience of managing a donor database.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to draft a compelling case for support.
• Proven experience of managing evaluation and reporting processes for funders.
• Excellent relationship building skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of people from varied backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• An understanding and a passion for contemporary theatre.

Please see our full job pack for the 'Desired Experience and Skills' section.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Together with the Executive Director and Artistic Director/CEO drive Fuel's fundraising capacity at the highest level, ensuring strong stewardship of Fuel's fundraising targets, plans and potentials;
• Work with the Executive Director and Artistic Director/ CEO to devise and implement funding strategies for supporting Fuel's core operation and ongoing programme;
• Proactively contribute to strategic planning, particularly with respect to fundraising opportunities and challenges.

2. Fundraising (T&Fs and Statutory)

• Research potential funders from all appropriate sources and sectors
• Write and compile appropriate solicitation plans, supporting materials, and draft bids, prior to presenting requests for funding (including applications, proposals and one-to-one requests)

For additional responsibilities listed in the 'T&Fs and Statutory' section and for the 'Individuals & Sponsors' and 'General' sections, please see our full job pack.

MLC is proud to be partnered with Citizens Advice to recruit their new Strategic Lead within their business development team, who provide analysis around the funding opportunities and challenges for the organisation as well as overseeing the strategy for the markets that the organisation currently operate in as well as new opportunities to drive further growth.

This year Citizens Advice are celebrating their 85th anniversary and during that time they have been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone – working on issues that affect the whole of society. Last year they directly helped over 2.66 million people find a way forward with one-to-one advice, in addition to over 60 million views of their online self-help advice. As part of their commitment to supporting society, they are one of a small number of statutory consumer watchdogs with the ability to submit super-complaints to government. Their value to society has been estimated at £4.7 billion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation which places high value on staff engagement and growth, with a proven track record of supporting career development with internal promotions and training. The role joins at the end of a period of change for the charity and is a great chance for you to make your mark and develop the role further.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of a number of market strategies, identifying opportunities for growth in existing markets as well developing business cases for new areas.
• Work with the customer journey team to develop new service design concepts, improving the user experience when interacting with local teams.
• Horizon scanning for new business development opportunities to ensure annual market growth.
• Grow and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including; directors of government departments and briefing the CEO on their meetings with government ministers.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a proven aptitude to develop and influence markets, with ability to switch flexibly between different topic areas.
• Be able to develop business cases, showing routes to market with pro’s and con’s outlined and analysed.
• Show ability to build strong working relationships and provide contributions to external advisory boards and working groups.

For more information on the opportunity or an informal discussion on your job search in general, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

The Role

The Law Society is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead to drive our internal EDI strategy, ensuring it is embedded in our culture and ways of working.

As the EDI Lead, you will join an established function that has been expertly built up over the past 3 years, with significant scope to develop the role further.

This high-profile position offers lots of visibility and strong support from the executive and leadership team. You will be at the forefront of developing, implementing, and embedding EDI initiatives across the Law Society and helping us become a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please refer to the JD for information around specific responsibilities.

What we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with authentic authority on EDI matters to make their mark.

To be successful you will need a proven track record of engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders to drive behavioural change, expertise in developing and implementing strategies and action plans, and the ability to analyse and present complex issues with discretion and confidentiality.

We're looking for someone who is politically astute with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships. Knowledge of the legal profession in relation to EDI, or previous experience working in a regulatory, institute or membership organisation, may be advantageous.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (2 days per week working in our London office), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decisionmakers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Hours Per week:37.5 hours per week In line with our hybrid working model. Within this role you are required to work in - Person a minimum of two days per week. However, We are open to discuss condensed or part – time hours.

Our Foundation

We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.

Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity and helps build a stronger society.

Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care.

It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:

1. Improving people's health and reducing inequalities
2. Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services
3. Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.

We'll achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change.

Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.

About the role

The role of Change Programme Director is a new, fixed-term opportunity. The successful individual will report into the Chief Operating Officer (COO). And provide strategic leadership of the Foundation’s change programme portfolio (Our Future Foundation and Operational Improvement Programme).You will ensure cohesiveness and strategic alignment, and the effective delivery of change outcomes in accordance with best Organisational Development (OD) practices.

A self-starter you will have experience of leading organisation-wide transformation in a complex environment.And successfully deliver to competing priorities and deadlines.

This is a perfect role for a people leader who is astute, has great interpersonal skills and coaches’ multidisciplinary teams to deliver results and grow organisational capability.   As well as delegating for the COO in his role, some other key responsibilities within your role will include:

• Lead on the design, scope, phasing, and approach to the change programme portfolio, ensuring they are optimal, efficient, and enabling the programme to succeed.
• Work with the wider Corporate Services team, develop change capability across the Foundation, enabling colleagues to operate more effectively and deliver greater impact.
• Lead specific organisational development and design projects and workstreams to ensure compliance, best practice, and people-focussed approach to change implementation.
• Lead on the mitigation of risks associated with change programme – including management of complex suite of dependencies.

How to apply

Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we invite you to apply for an opportunity with our Foundation even if you don’t feel you meet every requirement.

To find out more about this role, see the job description. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and answer the following application questions:

1. What is your availability to start a new role, and can you commit to a two-year contract?
2. Can you describe a time when you led the design and implementation of a change programme? What approach did you take to ensure it was optimal and efficient?
3. How do you articulate a clear and compelling vision for a change programme to a diverse audience? Can you share an instance where your leadership inspired and motivated your team?

Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.

We have identified three diverse groups, In particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups.

Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.

Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.

Advert closing date: 1, December 2024

Interview date /s: W/C 9, December 2024

Director of People and Resources

Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Join Focus Birmingham.

Are you an experienced and passionate leader in human resources and resource management looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Focus Birmingham, are a leading local disability charity specialising in providing care and support for people with sight loss and complex needs. We believe that everyone deserves to live life to the full, and we are committed to empowering our community to unlock their potential.

About the Role:

Focus Birmingham are looking for a dynamic Director of People and Resources to join our executive team. In this role, you will be at the heart of that mission, leading our HR, finance, and resources teams to drive excellence, innovation, and impact.

As the Director of People and Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity by leading our strategic initiatives around people and quality. You will work closely with our CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure we deliver on our mission while creating a workplace where our staff and volunteers thrive.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- People and Culture: Lead all aspects of HR, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Foster a supportive and dynamic work environment, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting staff development.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure the charity operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, including Charity Commission and CQC standards. Oversee risk management, and governance practices, and provide key updates to the Board of Trustees.
- Finance and Resources: Work collaboratively to develop and implement a financial strategy that ensures the charity’s long-term sustainability. Oversee resource management, from IT systems to premises and transport, ensuring efficient, safe operations across the organisation.

About You:

We’re looking for a strategic and inspiring leader who thrives in both operational and hands-on environments. The ideal candidate will have:

- Proven experience in senior HR and resource management roles, ideally within the charity or care sector.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law, charity governance, and care regulations (CQC).
- A track record of accomplishment of leading change, fostering a positive organizational culture, and delivering impactful learning and development programs.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for making a difference and helping people reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

At Focus Birmingham, you will be part of a team that’s dedicated to changing lives. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. As part of our executive team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, shape our future direction, and help us grow and support more people across Birmingham.

Benefits:

- Flexible hybrid working options
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional concessionary dates
- A great work-life balance with a normal working week of 35 hours
- Contributory pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to employee discounts via Blue Light Card

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help us make lives better, we want to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form.

Closing Date: 02/12/24

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Are you a passionate, commercially astute and visitor focused operational leader? Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a forward-thinking and growth orientated vision, keen to deliver quality within all areas of the visitor experience? Come and join our leadership team to help shape the future direction of our Charity and visitor attraction.

Job title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Hours: 37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 30 hours per week / 0.9 full time equivalent. Salary and pay will be adjusted accordingly.

Work pattern: 5 days per week. The majority of hours will be worked during office hours Monday to Friday, however Winchester Science Centre offers a 7 day a week experience with events on several evenings per week. To best support the team there will be occasional work, meetings and events in evenings, early mornings and at weekends which will be compensated by time off in lieu.

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum depending on experience (pro rata if working fewer than 37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Line manager: CEO

Responsible for: Head of Visitor Experiences, Head of Events, Head of Marketing and Head of Curiosity

Holiday: 27 days per annum plus bank holidays based on working 37.5 hours per week. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years.

Location: Winchester and Eastleigh. Occasional travel within the UK will be required.

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.

Application deadline: 6th January 2025 09:00

About us

Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.

The Role

Are you a passionate, commercially astute and visitor focused operational leader? Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a forward-thinking and growth orientated vision, keen to deliver quality within all areas of the visitor experience? Come and join our leadership team to help shape the future direction of our Charity and visitor attraction.

This is a key period of growth for our Charity, with the delivery of our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan in the pipeline. This will be the single largest development in our 38 year history, whereby we are investing over £6m in further expanding our base of operations in driving further financial resilience and reducing risks to the charity. The growth will enable our Charity to maximise its social impact: empowering thousands of children to develop the science skills and nature agency to act on the climate and biodiversity crises.

This newly-created role will play a vital part in enabling and shaping the very exciting future of Wonderseekers.

The post-holder will lead all of our of Charity operations at Winchester Science Centre including;

• Visitor experiences (including customer services, exhibition, retail and catering)
• Events (for families and adult audiences)
• Curiosity (education, planetarium, and live science engagement)
• Marketing

Working alongside the Chief Financial Officer, the post-holder will deputise for our CEO from time to time representing the charity to external stakeholders and partners.

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be a commercially astute and visitor focused operational leader who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit. Through their inspirational, values-based, and collaborative approach, they will always look for new opportunities to innovate and drive growth.

The post holder will bring their wealth of experience as an operational leader with a proven track record within a large visitor attraction to provide expert knowledge to lead a large and diverse team to success.

The COO will be an integral part of the SLT to support business planning by translating the vision, goals, and strategy for the Charity into operational and business plans. They will demonstrate strong financial leadership helping to provide best value and deliver on agreed targets.

Key accountabilities

• Delivery of Commercial Objectives – Drive the commercial performance of our visitor centre, growing revenue whilst managing costs.
• Strategic development - As a member of the leadership team, the COO will play a key role in supporting the CEO with the strategic development of the Charity, bringing a commercial and operational mindset. The COO will attend Board meetings and other Trustee committees.

Main responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the commercial operations team to enhance business performance and standards whilst driving efficiency
• Deliver effective, empowering and engaging operational leadership across a large and diverse team of over 80 people
• Lead on the commercial operational strategy and translate strategy into actionable steps for growth and increased impact
• With the CFO manage all aspects of commercial operational risk including reporting and monitoring
• Manage and deliver transformational change through a period of significant growth
• Closely manage income and expenditure targets for a turnover of over £3.5m ensuring best value is delivered for the Charity.
• Represent the Charity at various offsite meetings including public speaking
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to set and drive organisational vision and support the strategic direction of the Charity
• Ensure that the commercial operations teams activities are aligned to the Charity’s sustainability strategy and plans

Interview process:

Provisional interview dates are 14th or 23rd January (stage one), 27th, 28th or 29th Jan (stage two)

We look forward to getting to know you through our friendly and welcoming two-stage interview process. This will include panel interviews with Ben (CEO), Lizi (CFO) and some Trustees. There will also be a pre-interview task / presentation and the opportunity to informally meet the wider senior leadership team (SLT).

We can’t wait to hear from you! Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat, or have any questions about the role before applying.

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you.

Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch using the email address above, or call our office and book a call with HR.

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

Position Title: Impact and Evaluation Manager

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Salary: £36,655 per annum

Location: London, SW17 9SH

Term: Permanent

Contract: Full-time but open to P/T candidates

Closing Date: 20th December 2024

Position Overview:

The Impact Evaluation Manager plays a critical role in driving Business Launchpad (BLP) and Tooting Works’ (TW) impact and financial goals by evaluating our efforts, securing funding, and reporting to stakeholders.

The Impact Evaluation Manager will lead on our ambition to have BLP become self-sustaining by securing grants from trusts and foundations. You’ll develop and implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, gather impactful data, and effectively communicate our successes to funders, partners, and the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, strategic, and deeply committed to fostering strong relationships with our young entrepreneurs, tenants, and partners, ensuring the outcomes and value of our work are clearly articulated and understood.

About Us:

Tooting Works is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, event space, and more. For over 30 years, we have been providing affordable office space and supporting local businesses and organisations to grow.

Business Launchpad, a registered charity operating on-site, provides support and training for young entrepreneurs aged 16-30 from across London. 

Responsibilities

Impact Strategy and Reporting

• Ensure that all reporting is aligned with both funders’ requirements and the organisation's broader impact goals, while preserving its independence and vision.
• Lead the design, review, and implementation of BLP’s impact framework and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide support to both Business Launchpad (BLP) and Tooting Works (TW) by designing and delivering training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methods, ensuring teams across both organisations are equipped to confidently produce and apply evidence-based work
• Develop and oversee the implementation of monitoring tools and processes that provide actionable insights to drive data-informed decisions.
• Refine and update data collection tools, train and support team members in their effective use, and continuously evaluate and improve the tools and processes to enhance data accuracy and impact measurement.
• Ensure all programs have a well-constructed Theory of Change, including baseline surveys, KPIs, and robust impact evaluations.
• Oversee data processing and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure accurate insights for impact evaluation and reporting.
• Provide regular and timely impact reports for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Board, and other key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure accurate and up-to-date impact data, success stories, and insights are used for advocacy, PR, and communications.
• Provide line management for the Senior Programmes Coordinator (and other staff and volunteers as needed), ensuring they have clear objectives, their work is well-structured, they have opportunities for development, performance is proactively managed, and their well-being is supported.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Represent BLP in meetings with partners and external stakeholders, effectively communicating the outcomes and impact of our interventions.
• Stay informed of trends and opportunities in the youth enterprise and social impact sectors, ensuring BLP remains at the forefront of best practices.
• Support the fundraising process by supplying essential impact data and insights for proposals.

Capacity Building and Team Support

• Build the capacity of internal teams by providing training, resources, and support in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ensure that delivery teams are equipped with the necessary tools and frameworks for effective impact reporting and monitoring.
• Foster a data-driven culture within BLP, ensuring staff understand and contribute to high-quality data management practices.

Community Impact and Research

• Conduct community research and needs assessments to better understand the challenges facing the youth and communities we serve.
• Provide advice and guidance to young entrepreneurs on how to measure and communicate the impact of their own businesses.

Systems Ownership and Integration

• Contribute to Business Launchpad’s impact-driven objectives by reinforcing the value of data in decision-making. Lead the use of our CRM (Salesforce) by introducing reporting dashboards and other tools to support data-informed decisions, knowledge management, network development, and upskilling team members.
• Support the procurement and management of contracts with external research, evaluation, and learning partners.
• Assist in the production of internal quarterly impact reports and Business Launchpad’s public Annual Report by analysing progress toward the charity’s strategic goals and proactively identifying any issues impacting performance.
• Lead the implementation of new data management systems and integration of existing systems to improve efficiency.
• Ensure best practices for data protection, ethical data management, and security are followed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Impact Evaluation and Data Management: Proven experience in implementing outcome measurement evaluations, with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including funders and partners.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with data management systems, CRM software, and tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Communication & Report Writing: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and comprehensive reports for various audiences.
• Leadership & Team Support: Experience building capacity within teams and fostering a data-driven culture.
• Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related discipline).
• Proven experience in impact assessment, evaluation, or related roles, preferably within the non-profit, public, or social impact sectors.

Additional Considerations

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to emerging needs and opportunities within the organisation.
• Advocacy and Networking: A passion for advocating on behalf of young people and communities, with an understanding of the challenges facing youth in enterprise and business.
• Curiosity and Innovation: A curious and innovative mindset, with a drive to continuously improve impact measurement practices and stay ahead of sector trends.

About Rewards:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal annual training budget
• Employee assistance programme including counselling.
• Regular team socials throughout the year
• Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
• General eye test
• Well-being day (1 day per year)
• Volunteer day (1 day per year)

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Pre-employment Checks

Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Receipt of two satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please email your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.

Please be aware that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background or circumstances.