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The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) is a registered charity working with schools, colleges and communities across the country to raise awareness about the Holocaust and its relevance today.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team based in Central London. After several years of research and development, we have recently launched Testimony 360, a brand-new digital programme for UK secondary schools that uses interactive survivor testimony and virtual reality to innovatively teach about the Holocaust. Through the programme, students are able to have a personal and conversational experience with a recording of a Holocaust survivor before seeing some of the sites they experienced for themselves using virtual reality headsets, all without leaving their classroom. 

The successful candidate will help lead the multidisciplinary Testimony 360 team and play a key role in continuing to develop this new and exciting programme – they will project manage all further phases of work, inclusive of research, development, testing and delivery, and support with the day to day running of the programme throughout its first year. We are looking for an inspirational individual with versatile project management skills, who can deliver successful outcomes and realise our ambitious vision for this important ongoing project.

Responsibilities

·Lead on all elements of continued project development from planning through to completion of each phase of work, supporting the Deputy Director of Programmes in communicating priorities and timeframes to a highly skilled team in a fast-paced environment.

·Utilize and develop existing project management systems as needed to allow the team to understand the journey from visualisation to creation of a digital educational programme. You will oversee specific workstreams that are already underway, as well as plan for new and additional workstreams which will evolve as the project continues to grow.

·Support the Deputy Director of Programmes with preparations for meetings with a highly engaged project board, whilst maintaining excellent communication with a wide range of supporters, advisors and stakeholders.

·Manage the main contracts, delivering the project to scope and budget. You’ll oversee multiple connected work-streams and ensure they are coordinated according to the overall project brief and programme.

·Work with international and national partners, ensuring regular and collaborative communications, and implementing projects to agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality.

·Pro-actively identify challenges and risks to programme implementation, ensuring these are raised and addressed in an appropriate manner.

·Responsible for monitoring and reporting mechanisms, and ensuring timely and effective reporting across the team, Trustees, and sponsor groups.

·Managing sub-contracts including monitoring finances and expenditure; Tracking both project and programme spending, highlighting potential under/over-spends and proposing solutions.

·Working with the insights and data lead, and other colleagues in the team, to capture and disseminate project learning and ensure that this learning is used to tailor and adjust the project approach in order to maximise impact.

·Using project management systems and experience, support the Testimony 360 team in planning for and executing day to day delivery of the programme in its first year of roll out as needed.

Read our Job Description for full details. 

Are you a highly skilled and experienced process facilitator with a desire to enable the formation of Minster Communities across Leicester and Leicestershire? 

Can you form and lead teams of volunteers, are you energised by training and supporting others? 

Are you a collaborative colleague, excellent communicator and relationship-builder? 

…then we want to hear from you, and consider your application to work within our team as we enable churches to form new Minster Communities across our diocese. 

You will play a crucial role taking lead responsibility for training and supporting a team of facilitators (including staff, consultants and volunteers) who will deliver the Minster Community formation process across the diocese. You will facilitate organisational process within the ethos of Christian discernment and work closely with the Shaped By God Together Programme Team to track progress, identify risks and issues and contribute to problem-solving. 

This post is funded through a grant from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board. 

We encourage applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently under-represented in the organisation. 

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity who help young people from minority communities, faith backgrounds, and disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting their education whilst encouraging positive integration into British society. An exciting opportunity exists for a Foundation Director to join the team. As Foundation Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the organisations overall management, direction and growth, leading on broad areas including finance, operations, fundraising and programme development. You will develop and implement the strategic vision and direction of the foundation in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working in East London.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people and supporting their development. You will have direct experience of working with those from disadvantaged backgrounds including faith backgrounds. Your broader experience of the charity sector will involve budget setting, programme development and fundraising and applying for grants. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and be collegiate in your approach. Your strong communication style will also allow you to manage stakeholders both internally and externally and you will be confident and be persuasive in your approach; being able to work with a board of trustees and senior staff. Please note that we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role who feel like they fit the criteria.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged

Ivy Rock Partners are delighted to be supporting a leading healthcare charity with the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources, the Financial Controller will be responsible for maintaining financial records and ensuring that all day-to-day financial transactions and processes are managed accurately and efficiently. The charity is in the midst of transformation period and has exciting growth on the horizon and as such, this role will play a pivotal role in this and will best suit those who are keen to improve and simplify processes and reporting.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated enthusiastic individual, who is looking to take the next step in their career, in a role with a varied and exciting workload, with plenty of scope for impact in an ambitious and growing charity.

Duties will include the following:

• Leading the statutory audit process including the preparation of draft statutory accounts and supporting information for auditors
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary
• Supporting the preparation annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
• Lead the weekly cash monitoring process
• Act as main point of contact for the finance team with the wider team
• Preparation of finance reporting timetable
• Ensuring balance sheet accounts and reconciled and reviewed
• Preparing and posting accruals and prepayment schedules and posting journals as required
• Ensuring financial controls are adhered to
• Responsibility for payroll
• Line Manage the small transactions team

What are they looking for?

• Qualified Accountant or Part-qualified and actively studying (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of SORP Accounting
• Prior experience working within a charity is desirable
• Experience in an operational finance role

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working – 2 days required in the Central London Office per week

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Head of Governance and Compliance to join our team.

You'll play a crucial role, ensuring best practice governance and compliance is embedded in Ambitious about Autism and the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust. You'll develop and implement high-quality monitoring and reporting policies and systems, promoting excellent governance and maintaining compliance with all external regulatory requirements.

You'll work closely with colleagues in the Executive Teams and wider Senior Management Team, as well as ensuring the Board is meeting its responsibilities and receiving high quality information and support from the staff team. You'll also contribute to the development of the organisation's overall strategy and operational plan, as a member of the Senior Management Team.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrable experience in managing the governance of an organisation.
• Up to date knowledge of either or both of Charity Commission, Care Quality Commission and Department for Education regulatory environments.
• Proven knowledge and experience in governance and compliance, working at a senior level with Trustees and senior leaders.
• In depth knowledge of statutory reporting procedures and record keeping.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Group Senior Financial Accountant

Full Time and Permanent

£65,000 - £70,000 Salary

Client based in Central London

The client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

A globally renowned Membership Organisation is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join them.

The position has been newly created after a restructure.

Reporting into the Associate Director of Finance.

Overall Purpose:

Lead the process for the production and approval of all consolidated internal and external reporting and statutory accounts. Lead the VAT and Corporation tax accounting and reporting process and the relationship with external tax advisors (VAT and corporation tax) Manage the treasury function and oversee all investment fund management and balance sheet reconciliation. Develop and maintain of the financial policies, controls, systems, and processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the group's finances and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirement.

Produce statutory accounts for the group and subsidiary entities and lead the process for approval and filing.

Lead on all aspects of the audit process, including relationship with the auditors and ensure all queries are resolved in a timely manner.

Produce monthly consolidated reports pack including SOFA/balance sheet and cash flow forecast for board and committees pack including P&L and cashflow.

Ensure month end reconciliations are completed for all balance sheet accounts and follow up on any outstanding actions. Lead on the effective posting and reconciliation of group payroll, pensions, and other intercompany payments, while working with the wider finance team.

Oversee the accounting and administration for all fixed assets, investments, bank accounts and restricted funds, including reporting to the FB and TBAC. Manage the preparation and submission of the group VAT returns within the statutory deadlines.

Lead the relationship with external Corporation tax advisors and respond to all requests from HMRC in a timely manner. Coordinate all external reporting request from National Statistics Office and other regulatory bodies.

Review, develop and control accounting standards and policies.

Citizens Advice Waltham Forest is a local charity that has been providing advice, information and advocacy services to residents for over 40 years. We deliver our services across the borough in our office, Family Hubs and public buildings like libraries and schools. We are responsible for core advice services commissioned by the council and have excellent partnerships with many other charities across the borough. 

The charity is governed by a board of trustees, all local people, that now seeks a Company Secretary to support their work. The successful candidate will be interested in charity governance; able to operate independently; and possess the skills to provide a high quality, reliable secretariat to ensure the smooth running of our governance processes. 

The role is offered on a self-employed basis and will be suitable for someone who can be flexible. Hours will vary but are likely to be 7 hours per month. 

Role 

The Company Secretary to the board of trustees is there to ensure the smooth running of all governance processes. Working closely with the chair of trustees and elected officers, you will ensure that records are accurate, up to date and well-organised; that agendas and papers are circulated in good time; that all meetings are minuted and minutes are turned around promptly; and that other duties such as sending updates to the Charity Commission and Companies House are carried out. The board meets four times a year; and one sub-committee (the Resources Committee covering finance and personnel), also meets four times a year. There is a Joint Negotiating Committee which meets on an ad hoc basis, and the AGM in January. All these meetings take place in the evening and are diarised a full year ahead. From time to time support for internal meetings may also be required, some of which may take place during office hours.

The role is offered on a self-employed basis. Remuneration is offered at £175 for each full board meeting including the AGM and for each committee meeting; this includes responsibility for all aspects of preparation and meeting follow up as described in the job description.

Working with the Footwork Director and Advisory Board, the main purpose of the role is to oversee and coordinate overall delivery of Footwork’s new five-year strategy and to take a leadership role in maximizing fundraising opportunities. Footwork is a small but ambitious charity with an established reputation in global health networks and partnerships. The Resource Mobilisation and Strategy Manager will be responsible for maintaining and growing these links with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national governments, international NGOs, and funders. The post holder will also manage and coordinate Footwork’s governance, including primarily the convening of the Footwork Advisory Board and Technical Committee, and providing input to and coordinating relevant outputs and actions from these bodies as required. The role offers an opportunity to have a key role in developing and shaping Footwork’s profile and impact at an exciting time. In particular, the post holder will take responsibility for delivering the following goals. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

· To oversee and coordinate overall delivery of Footwork’s new five-year strategy; 

· To manage and coordinate Footwork’s governance, including primarily the convening of the Footwork Advisory Board and Technical Committee, and to provide inputs to and coordinate relevant outputs and actions from these bodies as required; 

· To prepare and publish the First Global Strategy for Podoconiosis through an open and consultative international process; 

· To develop a communications and fundraising strategy, including support for the continuation of this role; 

· To oversee the staging of the 2nd International Podoconiosis Conference in an endemic country. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Team Management and Leadership 

· Provide management and leadership to achieve targets and objectives and drive the implementation of the strategic plan 

· Ensure the availability of resources to achieve targets and objectives of the Footwork strategic plan 

· Work with a range of stakeholders to develop and deliver an international conference hosted outside the UK. 

· Work independently with minimal input for others to drive the fundraising and strategy forward 

· Build effective relationships with, and command the respect of, the wide range of international stakeholders who will contribute to the 1st Global Strategy on Podoconiosis. 

· Possess strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills, particularly with respect to managing potential podoconiosis champions. 

Service Delivery 

· Working within university policy and procedure, undertake day-to-day management of operational matters with regards to the Footwork strategic implementation. Plan and implement activities across the team to ensure the achievement of Footwork strategy targets and objectives. 

· Ensure effective systems and procedures are in place to support the achievement of key performance targets in area of responsibility. 

· Plan and implement improvements to systems and procedures in area of responsibility to ensure effective administration within area of responsibility. 

· Maintain appropriate records and documentation commensurate with policy and procedure. 

· Provide reports internally and externally as appropriate. To undertake analysis, interpretation and presentation of standard data to inform decisions related to subject area. 

· Identify critical issues when resolving problems and use university policy and procedure to support the application of appropriate resolutions. 

Policy and Procedure 

· Contribute to policy decisions and improvement in area of expertise. 

· Strategy driven - Able to understand the priorities of the Footwork strategy and plan and organize the activities and work required to meet the objectives within the timelines. 

Customers and Stakeholders 

· Resource mobilisation - Can present ideas and arguments orally and in writing to gain support and gain buy in from a range of stakeholders and use different medium for different audiences. 

· Convening and coordination - Can prepare for and chair international meetings, remote and in-person. Can quickly and accurately synthesise information into fluent written documents. 

· Proactively work with internal and external stakeholders, colleagues or collaborators to exchange information and provide data to inform decisions as necessary, showing appropriate sensitivity when needed. 

To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. 

This Job Description sets out current duties of the post that may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. 

INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Responsible for the achievement of: 

· Creating and managing a strategic plan to ensure successful delivery of Footwork’s five-year strategy and specifically the Footwork goals identified in the strategic plan under the headings of: 

· Improving Lives: Enable universal access to interventions to improves the lives of affected individuals and communities 

· Bringing together: Bring together national, regional and global actors to strengthen coordination, collaboration and mutual learning 

· Evidence-based advocacy: Harness evidence-based advocacy to accelerate the adoption and scale-up of intervention for treatment and prevention; 

The specific responsibilities within these goals for this role are: 

· Managing and coordinating Footwork’s governance, including primarily the convening of the Footwork Advisory Group and Trustees, and to provide inputs to and coordinate relevant outputs and actions from these bodies as required; 

· Preparing and publishing the First Global Strategy for Podoconiosis through an open and consultative international process; 

· Developing a communications and fundraising strategy;

· Overseeing the management and staging of the 2nd International Podoconiosis Conference in an endemic country. 

The post holder reports to the Head of Department for Global Health and Infection, working under general direction within a clear framework the post holder will manage their own work to achieve their agreed objectives. The role holder will play a key role in supporting the Divisional leadership team to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the University, Professional Services & their Division. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively across the University and with key stakeholders to deliver single team working that efficiently and effectively supports the achievement of those goals and objectives. 

Support achievement of the Division’s/Unit’s/School’s compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory compliance obligations, including (but not limited to): UKVI, Health & Safety, the Prevent Duty, data protection, Competition and Markets Authority requirements and equal opportunities, as appropriate to the grade and role. Additionally, to promote good practice in relation to University policy, procedure and guidance in relation to those compliance matters in respect of students, staff and other relevant parties. 

Balance effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the management of the budgets you are accountable for, demonstrating compliance with Value for Money and Return on Investment principles to support the University’s strategic aim to achieve a world-class standard of teaching and research by managing our resources effectively and efficiently. 

4. Person Specification

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 

1. Substantial understanding of the fundraising landscape within and outside of the UK with awareness of the key issues in Global Health programme funding. 

2. Knowledge of fundraising and organizational strategy implementation; 

3. Understanding of the key tools, systems and strategies to employ to raise awareness and/or build successful fundraising campaigns; 

4. Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to present policy and procedure in a way that can be understood the audience. 

5. Writing skills.  Able to write and edit copy for web, print, social media and presentations targeted to different audiences. 

6. Planning and organisational skills, including project management with the ability to drive an implementation plan to closure. 

7. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence in area of expertise, effectively contribute to team working to build and develop working relationships. 

8. Analytical skills with the ability to generate effective solutions and make effective decisions 

9. Convening and coordination. Can prepare for and chair international meetings, remote and in-person. Can quickly and accurately synthesize information into fluent written documents. 

10. Effective IT Skills on MS platform. Experience using functional databases and different communication and social media platforms 

11. Organisation. Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines. 

ESSENTIAL ROLE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA 

1. Experience of working strategically to secure a sustainable model for a charity, NGO or similar organization; 

2. Proven experience of leading fundraising strategic campaigns and able to demonstrate success in securing funds from external funders; 

3. Experience of liaison with senior actors in global health, including from national governments, international agencies, and funders; 

4. Experience of convening and chairing international meetings with multiple stakeholders. 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

1. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector. 

2. Knowledge of Global Health and Neglected Tropical Diseases 

HR Business Partner 

(a charity committed to community transformation)

Permanent, part-time post, 20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks

Salary:  £21,850 per annum (if based in London add an additional £1,612 p.a.) for a 0.5FTE role

Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.

Are you a Human Resources practitioner looking for your next challenge, and passionate about building community and creating social change? We are looking for an HR Business Partner who can help develop our people and teams, supporting a positive culture built on our relationships, vision, and ethos.  

Oasis exists to create healthy thriving communities and reduce exclusion, through a holistic approach to community development and social innovation. Our work is centred in local communities where we provide education; youth, children and families work; and community services. We are also working in reducing homelessness, the prevention of human trafficking, and the creation of the UK’s first secure school, Oasis Restore.

Oasis’ work and mission has grown rapidly in the last decade. We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to help us move into our next phase of growth and build the capacity of our Oasis Operations Team. 

This is a new and integral position in our charity, so you will need solid employee relation experience and employment law knowledge, to advise managers confidently. Working as part of the established Operations Team, you will also input into finance and budgets, recruitment at senior levels, and developing our policies in line with our ethos and 9 Habits. It’s a bit of everything, which is what makes this role exciting and a great opportunity for someone who is eager to get hands-on experience in working on the People Strategy of a national charity. As part of the wider Oasis family you will be well supported; being able to work collaboratively with different teams and functions, as well as managing your own workload, is essential.

While we envisage the ideal candidate would have a relevant HR qualification, we recognise that as a people professional, a candidate may bring extensive experience, creativity, and wisdom in this field, instead. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate that they align with the Oasis ethos and values. So, if you are interested in this role but aren’t sure, please do contact us for a confidential discussion. We would love to hear from you!

For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:

· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.

· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time (pro rata for part-time)

· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.

· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.

For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 2nd August 2024.

Final interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience. In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:

1. With all the HR opportunities available, what inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying with Oasis in particular? 

2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience, and skills required for this role. Please highlight your experience in previous HR roles, and detail examples of where you have been successful in making an impact in terms of developing people and advising management. You may not have equal experience in all areas (of a wide-ranging brief) so please highlight what you consider to be the areas of strength or particular experience that you’ve gained to date.

3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you? How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Salary: Band C - £52,000pa - £57,000pa + London weighting if applicable

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: This role is based in England, with some UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working, or the option to work from an office. Our England office is in Central London. Due to the nature of this role some travel will be required and regular attendance at the office.

About The Fostering Network (TFN)

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are dedicated to creating a better future for fostered children and young people. We bring together everyone who is involved in their lives, leading, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to make foster care better. Together with our members and supporters we are a powerful catalyst for change, and we have been shaping and influencing the fostering agenda for 50 years. 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with management experience to join our fantastic organisation. The successful candidate will lead the UK Finance team to deliver an effective finance function, advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on matters relating to financial management, and provide effective business partnering to key stakeholders across the organisation

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Lead and develop an effective team of finance professionals, promoting a business-partnering approach and ensuring colleagues are well-supported to undertake effective budget management and decision-making
2. Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting
3. Effective cash flow management
4. Ensure financial policies and procedures are streamlined, effective and meet regulatory obligations
5. Ensure the financial management of the Charity is compliant with relevant accounting, legal, HMRC and tax requirements including VAT
6. Act as a business partner and advisor to leaders and managers to support effective budget management and decision-making

About you

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant with experience of leading a team and overseeing the full cycle of budgeting and reporting. You will be comfortable partnering with stakeholders of varying levels of financial experience, bringing excellent communications skills and a desire to improve our systems and processes.

Full details of the role can be found on our website.

The Fostering Network Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Family friendly and fostering friendly employment leave
• 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts
• Sick pay

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 5th August

Panel interview: Tuesday 13th August (in person or via Microsoft Teams, to be confirmed)

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Martha Adam-Bushell, Director of Finance & Resources.

To apply please go to our job vacancies page on our website and email your completed word application form to us. CVs alone will not be accepted.

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage applications from groups which are under-represented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

The Fostering Network is committed to recruiting staff members with lived experience of fostering, care experienced or related experience.

As an organisation we are committed to supporting flexible working. This post is advertised as full-time, but we are open to applications from individuals who would like to work part time as part of job-share arrangement, please indicate on your application. 

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

An excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation.  This is a role which will optimise Blue Marine’s ability to deliver conservation, work with partners, reduce the charity’s risk and support the finance and fundraising operations.

Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean, aiming to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans protected by 2030.  We are a London-based NGO, with around 50 projects in 25 countries around the world.

Following a phase of sustained growth, Blue Marine is seeking a Head of Operations.  This new team member will support the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance to manage a broad scope of operational functions, particularly focused on contracts and agreements, data management, risk management, systems and security.  The role will involve collaborating with colleagues from across the organisation to drive system and process improvements.  (Note that HR is not within the scope of this role.)

We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance, you will:

• Write organisational policies and lead the policy workflow process on Sharepoint, driving policies through the amendment, approval and employee attestation phases.
• Manage the relationship with Blue Marine’s external IT Support consultancy, including communicating changes to cyber security and leading asset management processes.
• Support the finance, fundraising and project delivery teams with funding/partnership contracts, agreements and MoU templates, including writing and reviewing routine agreements.
• Assist with the restructure of data architecture across Sharepoint and provide appropriate support and training for colleagues across the organisation, including future new starters.
• Support the implementation of new software and technologies across the organisation, potentially including Microsoft Copilot AI.
• Advise the executive team on data management and GDPR.
• Assess and manage operational risk, including maintaining the organisational risk register but also in the wider promotion of a responsible risk culture.
• Support the finance and fundraising teams with due diligence queries from donors.
• Assess suitability and manage renewals of insurance cover.
• Maintain records and statutory registers and assist with the facilitation of good governance.
• Line management of the Office Manager, taking responsibility for ensuring the office is fit for purpose and driving the office management committee in maintaining high standards of office tidiness and aesthetics.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Personal specification

The ideal candidate will be, above all else, an excellent professional communicator, comfortable with both writing formal documents and managing operational change within the organisation.  You do not need to have legal experience but will nevertheless have a proven ability to produce formal but readable agreements and policy documentation.  You do not need to have a technical IT background but will nevertheless be comfortable discussing best practice and data management within the Microsoft Office 365 cloud environment and use your experience to support colleagues to get the best from the technology available to them.  You will be a champion of Blue Marine’s working environment, taking an active role in the office culture and driving staff engagement of operational systems through giving presentations and one-on-one support to colleagues. You will uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally.  Blue Marine is committed to supporting staff with extensive training and will support the successful candidate in developing skills required for the role.

Skills and Experience

• Essential: Excellent written communications skills with a proven ability to document formal matters in a readable manner.
• Essential: Excellent verbal communications skills with a proven ability to communicate technical matters in an understandable way.
• Essential: Experience with writing and reviewing policies or contracts or formal agreements.
• Essential: Technical knowledge or highly skilled user of Microsoft O365, including sharepoint.
• Highly desirable: Experience working with multiple stakeholders to tight deadlines.
• Highly desirable: Management-level experience in driving organisational change.
• Highly desirable: Experience with data management and cloud storage architecture.
• Highly desirable: GDPR experience as a data controller or similar.
• Highly desirable: Experience in risk management and risk mitigation.
• Highly desirable: Skilled communicator in promoting positive office culture.

Qualities

• Enthusiasm for the conservation of the environment, climate and oceans.
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.
• Able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
• Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to developing processes and systems.
• Embody Blue Marine’s core values of being:

          - Brave, innovative and pioneering,

          - Compassionate, supportive and responsible

          - Empowering

       - Equitable

          - Respectful

          - Collaborative

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week.  Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm but flexible working is encouraged.

Location: Somerset House, London. Flexible and remote working is possible, although regular presence in the office will be expected.

Benefits: A generous benefits package is offered, including an optional subsidy of £2,000 per year which is currently available to employees attending the London office at least two days per week.

Enrych has been developing its strategic plan which will enable us to grow our impact and enhance the opportunities for disabled people.   We are looking for a new Chief Executive who can take our strategic plans to the next stage and lead our Team of committed individuals to deliver these.    We follow the social model of disability so work hard to remove the barriers which can prevent disabled people achieving their goals and aspirations.    Our new Chief Executive will have a passion for equity and inclusion and a good understanding of disability issues.   They will also be committed to supporting and developing our staff to be the best versions of themselves.  We work with over 600 people with disabilities, multiple agencies and stakeholders and our income is derived from delivering contracts with local authorities and traditional fundraising.

We are looking to recruit someone passionate about the outdoors and helping young people to become our CEO for corporate responsibility in a co-CEO role. We believe this represents an exceptional opportunity to help shape the Green Team strategy for the next decade, continue to grow the team and further enhance its reputation.

Overview

The Green Team was founded in 1995 to support young people to succeed in achieving the Duke of Edinburgh award. Since then, the team has grown significantly and now offers nine programmes along with corporate volunteering days and holiday activities. From one member of staff and a few volunteers, we now have 10 staff and over 50 volunteers.

The growth of the team since 1995 has been primarily driven by our current CEO, Penny Radway. The size of the organisation and number of programmes run mean that we believe the time is right to introduce a dual CEO approach. Penny will focus on CEO responsibilities for delivering our programmes.

The role

To co-lead the charity promoting the mission, aims, values and objectives, be directly responsible for specific agreed areas of the charity’s corporate operations while overseeing and ensuring the success of these operations. To increase income generation, specifically unrestricted funds, enhance existing financial controls, and impact reporting. To also ensure there are clear and impactful communications, partnerships and marketing approaches for the development of the Green Team.

Work in partnership with the Co-CEO Programmes to advise the Trustees on the strategic direction of the organisation and to implement Board decisions. To ensure the sustainability of the Green Team, with a focus on increasing unrestricted funds to achieve longevity of the organisation.

ased at either our Ely, Cambridge, Huntingdon or Peterborough Hub but with travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Salary: £29,500 - £33,000 per annum

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Purpose of your Job:

This is an exciting new role at Centre 33 and will play a key role to support the advancement and successful implementation of an operational plan to fundraise across Corporate and Community opportunities.

We would like to hear from ambitious fundraisers who have experience in these income streams, maybe as a team member, who is looking for the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge further within Centre 33’s growing Fundraising department. The role holder will work closely with the Development & Partnerships Lead and Director of Development & Partnerships to help create an operational plan and will then have ownership of delivering the plan and the associated income target. This will include identifying opportunities, creating cases for support, and arranging engaging and productive events for existing and potential partners. There will also be the opportunity to feed into the Communications team on external campaigns that the charity develops to build awareness and showcase Centre 33’s amazing work, including an upcoming capital appeal. You will also work closely with the Operations and Finance teams to understand the charity’s services and funding needs, and to ensure timely sharing of programme information to facilitate funding applications and reporting to existing grant holders. You will support the Development & Partnerships Lead and other team members with Trust and Foundation applications and other fundraising activities as required.

You will be confident establishing new and growing existing meaningful relationships and will maintain clear records of progress in our CRM (Donorfy). Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will prepare high-quality communications, proposals and pitches which demonstrate our deep understanding of young people’s needs and help us to successfully meet our fundraising goals.

You will work to Centre 33’s values of being young person-led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence. You will also be an exemplar of our relevant policies, compliance, standards and values and to help build a team culture.

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements.

Applications must be received by 23rd August 2024.