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We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital.
The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met.
You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes.
This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth.
Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility
Operational Leadership and Governance
- Overall accountability for the operations of the foundation
- Oversee and optimise internal processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Evaluate and improve overall performance by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics
- Oversee robust risk management processes and protocols proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks
- Oversee the development of all necessary policies to ensure safe and healthy working environments
- Ensure FNF is compliant with all financial, tax, charity and legal requirements
Financial Management
- Oversee the development and monitoring of the financial strategy for the organisation, providing recommendations, information and guidance to the Trustees and Executive team to inform decision making
- Maintain and review polices and processes to ensure good financial controls are in place that meet both legal and tax requirements. This includes maintaining appropriate records and controls over restricted funds to ensure that these are used and reported appropriately
- Support the Finance Manager and Executive team in setting FNF’s annual budget, with robust analysis and justification of intended expenditure, financial forecasts, cashflow etc. securing active engagement and ownership from all internal budget holders
- Oversee the financial reports required to review progress against plans and forecasts throughout the year and ensuring these are disseminated and understood across the organisation
- Accountable for regular financial updates to Trustees including the Finance Investment Committee (FIC) and Board meetings along with the preparation of the financial aspects of the annual report and accounts
- Oversee the management and development of VAT reporting for FNF and trading subsidiary
- Oversee the financial aspect of FNF Global delivery to ensure compliance with HMRC
Systems and controls
- Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement systems and procedures, ensuring that FNF achieves best value and drives efficiencies through our external contracts
- Lead on the annual audit in accordance with current practice and the Charity Commissions Standard of Recommended Practice (SORP), liaising and managing the relationship with the auditors
- Oversee the operation of the payroll process and related HMRC contract ensuring that payments are made in an accurate and timely way
- Work with the Finance Committee to manage the investments for FNF, overseeing regular reviews of the investment policy and portfolio, liaising with external partners as necessary
Fundraising, Events, Marketing and Communications
- Provide leadership around income generation, making sure that this is located within the strategic framework and day to day thinking of the Foundation
- Provide leadership and direction for Marketing and Communications, ensuring that overall plans are in support of our strategic objectives
- Ensure all income generation activities from within this team are fully integrated across the Foundation, recognising the importance of inter departmental relationships
- Lead the team in the planning, communications, income generation and execution of the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service and any similar high profile events.
Digital
- Provide strategic leadership in overseeing digital initiatives, guiding the development and execution of a comprehensive digital strategy
HR
- Provide expert professional judgement, advice, and guidance to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams in developing, monitoring, and implementing people strategies, policies and procedures, workforce and training that meet service needs.
- In partnership with the Head of Operations develop, communicate and implement the People and Culture Strategy.
- Support the ongoing development of a culture to enable the development of a workforce which is at the heart of the organisation, in which colleagues feel valued, safe, and respected.
- Build on our ability to work in agile and flexible ways, establishing innovative ways of working and providing outstanding learning and development opportunities for all colleagues.
- Create relevant and dynamic talent and succession plans, enabling us to develop and support our workforce as well as focus on the long-term skills and capabilities required within FNF
People Leadership
- Lead and develop the operations team, leading by example you will promote a positive and proactive culture, encouraging the team to work collaboratively across FNF
- Effectively manage the performance of the team, ensuring they are working on agreed objectives and outcomes
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation
- Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery
- Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience
- Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees
- Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans
- Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives
- A commitment to the charity's mission and values
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand
- Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly
- Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector
- Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable
Competencies
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership inspiring teams to achieve strategic goals through collaboration and communication
- Develops and establishes strong relationships both internally and externally to enhance organisational partnerships and drive success
- Champions innovation fostering a culture of adaptability and forward thinking
- Comfortable with ambiguity, possesses the drive, energy and resilience to see through change
- Proactively oversees financial risk and governance, anticipating potential challenges and implementing pre-emptive measures to ensure resilience and assurance.
- Sound judgement to make informed decisions and balance competing demands, even in complex or ambiguous situations.
First Interviews will be held on: 21st October 2024
Strictly no agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Stoll is the lead provider of housing and support services in the Veterans sector. Founded in 1916, Stoll has provided a sanctuary to help Veterans rebuild their lives for over 100 years. We are currenty undertaking a major transformation programme across all of our operations, including, but not limited to, resource identification across our services, reviewing software use, realigning workflows across our infrastructure, whilst upgrading systems and improving processes. The newly formed Finance & Business Services team is seeking to fill the Business Services Manager position as part of this growth.
The role will be hybrid and flexible by agreement in keeping with the charity’s workflow patterns. Please note that the hours for this role will be Monday-Friday, 35hrs per week.
About the role:
- Experience of leading, then developing the skill sets of operational teams across multiple departments.
- Strong negotiation skills to get the best deals from contract.
- Experience of analysing management information and making recommendations to inform decision making is essential.
- Experience of working on own initiative within policy, procedural and legislative requirements.
- Experience of having worked in a charity or social housing is essential
- Evidence strong IT skills, systems implementation and process review.
- Excellent knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Essential - qualified by experience, demonstrable by previous roles closely aligned to the above job description.
- Degree educated, with a further qualification from the Charted Management Institute or the Institute of Leadership and management (desirable).
- Educated to a minimum of A-levels (or equivalent) in English, Maths and/or Business (essential).
- Demonstrable commitment to and evidence of continuous professional development and learning.
- Self-starter with a flexible mindset, able to deal with deliverables and objectives changing at
- relatively short notice.
- Logical and proactive approach to issue resolution, able to break down a problem into its parts,
- assess the available options and identify a recommended solution.
- Strong business acumen and detailed knowledge of the supported housing area.
- Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to assign tasks to the correct team or team member.
- Strong interpersonal skills plus good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good organisational skills including being able to prioritise a diverse workload to ensure targets are achieved and the ability to work to monthly deadlines.
- Good team working skills.
As a small organisation we look forward to recruiting a strong team player who is enthusiastic about developing a new role.
If you would like more information regarding the role, please view the JD attached.
This position may be subject to DBS checks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Operations
We’re looking for a Head of Operations to support the ongoing growth and development of an exciting charitable organisation.
Position: Head of Operations
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel to meetings and events (travelling expenses and subsistence paid)
Hours: Part-time: 0.6FTE – 08.FTE
Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract
Salary: Up to £43,000 pro-rata depending on experience
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 4th October
About the role:
We are seeking a Head of Operations to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage a broad scope of operational functions, including workplace governance, people management, digital support, data and risk management. The Head of Operations will be a collaborative and hands-on professional with project and people management skills, a track record of operational change management, and the ability to inspire colleagues in new ways of working that ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the Foundation - driving system, quality and process improvements.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Working with the CEO to deliver effective day-to-day operations for the organisation, managing the Operational Excellence Workstream and our approach to Quality.
- Oversee HR, culture and people function, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, employee learning & development, working with our external HR advisors when required.
- Promote a culture of equity, inclusion and collaboration, nurturing a positive and supportive environment for all.
- Embed cross-team working, building key relationships and highlighting synergies across our working practices to deliver efficiencies and improvements.
- Oversee compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, ensuring all policies are current and regularly reviewed, including annual review by trustees (e.g. GDPR, Charities Commission) and manage our Complaints process.
- Lead on the management and implementation of safeguarding - ensuring appropriate policies, training and guidance are regularly reviewed.
- Support the CEO in maintaining strong governance and adherence to best practices in charity governance and reporting, including keeping the risk register up to date and progressing actions.
- Produce management reports for the CEO and Trustees as required, supporting the Annual Report & Accounts production and Board of Trustees administration.
- Oversee cyber security and coordinate IT support services, including the Foundation’s IT and digital platforms – maintaining licenses, agreements and contracts.
Essential knowledge, skills & experience include:
- Previous experience in a Senior Operations management role, preferably in a charity or not-for-profit setting
- Strong leadership qualities to lead operations and fulfil an executive function
- Reliable with a high level of discretion and integrity – able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
- Excellent IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office 365. Skilled in using workplace systems including Teams and SharePoint
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of managing compliance and risk, including safeguarding and GDPR – able to identify and respond to organisational risks
- Exceptional people management and coaching skills with experience of managing HR and L&D functions
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to multi-task with attention to detail
- Demonstrable commitment to ED&I, and actioning this through an inclusive culture and positive working practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Risk management: able to identify and manage organisational risks and operational issues
About the organisation:
The Employer is a UK charity that helps people rebuild their lives after gambling harm. The foundation's programs focus on:
- Restoring mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
- Overcoming isolation and reconnecting with a healthier support network
- Rediscovering confidence and self-belief
- Identifying practical coping strategies
The foundation's programs are free and include support from Recovery Coaches who have their own lived experience of gambling harm. The programs help people build stronger, more holistic recovery capital, in order to sustain a positive recovery with reduced vulnerability to relapse
How to apply
Send your CV and a cover letter before the closing date. Your letter should explain your skills and interests and what you would bring to the role. Please explain why you are motivated to apply for this role, applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We understand the importance of incorporating all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We aspire to increase the diversity of our team, and we encourage candidates with a range of work and life experiences to apply, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, who are underrepresented in our organisation.
We believe everyone should feel safe in their working environment and be supported to achieve their potential. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check and be subject to satisfactory references and online checks, but experience with the CJS is not an automatic barrier to joining our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Regional Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Multi-site Director, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Director.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Senior Media & Communications Officer
Full-time Permanent
£43,626 pa
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause.
We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation.
Are you an experienced, creative and collaborative media & communications professional looking to develop your career by joining a friendly and dynamic Communications team?
About the role:
The role plays a key role in developing and delivering our media & communication strategy both internal and external, supporting the Head of Media & Communications. The role is key in ensuring that the public, partners, stakeholders and our people are informed and engaged with the work of Drinkaware.
The key areas of responsibility are:
· Planning, implementing and evaluating Drinkaware’s media and communications activities
· Raising Drinkaware’s profile and voice in the media
· Working across the organisation to create engaging communications
· Leading on Internal Communications, developing and implementing communication plans to ensure staff are engaged
· Supporting the Head of Media and the Senior Leadership Team in managing reputational risk
Supporting Social Media & Content Officer in developing and growing our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn).
· Manage Drinkaware’s press office, responding to enquiries, maximising coverage, drafting media releases and providing an out-of-hours system on occasion.
· Manage key organisational communications related to Drinkaware’s positions, in conjunction with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and the Director of Evidence and Impact.
· Manage, review and update Drinkaware’s lines to take; its ‘boilerplate’ messages and its standard responses.
· Advise others on Drinkaware tone of voice and brand to help ensure all content leaving the organisation is on brand and enhances our reputation.
· Contribute to feeding media and strategic communications activity into the organisational planning process and overall plan.
· Contribute to key reference documents (organisational key messages; editorial guidelines etc)
· Deliver compelling content and plans to Drinkaware’s stakeholder audiences. Working with internal teams to target funders and other stakeholders including health professionals, police, local government and academics.
· Maximise our profile with B2B audiences via trade publications; social media and news outlets.
· Keep Drinkaware staff informed about Drinkaware coverage and other relevant coverage around alcohol and alcohol harm.
· Develop and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders and journalists and build a positive network with media counterparts in Drinkaware partners and stakeholder organisations.
· Work with Drinkaware colleagues to maximise our communications’ reach and ensure we are working in an efficient and integrated way.
· Work with the Head of Media and Communications to develop Drinkaware’s reputation positively across all media, mitigating reputational risk and leading on crisis management
· Work with Head of Communications to plan and deliver effective Internal Communications
· Support the Senior Social Media & Digital Content Officer in manging the Drinkaware social channels when required.
Tone of voice
· Become expert in the Drinkaware Tone of voice, so you can advise others and spot errors
· Support the Creative Content Lead in embedding the Tone of voice across Drinkaware
About you:
You will have a track record of working within a similar role. You will have experience in working in a press office, devising and delivering stories and coverage. As part of our highly skilled, passionate and creative Media & Communications team, you will help to plan, implement and evaluate Drinkaware’s media and communications activities to drive positive coverage and comment about the charity across the UK. You'll enjoy the challenge of using your experience to raise Drinkaware’s profile.
Essential Criteria / Key Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- A keen eye for detail and strong proof reading skills
- Highly organised, being able to keep track of several different pieces of work at one time.
- Confidence working individually and as part of a team
- A talented writer with a keen eye for detail; able to adapt style for various audiences and channels.
- Excellent written and verbal communications; able to translate complex issues in a clear and compelling way.
- Good understanding of brand and reputational risk and ability to advise on the best way to communicate and when not to communicate at all.
- Good process management skills; able to manage and document internal approvals processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and confident working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Evidence of swift response to the news agenda to achieve coverage and promote organisational messages.
- Energetic and proactive; able to work on your own initiative and to take responsibility.
- Keen to be a team player in a small organisation.
- Well organised and able to prioritise work effectively.
- Solid understanding of the UK media landscape.
- Strong commitment to Drinkaware’s Values and to reducing alcohol-related harm.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of managing social media accounts
- Experience of adapting content for different audiences and channels
- Experience using CMS platforms
- Experience of creating content for social media
- Experience of or interest in the charity sector
You will work alongside internal and external stakeholders, so a collaborative style of working and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships is essential. A personal commitment to reducing the risk of alcohol-related harm is essential.
Working with us:
Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant. Drinkaware’s benefits include:
30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
Matched company pension scheme
Life assurance cover offering 4x death in service benefit
Company sick pay
Training and development opportunities
Learning and Wellbeing Grant (£500 per year)
Employee assistance programme
Season Ticket Loan
Perks and discount platform
To apply
For further information please refer to the attached job description and our applicant privacy policy on our website.
You should submit an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages) and a brief covering letter that outlines how you meet the requirements for this role and what you would bring to Drinkaware. Drinkaware reserves the right to assess candidates as they apply and arrange interviews ahead of the published closing date, so early application is recommended. Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.
FINAL CLOSING DATE: 12pm Friday 27 September 2024
Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.
No agency support is required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us:
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care for children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. We make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Since launching our new Strategic Plan in April this year, we’re embarking on our most ambitious journey yet - one that will transform the experience of children’s palliative care across Scotland for dying children and their families. Joining CHAS now is more than just a job; it’s about making a profound, lasting difference for generations to come.
The Role:
We are seeking a Philanthropy Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Major Gifts and Trusts.
The Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed, to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.
Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy and Trusts Manager you will be instrumental in the recruitment and stewardship of high-level supporters who will help us expand our networks and further our fundraising propositions.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:
- Experience of relationship fundraising, building and sustaining successful relationships
- Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets effectively
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Familiarity with the philanthropic sector and expertise in fundraising strategies.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to adapt your style according to the audience.
- Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
- Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
Follow the link below to find more information including:
Full job description
·Full list of benefits
·Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
·Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
We expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 9th October.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Social Finance, we work to improve the lives of people and communities in the UK and across the world. Our mission is to take innovation to scale – shifting the way whole systems work to achieve lasting and widespread change. We are all united in our passion for making the world a fairer place.
Since we started in 2007, Social Finance has helped to pioneer programmes that improve outcomes in complex and enduring issues in society. Our innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. We have sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India and a network of partners across the world.
We are recruiting a new Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team, working closely with our Board and leadership team colleagues to provide ongoing advice and insights on the financial health and sustainability of the organisation, ensuring that we are best placed as an ambitious non-profit enterprise to take advantage of new opportunities that become available to us in the future. Overseeing a small team, you will drive continuous improvement of our finance function, as well as work across the organisation to build even greater financial awareness and accountability as we continue to grow. As CFO, you will also contribute to the wider business strategy, as well as having oversight of our risk management, IT and Information Governance functions.
To be successful in this role, you will be a chartered accountant with excellent strategic finance skills gained at a leadership level, including substantial prior experience in P&L management, financial modelling and project accounting in a fast-paced environment. You will also bring strong controls and governance experience, with an understanding of what good looks like in finance. With exceptional relationship building skills, you will be a trusted advisor to staff at all levels and confident in presenting to influential internal and external stakeholders. While we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, we are particularly interested in those who bring blended sector experience across commercial and social enterprise or charity settings. Experience of working in a project-based or consulting environment is also beneficial, especially with organisations that work closely with the public sector.
We are passionate about building a diverse, inclusive team and we particularly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are committed to putting equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our ways of working internally and externally. We value inclusive, inspiring leaders who bring high degrees of diplomacy, empathy and compassion to their work, with an appreciation of how to empower others.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Natalie Sanders at Tall Roots.
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager in our Training, Education and Development team at St Joseph’s Hospice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in management and income generation and working in a customer service-focused environment. This post is responsible for managing the development of income, generating opportunities as part of the Training, Education and Development team through a range of educational activities and the hiring of the purpose-built Education Centre at St Joseph’s Hospice. In addition to developing income streams, the manager will lead on audit, administration, governance and quality assurance activities on behalf of the team. The post demands an entrepreneurial approach combined with well-honed managerial and business skills in order to maximise potential income generation, relationship development opportunities and the effective delivery of programmed education.
About you
You will need:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing a small team
- Experience of marketing and promoting a service
- Excellent customer service skills and experience
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 4th October 2024
Interview date: 15th October 2024
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We have an informal, hard-working and kind team culture. We’re all passionate about our mission and are determined to create a truly fantastic charity to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families. We’re really committed to working with integrity, doing the right thing and building a charity we are truly proud of. We’re growing superfast but we also want to make sure that we are developing a charity on really solid foundations.
We take great care with who we hire and all team members are superbly talented and really nice. If you’re brilliant AND humble, you’ll fit right in.
About the role
We need someone to come and join us to focus on Corporate Fundraising. You’ll have a track record of fundraising which has resulted in significant donations. You’ll need to meet challenging targets through a wide variety of methods - donations, sponsorships, GAYE, CSR/ESG, cause related marketing, Charity of the Year, employee fundraising, match funding and long-term strategic partnerships as well as develop our Celebrity Ambassadors and stewardship. This role should excite and drive you to succeed.
You’ll be making a huge difference to the everyday lives of parents. We are a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of some very special children and young people and their families.
Important things to know
About you
We’re after an all-rounder who is clever, practical, positive and nice and willing to get stuck into their role as well as the charity. We’ll also be looking for evidence of drive, aspiration, spark and energy!
Essential skills
You’re already in a fundraising role and ready to shine in our role! You are excited to bring new partnerships to the charity to help us help more families.
You’re able to write clearly, simply and accurately, with perfect spelling and grammar.
You’re comfortable speaking to new people - in person, on the phone and through your engaging presentations.
You’re emotionally intelligent. Although you’ll like to talk, the most important thing you’ll do is listen to what the Corporates need to make sure it is a successful and fun partnership. You also need to be emotionally resilient as it is tough hearing the challenges our families face every day.
You’re ambitious and driven and have a passion for the charity.
You’re nice. You get that no player is bigger than the team. You fit right into our culture of supporting and helping each other.
You’re flexible as you may have to work some evenings and weekend work.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by childhood cancer. It doesn’t have to be long but needs to show us why we should hire you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity Shop Manager
Hull, East Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
The role of Shop Manager involves actively running our new shop in Hull and implementing processes and ways of working.
As our Shop Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop including managing a Deputy Shop Manager and team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures.
Specifically, you will:
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Manage and be accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards.
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Be responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays.
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Be responsible for attracting and recruiting a team of new volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and take every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.
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Be responsible for ongoing volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date.
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Be responsible for ensuring the team are working towards achieving all key performance indicators.
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Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent.
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To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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To be able to motivate self and others.
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To have strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
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To have good written and numeric skills are desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 29 September 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced leader to run our Crosslight Branch, staff and volunteers in West Kent (with locations in across Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells), and to provide debt advice, case management, and money education to Crosslight’s service users.
Our ideal candidate has prior debt advice experience combined with experience of leading and supervising staff and volunteers. We understand that these are unique skills and therefore if you have leadership experience gained in other social welfare settings, there may be an opportunity to train as a debt advisor if you can demonstrate that you possess the skills, maturity and determination to become proficient in this element.
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3-5 days per week (flexible working options considered)
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Hybrid working: it is expected that a minimum of 3 days per week will be spent working at locations where we have offices or where we provide services to our clients
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Based in Tonbridge with travel to West Kent sites, and occasional travel to London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description – Trusts and Grants Officer
Reporting to: Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid/ London
Contract: Permanent,
Hours: 35 hours, Full Time
Grade and Salary: 6LCO £32,880-£34,610
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK
by supporting frontline charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead.
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen.
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries.
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger.
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
We are looking for a Trusts and Grants Officer to play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing success and expansion of our partnerships with trusts, foundations and statutory givers. Working closely with the Trusts and Grants Manager and four more team members, this new role will lead on nurturing low and mid-value relationships with prospective funders who have capacity to give ongoing funding to FareShare.
As the cost of living crisis pushes millions into food insecurity, and the world is faced with a climate emergency, the difference you can make by joining the Trusts and Grants Team is substantial. Our dual social and environmental purpose has never resonated more with partners and we have just launched an ambitious strategy to double the number of meals we can provide, amplifying our impact and presenting a compelling case for support.
The Trusts and Grants and Officer will take on the management and stewardship of a diverse portfolio of four and five-figure funding relationships, while developing new partnerships with a range of givers and leading on prospecting for certain areas of our funder portfolio.
Main areas of responsibility
Build relationships with a portfolio of four and five-figure trust supporters, understanding their motivations and tailoring opportunities and communications to cultivate strong, long-lasting partnerships.
Foster a deep understanding of FareShare’s work and strategy to create persuasive fundraising proposals that inspire and solicit funds. This includes working closely with colleagues in the wider Fundraising team to build a sound understanding of FareShare operations and where support is most needed.
Supporting with the team’s prospecting process, using your own research and sector knowledge to identify new opportunities from identification through to solicitation.
Lead the Trusts & Grants and wider Fundraising team on specific projects within FareShare’s work, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to gather information to inform fundraising activities.
Develop personalised stewardship plans to deepen funder relationships. Craft compelling written communications including emails, proposals, and reports to showcase the impact of trust support and celebrate key milestones. Support on and lead calls, meetings and visits to strengthen funder partnerships and engagement with our work.
Support the Trusts & Grants Manager and wider team as needed, especially in instances where a complex funding application requires more than one team member to complete.
Maintain accurate records of partner interactions in our CRM system and shared files, and consistently update financial records and account plans.
Person specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
Skills & Experience
- Charity sector, and ideally trust fundraising experience, with demonstrable success of managing relationships with trusts and foundations to secure multiple five figure grants.
- Experience of researching, identifying and engaging new prospects, and securing new funding.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good persuasive writing and proof-reading ability.
- Experience of creative proposal writing, and the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact.
- Experience of preparing and presenting budgets and ability to interpret charitable financial accounts.
- Proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally with people at all levels, and from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative to meet objectives and tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team.
- Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of MS Office programmes.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of using Salesforce or an equivalent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for Fundraising.
- Interest in the impact of food waste on the environment.
- Interest in food poverty and its causes.
Values and behaviours
- Enthusiastic approach and ability to work in a team.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
- A commitment to Equality and Diversity
- An appreciation of FareShare’s mission and vision
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
RJ4All is looking for an innovative UK Operations Director who will drive impactful social justice projects and community initiatives while fostering strategic growth and income generation. You will oversee our dynamic UK-based operations out of the Rotherhithe Community Centre, work closely with the Director, and lead our Centre-based team.
Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) is a charitable, user-led international institute with expertise in preventing and addressing harm at the individual, community and inter-state levels. We are one of the world’s leading experts in transferring complex criminological and social justice concepts into practice through real-life pilots and community projects.
The UK Operations Director will lead on the delivery, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of RJ4All’s UK-based services, and especially those run from the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre. It is expected that they will generate income for the UK operations and contribute to new ideas for UK-based projects that fall within RJ4All’s agreed strategy. Finally, the post holder will act in place of the Director when they are unavailable or for any other agreed reason.
This post requires leadership and strong ethical commitment to RJ4All’s core values and vision, independence balanced against organisational priorities and focus. To this end, the postholder is expected to have excellent communication with the Director, and be able to participate in complex, high level discussions with the non-executive directors and other stakeholders about the future of RJ4All. Initiative, loyalty, and innovation are attributes that are highly valued at RJ4All.
Key Tasks
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Lead on the management of RJ4All’s UK Operations especially those run from the Rotherhithe Community Centre, ensuring its facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
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To line manage the Community Project Coordinators and Officers, the Fitness team, administrators, finance support staff, interns and volunteers.
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To lead on drafting applications for funding from government, trusts and foundations, donors and sponsors for UK programmes and services.
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To lead on managing and delivering of all services running out of the Community Centre including the RJ4All Sports branch, Community Gym, YouthClubs+, Foodbank, and Community Library
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To lead on creating and monitoring the UK Operations’ Theory of Change on annual basis, and review it against available data and individual projects’ Theory of Change.
Qualifications
Essential
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Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related
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Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in a relevant field such as equalities or crime prevention
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Experience in non-profit, CIC, or small business environment
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Experience in managing paid and volunteering personnel
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Demonstrated experience in fundraising
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Experience in writing and monitoring budgets
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Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to contribute to decision-making and planning
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Willingness to learn and develop as a leader, inspire others and self, motivate and set own priorities
Desirable
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Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related
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Certified trainings in restorative justice and other relevant areas
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Knowledge of the HMRC and UK tax regulations and best practices
RJ4All is a charitable, user-led institute with expertise in preventing and addressing harm at the individual, community and inter-state levels.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bromford are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance Business Partnering. Bromford are a housing association that for the past 60 years has provided affordable homes for people who can’t access market housing. But it’s not just about the homes, they care about the people who live in them as well, which is why their purpose is to invest in homes and relationships so people can thrive.
The role of Head of Finance Business Partnering will deliver an exceptional financial and business partnering service that influences the direction of the business and monitors progress against the plan.
The role:
- Work in partnership with the business to deliver the strategy and creatively solve problems;
- Responsible for working with the business to prepare and deliver robust budgets, challenging at regular reviews if we are off target and forecasting as appropriate;
- Responsible for the finance and procurement business partnering service and support we deliver to our existing homes investment teams encompassing a mix of in-house delivery of repairs and maintenance, voids and capital investment plus external contractor delivery along with the overall strategic property planning service;
- Provide proactive and robust financial leadership for all financial issues for your business area, including partner relationships, operational plans, business cases, financial assumptions and financial modelling;
- Actively lead the collation of short to medium term (1 and 5 year) investment plans, interpreting the key drivers and risks to enable preparation of long term (5 and 30 year) business plans, so that we can achieve our business goals;
- Make sure that we are reporting management information that is timely, accurate and appropriate, ensuring any deviation from budget / plans can be explained and justified, and that any new issues and opportunities are appropriately raised and considered;
- Inspire, coach and provide quality leadership to your team. Be passionate about creating a great place to work where colleagues are highly engaged and encouraged to be the very best they can be;
The organisation:
Through a neighbourhood coaching approach Bromford have individual relationships with more than 110,000 customers living in their existing 47,000 homes. And they plan to do more. Over the seven years to 2030 they plan to build a further 11,000 new houses, bungalows and apartments, providing homes to thousands more people.
Bromford care about the people who live in their homes and want each of them to be able to achieve their goals in life.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of reporting financial information, including explaining finance concepts to non-financial people;
- Previous or current experience working in the property or housing sector.
- Excellent leader with a track record of getting the best out of people;
- Recent practical experience of budgeting, management accounting and business planning;
- Good systems experience, both of finance systems and operational systems, and be quick to pick up new ones;
- Qualified member of a recognised accounting body
- A thorough understanding of appropriate legislation, taxation, risk, financial reporting standards and best practice;
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, be able to translate financial information into meaningful management information to aid decision making and help influence at all levels, to change thinking and behaviours;
This is a roaming role with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in any of Bromford’s offices along with travel to any of the other offices as required. The main offices are in Wolverhampton, Tewkesbury and Chipping Sodbury (addresses below).
Chipping Sodbury - Building 1, Riverside Court, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6JX
Tewkesbury – Shannon Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesburt, GL20 8ND
Wolverhampton – Venture Court, Broadlands, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TB
The closing date for applications is 6th October with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 14th October.
Finance and Resources Manager (Full Time)
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.
Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.
As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
In return for joining us, we will offer you:
A salary of £32,000 - £34,000
Hours - 40 Hours per week
Additional salary enhancements after 1 year, 3 years and 6 years of service (in addition to any cost of living increases agreed by the Board of Trustees)
- 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
- Development and training opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance scheme. Death in Service benefit and Health care scheme.
Closing date: 6th October 2024
Interviews expected to be held: 21 and 22 October 2024
Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the person specification. Please highlight and explain how you meet this specification in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Please note that we will not be able to progress applications where the supporting statement does not address the criteria for the role being applied for.
Please see the job description and person specification attached and submit your C.V. and supporting statement (which will cover your experience and ability to fulfil the job description).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.