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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Marketing and Communications to join the Marketing and Communications team. Your role will be to will provide exceptional leadership, guidance and support to the marketing and communications team and as subject matter expert to the wider organisation. You will lead on the delivery of high-quality integrated communications and marketing across all our channels and to all relevant audiences in line with the organisational strategy.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
- Lead the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies to support the delivery of The Children’s Trust’s strategic objectives
- Provide exceptional line management and lead the Marketing and Communications team to develop their knowledge, skills and ways of working to support business aims and drive proactive and sustainable ways of working
- Create a positive environment, where the team feels valued and motivated to achieve individual objectives and deliver to high standards in line with The Children’s Trust policies, procedures, strategies and regulatory requirements
- Play a key role in the Fundraising, Retail and Communications Leadership team, promoting cross-team working and integration to optimise opportunities and manage risks effectively
- Development of content, including written, video and graphic content, tailored for the intended audience and produced for maximum reach and efficiency
- Develop and deliver marketing campaigns that support organisational recruitment and the development of the workforce, working in close collaboration with the People team – with a particular focus on ensuring a steady flow of applicants for key clinical roles
- Lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications plan, with consideration of the key messages and audiences from across The Children’s Trust, where relevant working closely with the Head of Business Development and Commissioning where audiences may include referrers and commissioners
- Lead The Children’s Trust press office function, supported by the Senior Media and Communications Manager, including being part of an out-of-hours on call press office rota during key periods
- Oversee and promote the consistent use of brand across all channels including core messages, tone and visual brand
- Responsible for the strategic development of The Children’s Trust website and overview of content, working with business owners across the organisation to ensure content is accurate, compliant and effective
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose:
The Head of Skillway Operations will oversee all operational aspects of this arm of the charity, ensuring the successful delivery of educational programmes in metalwork and woodworking. This role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management, including student development, staff oversight, fundraising, and partnership management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social impact and committed to improving the lives of vulnerable young people.
Salary: £38k - £43k
Location: Skillway Workshop in Godalming, Surrey and our Woodland location
Contract: Permanent after probationary period
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term time plus
Key Responsibilities:
1. Management and Delivery
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training in woodwork, metalwork and other Arts.
• Ensure the training meets the educational and personal development needs of vulnerable young people.
• Monitor student progress, providing support to overcome barriers and ensuring high-quality, impactful learning experiences.
• Develop new initiatives and adapt the existing training programme to meet the evolving needs of students, schools and the community.
• Develop a long term strategy for Skillway
• Set standards for the staff team and students
• Site housekeeping, management of Skillway outdoors woodland.
• Transport management
2. Leadership and Staff Management
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of instructors, administrative staff, and volunteers.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, fostering professional development and ensuring that all staff members are supported.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants and staff including responsibility for risk assessments.
• Develop and apply our safeguarding policy
3. Strategic Planning and Development
• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and execute the charity's strategic goals.
• Develop and manage the charity’s budget and resources to ensure financial sustainability and impact.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth, including partnerships, new funding streams, and collaborations with local schools, businesses, and other community organisations.
• Develop an IT Strategy for the charity for the storage of key data and management reporting
• Support the other arm of our charity “The Camino Cafe” as and when required.
4. Fundraising and Financial Oversight
• Lead fundraising efforts to secure funding from diverse sources, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
• Oversee the preparation of funding applications and reports for donors and grant-making bodies.
• Maintain financial oversight, ensuring effective use of resources, monitoring expenses, and reporting financial performance to the Board, using “Quickbooks” as the primary accounting and reporting tool.
• Increase the charity’s social media presence.
• Improve branding and awareness of Skillway’s and it’s aims and purpose.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, community groups, donors, and business partners.
• Represent the charity in public and at events, advocating for the charity's mission and the importance of vocational education for vulnerable young people.
• Ensure the charity’s work is widely known and respected in the community.
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the success of the training programmes
• Gather feedback from participants, staff, and stakeholders to assess programme effectiveness and make improvements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Board of Trustees, funders, and other stakeholders on the charity’s impact and outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
• Proven experience in a management role, ideally within the charity or education sector.
• Background in vocational education, youth work, or a related field, with a focus on supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience in leading and managing a diverse team, with the ability to inspire, support, and develop staff.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, securing grants, and building donor relationships.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
Desirable:
• Experience in working with metalwork or woodworking, or a related technical skill.
• Familiarity with the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the ability to create a supportive and empowering learning environment.
• Experience working with Boards of trustees or governance bodies.
Personal Attributes:
• Innovative and proactive, with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Empathetic and understanding, with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Strategic thinker, able to balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible for : Client facing teams including domestic and sexual abuse support workers, helpline, counselling, safe accommodation and children’s teams. (Direct Reports: 6)
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us. We believe in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
- 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
- A competitive pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
JOB SUMMARY
Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of a compliant and effective operation, she will provide direct line management for the Pathway Project domestic and sexual violence support, outreach and helpline teams. She will be responsible for the delivery of high quality support within the safe accommodation sites and excellent quality of service within Pathway Projects counselling provision. She will have a focus on excellence and understand the drive for continual improvement and increased performance. She will collaborate with colleagues to drive the development and maintenance of networking and fundraising links within the local community. She will support the CEO in her leadership and development of the organisation. She will be expected to demonstrate the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering vital high-quality services to service users, and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged.
DUTIES OF POST
1. STRATEGY, PLANNING AND CONTROL
a. To contribute to the setting of long-term Objectives, along with the CEO & Board.
b. To implement and deliver the strategic plan for the operation, adhering to regulatory and financial controls.
c. To ensure the Charity is operated to best practice standards, adhering to regulatory and financial controls. Highlighting to the CEO risk which could cause harm to the ongoing operation of the Charity.
d. Ensure Pathway Project remains responsive to the needs of its service users, staff and trustees and can demonstrate the value of the services provided and the impact of its work.
e. Be an expert on matters relating to Domestic Abuse, and best practice in supporting end users.
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
a. To be accountable for the delivery of the operation, within defined financial criteria, including business plan & cash flow targets.
b. Support the CEO in providing oversight on the wider financial performance of the Charity.
c. To understand the income generation strategy and collaborate to develop it as required.
d. To support the CEO in the sourcing of funding opportunities and complete any required applications and any required data returns as per funding guidelines.
3. GOVERNANCE
a. To work with the CEO to lead and manage the Charity in accordance with the articles of association and in line with the obligations of the Charity Commission.
b. To support in the development of a best practice operating infrastructure, to allow the Trustee Board to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control.
c. To maintain up to date policies and procedures.
d. To provide support and guidance to the CEO in all aspects of the running of the charity.
e. To ensure accurate record keeping and data security
4. LEADERSHIP
a. To provide role model leadership to the Pathway Project, embodying the charity’s values and behaviours.
b. To ensure robust recruitment and training processes are in place.
c. To provide continuous development to, and performance management of the team, ensuring the highest standards are delivered.
d. To monitor and manage the quality of service delivery.
e. To work with the team, CEO and Board to provide a safe, and motivating work environment.
f. To provide line management to all staff who deliver client facing services including domestic and sexual abuse teams, safe accommodation team, counselling team and children’s services.
g. To recommend improvements in the management structure of the teams, including consideration of the overall delivery to budget.
h. To ensure all HR records and practices are maintained, utilising the support of external HR resource where required.
i. To ensure monthly supervisions are completed including assessment of case management on OnTrack.
j. To work with Head of enabling services to ensure volunteer contribution to the client based services is maximised.
5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
a. To support Pathway Project in the maintenance and development of community links and fundraising opportunities.
b. To link into the Head of enabling services around income generation and the development of a Community Fundraising Group supported by volunteers.
c. To support Pathway Project CEO, managers and Community Engagement Worker with driving Pathway Projects social media agenda in order to build community support.
d. To be Pathway Projects front facing liaison for community fundraising and support.
e. To attend meetings, as and when appropriate. including out of normal office hours if necessary
6. GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
a. To arrange outreach team/staff meetings which positively support the team.
b. To attend management meetings, and where required, Board or Sub Board meetings.
c. To take part in the equitable recruitment of new staff, to deploy existing staff effectively and to motivate and manage the activity of staff ensuring that they effectively contribute to the achievements of Pathway goals and to their own personal development .
d. To participate in the on-call management rota for accommodation support when covering for staff absence or sickness.
e. To help support the continued use and development of OnTrack case management and database system throughout Pathway Project.
f. To ensure the Pathway maintains strong links with local agencies and helps support the domestic abuse agenda through sharing of data and attendance at meetings.
g. To deputise for the CEO where required, alongside other management.
h. To lead on operational projects for the organisation as the main point of contact and oversee work that needs completing, e.g. maintenance of building, service contracts alongside the Finance Manager.
7. OTHER DUTIES
a. To participate and contribute as a senior member of staff towards the development of the Pathway Project.
b. To attend and participate in all relevant meetings, including feeding back to management and trustee meetings and the AGM.
c. To represent Pathway Project and the work it does with external agencies, including written reports and presentations.
d. Carrying out any other task that may be required from time to time in the interests of the effective administration and development of the project, including participating in training and delivering presentations.
e. Ensure that all responsibilities are undertaken in an effective, ethical, and appropriate manner, meeting the standards of Pathway Project.
f. Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders. To actively seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Pathway within the local community.
g. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in the domestic abuse charity sector and expert knowledge of the domestic abuse sector
- Experience in managing teams at a high level with strong team building and leadership skills
- An understanding of compliance and continual service improvement to ensure quality assurance and service improvements
- Experience of or a good understanding of Funders, reporting structures and the expectations placed on charities by funders
- Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings specifically for Trustees or Director boards.
- Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, with demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
- Experience of working in an environment with confidential data
- The ability to lead teams to demonstrate excellent customer service delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.
- Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to use your initiative and judgment in dealing with colleagues, partner agencies or trustees without direct supervision
- An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.
- An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.
Do you love supporting people and organisations to do their best work? We should talk…
As our new Head of Operations and People you’ll be developing and implementing policies and processes to support the staff team and help foster a smooth running, collaborative and anti-oppressive organisation.
You’ll be responsible for all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from inclusive recruitment, learning and development, retention and reward. You will lead on developing HR policies and will play a key role in supporting line managers to implement them. You will really care about how people experience Possible as a workplace and will be keen to improve it.
As the organisation lead for our anti-oppression work you will develop and deliver the anti-oppression strategy in collaboration with the wide team, embedding anti-oppression and inclusive practices into our internal and external work.
You will take an operational lead for the organisation, assuming a bird’s-eye view over all of our activities, our physical and virtual office and our systems. You will develop and improve our practice on health and safety, safeguarding and data protection.
You’ll work in a small operations team, managing our Office Administrator, and will have the opportunity to interact with all areas of Possible’s work as a key member of our Senior Management Team.
About Possible
Our values Daring, Joy and Community guide our actions and our organisational culture. Here at Possible, we have a vision for a zero carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody. Our mission is to inspire people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands. We create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change together. We translate overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind. And we do it all with a can-do attitude and stubborn optimism.
Commitment to anti-oppression
We have made a commitment to make Possible an anti-oppressive place to work. We’re doing the work to undo inequalities and oppressive systems reflected in wider society, and are an inclusive and welcoming group that wants our team mates and the communities we work with to be able to thrive.
We believe that our team and our projects should reflect the diversity of the communities they seek to serve. We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, those who are neurodivergent, people who have experienced mental health challenges and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Interested?
Read the full job application pack on our website, and upload your CV and question responses.
Deadline: 8.00am 6th January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT ROCKINGHORSE
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann as the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. We raise money to provide live-saving medical equipment and additional services with the aim of improving the lives of sick children throughout Sussex. Along with the Royal Alex and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Rockinghorse also supports the Special Care Baby Unit in the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath along with paediatric wards, specialist neonatal units, respite centres and children’s services across Sussex. Rockinghorse does not receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of individuals, community groups, schools, companies and trusts. We believe that no matter where they are, children should always be allowed to be children.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role manages the finance and operations team. You’ll bring strategic leadership to the function to ensure the smooth running of all functions within finance and operations. You will ensure delivery, strategic development and appropriate planning and analysis of financial and operational services and systems to make sure our charity uses the funds it receives wisely and efficiently to support children across Sussex. This is a senior role within the charity reporting to the CEO, working across the charity. You’ll be a key influencer and consultative colleague within the charity. You’ll foster a culture of excellence and wellbeing in your team, building accountability and championing teamwork, where a vision is shared, and success is celebrated. You’ll be committed to developing each member of your team to realise their full potential at Rockinghorse.
DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Finance
· To ensure excellent financial management is in place with effective procedures, processes, and controls to effectively manage risk, embed best practice and meet regulatory requirements.
· To provide high quality and timely management information to budget holders, SMT, the CEO and Trustees.
· To work closely with the Head of Development & Philanthropy and other managers to develop funding bids, ensuring that appropriate budgets are constructed.
· To establish and maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside the charity, particularly with auditors, bank, Charity Commission, Companies House and Insurance brokers so Rockinghorse is always perceived as a professional, efficient and ethical organisation.
Strategic
· To support the development, effective implementation and monitoring of organisational strategy and business plans.
· To develop and lead the organisation’s budget and forecasting process.
· To contribute to all Board meetings and two sub-committees: Finance, Audit & Risk and HR and Operations.
· To provide great leadership and line management for the Finance and Operations team, driving quality and performance and providing support and development for team members.
Operations
· To oversee the delivery and maintenance of high-quality IT for the organisation (via our outsourced function).
· To oversee the provision of effective HR management across the organisation.
· To oversee the delivery of office facilities to ensure a positive working environment and is compliant with health and safety legislation.
· To champion value for money across the whole charity and make sure contractual arrangements and leases are appropriate.
Other (Depending on the hours/days of contract)
· Oversee the volunteering function of the charity - either as the direct manager of the function or by managing a part time volunteer co-ordinator.
· Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Chief Executive.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
1. A fully qualified accountant with a recognised qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA).
2. A proven track record of successful management of finance and operations functions (ideally in a charity or not for profit).
3. Technical accounting skills, especially in relation to statutory accounting.
4. Sound knowledge of Charity SORP, VAT, taxation and other compliance requirements.
5. Strong analytical skills and highly numerate.
6. Strong IT skills, including accounting and reporting packages and especially Excel.
7. Experience of identifying and implementing process, system and control improvements.
8. Hands-on, pro-active approach to working; proven to be detail oriented.
9. Experience of building relationships with and managing internal and external stakeholders.
10. Experience of using a range of finance packages, programmes and databases.
11. Experience in developing robust financial performance indicators, measures and reporting frameworks.
12. Excellent planning, problem solving and organisational skills.
13. Excellent written and verbal communication.
14. Knowledge of the regulatory and governance landscape for charity finance and operations.
15. Commitment to Rockinghorse’s mission, vision and values.
Desirable:
1. Experience line managing staff and volunteers in a charity environment.
2. Excellent people management skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.
3. An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and safe working practices.
4. Experience in project management – including budget development and day to day management, project planning and delivery, and project evaluation.
Work skills you’ll need on the job:
1. Brilliant financial planning and management skills.
2. Brilliant stakeholder management skills.
3. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.
4. Excellent planning, problem solving and organisational skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication.
6. A creative mindset.
7. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.
8. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to take calculated risks and learn from mistakes.
Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity:
· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays.
· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Tax-free childcare voucher scheme.
· Competitive pension scheme.
· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling.
· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff.
· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff.
· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.
· Subsidised car parking in Brighton.
· Access to Enterprise Car Club.
Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all.
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the fifteen essential elements of the person specification.
Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the fifteen essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the four desirable criteria, please outline these too.
If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.
All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.
Estimated Timeframes:
· Application Deadline midnight 12th January 2025.
· Shortlisting w/c 13th January 2025.
· Interviews will be 21st January in central Brighton.
Interviews will be with the CEO, Project Manager and the Treasurer and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).
The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.
The role will be available from February 2025 onwards (flexibility depending on post holder’s availability).
To ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and promote diversity, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
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We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (Scotland and North East England) for our nine centres in Scotland and across the North East of England. You will lead our partnerships and profile in Scotland and line manage two Regional Operations Managers to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the clusters, and that targets are monitored and met. You will also lead on our Adult and Family Learning Project across Scotland. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
Contract
This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date
March 2025 or as agreed with candidate.
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and
providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home.
Location
This role will be based at our IntoUniversity centre in Edinburgh. There will be frequent travel to centres across all the clusters in Scotland and the North East, and occasional travel to London and other parts of our network.
Salary
£43,500. Pro rata for part-time candidate.
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
Application deadline - 9am Monday 20th January 2025
Interview Day - Wednesday 5th February 2025 (online). Please ensure that you are available on this date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Templeton College is a graduate community at the heart of the University of Oxford. It brings together students, academics and practitioners with a particular focus on business and management, health and medicine, and social sciences.
The college is now entering an exciting period, with ambitious plans to raise significant philanthropic funds over the next decade in order to transform our built estate and enhance the student experience.
Working to the Development Director, the Head of Development will be at the very centre of Green Templeton’s ambitions, developing a strategic fundraising strategy and leading on delivery.
If you have demonstrable experience of fundraising including proven success and involvement in securing major gifts, then we want to hear from you.
In return we offer a unique working environment in the heart of the University of Oxford , a range of benefits including 6 weeks paid holiday and the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance and Operations to join our team. As a Head of Finance and Operations, you will play a crucial role in leading and driving excellence in Finance processes and procedures, HR, Governance, Operations, Property and IT.
You will have a strong eye for detail and an ability to interrogate data.
You will have a proven experience in leading teams, optimising processes and driving growth.
You will be an aspirational leader who can guide Harington’s strategic and enduring business plans into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a family of 25 independent girls’ schools including two academies across England and Wales. Since forming in 1872, the organisation continues to be at the forefront of education for girls providing transformational bursary awards to help even more girls learn without limits, now and into the future. Right now, they are seeking a Head of Philanthropy Operations to join on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Head of Philanthropy Operations
Up to £74,000 FTE
12-month contract
Full time / 0.8 working week
Location: Hybrid, London
The Head of Philanthropy Operations will lead a team of five with three direct reports and will work closely with the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of the strategy. The position will lead all philanthropy operations, focusing on overseeing the budget, reporting on the finances and managing the database including the fundraising pipeline. Whilst there is no income target attached to the role, the Head of Philanthropy Operations will have a crucial part to play in the achievements of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
The selected candidate will be an experienced leader in fundraising operations, including experience managing budgets, leading reporting processes and overseeing the fundraising database, ideally within a multifaceted organisation. In addition, the successful candidate will have line management experience and crucially, they will be passionate about social mobility. You will need to have the right to work in the UK in order to be eligible for this role.
To apply
Our client is a Disability Confident Employer so you will guarantee you an interview if you are disabled and meet the essential skills in the person specification.
Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application.
Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
As an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant, you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This is a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
Closing Date for applications: 16th January 2025
Interviews will take place w/c: 27th January 2025
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview of the Facilities Management role and the team
We are searching for a qualified Facilities Manager to work alongside maintenance, domestic services, and grounds staff to ensure our buildings and grounds are well maintained, compliant, clean, and safe. The Facilities Manager oversees all aspects of building functions and in responsible for the safety and functionality of all facilities. Duties include running routine safety inspections, corresponding with service contractors, planning maintenance and regulatory compliance work, maintaining records, and supervising facilities staff. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in facilities management processes and exhibits high multitasking and organizational abilities.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BVSC is all about supporting the voluntary sector, the volunteers and residents in the best way possible. We aim to unlock the potential of all voluntary organisations, from the grassroots small groups to the well establised larger charities.
We’re looking for a talented and experienced person to lead our mission to innovate, expand and enhance our services. Your leadership will support our commitment to build the capacity of local charitable organisations by providing, and supporting your team to provide, targeted support to increase sustainability of organisations, with a specific focus on Children and Young People. You will also lead on our vision of making volunteering more accessible, driving forward an innovative volunteering strategy for Bexley. If you can apply the skills of leadership, strategy, monitoring, evaluation and financial oversight – we’d love to hear from you!
BVSC exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in Bexley.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role will play a critical role in delivering and developing our UK wide Advice and Support service, ensuring it works seamlessly with our outsourced Helpline and delivers real impact for older people in or facing financial hardship. You will also work closely with the Director to inform the future design and delivery of these services.
You should have experience of leading and managing a similar high volume, multi-channel remote service with demonstratable success in identifying and implementing service improvements.
You will have a deep understanding of issues affecting older people in financial hardship in the UK and an understanding of how Advice and Support interventions can improve lives.
This role could either be contracted to our London office, or homebased. Regular travel to our London office will be required, regularly if homebased, and a minimum of once a week if contracted to the London office. The ability to travel across the UK, including to Scotland, is also required.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.
Salary (pro-rata if part-time):
Hybrid working in London (minimum one day per week in the office): £65,678 per annum
Homebased (with regular travel to London): £59,115 per annum
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend minimum one day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Sunday 12 January 2025, 11:59pm
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About ELBA
ELBA's mission is to bridge the gap between businesses and communities to drive social change and create opportunities for all. The organisation is dedicated to tackling the systemic issues of social mobility, poverty, and inequality, particularly in East London and surrounding areas. ELBA achieves this by mobilising the resources, skills, and expertise of the business sector to support over 36,000 beneficiaries each year.
At the core of ELBA's mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By fostering partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA aims to create sustainable change, improve access to services, education and employment, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Through its programmes and interventions, ELBA works to ensure that economic growth benefits everyone and that barriers to opportunity are dismantled.
Each year, over 100 corporations and regional stakeholders channel their efforts, volunteers, resources, and social impact strategies through ELBA to achieve meaningful impact. The organisation is widely trusted and recognised for designing, managing, and measuring award-winning corporate-community investment partnerships. ELBA collaborates with leading organisations across financial services, law, insurance, professional services, real estate, and technology as well as with local charities, schools, universities, the NHS, and local authorities.
Job Purpose
The Operations Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing ELBA's operational functions to maximise community impact and strengthen corporate partnerships. This role is pivotal in ensuring that programme teams are empowered, supported, and held accountable for achieving their objectives. The Operations Director will work closely with the CEO and Partnership Directors to sustain ELBA’s position as a leader in Employee Supported Volunteering (ESV), social mobility, and place-based initiatives.
Working for ELBA
As well as a competitive salary we have a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service; life assurance; 5% employer pension contribution; BUPA health cash plan; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; an active wellbeing and equalities programme led by staff; a varied and busy learning and development schedule; bicycle purchase scheme; and an Employee Assistance Helpline. In our staff survey our people tell us they love the interaction with active and caring colleagues; the worthwhile nature of our work; and great agency in how they deliver their objectives.
ELBA is a very diverse organisation, representative of the community we serve in East London.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Team Management: Oversee Heads of Programmes, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation; provide resources, support, and professional development to ensure teams meet objectives.
2. Operational Strategy: Develop and improve systems, processes, and KPIs aligned with strategic goals; champion Salesforce adoption and digital transformation.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance internal efficiencies, reduce silos, and align operational and programme activities with community and corporate needs.
4. Impact Measurement: Strengthen impact reporting frameworks, promote data-driven programme management, and ensure transparent reporting on partnerships.
5. Resource Management: Oversee budget planning and resource allocation; ensure financial efficiency and support programme delivery.
6. Compliance and Risk: Ensure compliance with regulations, develop risk management processes, and conduct regular operational audits.
7. Sector Leadership: Support ELBA’s leadership in ESV, social mobility, and community impact by staying ahead of sector trends and driving operational excellence.
Key Competencies:
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strategic planning and alignment with organisational goals.
• Operational excellence with a focus on systems, processes, and reporting.
• Stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong focus on impact measurement and resource efficiency.
Person Specification:
• Extensive senior operations and line management experience.
• Expertise in ESV, community development, and corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Skilled in resource planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in digital transformation and CRM systems.
Desirable:
• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Understanding of social impact measurement and safeguarding policies.
ELBA wants to represent the diverse community we support and aims to be an inclusive employer in terms of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation & background. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications.
Please note this role is required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to comply with ELBA's safeguarding policies and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as DBS.
Salary: circa £75,000 per annum + generous benefits
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week)
Closing date: at 12 noon, Thursday 16 January 2025
Interviews: week commencing 27 January 2025
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
Leading the people function, you will be the HR expert bringing good practice and leading on people related projects for the organisation. You will bring your generalist experience to bear in leading all strategic and operational management of the HR function’s contribution to an excellent organisation. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) you will be the key advisor and business partner to both the executive leadership team and the SMT.
You will bring excellent people management skills to manage the function in delivering core activities in a dynamic and changing environment and be adept at steering the organisation through a period of change. You will be a collaborator, used to leading with compassion and working collaboratively across the organisation whilst delivering transformational and sustainable change.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.
Visa sponsorship
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.