Head Of People Culture Jobs

DFN Project SEARCH is delivering transformative change, supporting, and helping young people with learning disabilities and autism into the world of work. Nationally only 4.8% of people with special educational needs and disabilities gain permanent paid employment in the UK yet 70 percent of DFN Project SEARCH graduates gain jobs, 60 percent of them achieving full-time permanent roles.

You will be required to improve the quality and outcomes of existing DFN Project SEARCH programmes across a geographical area. This is with the aim of supporting the organisations to ensure that every intern has the best possible chance to gain full-time paid employment. The focus of this role is to ensure continuous improvement across all sites, relating to model fidelity and outcomes. This relates particularly to sites achieving less than 60% employment outcomes. 

Our model means that our regional Programme Specialists form new partnerships and develop new DFN Project SEARCH sites, supporting them through to year one of delivery. These sites will then be passed to our Programme Impact Co-ordinator team where you will then be required to continue to nurture these strong partnerships and provide ongoing training and support to colleagues within your region. You may also be required to support colleagues by promoting DFN Project SEARCH in other areas and contribute to the development of relevant new focussed materials and resources.

MLC Partners are working with one of the leading conservation charities in the UK to recruit a Commercial Reporting Manager to join their high-performing team. After a period of significant growth over the last few years, the organisation has diversified their income streams from both a charitable and commercial perspective. This high-profile position reports into a Head of Finance who has a keen focus on developing people and comes about following a promotion of the current postholder.

Main responsibilities include:

• Continue the promotion of a strong business partnering culture between finance other stakeholders across the organisation, including SMT members.
• Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process, including delivery of executive reports and presentations, ensuring strategic directional alignment.
• Manage the financial reporting, supporting the Financial Accountant with year-end and the annual report and lead a further team of three business partners.
• Oversee the monthly management account production with a specific focus on the commercial analysis and insight.

The successful candidate:

• Must be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience working in either another charitable organisation or in a commercial business.
• Will have demonstrable experience delivering slick reports and presentations to SMT, clearly displaying information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Display proven experience in leading a team covering financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Understanding of data visualisation tools such as Power BI will be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior FBP or FP&A Manager looking for their next move into a broader position as step towards a future director role.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before the advertised date. For more information or an informal discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health and drug & alcohol teams across England. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). A core element of the programme is the expert assistance provided by a team of IPS experts, known as IPS Grow Leads, to support providers to improve their fidelity to the IPS model and achieve better employment outcomes for their clients. Subject to funding award, we are recruiting to a Project Support Officer.  This role will provide essential support to enable the whole team to effectively and efficiently deliver a wide range of provision to IPS services nationally. 

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to expand the IPS Grow team, aimed at helping health systems deliver high quality evidence-based employment practice. We are a well-established service, led by Social Finance and are funded by NHS England and DWP to support the expansion of IPS services across mental health and drug and alcohol teams.   

We are looking for a Project Support Officer to focus on supporting the IPS Grow team and programme within the Health + Work team at Social Finance. This role will include providing project and administrative support to the team to ensure we have real impact. The role will report into the Team Head for IPS Grow. 

 Responsibilities 

The key requirements of the role are:

Provide project support and coordination of IPS fidelity reviews: 

• Support the coordination of IPS fidelity reviews;  

• Support with collection and collation of data, helping generate insight and contribution to the evaluation of our work and of the services we support. This may also include data entry and contributing to standard reports;  

• Provide support of team events and workshops, both internal and with the services we support;  

• Provide ad hoc support to other aspects of the team’s project work and take on special projects, as required.  

 Provide administrative support to the programme:  

• Support the Senior team within IPS Grow, with project planning and monitoring to ensure the programme remains on track;  

• Produce documents such as monthly reports which may require collation of input from multiple parties and documents and compiling into spreadsheets or presentation slides, in collaboration with members of the Senior team;   

• Provide support for co-ordination of IPS qualification delivery and professional registration;  

• Liaise with regional leads, NHS Trusts and IPS providers and other key stakeholders as required;  

• Support the delivery of specific administrative tasks and processes including minuting and action-log management of meetings and Boards;  

• Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings and book rooms with internal and external parties, including arranging for materials and equipment to be available, as required;  

• Support IPS Grow Leads to schedule complex meetings in their regions;  

• Monitor team mailbox and act as a first line response for queries;  

• Book travel and accommodation, including group bookings (e.g., trains, hotels) for the team;  

• Manage expenses generated by travel and meeting bookings on internal systems, accurately and in a timely manner;   

• Support the team knowledge management hub and operational manual whilst ensuring a clear document version control and management process in place;  

  Provide additional administrative support as required from time to time;  

• Manage the creation of impactful presentations that communicate key messages to stakeholders. 

• Provide support to the wider IPS Grow team  

And any other responsibilities commensurate with the job title and role   

About you

You will need to show competency, potential or interest in the following areas. You are not expected to arrive with a full skillset, as you will be supported to develop in the role.   

• Shared values: We are looking for people with a passionate belief that anyone can work with the right support, and a commitment to our values.  

• Team work: You are a team player and also have the ability to work independently, are receptive to feedback and use it to continually improve. You will be able to effectively represent Social Finance.  

• Organisation and reliability: You will be highly organised. You will be able to manage multiple tasks and requests, prioritising them effectively and ensuring they are responded to in timely and accurate manner. The team will be able to rely on you to ensure that meetings are organised, papers are circulated, and third parties communicated with.  

• Proactivity: You will be proactive as well as reactive. You will look for opportunities to support the team to be more effective and better coordinated. You will think ahead, helping the team to avoid mistakes. You will generate ideas for how we can improve our ways of working, becoming more efficient and effective.  

• IT and data skills: You will be familiar with core Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and will have experience managing multiple email accounts. Ideally, you will be comfortable with spreadsheets and analysing data although you do not need to have specific expertise in this area. Experience using SharePoint, MS Teams, Zoom and Slack is desired.  

• Communication: You will communicate effectively with the team to set expectations, adjust to changing priorities, and keep them up to date with your progress.  

• Experience: You will have had prior experience in an administrative support role, ideally in a national team managing complex programmes or working in primary or secondary care.  

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

As a charity, we could not maintain our reputation, the range of our work, or our digital presence, without the support of our business partners, sponsors, philanthropists and members. The Development and Advocacy Department is seeking to recruit a Patrons Manager to administer and grow this core membership function and to provide exemplary customer service. This role works within a small but dedicated membership team and is critical to the successful expansion and delivery of the function.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual with good people skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks. They will remain calm under pressure and be a proactive team player. They will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant experience working in a membership organisation and/or with high-net-worth individuals
• The drive and strategic approach to deliver on opportunities for growth in revenue and membership in line with programme goals, with structured KPIs and ongoing targets
• Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills, including the ability to deal with high level donors in a professional and personable manner
• Understanding of ticketing in a Box Office environment (CRM and particularly Tessitura experience will be highly regarded)
• A clear and concise writing style with developed communication and rapport building skills

A working knowledge of our arts forms is not a pre-requisite but the ability to get up to speed on RBO membership products and services quickly is.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

We’re Causeway, the UK-wide charity who believes in the power of lasting change. We take people from existing to living, and empower our service users, including survivors of modern slavery and exploitation, to find their voice and place in society. Since 2005, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year. In 2018, we collaborated with South Yorkshire Police to launch Plan B. This helped to launch the LifeNavigate department. Using a trauma-informed approach, we are fully committed to breaking the cycle of crime, alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police and Merseyside Police. Our vision is to ensure a thriving future for marginalised and vulnerable people, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Role Summary

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety and Facilities Manager to join the Causeway team. This person will be key in helping us to provide the safe and secure environments for the whole of Causeway. The role involves oversight of all Causeway facilities and ensuring Health & Safety practices are implemented and followed.

Responsibilities

• To work with accredited Health and Safety consultants to manage the health and safety and its implementation across Causeway properties and offices to ensure the welfare of staff, volunteers and service users.

• Line management of the Maintenance Coordinator and Facilities Administrator.

• To oversee the maintenance coordinators responsibility for planned and unplanned maintenance of properties, and their undertaking and/managing necessary works including repairs and improvements.

• To develop and maintain a planned approach to property maintenance and management that ensures standards are upheld.

• To liaise with and arrange work with landlords, where the necessary work being undertaken falls within their contractual obligations.

• To oversee internal health and safety and maintenance recording systems for all properties and to ensure all necessary works are actioned in a timely manner, working with the maintenance coordinator.

• To source suitable properties (accommodation or offices) to lease/rent when required ensuring they comply with contract stipulations and take a role in facilitating office/accommodation moves.

• To prepare and submit planning or HMO applications where necessary for change of use and/or refurbishment of properties.

• To set up and streamline maintenance contracts (e.g. gas/electricity/water/broadband etc), and to monitor and cap utility usage across properties (where needed and reasonable).

• To carry out and review health and safety assessments of the following aspects: (or to discharge the responsibility of these assessments when required)

• Accommodations and offices on a frequent basis to ensure properties are being maintained and run in accordance with sector and statutory guidelines.
• Organisation wide risk assessments, such as DSE, contractor activities.
• Implementation of new services.
• Events ran by the organisation.

• To keep up to date with Health and Safety Legislation and ensure and record compliance with procedures, including PAT Testing and Fire Safety.

• To carry out annual health and safety and fire inspections at properties and advise teams on actions that need to be taken.

• To execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines working in conjunction with key managers across Causeway regions.

• To prepare and embed policies to establish a positive culture of health and safety which focuses on service user quality of care and provision.

• To monitor and evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to relevant legislation.

• To recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.

• To report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics to the management team of Causeway. Including the producing of the annual Health & Safety report for the management board and board of trustees.

• To be the lead on Health & Safety matters in the organization.

• To be the main point of contact for The Salvation Army regarding matters relating to Health & Safety.

• Oversight of SAHA inspections.

• Oversight and updating of the Salvation Army related compliance and obligations, includes the PILF.

• Oversight of the implementation of the Health & Safety ISO as required by the MSVCC contract.

• Assist departments in completing risk assessments.

• Assist and advise on Health & Safety when new services are in implementation stages.

• Deliver training on Health & Safety and Fire Safety across all regions.

• To be a part of the team that deliver Lone Working training across all regions.

• To assist in providing information and evidence for CQC inspections.

• Responsible for RIDDOR. Any other duties that commensurate with the role

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.

· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.

· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.

· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.

· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.

· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.

The requirements:

· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.

· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.

· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.

· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:      2nd December 2024

Interviews: 13th December 2024.

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Water is seeking a strategic CEO to steer our innovative work in water stewardship and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene).

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location: Bristol-based, with flexible hybrid working and occasional international travel
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: Friday, 20th December 2024

About the Role:

As CEO, you will lead Frank Water’s strategic direction, working closely with the Board and Founder to ensure the charity’s mission is fulfilled and expanded. Your role will encompass managing a seamless handover from the Founder, implementing a revised strategy, and fostering relationships with stakeholders and partners. This pivotal role requires expertise in organisational growth, financial planning, and strategic development to enhance Frank Water’s impact in water stewardship and WASH. You’ll lead a small, dynamic team committed to sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage a successful handover from the Founder to the CEO

· Deliver a revised strategy to support Frank Water’s mission and operational goals

· Lead and support the Senior Leadership Team and manage resources effectively

· Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure best governance practices

About You:

We’re looking for a values-driven leader with strong strategic vision and the ability to foster a collaborative culture. You’ll have a track record in organisational management, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement, ideally within the charity or environmental sectors. Your commitment to integrity, humility, and transparency will inspire our team and stakeholders as we advance Frank Water’s mission.

Key Skills & Experience:

· Proven leadership in organisational strategy and operational management

· Financial expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

· Understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks

About the Organisation:

Frank Water is dedicated to ending water poverty and improving health by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Working globally through projects, research, and partnerships, we aim to create a water-secure future for all. Based in Bristol, we operate as both a charity and a social enterprise, combining impact-driven programmes with commercial services to support our mission.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director, Head of Social Enterprise, Charity Manager, Charity Director, CEO, CFO, Chief Executive, Managing Director, etc. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Robertson Bell are working on behalf of The King’s Trust to recruit to a Treasury Manager position on a permanent basis. At The King’s Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. We help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

The role of the Treasury Accountant is to ensure the effective management of the Trust's cash and investments and timely and accurate maintenance of the ledger.  The role is expected to ensure that the treasury reconciliations are updated on a regular basis, manage the issue and governance of cash and procurement cards and assist the Head of Financial Operations in the stewardship of our cash and investment balances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management, monitoring, and reporting of the Trust’s financial instruments, driving optimal performance and security.
• Act as the key liaison for internal stakeholders and Banking institutions, expertly managing transfers, investments, credit facilities, and account structures.
• Maintain and improve the bank mandates and user access framework, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the finance governance team to strengthen fraud prevention and monetary risk controls.
• Record and manage treasury transactions in the ledgers, upholding the highest standards of financial accuracy.
• Lead the monthly reconciliation of treasury codes, swiftly resolving issues and mitigating risks to maintain financial stability.
• Manage month-end treasury operations, delivering insightful reports that guide strategic decision-making.
• Provide in-depth working capital analysis, enabling senior stakeholders to optimise cash planning and maximise fund returns.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive cashflow reports and forecasts for Trustees and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with the Transactions Manager to enforce robust financial controls and oversee effective cash management training to enhance the organisation's control culture.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Accountant, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively produce information for financial stakeholders across the Trust.
• Be an experienced treasury and accounting professional who can confidently monitor cashflow, lead in liquidity reporting and forecasting, and manage working capital and analysis.
• Have experience working with banks, bank accounts, purchase ledger and procurement teams to promote effective and strong relationships.

The successful candidate will be based in their Birmingham office, requiring you to go into the office three days per week. You will also benefit from a fantastic holiday package, including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure over Christmas and New Year.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Here for the Blue Light community  

The Role and the Team 

Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to design, develop, and manage integrated marketing strategies that drive new customer acquisition and enhance fundraising growth. As Marketing Manager, you’ll leverage your marketing expertise to create effective campaigns across multiple channels, optimise media planning, and ensure successful outcomes to support the Foundation's fundraising initiatives.  Your contributions will directly impact the Foundation’s growth and sustainability, enabling us to further our mission. 

The Blue Light Card Foundation gives a lifeline to those who give so much to keep us safe and healthy. We fund and deliver mental health and wellbeing support for the issues we know the community needs help with most – because as former police officers, military professionals and more, we've been on or supported the frontline. We understand.

What You’ll Do 

• Develop and manage the Foundation’s brand and creative strategy in conjunction with the CEO and Head of Fundraising 

• Oversee and administer marketing and communications for the Foundation, including annual plans, message development, campaigns, creative direction, target audiences, timelines, talking points, and other related issues 

• Spearhead the development, maintenance, and evaluation of marketing and communication materials, including annual reports, publications, videos, events, printed collateral, digital marketing, direct mailings, image development and design, research, and talking points 

• Manage the Foundation’s strategies to drive successful giving campaigns through corporate supporters, public annual giving vehicles, and special events, including mass participation or community fundraising events, to ensure fundraising goals are achieved 

• Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets, ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal restraints, analyse data, manage resources effectively, and adjust project budgets and activities to ensure strong fundraising results 

• Manage the Foundation website and social media channels, developing content and increasing followers to meet overall communication and marketing priorities 

• Oversee the communications for the Foundation’s donor stewardship programme for annual donors, first-time donors, and corporate partnerships 

• Manage in-person events, including fundraising events and brand awareness events. 

• Develop, implement, and monitor the communications plans for grant making, including post-award communications disseminating the impact of our work 

What You’ll Bring  

• Extensive experience in marketing strategy development and execution, particularly in integrated, multi-channel campaigns focused on customer acquisition and fundraising 

• Proven track record in managing brand identity and creative strategy, including the development of marketing materials such as annual reports, publications, and digital content 

• Demonstrated experience with digital marketing techniques, including social media management, SEO, email marketing, and online analytics 

• Experience in planning, executing, and evaluating marketing campaigns, including both organic and paid media strategies 

• Strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and budget constraints 

• Ability to evaluate and interpret data to assess campaign performance and make informed decisions for future initiatives 

• Understanding of mass fundraising strategies and corporate partnerships 

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, and community organisations 

• It would also be beneficial if you have experience in developing public relations materials and managing media relationships and third-party agencies or vendors to execute marketing strategies effectively 

Our Culture 

Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community.

Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We’re committed; we’re supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard. 

We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are. We promote hybrid working, but we value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices. How regular and in which office location depends on the role and team. We don't offer remote-only roles. 

What We Offer 

• Hybrid working and flexible hours 

• Free parking and EV charging onsite (chargeable) 

• 25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday

• Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches 

• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)

• Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)

• Learning and development opportunities

• Group auto-enrolment pension plan

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay

• Company funded private medical insurance

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join our Domestic Abuse team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and our London office.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to support our service to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have excellent administrative skills? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance program & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
• Bonus on completion of probation

About the role:

As an Administrator (Service Delivery Assistant), you will:

Provide a high quality and responsive administrative function for the service. Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries into the service. Supporting the Head and Deputy Heads of service with general administrative duties such as updating and maintaining database and case management systems and collating data reports.

May also include responsibility for external communication, social media, updating directory records for other services. Updating local websites with relevant information and also taking minutes from team meetings.

You will need:

• Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
• Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work load and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in a structured, organised and methodical manner
• Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
• Excellent IT and administrative skills & experience including the use of Microsoft Excel & Office packages
• High resilience and the ability to work under pressure

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team working remotely, with the ability to travel to Grantham or wider national travel when required. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £55,363 per annum, depending on experience.

We operate flexi-time and flexible working.

Who are Thera Trust?

Thera is a unique group of companies led by its vision and leadership model. We have an excellent history of providing outstanding support to individuals with a learning disability, which spans over 25 years.

What does a Senior Finance Business Partner do?

The social care sector is currently facing significant challenges which have in part, impacted upon Thera Trust. We are recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner.

In a financially challenged sector, the Senior Finance Business Partner is a critical colleague working closely with Head of financial planning and analysis, supporting the creation of the financial aspects of both the short- and long-term Thera Business Plans and budgets.

As a Key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for implementing finance vision, and creating culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, Business partnering with Senior leaders across the Group to deliver financial aspects of their transformation and improvement plans in the areas covered by their subsidiary.

What experience do I need?

• You will have Proven experience at a senior level in engagement and influence to improve financial performance within a complex environment
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with significant post qualification experience at a senior level
• Strong knowledge and experience of appropriate operational practices including contract costings
• Highly proficient in using EXCEL to present data and model scenarios and sensitivity analysis including what if functionality
• A proven track record of strong capable leadership, driving departmental service improvement and organisational change
• The ability to forge nurturing partnerships and collaborative relationships
•  Functioning work home office will be required for remote working

What are the Benefits available to our Senior Finance Business Partner?

• 30 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee support line to support you
• Continuous on the job training is provided

Closing date: 29th November 2024
Interview will be held on the 18th December 2024. Location TBC

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Senior Finance Business Partner with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - we would like to hear from you 

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate

£40,500 - £45,000 per annum

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

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves 

We’re looking for a Gift Aid, Compliance and Fulfilment Manager to join our busy team on a fixed term contract. With your focus on the day-to-day management of our key supplier relationships, you’ll oversee multiple work streams and competing priorities across complex operations.

With support, you’ll also provide advice to all internal teams on Fundraising Compliance. You’ll understand when and how to dig deeper into risks and escalate as appropriate, acting as a key representative in this area across the charity.

You’ll oversee monthly gift aid claims, ensuring all processes from collection, storage and auditing are compliant and documented. This role is a great opportunity to work across multiple directorates. Your work will have a direct impact on our success and help us make a real difference.

In this role you’ll also line manage three people, working with them to excel in their role. They will support you in managing our key supplier relationships, managing our fundraising stock and having responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of our online shop. Elements of thanking our wonderful supporters also sits within your team.

What we want from you 

We’re in search of a skilled communicator who has a talent for building relationships, a highly motivated team player and an influential line manager.

You’ll be motivated by excellent customer experience and work with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll recognise that key suppliers must offer efficient and optimised operational processes to meet customer expectations and contribute to our success. You’ll be able to hold our suppliers to account when things go wrong and be able to navigate process improvements.

With an understanding of charity law, you’ll be well-versed in fundraising regulations and compliance, Gift Aid, and data protection. You’ll have a track record in managing operations, experienced in developing processes, procedures and policies to help support charity wide activity, ensuring internal best practice guidance is created, maintained and shared.

Your agile approach means you can devise, prioritise, and react to shifting demands and tight deadlines.

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

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

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

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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

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

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

Ways of working

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

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

The closing date is Sunday 24th November 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 2nd December 2024.

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

Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer

This is an exciting and dynamic role within our Fundraising and Marketing department, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our public fundraising efforts. The role has been designed to support the Direct Marketing Manager [Acquisition]  in managing and developing internal systems, coordinating projects, and providing essential administrative support to the team.

Please download the job description for full details

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join our Public Fundraising team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our fundraising activities, particularly during appeals, where your coordination skills will be crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Appeal Coordination:

• Assist the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition in keeping member agency fundraising directors and key suppliers up to date in the run-up to and during appeals.
• Update the fundraising and marketing team budget tracker, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the appeal process.
• Support the setup and management of Appeal Toolkits and Appeal Hubs, providing essential assets to staff, member agencies, and suppliers.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of creative projects across all direct marketing channels, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Work with the team to gather and report appeal results, providing updates to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Team, and CEO’s office.

 Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage review meetings with suppliers’ post-appeal, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor and update core and appeal budgets, processing invoices and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in organizing and managing the Fundraising Director’s Group meetings, including diary coordination, preparing presentations, and taking minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing team, including setting up monthly team meetings, organizing agendas, and coordinating away days.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in project coordination and administrative support, ideally within a fundraising or marketing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience with budget tracking and financial processes.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a team.

If you are passionate about making a difference, are eager to learn the fundamentals of direct marketing and have the skills to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are trialling 2 compulsory days per month "in the office", which is subject to change.

During an appeal, you will be contractually obliged to be in the office for 2 weeks, which are likley to include working during the weekend.

London WC1H (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 40% of your time per month being office based)

Join the ACU as Assessment Hub Manager and use your experience of managing international mobility programmes to help us build a better world through international collaboration in higher education.

The role

The Assessment Hub Manager is an exciting post that plays a pivotal role in the delivery of a UK Government’s flagship outward mobility programme, which will enable tens of thousands of UK students from schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities.

The Assessment Hub Manager leads the operational delivery of the assessment of grant funding applications and appeals from unsuccessful applicants. You will be the main point of contact for four Senior Assessors and provide leadership and guidance to them on both a strategic and day-to- day level to ensure successful, compliant and timely delivery of assessments and appeals to within contract KPI requirements.

You will support the Head of the Programme in developing and implementing the delivery policies, process and systems to the satisfaction of the funder, and take the lead in key initiatives such as monitoring and evaluation and financial management. You will additionally play a key role in championing the Programme, both to internal and external stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to a leading global mobility scheme, enabling tens of thousands of students from schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities, delivering transformative opportunities for individuals and communities across the UK.

The Assessment Hub Manager will work closely with the two other members of the team and provide support to the external team of four Senior Assessors and approximately 30 Grant Assessors.

Who are we looking for?

You will need:

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.

• Experience of managing and empowering teams, including staff development and performance management.

• Proven ability and track record of managing business and administrative teams effectively.

• Experience of developing and implementing strategies to improve service delivery, in a client-facing role.

• Ability to balance competing priorities under pressure of deadlines without compromising the quality-of-service delivery.

• Demonstrated high level of autonomy and initiative, with an ability to work flexibly and independently, exercising sound judgement.

What to expect:

We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website by visiting our website). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days

• Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

• Regular social activities

• Health and wellbeing programmes

• Give as you earn charitable donations scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free travel season ticket loan. 

To find out about our benefits, flexible working, health and wellbeing and professional development, visit our website. 

How to apply:

To apply click the apply button. 

Closing date: 9am on 25 November 2024

Interview Date: 3 December 2024

Interviews will take place virtually.