Head Of Service Jobs

We are looking for a Head of Health & Wellbeing who will be responsible for the strategic development of the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision. Managing and overseeing the delivery and development of existing programmes, as well as staff associated with them.

Our Head of Health & Wellbeing will work with a range of partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors to further enhance our range of activities, as well as creating new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet local priorities.

The Trust

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. The Trust has a clear vision ‘One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities’ - and our aim is to ‘Expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London to enrich people’s lives, create special memories and enable positive futures’.

Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion and Learning & Skills, enhanced by community facilities and underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To:

• Lead, develop, and support staff you manage by offering advice, guidance and an inclusive working environment.
• Develop a Trust internal wellbeing group in line with the People Strategy to create a positive and supportive working environment.
• To develop and foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies at a senior level to implement new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet the Trust’s strategic objectives, as well as supporting local health and wellbeing priorities.
• Take responsibility for developing a Health and Wellbeing Strategy to direct the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision.
• Take responsibility for monitoring programme budgets, funding meetings and liaising with partners throughout the lifetime of projects/initiatives, ensuring that the Trust’s obligations detailed in contracts/SLA’s are met.
• Set appropriate budgets and oversee, manage, and monitor these, to ensure the targets are achieved.
• Work with the Community Director and funding officer to identify and submit relevant grants, funding applications, and tenders/bids for commissioned work.
• Secure funding and increase unrestricted income streams to support on-going programme delivery and sustainability of the department.
• Oversee the implementation of a robust, high-quality data capture process to ensure the department can evidence impact and social value of its programmes through a variety of methods such as reports, case studies, testimonies, media articles, and feedback surveys.

You Must Have:

• Significant experience of line managing, leading and developing staff and volunteers creating a strong team culture and inclusive working environment.
• Success in building relationships both internally and externally, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of working at management / leadership level.
• Experienced in project management, ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams and completing priorities.
• Sound experience of setting and managing budgets.
• Proven track record of securing funding for projects or initiatives including local, regional and national funders through partnership work and / or bid writing.
• Ability to identify trends and analyse data to inform decision making.
• An experience of leading, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding.
• A level 3 (‘A’ Level or equivalent) qualification or higher in a health-related subject, or other relevant subject area.
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence, as well as access to a vehicle for work.
• Influential communicator with a range of audiences, and the ability to use a range of different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and have an attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills to build and maintain strong professional relationships and connect with partners priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team with differing views and needs.
• Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some evenings and weekends).

You Ideally Would Have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the health priorities across Hertfordshire and Harrow.
• Experience of putting together service level agreements/contracts for project partners.
• Experience of using IT systems to monitor and evaluate the delivery of services.
• Experience of event management.
• Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults’ certificates (or willing to complete these prior to commencing in the role).
• Minimum Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification and GP referral Qualification.
• Educated to Degree Level - Health and Fitness Related.

Benefits of Working for Us:

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Trust pension scheme
• Birthday leave

Our Commitment to You

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): 

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.

Head of Finance Systems
Fixed Term Contract (14 months) 
Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location Split between home and our London Office 
Salary Range - £74,000 - £82,000

About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role
In this role, you will lead, manage, and support the Finance Systems team in daily operations and key Finance Projects, including the migration of Macmillan's core finance system to the Cloud and the implementation of a Financial Planning and Analysis Tool.

You will drive both system and process change across the Finance Division, working closely with Technology and external stakeholders.

Your responsibility will be to maintain and ensure the integrity of the accounting data and compliance within the financial control framework of Macmillan’s finance system.

About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Experience in implementing Finance Systems and effective change management
• Strong finance and accounting knowledge and experience 
• Highly effective stakeholder management and engagement skills with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels and with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and business skills with the ability to think strategically and to manage detail, and to know when each is important.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days 
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Sunday 13th April 2025
 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

• Role: Head of Bids and Tendering
• Head Office: Thame
• Working location: Flexible mix of home working and travel to Head Office and support locations.
• Salary: £60,000
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

At Affinity Trust, believe everyone deserves to live their life their way. We are a values-led charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, and we’re passionate about creating possibilities that empower our community.

Our Bids and Tendering team are the golden thread between our current support and the future opportunities we pursue, driving growth and making a lasting impact. Join us to be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of our services.

It’s all about the people

The support we provide is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We’re here to enable people to live the life they choose, in their own way, every day.

As our Head of Bids and Tendering, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our organisation's growth. You'll get to know each of our regional division's unique needs and translate this into successful bids and proposals.

Your expertise in Local Authority or Government contract procurement, particularly in Health and Social Care or similar regulated sectors, will be crucial. 
 

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate with cross-departmental teams, to understand how we can all come together to tender for, deliver on, and exceed, the contractual requirements for each tender, building this into a cohesive strategy for ongoing growth and development.

Your people-led leadership approach will inspire and empower your team to continue to excel in delivering high-quality content for bids and tender processes.

Your experience

We would love to hear from you if you have experience in:

• Working at a senior level in government procurement, or health and social care bids roles where you have navigated complex tender processes
• Leading teams to deliver growth through securing local authority contract awards.
• Building strategic relationships across departments to enable cohesive, multi-disciplinary collaboration and achieve shared goals

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.  
• Blue Light Card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

As the Head of Academic Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic department, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective, positive learning environment. This role involves direct line management of the Academic Services and Student Services team as well as collaborating with the other departments to uphold academic and company standards. Reporting to Senior Management, you’ll play a crucial role in formulating reports, monitoring performance metrics, implementing and overseeing academic policies to achieve our objectives.

This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a leading member of the leadership team. The role will require previous experience in a comparable management position in an academic setting, with extensive knowledge of Higher Education regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.

The Head of Academic Services is responsible for managing, developing and strengthening Fourth Monkey’s academic and student support services, quality assurance and enhancement.

The Head of Academic Services acts as the expert in academic standards, oversight, programme management, student services and academic quality & compliance for the organisation and as such undertakes a senior responsibility within the smooth operational and administrative management of the organisations day to day operations.

It’s an exciting time to join The Institute of Pre-Hospital Care, the dedicated team work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver clinical and degree course programmes over a variety of subjects and faculties. Clinical Courses are mainly delivered to our own team of doctors and paramedics, while the degree programs consist of an undergraduate intercalated BSc for medical students and an MSc open to a multi-professional cohort. 

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Institute to lead the development and delivery of a detailed IOPHC strategy that responds to the new LAA strategy. Working closely with the Medical Director and other senior clinicians, this role will ensure that the IOPHC remains well aligned with the clinical work of the service.  

The successful candidate will lead the creation of a clinical innovation function, ensuring that the IOPHC acts as a key enabler for new clinical developments, and continues to expand opportunities for LAA to influence pre-hospital care nationally and internationally.  

The Head of Institute will provide leadership and management of the IOPHC team, working closely with the Senior IOPHC Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and training. They will also support the paramedic leadership team with the further evolution of paramedic training at LAA.   

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Stockport, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a Three-Year Plan that saw the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. We have achieved this by expanding the reach of our existing centres and opening new centres in areas of need including Bristol; set to open in early 2025.

About This Role

Over the next three years, Smart Works Leeds want to expand and embed the service we offer within the Bradford district. Reaching unemployed women in Bradford is integral to our mission of increasing the number of women we support in 2025 and beyond.

Thanks to a successful grant application from Yorkshire Building Society Foundation, we now have the funding to expand the team and enhance our strategy. We are looking for a Client Services Coordinator to join us and support this exciting growth.

The Client Services Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring our clients have the very best experience when accessing the services Smart Works have available. Working closely with our service delivery and outreach teams, you will be responsible for talking clients through the service; scheduling appointments; answering queries; and providing check-in calls.This person will attend events with an Outreach Lead to convert client referrals into appointments swiftly.

Along with the communication with clients, the Client Services Coordinator will also liaise with our volunteer team, providing them with the necessary information about each client to ensure that their appointment is tailored to their needs, and they feel comfortable at each stage of their journey with Smart Works.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and then head over to our website where you will be able to submit your CV and cover letter through our recruitment system by 9am on Monday 14th April. Your application should be addressed to Emily Zadok and Kate Murphy, Centre Managers. 

First round interviews will be held on Thursday 24th April. There will be 2nd round in person interviews at the Leeds Centre on a date to be confirmed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact our Recruitment team. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice are seeking an exceptional Head of People to lead the development and implementation of a People plan which aligns with our ambitions, fosters a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging and which seamlessly integrates our HR and Volunteering efforts.

As we prepare to launch our new organisational strategy in April 2025, we've collaboratively developed new values that reflect our vision. It’s an exciting time to join Bluebell Wood and especially in such a key role.

You will engage with colleagues at all levels to understand their needs and goals, ensuring our People plan drives positive organisational change and enhances the experience for our 120 colleagues and 280 volunteers.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with leaders and managers, you will focus on attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented workforce. You will champion a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring Bluebell Wood adheres to all relevant employment legislation and best practices.

Leading a small, dedicated team, you will oversee and enhance the HR and volunteer lifecycle, learning and development activities, policies, and processes. Given our team's size, this role is hands-on and dynamic.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POST: Head of People

ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO

DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteer Services Manager, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, Payroll Officer

HOURS:Full time - 37.5hrs per week. Hybrid working is supported but due to the nature of this role,                                                     you will be required onsite at least three days/60% of your working week.

NOTICE PERIOD: 12 weeks

SALARY: £56,374

Job purpose:

Bluebell Wood aims to enhance and create 'An Incredible Culture' that fosters inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and where all efforts clearly contribute to our aims and mission.

The Head of People will provide a balance of strategic and operational responsibilities to develop and implement an integrated People (HR and Volunteering) strategy and workplans which align with our overall aspirations.

Working closely with the Strategic Leadership (SLT) and Operational Management Team (OMT) members, the Head of People will ensure the People Team provides an expert and responsive service across a range of strategic and operational workforce issues.

The Head of People will ensure Bluebell Wood operates effective people practices, manages risk, complies with appropriate legislation and standards, and treats all staff and volunteers fairly.

What does success look like in this role:

· The successful embedding of our values through all our people related activities.

· A workforce that effectively delivers the organisational strategy.

· A high-quality, responsive, and reputable integrated HR and volunteering service that empowers effective management, built on trust, confidence, transparency, and integrity.

Main duties & responsibilities:

· Develop and implement an integrated People plan to support the hospice strategy and culture, facilitate a great colleague experience and positive organisational change.

· Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the integrated People plan.

· Report on progress, people related KPIs and workforce related risks to the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and Board sub-committee.

· Support the CEO and SLT with advice and proactive suggestions for organisational improvement in areas such as organisational design, change management, talent management, succession planning, and colleague engagement.

· Identify opportunities for, and take a leading role in, cultural development, organisational development and change, and L&D initiatives which reflect our values and foster a sense of belonging, engagement, and wellbeing among colleagues. 

· Lead and manage the People team, providing guidance and coaching to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient HR and Volunteering services and systems. 

· Maintain our People policies and processes, ensuring changes to employment law and emerging good practice are promptly adopted.

· Work with colleagues in the Income Generation team in creating effective internal communications methods.

· Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging special interest or working groups, to make Bluebell Wood an employer of choice and a great place to work. 

· Support people managers with managing change in their teams including employee relations and consultations, and guidance on legal processes.

· Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, and L&D, ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce.

· Oversee effective management, delivery and improvement of: 

o Employee engagement including pulse survey, staff events, internal communications.  Programmes including wellbeing, safeguarding, ED&I. Annual appraisals, personal development planning and job description reviews. 

o L&D planning, administration of learning (requests, events, evaluation etc.), budget, and apprenticeships.

o HR Management including starters, changes, leavers, job evaluation, recruitment, onboarding, retention, diversity, payroll, absence, systems and data.

· Role model Bluebell Wood’s values and behaviours.

General

All Bluebell Wood employees are required to:

· Abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act

· Adhere to policy and procedures around safeguarding children and young adults

· Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas

· Work within Hospice policies and procedures

· Comply with the Hospice no smoking policy

· Participate in and contribute to team meetings

· Co-operate and liaise with colleagues

· Behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of Bluebell Wood

· Driving license with access to own vehicle

All Bluebell Wood employees are expected to:

· Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence

· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

· Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice

At Bluebell Wood Managers:

· Listen

· Seek to understand

· Seek resolution

· Invite input

· Share timely and appropriate information

· Answer questions

· Agree realistic standards

· Be good role models: discreet, professional, genuine

· Be open to new ideas

· Treat everyone fairly

· Ensure 121s and appraisals are happening as they should

· Are approachable

· Are supportive

· Are present

· Encourage personal development

· Value experience and knowledge

· Practice good professional boundaries

· Promote an inclusive environment

· Acknowledge and celebrate wins

· Champion their team

· Empower and enable

· Challenge undesirable behaviours quickly and appropriately

· Address and seek to resolve conflicts impartially

· Promote a positive culture

· Encourage self-awareness and reflection within their team

· Encourage collaboration

· Support colleagues to manage personal issues which affect work

· Promote a healthy work-life balance

· Support a balanced mix of hybrid working, appropriate to each role but always seeking to build a one team culture

· Be clear about when and why it’s not appropriate to share information

This job description is not exhaustive.  It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Head of Finance who is dedicated to advancing our financial management capabilities and ensuring the sustainability of our operations.  Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations the Head of Finance will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the FSRH.  You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and providing strategic financial guidance to other members of staff across the organisation.  You will also have an interest in leading and developing staff by fostering a positive and productive work environment.

If you have a background in finance, a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead and develop a small team, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 28 hours per week (35 hours FTE)

Department: Finance and Operations

Salary: £40,040 pa pro rata (£50,050 FTE)

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Location: Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working

The role, you will:

• Partner with our senior leadership team and department heads to develop financial plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with organisational strategy
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Support business planning by modelling financial scenarios and evaluating investment opportunities
• Lead monthly departmental financial reviews, highlighting performance against KPIs and recommending corrective actions
• Develop costing models to enhance understanding of product/service profitability
• Optimise working capital management and work with the FSRH Investment Advisers to maximise financial returns
• Identify process improvements to increase operational efficiency
• Lead on the preparation of the annual accounts and liaison with the auditors
• Support the Finance, Risk and Investment Committee
• Manage and develop the Finance and Membership Officer providing guidance, support and opportunities for professional growth
• Make returns to all statutory bodies

You will have:

• Proven experience working in a finance business partner role; working with senior management to develop financial strategies to support organisational goals
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Knowledge of management accounting systems and financial software
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
• The experience to lead and manage a small team, with a strong focus on staff development
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with management accounting and financial systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial audiences
• Experience of day-to-day financial management

You will be:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level in finance, accounting or equivalent by experience

NB:  In order to fulfil this role, you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We will offer you:

We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:

• 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• Birthday leave day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discounts portal
• Free Lunch Thursday
• IVF and fertility leave and pay, Menopause Support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

To Apply

A full job description can be found on our website

Deadline for applications is 17 April 2025 at midday

Interviews will take place in person at the FSRH Office in London Bridge, FSRH, 10-18 Union Street, London SE1 1SZ on 22 & 24 April 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic and successful NHS charity which makes a difference to the lives of patients and staff at our hospitals every day.  As Head of Charity you will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, driving campaigns, appeals and activities, as well as ensuring that we demonstrate the benefits of fundraising to NHS patients and staff.

At the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of NHS patients and staff through impactful fundraising and community engagement. Our charity shops, vibrant community events, and strong local support are just the beginning. Your responsibilities will include:

•  Leading fundraising campaigns - launch and manage compelling appeals, including our current Super Theatre appeal, that inspire and engage donors.

•  Organizing memorable events - create and oversee events that bring people together to have fun, foster a sense of community and raise money for causes, close to people’s hearts.

•  Building community awareness - ensure that our community understands the Charity’s mission, what it is here to do and how to get involved.

•  Acting as an ambassador – act as an ambassador for the Charity with potential donors, grant organisations, public, patients and staff.

•  Strategic planning - think strategically to align the Charity’s resources with the priorities of the NHS Trust, supporting Trustees in making long- term and effective investment decisions.

The team covers Northern Devon and Exeter and Eastern Devon, offering a diverse and supportive environment where you work will directly benefit patients and staff, improving their experiences and outcomes.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday

Interview Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Head of Finance and Services

We are seeking a passionate and motivated leader to oversee financial and operational management, ensuring strong financial health and strategic growth.

The charity has grown significantly over the last two years and is on an exciting growth path. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a Head of Finance position, working closely with the CEO to shape the organisation’s future. We are looking for a candidate with a growth mindset who is eager to take on challenges, develop innovative financial strategies, and drive sustainable expansion.

Position: Head of Finance & Services

Salary: £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)

Location: Rushden, with opportunities for some remote working

Hours: Full-time (flexible for the right candidate)

Closing Date: 21st April 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

About the Role

As Head of Finance and Services, you will play a critical role in the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO to drive financial and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for financial management, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and financial reporting. Additionally, you will provide leadership to the core operations of the charity, which depending on your experience, may include HR, ICT, Health and Safety and procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate financial accounts using Sage 50.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, supporting the organisation’s vision and business plan.
• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure timely financial reporting to trustees and funders.
• Support funding bids and oversee fund monitoring.
• Manage payroll, expenses, invoices, debtors, and creditors.
• Lead risk management and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Supervise the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Support HR, procurement, Health & Safety, and ICT as required.

About You

We are looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with a strong background in finance. Whether you are an experienced finance professional seeking your next leadership role or someone eager to step into a Head of Finance position for the first time, this opportunity is ideal for you. You should be highly organised, adaptable, and able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing budgets, payroll, and statutory accounts.
• Ability to lead and develop financial systems and controls.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Highly competent in IT and accounting software (Sage 50 preferred).

Desirable:

• Relevant financial qualification (AAT, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and governance.
• Experience in charity accounting and reporting.
• HR, ICT, or operational leadership experience.

About the Organisation

A North Northamptonshire charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction, and food poverty. The charity’s mission is to empower people to live independent and fulfilling lives. Working closely with the community to provide practical support and compassionate care, ensuring no one faces hardship alone.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity Finance Lead, Director of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Operations Manager, Financial Controller, Finance & Operations Manager, Charity Manager, Accountant, etc. #INDNFP

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

As our Head of Programmes you will manage our programmes from beginning to end - ie. from when a learner joins our Supported Internship Programme until they have been in employment for 6 months. 

This includes and is not limited to; managing our Programme Coordinators, managing relationships with our programme partners (Mencap, AOD), keeping the Fair Shot team as involved as possible, building a network of Fair Shot employers to take on our learners following their 11 month training programme, monetizing the programme, and supporting both the employer and ex learners for 6 months and offering. As a Head of department you will also be responsible for upholding our Fair Shot values,  ‘How we stand up for Fair Shot’ priorities, contributing to the growth, vision & strategy of FairShot. 

• Shift pattern: 5 days a week flexible working (3 days in office, 2  at home) 

• Paid Holidays – 30 days (including Bank Holidays) 

• One Friday off a month 

• 1 hour of free work coaching a month 

• Flexible workdays

• Budget assigned to your programme that includes travel expenses

• Free beverages at the Cafe

• 50% discount on all Cafe food

• 30% discount on our retail products

• Fun days with the learners and staff members

• Training for career development based on role and interest 

• DBS enhanced checked - we provide

• Safeguarding vulnerable adults course - we provide

Programmes

Support the team in improving logistics, operations, and collaboration with the café team. Ensure seamless integration of internal and external processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Employment Programme

Lead the strategic direction of the employment programme, securing 15+ employer partnerships annually. Monetise the programme, manage contracts and payments, and organise the annual Fair Shot employment network event. Build and maintain a database of employer partners, working with the Marketing Manager on newsletters and engagement. Support graduates and past employers while continuously improving programme growth and sustainability. Represent Fair Shot at career fairs, panels, and events, ensuring strong employer relationships. Maintain impact reports based on employer and graduate data.

Managing Supported Internship & Employment Programme Coordinators

Oversee and support team members in their roles. Conduct four performance reviews per year as per Fair Shot policy.

Managing Partnerships

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, implementing behavioural policies for learners and graduates. Manage partnerships with Mencap and AOD, ensuring smooth collaboration, resolving conflicts, and supporting skills coaches. Continuously improve the programme in alignment with Fair Shot’s mission and learner needs.

Mentorship Programme

Train and support mentors to ensure their success. Maintain strong mentor relationships and foster a sense of belonging within the Fair Shot community.

Impact

Lead impact measurement for the employment programme, engaging with learners, employers, parents, and the Fair Shot team. Align all impact assessments with Fair Shot’s Theory of Change model, conducting annual reviews and refining outcomes. Gather insights via surveys and create content for the Social Impact Report with Marketing support.

Programme Link with Fair Shot & Mencap

Bridge communication between the Fair Shot team and Mencap management. Ensure collaboration across departments, keeping all teams informed and involved. Establish feedback loops, communication structures, and regular updates to ensure alignment and programme visibility. Support the Marketing Manager in raising public awareness of Fair Shot’s initiatives.

Fair Shot Role Model & Ambassador

Uphold Fair Shot’s values and cultivate a positive organisational culture. Represent Fair Shot at panels, webinars, podcasts, and networking events to promote the mission and grow partnerships. Strengthen employer engagement and advocate for inclusive employment opportunities.

Overview of the Head of Supporter Engagement role

The Head of Supporter Relations will be leading a committed and passionate team through a supporter centric approach. This role is responsible for providing direction and guidance in all tasks and ensure that there is alignment with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective management.

The Head of Supporter Relations will work closely with the Chief Outreach Officer and the National Director to set and maintain standards for accountability and service levels for supporter care.  

The ideal candidate will be a Bible believing follower of Christ, and therefore a person of the highest integrity and ethical standards. In addition to this, the Head of Supporter Engagement will be expected to be fully supportive of leadership, cultivating and nurturing a culture of unity in leadership. 

This post is an opportunity to join a dynamic, succesful charity providing a respected psychodynamic training for counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as a counselling service in Frome and beyond.

You will be a qualified psychodynamic counsellor or psychotherapist, with training or teaching experience. You will support the Head of Training and the teaching staff in the delivery of a high-quality, psychodynamic training service.

TLG is seeking a Head of Operations to join our team as we establish a new organisational and leadership structure. This role aims to achieve a step change in effectiveness by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation, in partnership with the Executive Director.

The Head of Operations will lead a team of specialists and operational leaders focused on executive support, strategy, innovation, and digital operations & transformation. They will work closely with the Executive team to operationalize vision and strategy, champion compliance, and ensure effective governance and seamless organizational cycles.

We seek a leader who can engage with the big picture while valuing the details, balancing process-driven approaches with creativity. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building relationships at all levels to make an impact.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part-time 22.5 – 26.25 hours (0.6 - 0.7 FTE) with potential to increase hours as the role progresses

Closing Date: Tuesday 15th April

Initial Interviews: Wednesday 23rd April – Online

Final Interviews: Wednesday 7th May – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire