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Head of Finance
We are looking for a Head of Finance, in this is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and Systems. Set within an innovative, young-person centred charity and the wider network, this role is ideal for an individual who is an experienced charity accountant and loves improving finance systems and processes, with a desire to lead an enthusiastic Finance Team.
This is a permanent role offering hybrid working.
Position: Head of Finance
Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in either the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.
Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024
First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 11 September - online
Second Stage Interviews: Thursday 19 September at a Youth Zone (tbc location)
About the Role
We are looking for someone who has the ambition to strive for the very best in all areas of finance, who is able to drive innovative systems developments and inspire others to adopt new ways of working, across a growing network of youth charities.
We are looking for an individual who has sound technical knowledge of current accounting regulations, combined with the ability to communicate financial information to a wide variety of people, some with no financial background and others who are experienced professionals.
As a growing and ambitious charity, you will have responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
About You
You will have accounting experience at management level within a charity setting and full working knowledge of preparing management accounts, budget setting and forecasting.
You will also have significant experience of the maintenance and administration of financial and reporting systems including identifying improvements to processes and managing system updates. Knowledge of Sage and Xero software, Excel and other appropriate financial packages are essential.
Conversant with the requirements of SORP 2015, and other relevant legislation, when preparing charity accounts (training can be provided), you will have experience in annual audits, within either a company or charity setting (guidance can be provided).
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed below throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The team are dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly please tell us how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate!
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities,
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Accounts and Finance, Accountant, Business Accountant, Finance and Operations Director, Director of Finance and Operations, Head of Finance and Operations.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Head of HR & Operations
Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers?
If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Head of HR & Operations
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 16th September
First stage interviews (in person in Grimsby): Daytime Tuesday 1st October
Young People Panel including a virtual tour of a Youth Zone (in person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 8th October
About the Role
We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community. We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.
The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees. It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!
Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.
You will have experience of:
- General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
- Basic accounts work and/or payroll
- Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
- Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
- Managing budgets
- Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
- Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CHT is a dynamic, innovative and expanding charity in the adult mental health sector. To help realise our ambitions we are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications expert as Head of Fundraising and Communications. This is a new role and we are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and creative person with the expertise and drive to make the role their own, to expand our capacity and reach, and to grow the role, their team and the charity.
CHT
CHT is a mental health charity that provides seven rehabilitative residential communities in London and Sussex for people experiencing severe mental health difficulties, and training in the field of relational practice in mental health.
Poor mental health is a national crisis. Those with the severest of mental health difficulties experience a high risk of suicide and self-harm, a lack of independence, and a loss of hope. Though many are still young adults, most of our residents have spent years in psychiatric hospitals before coming to CHT; medication alone is not the answer. For 30 years, CHT has provided a unique approach with a distinct clinical model. We work with individuals with a history of multiple or prolonged hospital admissions, providing an alternative, longer-term solution that enables the majority of our residents to move on to lower support, with many taking up education, training or employment while still with us – a stark contrast to psychiatric hospital.
Purpose of role
As part of our five-year strategic plan two years ago CHT commissioned a part-time consultant to develop our fundraising and communications capacity from scratch. We now feel that the time is right to build on the work done so far and to step up a gear and appoint our own full-time Head of Fundraising and Communications who will lead on the further growth of our fundraising capacity and fully develop our marketing. This is a new post for someone creative and innovative who wants to step up in their career and help CHT step up in our fundraising and communications capabilities. We are a growth-oriented charity both in terms of personal learning and development and in terms of our role in the mental health sector, and we are looking for an individual who brings established fundraising and communications skills and who is looking for an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
The purpose of the Head of Fundraising and Communications role is to lead on implementing the Board of Trustees’ strategic objectives in increasing our fundraising capacity and income; developing our marketing capacity and reputation management so that we enjoy high levels of referrals and a higher sector profile both as a provider of services and as a training organisation; and to line manage CHT’s small existing fundraising and communications team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People are delighted to be working in partnership with Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) to find their new Head of Fundraising, a role that is pivotal to the future growth and success of this ambitious charity. The role will be strategic and operational, leading the fundraising team, developing the fundraising strategy and establishing new funding opportunities from existing and new supporters.
Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers. It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals. AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.
Head of Fundraising
- Salary: Circa £55,000 FTE, Part-time considered at minimum 0.7 FTE
- Location: Hybrid between Central London/Bermondsey and remote working (minimum 1 day in the office per fortnight)
- Line Reports: Five direct line reports (Two Trusts and Foundations Managers, Senior Development Manager, Senior Partnerships Manger, Senior Philanthropy Manager)
- Reporting to: CEO
- Benefits: 7% pension contribution, 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays and one privilege day
This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising leadership, team management, and innovation in income generation. You will lead the development and execution of their fundraising strategy, ensuring it aligns with the charity's 10-year ambitions. You will manage and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, drive innovation to explore new funding opportunities, and collaborate with the Fundraising Advisory Board to identify and secure new revenue streams. A key part of your responsibilities will be maintaining and growing relationships with existing and potential supporters, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations.
You will need to demonstrate:
- Exceptional people skills, with a passion for networking and creating new partnerships
- An ability to communicate effectively the vision of AVUK to a variety of stakeholders
- Strategic thinking to identify new opportunities and deliver your vision for fundraising success
- Management and leaderships qualities to coach and develop your team
If this role sounds like your next dream move, please contact Kevin Croasdale at Charity People for more details and to request a job pack.
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 ensure the application process works for you.
Interviews will take place via Zoom or MS Teams.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 September at 12 noon
Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Friday 13 September
Interviews: First Round: Thursday 19 September / Friday 20 September
Second Round: Thursday 26 September / Friday 27 September
For over thirty years, we've recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We're proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Youth Action Wiltshire (YAW) is the youth arm of the award-winning charity Community First. We are looking for someone to manage the suite of YAW services, including Young Carers services, Splash, employability work, Youth Clubs Support and young people’s mental health programmes including BeMindful. You will oversee operations, plan, develop and implement a strategy for operational growth and development across Youth Action Wiltshire services. As part of the Community First Leadership team you will also contribute to the strategic development of Community First to meet the charity’s objectives and Business Plan.
You will have relevant experience of successfully managing high quality youth support services, experience of motivating and supervising staff and volunteers. A successful track record of fundraising, service development and delivery, budget management and report writing. We are looking for someone who is creative, flexible and able to relate to and inspire young people, staff, partners and funders.
The role will include some evening, weekend and school/college holiday working.
Community First follows Safer Recruitment polices. Due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS, along with relevant background checks, references, a probationary period and completion of mandatory training requirements.
Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post.
Closing date: Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 at 10AM
Community First is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 288117.
Please take a look at our vacancies page and submit an application form if you are interested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for developing communities and building lasting relationships? Imperial College London seeks a Head of Alumni Engagement to join our Advancement Division for approximately one year. With over 250,000 alumni worldwide, we pride ourselves on a vibrant, international network of outstanding scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and business leaders. We consider our alumni as integral to the university’s success.
To maintain Imperial’s standing as a world leading institution, philanthropic support is essential. With new leadership and the creation of a new institutional strategy, ‘Science for humanity’, the university is now in the planning phase of a major comprehensive fundraising campaign. Mobilising our alumni community to engage with Imperial’s ambitions for a better future through education and research, will enable us to reach our goals.
What you would be doing
Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, you will spearhead the development and delivery of strategic initiatives designed to maximise meaningful interactions with students and alumni. Your efforts will enhance lifelong engagement, providing alumni with valuable services, benefits, and opportunities that nurture their connection to Imperial. This pivotal role involves leading a team, managing key projects, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
What we are looking for
• Exceptional relationship-building and management skills
• Track record of developing and executing engagement strategies, preferably in the higher education sector
• Work collaboratively with various departments, influencing practices and promoting a culture of mutual support
• Experience in alumni relations, compliance with data protection regulations, and team leadership is essential.
What we can offer you
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for community building, we want to hear from you.
If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Katie Matthews.
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
Closing date: 18th September 2024
To apply, please click “Apply Now”
Are you ready to lead transformational change at CHAS by harnessing the power of authentic and inspiring storytelling?
About Us:
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care for children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. We make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Since launching our new Strategic Plan in April this year, we’re embarking on our most ambitious journey yet - one that will transform the experience of children’s palliative care across Scotland for dying children and their families. Joining CHAS now is more than just a job; it’s about making a profound, lasting difference for generations to come.
The Role:
We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic Interim Head of Marketing and Communications (maternity cover) to lead our efforts in bringing this ambitious vision to life, at the cusp of an exciting period of growth and change for CHAS. You’ll be a key member of the organisation’s leadership team, responsible for leading your team to develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that will raise awareness of CHAS, drive action in time, money and voice, and support an outstanding experience for all of our stakeholders and audiences.
About You:
- You’ll have an excellent track record of leading successful marketing and communications teams, particularly through periods of change and growth.
- You can see the big picture and are adept at translating vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable results.
- You’re creative and have a knack for excellent storytelling.
- You’re a natural leader who can motivate and empower others to achieve their best and bring others along with you to support your vision.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
- You are well-versed in the latest digital marketing trends and tools, with a keen understanding of how to harness their power for good.
- You possess strong PR skills, with experience in media relations, reputation management, and crisis communications.
- Above all, you’re driven by a deep commitment to making a difference every single day.
Why join us?
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformational journey that will have a profound impact on children with life-shortening conditions and their families, all across Scotland. You will have the chance to work with a passionate, dedicated team who are committed to achieving our ambition. Together, we will create the conditions for success, not just meeting our goals but surpassing them.
If you’re ready to embrace this challenge and lead with passion, we want to hear from you.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite an any of our sites across Scotland. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working, and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you.
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
Follow the link below to find more information including:
· Full job description
· Full list of benefits
· Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
· Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
We expect interviews to take place Friday 20 September 2024
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring. In addition, the candidate will have experience of oversight of HR and IT functions, reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial and operational elements of the business plan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
WR Fundraising Recruitment has an amazing opportunity to work with the inspirational charity The Music Works as their new Head of Fundraising – a Trusts & Statutory Fundraising position
The Music Works is a pioneering, national award-winning charity that is transforming the lives of young people in challenging circumstances to help them reach their full potential in music, in learning, and in life.
The power of music and the creative process helps develop confidence, self-belief, and positivity in young people that need it the most. And this can lead to truly transformational change in their lives.
Some of The Music Works wonderful impact includes:
· State-of-the-art Music Hubs and a Music Bus
· Award winning programmes for mental health, disability and anti-social behaviour
· A national awarding body in music leadership qualifications
· The southwests’ largest Black music festival
· An industry advisory group supporting a highly successful artist development and creative career programme
The charity is going from strength to strength and has a very impressive level of Trusts and Statutory funding support in the region of £1.2million.
We’re looking for a senior trusts & statutory fundraising professional to continue this amazing work.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with the CEO (with a particularly strong fundraising background) and across the wider team to develop inspiring bids, tenders and applications.
Head of Fundraising - Trusts & Statutory
Full Time, Permanent (part time considered)
Gloucester with flexible hybrid working
Up to £45,000 per annum
Duties will include:
- Lead on writing bids, tenders and applications (5 & 6 figure), managing and growing the existing portfolio of trusts, foundations and statutory funding
- Build and develop relationships with a portfolio of potential and strategically important grant, trust & statutory funders
- Maintain and deliver a schedule of applications and reporting to funders, including prospecting for new support opportunities
- Undertake funder research and network mapping, building the donor prospect pipeline and undertaking donor cultivation
Suitable candidates will have:
- Proven record of personally securing 6 figure grants from Trusts, Statutory and other grant-making bodies
- Strong project planning and financial management skills, including planning, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis
- Experience of developing robust cultivation and stewardship plans to build positive, long term relationships with key funders and supporters
- A strategic outlook with the ability to spot opportunities and join up dots between different projects, funder needs and create a compelling narrative around this
- Exceptional written skills, with the ability to write persuasive copy to influence funders to give
- Exceptional inter-personal skills, with the ability to build warm long-term relationships with colleagues across the charity, charity partners and a diverse spectrum of funders
The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality to lead our organisation in delivering exceptional supported housing services. This post is based at our Head Office in Islington.
£62,500.00 per annum, working x hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your experience and skills to the person specification
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Line Manage the team of Quality Managers, providing direction, support and development where required.
Manage and maintain the successful delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all Look Ahead Services, ensuring Look Ahead has a comprehensive quality assurance framework. This includes oversight of Operations led audits.
Develop and update the QMS so that it meets all relevant regulatory requirements, in particular those provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. Provide support to services who are preparing for inspections, assessments or reviews by regulators.
Champion a culture of inclusion and equality throughout Look Ahead. This includes making sure the quality framework identifies barriers that could prevent customers from accessing services or participating in activities.
Review and develop existing audit tools and create new tools to ensure that the QMS is meeting organisational needs. This to include adapting the tool so that it can be used in unsupported services and within Head Office teams.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of services to identify areas for improvement. Lead a team of auditors and provide expert guidance on best practices, delivering themed workshops and sessions highlighting internal and external examples.
For the full list please see our website
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Possess strong interpersonal skills; Communication both oral and written is crucial for success across all aspects of the role
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the post holder able to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources
For the full list please see our website
What you'll bring:
Essential:
In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (CQC and/or Ofsted standards) for supported housing and social care services.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
Experience of working across one or more of Look Ahead customer groups - and managing services.
Experience in leading and motivating a team.
Experience of either implementing new services, or turning around struggling services within the supported housing or social care sectors.
Experience of providing informed advice and guidance
In depth literacy and numeracy skills including ability to write reports
Able to represent the department at a variety of internal/external meetings
Ability to write and present complex reports and presentations in a clear and focussed way to a variety of audiences
Ability to set up and maintain effective systems to manage information
Desirable:
Proven track record of success in a senior quality assurance role within the social care sector.
Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework/trauma informed practice
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and inspecting projects/areas of work based on a quality assurance framework
Track record of delivering innovation and outstanding practice within the supported housing or social care sectors.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary £42,000 - £46,000 per annum
Benefits 33 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Money Purchase Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Hybrid working Development opportunities
As Head of External Communications and Engagement, you will be a key part of a talented and ambitious Communications and Engagement Team. You will play a leading role in implementing our integrated external communications and engagement strategy to enhance our brand reputation, co-deliver highly successful integrated campaigns, drive positive media coverage locally and nationally, and raise awareness and increase engagement with existing and new audiences around our lifesaving work and our five-year strategy – Working Together to Save More Lives. Our aim is to reach as many people as possible to inspire and generate the support we need to continue saving lives every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
You’ll be a highly strategic, self-motivated, organised and creative individual looking to make a real difference to the communities we serve, who values and understands the importance and benefit of highly effective and integrated external communications and engagement to widening our reach, strengthening our profile and building our supporter base. You’ll be a strategic communicator with a proven ability to build relationships with media and key stakeholders
The Communications Team sits within the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) Directorate which builds brand awareness and engagement among the public, builds our profile with the media and key stakeholders, and supports fundraising activities to generate income to keep the service running. The team culture is dynamic, creative, fun, collaborative and supports individual growth, learning and development.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver targeted, engaging and impactful communications to support the successful delivery of KSS’s strategic objectives
- Play a lead role, in collaboration with colleagues in the Income Generation and Marcomms Team, in delivering successful integrated campaigns and support income generation activity including generating key messaging and communications
- Work with the team to develop and deliver our PR and Communications strategy, ensuring excellence in all our activity with consistent brand identity, key messaging, and tone of voice to maximise all opportunities.
- Ensure all other teams are confident and equipped in communicating our brand identity, key messages and tone of voice, and support teams in maximising the impact of their communications
- Lead our in-house press office, supporting an increase in media coverage across print, online and broadcast both locally and nationally. Be able to work to a strategic plan as well as have the flair to spot a story and other PR opportunities to further engage our audiences in our lifesaving work.
- Be an experienced and brilliant copy writer, content planner and event manager
- Have a track record in working with high profile ambassadors, celebrities and influencers
- Be experienced in public affairs and confident in working closely with MPs, other public figures and community leaders.
- Work closely with our Digital Team to ensure an integrated approach to on and offline activity to maximise our reach and impact
- Develop relationships with colleagues across Team KSS, including senior colleagues, offering strategic and tactical communications support
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality is kept on sensitive matters including medical information, press enquiries and patient stories
- Write and deliver strategic documents, in partnership with the Governance Team and Senior Leadership Team
- Manage KSS’s reputation escalating risks and threats to the Director of Communications and Engagement and rest of the MarComms Team
- Evaluate and report –through data-driven evidence – how effectively external communications and PR activity is performing
- Work in a manner that supports a culture that embeds and promotes our values
- Attendance at our fundraising events, which may include weekend work, will be expected. Time off in lieu will be provided for additional hours worked.
About KSS:
We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.
Additional Information:
The closing date for this role is the 12th August 2024 However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: 21-09-2024
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Place of work: We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in England & Wales. Travel to our London office will be required every 4-6 weeks for which travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our expense policy.
Salary: £48,000 pro rata annum (£28,800 for 0.6FTE) (plus London Weighting of £2,271 pro rata if applicable)
Working hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (can be over three days, or split over five; other flexible working patterns considered including flexibility during school holidays for the right candidate)
Application deadline: 15th August 2024
Interviews: 2nd October 2024
About the opportunity
The Head of School Marketing will lead and deliver comprehensive, cross-organisational marketing initiatives that result in an increase in the number of schools partnering with Action Tutoring. This role will define, deliver and adapt marketing strategies that effectively communicate the charity's value proposition to schools, leading to increased interest and sales. The role will oversee all marketing activities to schools; lead and support school market research and analysis; utilise analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and will be accountable for both school marketing and the initial stages of the school sales funnel (converting qualified leads into booked sales calls with our programme department).
Key responsibilities
- Strategic direction - set, adjust and operationalise a comprehensive cross-organisational school marketing strategy.
- Lead qualification - develop and implement effective lead qualification processes to ensure that generated leads are nurtured and converted into opportunities that move down the funnel.
- Conversion strategies create and execute strategies that not only attract leads, but enhance conversion rates.
- Campaign management – Work alongside the Marketing Manager, their team, colleagues across the wider Marketing and Communications department and whole organisation to plan, implement, and oversee school marketing campaigns across various channels.
- Market Research and Analysis - Conduct regular market research to identify trends and opportunities, understand the competitive landscapes and analyse data to inform school marketing strategies and optimise campaign performance.
Person specification
Essential qualifications and experience criteria:
- Significant experience shaping and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies to engage a range of audiences, with experience in B2B marketing ideally with schools.
- Proficiency in lead generation and demand generation techniques and technical skills to engage a range of audiences.
- Experience designing and delivering campaigns that drive conversion of leads into sales opportunities (e.g. booking of a sales call).
- Able to work across multiple teams and departments working entrepreneurially, managing projects, ensuring the timely generation of content and delivery of messages to achieve maximum impact.
- Able to collaborate and influence others to support you and your team in growing sales pipelines by attracting customers through the top of the funnel.
- Enthusiasm for and experience of using data and evidence to inform and improve processes and ways of working.
- Right to work in the UK.
Please see the job description to see more responsibilities and requirements of the role.
How to apply: Please submit a completed application form.
In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:
1) Briefly describe a previous campaign that you designed and delivered which drove the conversion of leads into sales opportunities (or equivalent objectives). What were the results of this campaign?
2) Please share the experience you have had managing projects across multiple teams, explain how you met objectives and ensured the project team balanced any additional priorities.
3) Summarise what school-specific experience you have, or how you would seek to develop this knowledge?
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with Blind Veterans UK, a military charity, who provide veterans with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. They help blind ex-Service people of every generation lead the life they choose, rebuilding lives after sight loss, away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment.
The charity is in a period of transformation. Over the next two years they will be revising the organisational strategy and planning for a new future, so that they are able to deliver the best possible support to their existing and potential beneficiaries from a financially sustainable position. The Head of People & Culture will provide support and leadership to the HR partners and advisors and ensure fair and consistent delivery of the Charity’s HR service. This role will be a change agent, and strategic partner, contributing to, and leading business conversations.
The Head of People & Culture will play a key role in change management, employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Current, extensive knowledge of key HR processes and best practice.
- Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting HR teams.
- Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels.
- Business management, including financial management and strategic planning.
- Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes.
- Comprehensive understanding of the charity sector, focus area and business trends.
- Demonstrable experience of applying the principles of coaching and/or mentoring.
We are seeking a motivational people manager with excellent influencing and negotiating skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, and with the ability to take a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status*, or other category protected by law.
*Blind Veterans UK will interview any veterans who apply for this role.
Location: Homebased, with some travel
Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024
Interviews with Blind Veterans UK will take place in London on Wednesday 18th September
Due to the urgent nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing and conducting vetting interviews on a rolling basis in preparation for the interview day on 18th September. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The successful candidate will need to be able to start the role at the end of September / early October. As such we are only able to progress candidates who have a 1 month or less notice period or availability.
Prospectus are pleased to be supporting Buckinghamshire Mind in their search for a Head of Income Generation and Communications.
Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity that is proud to be affiliated with national Mind. With a recently refreshed strategy this is an exciting time to join the organisation and champion mental health – ensuring that no future mind is left behind. Buckinghamshire Mind is part of a network of over 100 Local Minds, which provide trusted and innovative mental health services to their communities. The charity provides services that promote wellbeing and recovery; prevent mental ill health, offer talking therapies and provide support in times of crisis.
This is a permanent, part-time (30 hours) role paying a salary of £50,000 FTE per annum. The role is hybrid from their offices in High Wycombe.
As a pivotal, newly created role for Buckinghamshire Mind the Head of Income Generation and Communications will be a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of the charity. In addition to Buckinghamshire, this also includes their services in East Berkshire – as part of their Mind in Berkshire partnership with Oxfordshire Mind.
In this role, leading a small team, you will develop, implement, and monitor the fundraising strategy, introducing new initiatives to diversify and generate income. You will also oversee the delivery of the communications strategy. You will be innovative in your approach and have a passion to see Buckinghamshire Mind, and Mind in Berkshire, expand their portfolios of mental health services to fulfil the mission of ‘a mentally healthy society’.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of leading and delivering on income generation and associated activities such as fundraising, corporate engagement, marketing, networking, and relationship management. You will have proven experience in leading on external communications (including digital), developing campaigns to generate donations/corporate giving and associated activities such as public relations.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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About Citizens Advice Elmbridge West
We are based in the town centre of Walton on Thames, with easy access to Walton railway station. We are members of the National Association of Citizens Advice and hold the AQS Quality Mark for Generalist Advice and are approved by the Financial Conduct Authority for Debt Casework.
We value diversity and aim to develop a team of trustees, staff and volunteers who reflect the community we serve. We are committed to putting the community at the heart of everything and we do so we can help anyone in the area to find a way forward.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with great interpersonal skills and an advice background, to manage our advice services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of advice services including oversight of training, supervising the quality of advice given and managing the performance of staff and volunteers. This busy and varied role will rely on your ability to bring out the best in the team as well as to ensure the highest quality of advice across our many and varied projects.,
You will be part of the Senior Management Team, inputting into the running of the office. You will ensure new initiatives are implemented smoothly and that volunteers, staff and supervisors are appropriately supported and developed.
What we give our staff
- Fantastic opportunities to develop a career in the voluntary sector
- Excellent training opportunities
- An organisation that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity, and flexibility.
- A pension scheme with an employer contribution of 6%