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JOB TITLE: Finance and Operations Director

HOURS: 37 hours per week, worked flexibly to include evening and weekend work where necessary

LEAVE: 28 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays

CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY: Salary commensurate with this senior role and negotiable subject to experience

PENSION: Up to 5% matched contributions

TRAVEL: Based in Aylesbury with travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and beyond.

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office required (Tuesday to Thursday)

Position in the Organisation

• Reports To: CEO
• Responsible For: Finance and Admin Teams
• Working With: The Senior Management Team and Board

This senior post is key to Action4Youth’s continued growth and will work closely with the CEO and other Directors to develop and influence the strategic direction of the organisation to ensure its long-term sustainability. It will have primary responsibility for the safe, effective and financially sound operation of Action4Youth core functions.

The Finance and Operations Director embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Financial duties will include but are not limited to, preparing budgets, monthly management accounts, completing the cash flow projections, maintaining the fixed asset register, managing complex VAT payments and claims which include business, non-business and exempt activities, managing the team, developing policies and controls, managing the debtors, preparing statutory accounts, producing reports for the Board, attending board meetings and filing statutory accounts.
• Planning for audit and leading on ensuring effective reporting and stewardship of resources.
• Advise and work with the Board of Trustees’ Finance and Risk Committee, reporting as required.
• Supporting the CEO on A4Y’s strategic development .
• Lead on managing Action4Youth’s Risk Register, understanding and evaluating new risks.
• Lead on all HR matters, ensuring legal compliance and high standards of management.
• Oversee, and when appropriate, initiate new contracts for Action4Youth’s IT support.
• Assess and evaluate contract opportunities and risk.
• Lead on updating and managing the organisation’s policies.
• Ensure high standards and appropriate compliance across the organisation In Data Management and security and be Data Protection Officer.
• Ensure Action4Youth’s continued accreditation with ISO 9001.
• Manage staff teams with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities, providing support where appropriate on behavioural, safeguarding and staff management.
• Oversee systems for the measurement of the organisation’s impact, outputs and outcomes.
• Produce accurate and timely reports.
• To be responsible for building strong relationships with partner agencies.
• To monitor and evaluate business delivery success.
• Deputise for the CEO when required.

Action4Youth

• To deliver plans and opportunities for expansion and growth to support the Strategic and Operational Action Plan in order to achieve sustainability and stability and to support the Action4Youth core offer i.e. Infrastructure Support Offer, delivery and outdoor education.
• To be responsible for building strong relationships with partner agencies.
• To monitor and evaluate business delivery success.
• Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety and Compliance related matters.
• Attend events and meetings when required.
• Support the continued development of quality standards as specified by Action4Youth.
• To have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and to display a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.
• Deputise for the CEO as appropriate and as requested

Other Duties

To carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by the CEO including:

• Attending meetings and functions as requested by the CEO.
• Fulfilling any other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.
• Providing written reports for Action4Youth meetings when required.
• Administering own workload which includes meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management System.
• Attending relevant CPD training events in line with Performance Management appraisal.
• Working within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and procedures.

Action4Youth is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. All our posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the discourse of criminal records and vetting checks. We have policies and procedures in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience:

Experience of operating at a senior level in an SME (Essential)

Experience of achieving high standards in compliance across all areas (Essential)

Managing contract negotiations (Essential)

Experience/understanding of charity finance management (Desirable)

Technical Job Related Skills:

Fully Qualified Accountant CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA/CIPFA (Essential)

Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills (Essential)

Good IT skills, ideally including finance systems, ideally Xero (Essential)

Excellent negotiation skills (Essential)

Understanding and experience of managing VAT (Essential)

Contract negotiation and delivery (Desirable)

Ability to support the tender process (Desirable)

Personal Job Related Skills

Strong leader with emotional intelligence

Analytical mind set

Strong commercial acumen

Focused, hardworking and effective

A positive, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ approach to work.

Sense of humour, warm personality

Communicate well at all levels, internally and externally

Ability to share information with other agencies and stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Background:

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

Join the People team as a Learning and Development Assistant and play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative support to our Learning and Development team. You will provide a customer-focused service, ensuring the smooth running of our learning and development initiatives.

Working closely with the Learning and Development Manager and the wider team, you will help support the ongoing learning, development, and talent management processes at Dementia UK. Your role will include liaising with suppliers to schedule training sessions as part of our Learning Programme, as directed by the Learning and Development Manager. You will also monitor the Learning inbox, ensuring timely responses to queries. You’ll manage the learning request form, ensuring staff are enrolled in Learning Programme courses and escalating external requests to the Learning and Development Manager when necessary.

In addition, you will assist with the onboarding of new starters by setting them up on our learning platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning and iHasco. You will also support key policies and processes related to performance and feedback, including appraisals, 360 feedback, and our recognition scheme. This involves responding to first-line queries and escalating them where appropriate, as well as supporting the delivery of 360 feedback processes and our quarterly recognition awards.

To succeed in this role, you will possess exceptional customer service skills and have a strong understanding of meeting customer needs within a structured policy framework. You should have experience working with Microsoft Office 365 applications and ideally have prior experience working within a busy UK-based L&D, People, or HR team. Charity experience, as well as holding or working towards a CIPD qualification is a plus.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application or to tell us you’re applying under the Disability Confident Scheme, contact us.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. Your supporting statement should include answers to the following questions. Please note there is a 200-word limit for each answer.

• Why are you applying to this role as Learning and Development Assistant at Dementia UK?
• Please tell us a about relevant experience would bring to this role – this can include experience in the workplace and more informally outside the workplace as well.
• Which one of our four organisational values do you most relate to and how have you demonstrated this in your work?

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Background:

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

Join Dementia UK as a People Assistant and play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of administrative services for the People team. Your work will help provide a high-quality, customer-focused service, contributing to making Dementia UK a fantastic place to work.

As the primary point of contact for the People team inbox, you will manage incoming emails, resolving them where possible, or directing them to the appropriate team members. You will collaborate closely with the wider team and stakeholders across the charity, ensuring that administration tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. You will also handle general administration in support of the full employee life cycle, from job candidates to leavers and everything in between, plus contribute to wider team projects and data requests.

To succeed in this role, you will possess exceptional customer service skills and have a solid understanding of delivering on customer needs within a structured policy framework. You will have previous experience of working with Microsoft Officer 365 applications and may be working towards a CIPD qualification.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application or to tell us you’re applying under the Disability Confident Scheme, contact us.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

Your supporting statement should include why you have decided to apply for this role at Dementia UK and answers the following questions. Please note there is a 200-word limit for each answer.

• Please give an example of when you have provided excellent customer service in writing. What made it stand out?
• Tell us about a time when you have performed detailed tasks when working under pressure – how did you manage to keep attention to detail and how did it make you feel?
• Which one of our four organisational values do you most relate to and how have you demonstrated this in your work?

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive Governance Officer to join our Governance and Executive Support team. This role supports the delivery of the College’s legal, regulatory and governance responsibilities, enabling the smooth functioning of Council, the Board of Trustees and its committees. Joining a well-established team, you will be providing high-quality governance services, contributing to crucial decision-making processes at the highest level of the College. Your ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders will be crucial to your success.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day governance and secretariat support to the College’s Finance and General Purposes Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Work with the Head of Corporate Governance and Risk to develop and maintain the corporate risk register and board assurance framework.
• Support the Trustee and Committee appointments process, including day to day project management of the process.
• Maintain and report on key College processes and associated registers for policies, standard operating procedures, contracts and complaints.
• Ensure governance processes are compliant with legal frameworks and College policies.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

You are a detail-oriented and organised professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Ideally, you will have experience in governance or a related field and enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to leadership team.

Requirements

• Background working in a governance setting, including servicing committees and managing registers
• Effective organisational skills with confidence of handling administrative tasks such as minute-taking, agenda preparation and document management
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Our culture and benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack.
• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 11 November 2024
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
• We will be interviewing candidates in the week commencing 18 November 2024.
• Please note that the start date for this role is January 2025.
• If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

• To make decisions under pressure whilst communicating with the client.
• To assess a situation and determine the degree of crisis, needs of the individual caller, and appropriate response.
• To accurately record referrals and details of calls on relevant electronic systems.
• To work in line with performance targets and key contractual requirements.
• To communicate with external stakeholders as required.

• You will be confident, articulate, with proven communication skills
• You will hold a Counselling Certificate Level 3, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this within the first 6 months of your employment.
• You will have experience in providing a service over the telephone to a range of clients including those in distress
• You will have an excellent telephone manner and be able to actively listen, question and respond.
• You have genuine empathy towards mental health issues and be keen to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health.

Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Salisbury

Ref: OCT20243501

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tue, 5th Nov 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

You can also catch the team at the #LondonJobShow on 11th and 12th October at Westfield London.

About You

What we need from you:

· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

· Resilience

· Ability to work to targets;

· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Director of Supporter Fundraising
Reference: SEP20249533
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £85,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

The RSPB, Europe’s leading nature conservation NGO, is seeking a Director of Supporter Fundraising to lead the charity’s work in recruiting and stewarding the next generation of individual supporters to help address the nature and climate emergency.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature, bringing people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. The charity now manages and protects 160,000 hectares of land across the four countries of the UK.

Public support has been at the centre of RSPB’s work since its foundation as a campaigning organisation in 1889. With 1.1 million current members contributing over £95m to the charity’s cause in 2024, the RSPB has set itself a bold ambition to increase supporter numbers and net income from this core area.

Working closely with the Executive Director for Income and Conservation Investment and other senior stakeholders across RSPB, the Director of Supporter Fundraising will ensure that the organisation maintains and increases its income in membership, individual giving, legacies, in memoriam and community fundraising. The role will be responsible for a large team working to develop new strategies and to engage and grow a diverse supporter base, enabling the charity to inspire long-term support and active engagement with their work.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing a large and complex individual giving or subscription programme across multiple products and channels. They will also have demonstrable experience of leading successful organisational transformation to create long-term value, as well as of leading projects within a complex stakeholder or matrix management environment. Significant experience in individual supporter fundraising or consumer marketing through direct marketing techniques will be essential.

As a leader, the successful candidate will have strong collaboration skills with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams to achieve challenging goals in a variety of contexts. They will also be able to use their networking and interpersonal skills to build excellent internal and external relationships and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Finally, they will have a commitment to the values and vision of RSPB and to mobilising support for a thriving natural world.

Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 6th November 2024
Please note: we will be longlisting throughout the campaign so please do apply early to register your interest.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Community Connectors (Mental Health Resilience Worker) 
Post no: 610 
Working base: Leighton Buzzard 
Contract type: Permanent 
Salary: £24,720 per annum 
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.

This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.

Service Delivery

• Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
• To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
• Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
• Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
• Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
• Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
• Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT, working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 25th October 2024
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Please note this role is hybrid and be based out of Welshpool, Bangor, Llandeilo or Baglan.

We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for this fascinating and inspiring charitable organisation in helping them find an experienced senior finance professional to join them as their new Head of Finance & Business Resources.

Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic about the idea of joining an organisation that is looking to improve processes, procedures, and finance operations.

As the new Head of Finance & Business Services you will be part of the senior management team and be eager to develop skills outside your finance remit. This role will suit someone who is keen to play an integral part in the organisations ongoing success and as a member of the senior management team you will embrace the opportunity to support the CEO in the board room.

The job

• Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting
• Ensure the charity’s insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers
• Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required
• Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority
• Lead on relationships with external auditors
• Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed.
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity
• Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions.
• Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development
• Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork
• Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities
• Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working
• Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T.

The person specification

• Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA
• Demonstrable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting
• Charity experience is essential
• Good understanding of charity finance and governance
• Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills
• Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role.
• Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable
• Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level.
• Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements.
• An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable
• Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects.

Salary & benefits

• Salary is up to £65,000 pa, this is dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible/hybrid working
• The role can be based out of one of 4 locations in Wales – Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan or Welshpool
• Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee

The next step.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance and one of our team will be in touch with the candidate brief and next steps.

Please note we hold the right to close the advert early if we get a good selection of applications.

Clinical Services Lead

Location: You will work across 3 hubs in Bradford and Keighley, BD1 3DN, BD1 5BA and BD21 2AD

Salary: £48,105 - £69,225 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Their vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

The Role

They are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Independent Prescriber to join them as the Clinical Services Lead. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee the provision of clinical care within their services working across 3 hubs in Bradford and Keighley. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that their care, treatment, and support meet the highest standards, enabling their service users to achieve their recovery goals. As the Clinical Services Lead, you will have the privilege of leading their clinical team and actively contributing to the development and implementation of outstanding clinical practices. This role provides a unique chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of the individuals they support, collaborating with them to design personalised, flexible, and achievable support plans. Moreover, you will play an integral role in shaping their service to guarantee that the people of Bradford and Keighley receive the best possible assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage the clinical team, providing guidance and supervision to senior clinicians.

· Offer sound clinical advice to colleagues and actively participate in clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment.

· Ensure that their clinical services align with best practices and regulatory standards.

· Support service users in achieving their recovery goals through holistic and person-centered approaches.

· Drive innovation and excellence in clinical care, continuously seeking ways to enhance their service.

· Collaborate with the Clinical Department and participate in peer support groups and professional development activities.

· Contribute to research and innovation initiatives, helping advance the field of substance misuse support.

· Uphold a culture of clinical excellence and ethical practice.

About you...

· A qualified Independent Prescriber with relevant clinical qualifications.

· Proven experience in leading clinical teams and providing clinical guidance.

· Ability to make informed clinical decisions within an MDT framework.

· Commitment to continuous professional development, with a focus on substance misuse.

· Strong leadership and management skills, with a passion for innovation and improvement.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare.

Why join them as a Clinical Service Lead?

· Regular clinical supervision and peer support groups.

· Protected Continued Professional Development (CPD) time.

· Support for revalidation through peer support and a nationally recognized appraisal toolkit.

· Opportunities for engagement in research and innovation.

· Pension scheme and comprehensive Medical Indemnity Policy coverage.

· Generous annual leave.

· Registration fees covered by them.

Benefits

· A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.

· Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.

· Collaborative and supportive work environment.

· Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)

· Annual leave purchase scheme

· Enhanced occupational sick pay

· Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension

· Death in service benefit

· Free Will writing

· Eyecare vouchers

· Blue light card discount

· Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses

· Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies

· Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce

· Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 

- Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
- Delivering more practical information and support 
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience  

Your role in our mission…..
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region,and working alongside some of the most talented fundraising professionals in the sector, you will support and guide individuals who raise funds and volunteer for Marie Curie in our communities, helping them reach their goals and, in turn, raise essential funds for our cause.

The role of a Community Fundraiser is incredibly diverse. You will assist people raising money through third-party events, support local participation in national campaigns like The Great Daffodil Appeal, recruit and guide fundraising groups and volunteers, engage small businesses and corporate partners, and encourage individuals to take on their own fundraising challenges.

You'll witness firsthand the incredible efforts of our fundraisers and develop strong relationships with truly inspiring people. The impact of a Community Fundraiser extends far beyond the initial interaction. You could be the spark that inspires someone to champion Marie Curie as their workplace's Charity of the Year or to include us in their will, creating a lasting legacy. The ripple effect of your work is profound!

This role is ideal for you if you enjoy:
Delivering exceptional supporter experiences and customer service
- Connecting with people via email, phone, and in person
- Empowering others to meet their goals and exceed their expectations
- Juggling multiple tasks, solving problems, and thinking on your feet
- Building relationships with a wide range of individuals
- Being a team player and thinking creatively about how to support your colleagues across the charity

Please see the full job description here:

Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: 17 November 2024
Salary: £25,600 - £28,444
Contract: Full time, Permanent role
Based:(homebased role within Borders & Midlothian (with regular travel to Edinburgh)

Benefits you'll LOVE:

- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker

Salary: £37,088 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance p.a. + £1500 Out of Hours Allowance p.a. (once on the rota)

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role

Location: Homebased in Devon or Somerset Area with occasional travel to Bristol required

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supervising Social Worker to join the Ofsted rated “Outstanding” South West Team, working with a therapeutic and trauma informed approach at their core to enable successful placements across their fostering service.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Experience in supporting and supervising  and visiting, foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help at Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The Senior Supervising Social Worker may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings in the Bristol Area at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.

A Standard / Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 17th November 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

StreetGames is an innovative UK charity committed to transforming the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities through the power of sport and physical activity.

We are seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to drive Streetgame's strategic financial management, HR, IT, and governance functions. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring probity and due care and attention in the day-to-day and strategic management of StreetGames' finances. They will line manage a team of staff providing Finance, Business and IT Support to the organisation and will influence the work of other teams and budget holders in relation to financial planning, management and monitoring.

• £70,000 - £80,000 yearly
• National role with flexibility
• Directly influence the strategic direction of a StreetGames

The Role:

As the Director of Finance and Resources, you will:

• Provide strategic direction for the finance function, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
• Oversee the management, monitoring, and reporting of diverse income streams.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and direct financial strategies and set income and fundraising targets.
• Lead the development and execution of the annual financial planning process and cash management strategies.
• Act as the primary officer for the Finance and Resources Committee, ensuring effective oversight.
• Provide strategic financial input for bids and contract negotiations.
• Ensure appropriate and proportionate internal governance standards.
• Administer Board, Finance, Audit, and Fundraising meetings, ensuring timely and accurate information and record-keeping.
• Oversee Board recruitment and induction processes to enable Trustees to provide strategic leadership.
• Ensure compliance with governance expectations of external funders (e.g., Sport England, Sport Wales, Welsh Government, Ofsted, ESFA).
• Manage StreetGames resources to support efficient and effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to HR, Health & Safety, IT security, data management, and insurance.
• Oversee the human resources function, including maintaining an up-to-date Employee Handbook, developing and implementing HR policies, recruitment, and employment contract management.
• Effectively manage team members, ensuring completion of appraisals, regular performance management, and professional development support.

The Candidate:

We are looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who:

• Has a senior-level financial management background with CCAB, ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification - desirable but not essential
• Has strong leadership skills with ability to lead high-performing teams and operate at different levels, including with Board members
• Has extensive background working in financial accounting and management within a charity.
• Is knowledgeable about SORPS and relevant charity legislation.
• Possesses excellent analytical and interpretive abilities.
• Has a background working in developing and monitoring financial strategies.
• Is skilled in supporting the development of funding bids and proposals to ensure cost recovery
• Has a background leading diverse functions.
• Has exceptional project management, organisational, and IT skills.
• Has a background managing a high performance team.

The Package:

• Hybrid working
• Great work-life balance
• Access to free counselling and support services
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Company socials
• Eye care allowance
• Cycle scheme
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per year

The Director of Finance and Resources will receive an annual salary of £70,000 - £80,000. This role includes comprehensive benefits such as pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial and operational success of StreetGames.

Our mission is to provide sporting opportunities to disadvantaged communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. We are a passionate team committed to making a difference.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a commitment to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.

We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th November 2024 at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Monday 11th November at midday.

If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to understand our process further, please contact

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