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Operations Director - North Scotland
Reference: FEB20259974
Location: RSPB Scotland – Inverness
Salary: £70,490.00 - £75,257.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
What must be one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs in Nature Conservation in the UK is about to become vacant. Nature is in crisis, and we have a climate emergency. As Operational Director of the RSPB's delivery programme in North Scotland, you will be uniquely placed to make a positive contribution to these twin crises. Do you have the exceptional leadership skills to take action for nature and lead our brilliant operational teams in North Scotland?
What's the role about?
As part of the Scotland Leadership Team, the North Scotland Operations Director leads the RSPB’s place-based delivery, primarily across our nature reserves and within the RSPB’s Priority Landscapes where we are working to influence and support others to restore nature and inspire communities within some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes.
This is a role for an exceptional director, with a team of approximately 150 staff and 500 volunteers, significant budget (£5M+), land based commercial operations, major project and risk accountability, and responsibility for restoring some of Scotland’s most threatened species & habitats.
The role covers four large Operational Areas which comprise the RSPB’s North Scotland Region, including the organisation's two largest nature reserves. The Operations Director line manages 4 Area Managers in the following operational areas:
- Shetland & Northeast Scotland;
- Orkney;
- North Highland and Outer Hebrides, and
- South Highland.
Other line reports are the Senior Programme Manager for the Scotland Peatland Programme, and the Inverness Office Manager.
Alongside the Operational Director role, the post holder also has overall responsibility for some of the RSPB’s largest and most high-profile projects and programmes, including the Orkney Native Wildlife project, the Scotland Peatland Programme, and Cairngorms Connect.
We’re looking for a talented director with experience of managing a diverse and dispersed operational portfolio. You’ll be someone who can build strong collaborations (both internally & externally), and you’ll be comfortable representing the RSPB to a range of audiences, from community groups to public agency executives and leaders alongside politicians and Government Ministers.
You should be confident to make decisions and be able to balance risk and opportunity. An understanding of - and an ability to operate within - governance, finance and risk frameworks is also a key part of the role. A background in nature conservation isn’t necessary, but you’ll be passionate about our mission and joining the movement to end the nature & climate emergency.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Educated to degree level or relevant high-level experience to effectively communicate complex messages and use management information to undertake responsibilities.
- Knowledge of the RSPB and its mission
- Visible, inspiring and effective leadership of own Operational Team, engaging and motivating staff and volunteers at all levels (reserves, sites, project, specialist and area teams)
- Proven leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture across geographically dispersed teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the organisation
- Collaboration skills to build relationships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
- Business management skills to understand strategy, business functions and decision-making
- Financial acumen to manage budgets, forecasting, understand financial statements and understand and use business metrics
- Proven ability to influence others, build partnerships and negotiate at a senior level
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Team management and development of geographically dispersed teams
- Knowledge of the geography, socio-economic, organisational landscape and political context of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland
- Experience of land management/nature reserve management
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 4th May 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 26th May 2025.
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.
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.
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.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
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| Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with an incredible Arts organisation who bring World Class ballet to a wide audience throughout the UK to recruit them a Head of Trusts and Corporates on a 12 moth Fixed term contract. This organisation brings dance to different communities and people of all ages. About the Role You will be responsible for working on the development of a fundraising strategy for grant-making Trusts and Foundations, corporate partners, and statutory bodies for projects of strategic importance as well as identifying major prospects and the pursuit of these, with a view to raise considerable financial support, working to agreed targets. As Head of Trusts and Corporates you will -Support the Senior Grants Manager to deliver the trusts fundraising strategy for 2025/26 and be accountable for its further development in future years. - Gain an in-depth understanding of current corporate partnerships and patronages at the organisation and identify areas for growth, through the deliver of the corporate memberships programme. - Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to review and deliver the existing strategy for the Corporate Business Unit and be accountable for the programme's pipeline development, for the future. - Work closely with the Head of Major Gifts, Senior Memberships and Legacies Lead to ensure that their strategies are aligned and compliment the trusts and corporate strategies. - With support from the Director of Development, have strategic oversight for the corporate and trusts strategies to ensure equitable stewardship and cultivation opportunities are available. About You You must have had Experience of working with both trusts and corporates in a fundraising environment, with a track record of securing six- and seven-figure support. * Experience and a successful track record of securing substantial sponsorship and funding from the corporate sector, charitable bodies, and private sector/public sector organisations. * Experience of working with Trusts and Foundations or of writing detailed reports and proposal, to secure funding support * Proven experience of managing teams in a fundraising department, supporting their professional development and providing inspiring and supportive leadership * Track record of growing income and pipeline development in the performing arts, cultural, higher education or third sector, in the UK. This role is Hybrid in the London office with some home working available. To hear more about this incredible opportunity please call Laura Iliff on 07442607841. Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. | |
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WE ARE HIRING AND SEEKING A REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING MANAGER
The purpose of the Regional Safeguarding Manager role is to provide line management and professional supervision to a team of Regional Safeguarding Leads operating across eight regions in England.
As the Regional Safeguarding Manager, you will be a member of the National Safeguarding Team (NST), working to support safeguarding practice in Dioceses and Cathedrals across the Church of England. You will be responsible for supervising the Regional Safeguarding Leads and supporting them in fulfilling their complex roles. You will work closely with colleagues in the NST to ensure Church-wide consistency in approach.
You will work across the regions supporting the Regional Safeguarding leads to establish opportunities for shared resourcing, working arrangements and commissioning of collaborative services. In addition, you will be supporting the implementation of the National Safeguarding Standards to encourage consistency of practice.
You'll be responsible for:
- Providing Professional Supervision to the Regional Safeguarding Leads
- Providing advice and guidance on the engagement between Regional Safeguarding Leads and a diocese/cathedral.
- Overseeing the use of tools and frameworks to examine practices and processes by Regional Safeguarding Leads to ensure the Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards are being consistently met or worked towards.
- Encouraging the Regional Safeguarding Leads to explore opportunities for the joint commissioning of specific services, including joint working and sharing of resources.
- Establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders (operational and strategic) at a National and Regional level.
Find out more - You can find a link to the webinar which can be played back here:
Key role requirements
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work from the office 1 day per week.
- The post holder will be required to travel extensively across the country to visit each of the regions. It is anticipated that this will include an annual visit to each diocese and cathedral and at least monthly meetings in Church House, Westminster.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
You will also need:
- Experience in Senior management of safeguarding children and/or vulnerable adults at a local and regional level, including the development of safeguarding capabilities and practice.
- A professional qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding at a senior level.
- An up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding and the wider social and political context.
- A strategic and operational experience in managing staff and teams, and working collaboratively with specialist and non-specialist colleagues.
- The ability to oversee complex safeguarding cases.
- The ability to develop the professional potential of individuals.
- Personal resilience to work effectively in a highly pressurised environment under significant scrutiny.
For further information on the role and person specification, please see the attached job description.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Interviews will be held in Church House, Westminster, London on Wednesday 30 April 2025. Note: Interviews will be held for one day only.
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- £90,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
- London 1 day PW
- 12 months FTC possibility for perm
- Start Mid May
Morgan Law are seeking a Head of Finance on a 12 month FTC basis for a regulator in London. The role will lead the small but highly experienced team, and be the most qualified finance person in the organisation. In addition to finance, the role will have responsibility for wider corporate services including IT (outsourced) and Procurement. Fantastic values centric culture with ambitious Board.
Excellent benefits include bonus, 33 days holiday, life insurance, 12% non contributory pension scheme.
Extremely flexible working pattern and c1 day per week in the office required.
Accountabilities
- Management of the core corporate services such as finance, payroll, the outsourced IT contract and procurement
- Management of the annual report and accounts process and the annual external audit
- Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts including budget variation submissions
- Preparation of the monthly accounts and finance papers for the Board
- Is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
- Management of the Finance Manager, Project Manager, Finance and IT Associate and other support staff
- Management and development of the existing financial systems, processes and the internal control framework to ensure data and transactions are processed efficiently, accurately and securely
Experience
- An accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or similar PQE with comprehensive experience in management and budgetary reporting
- Public sector finance experience is essential, public NDPB/ALB specific experience would be preferable
- Extensive experience of working with boards and sub committees (e.g. Audit and Risk Assurance Committees
- Experience of writing papers for the SLT, the board and sub committees
- Experience of managing outsourced contracts
- Advanced Excel and accounting system skills
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Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025
About the role:
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.
Key areas of responsibility:
The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals will be responsible for:
- Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing six and seven-figure gifts
- Supporting senior colleagues, including the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Advancement in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
- Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
- Developing and leading a high-performing team of HNWI-focused fundraisers
About you:
Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.
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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!
We are a very small, registered charity (number 1164078)
We provide counselling support, for children and young people who would not normally have access to the help they need by offering funded counselling to children and young people within 35 local, surrey-based schools on a bi termly basis. We usually provide a counsellor for a minimum of 3 hours per week per school. We have great relationships with all of the schools that we support, they will provide a private room for our therapists and their student. The day/time is usually decided at the convenience of the therapist.
Our school based therapists can also have the option of appearing on our website for anyone who would like to refer themselves to one of our counsellors and we also have the option to refer our part funded applicants to our therapist base.
We also offer some part funded counselling on a self-referral basis for those who do not have access within their school environment or for those above school age. We currently support approximately 45 children, young people and their caregivers on a weekly basis.
We are delighted that we are in the position to invite one or more fully qualified Counsellor/s to join our small passionate and perfectly formed team working in Surrey on a ‘self-employed basis’, initially for the summer term of 2025.
Role Description
You will provide at least 3 counselling sessions to 3 separate children and/or young people per week at one school during the summer term of 2025. We are recruiting for a number of therapists, so should you want to carry out more paid hours we can offer more, up to 6 per day for up to 5 days per week. These would be carried out in different schools for up to 11 weeks, depending on the individual school term. You would need your own transport to travel between schools.
Should our funding continue, we may be able to continue into the next school year. The school/s will be either based in and around Tadworth, or in and around the Byfleet/Woking area.
You must read and adhere to all of our relevant policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality and information sharing.
Job Overview;
The role will provide a high-quality, safe and confidential counselling service to pupils comprising of 1:1 clinical work with pupils at your designated school. You will be report into our clinical lead.
You will be paid £25 per hour on a self-employed basis, invoiced directly to The Matthew Hackney Foundation on a monthly/half termly basis.
Duties & Responsibilities.
Ensure High Quality Clinical Practice and Delivery
• Undertake clinical assessments based on child/young person’s needs
• Manage and account for overall clinical caseload
• Be able to complete assessment and hold regular reviews of clinical work
• Identify appropriate clinical interventions for pupils based on assessed need.
• Undertake one to one clinical work with pupils
• Engage in monthly supervision with a suitably qualified supervisor who has experience of working with children and young people
• Practice with an integrative model
• Demonstrate an understanding of working with children who require or would benefit from emotional or therapeutic support within the school environment
• Seek to improve the quality of service and provision wherever possible
Establish Positive, Active and Effective Relationships with the Staff and Pupils
• Meet the expectations of the school, working closely with the designated representative within the school and our Lead Counsellor/clinical lead.
• Demonstrate an understanding of child development and issues that may impact on their wellbeing
• Devise and implement appropriate strategies to support children behaviourally, emotionally and physically
• Demonstrate accuracy in all communications
• Have experience of providing short- and long-term therapy
• Identify and discuss potential referrals with the designated person within the school
• Establish and sustain positive working relationships with staff and children
• Embed the counselling service firmly within the ethos of the school
• Work autonomously and proactively within school
• Promote good mental health, share information and good practice with staff throughout school
Accurately Report and Evaluate Data
• Maintain detailed, confidential, up to date records of all provision delivered
• Use data to inform and improve practice and impact
• Be Alert to Safeguarding and Child Protection Issues
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children
• Be proactive in reporting safeguarding issues and concerns to the DSL
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding policy and procedures within school as well as Statutory documentation such as KCSIE and in line with The Matthew Hackney Foundation’s safeguarding policy
• Keep up to date with safeguarding policy and developments
• Respect the reporting lines of confidentiality that occur in Safeguarding Training and Development
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils for who you are responsible and with whom you encounter
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct
• Maintain positive, courteous relations with pupils and colleagues
• Promote the good name and reputation of the Matthew Hackney Foundation and adhere to it’s policies and procedures
Key criteria required for the role;
Qualifications:
You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or Educational/Clinical Psychologist with a Post-graduate level qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (ideally this would specialise in working with children (and adolescents)) however, experience of working with children in acceptable.
You will have BACP Accreditation, UKCP or BPC registration or registration with an equivalent recognised awarding body or working towards these registrations
• Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children and young people
• Experience of working therapeutically with children post qualification is desirable, however, if you have experience of working with children in a different role, we are happy to support you in developing your skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of a range of therapeutic models
• An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people
• A clear understanding of child protection policy and procedures and commitment to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• An awareness of range of needs of people from diverse ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds
• Knowledge of local mental health and CAMHS Services
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act and legislation pertaining to children
• Experience of working in a School
You would have be able to demonstrate;
A passion for supporting the mental wellbeing of children & young people.
Willingness to make a minimum commitment to practice in school one half day per week (term time only) for one term.
Understands and can demonstrate the values, vision and mission of The Matthew Hackney Foundation.
Emotionally robust and able to demonstrate self-awareness and self-reflection
Will have undertaken personal therapy (one-to-one or group therapy) to enhance this.
Be willing to develop an understanding of The Matthew Hackney Foundation’s equal opportunities policy, safeguarding policy and confidentiality policy, and a personal commitment to equality of opportunity and anti –discriminatory practice in service delivery.
Outgoing, friendly and proactive character.
Being able to use your own initiative but be able to ask for help when you need it.
Be creative and full of ideas
Be trustworthy, friendly and reliable
Ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure
Please note you will be required to provide or apply for an enhanced DBS check and proof of/carry out safeguarding training along with three professional references
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.