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Step-Out Mentoring is an early intervention mentoring organisation that provides support for children and young people in the heart of South London through outdoor based 1:1 mentoring and group workshops. We work with children and young people aged 8-18 who are disengaged with education and/or life. tion that provides support for children and young people in the heart of South London through outdoor based 1:1 mentoring and group workshops. We work with children and young people aged 8-18 who are disengaged with education and/or life.
As the Mentoring Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the work of supporting young people in the community. Through recruiting and training local volunteers to be Youth Mentors and matching them to young people referred to the program. Supporting 1:1 and group sessions with a particular focus on delivering outdoor based, fun, and engaging sessions. This role is specifically to support the young women and girls on the programme.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of up to 20 active 1:1 mentee / mentor relationships.
- Building appropriate relationships with, and supporting YP through 1:1 and group mentoring
- Supporting girls through focused workshops and group activities. Developing a curiculum of suport for them.
- Create pathways for inspiring YP to engage in positive volunteering opportunities.
- Managing referrals from other organisations and being involved in the support systems in place for those young people.
- To co-ordinate and train a team of volunteer mentors who will provide support to young people on a weekly basis. Specifically female mentors.
- To ensure the volunteer mentors support young people to access services and develop skills and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.
- To ensure safeguarding and child protection processes are in place and adhered to at all times.
- To work with community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the mentoring project and to promote the project as widely aspossible.
- Plan, organise and manage the 3 residential trips a year, in collaboration with other staff.
- Organise day trip activities in partnership with other staff
How to Apply
If you would like an informal chat about this role please do contact us.
Applications are open until we find the right candidate. We are looking to start this role in September 2024
This role benefits from regular clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist. We believe that all staff delivering face-to-face services should have additional support and a confidential space to reflect and talk through the impact of their work on them.
We provide support to young people through outdoor based mentoring and group sessions.
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Purpose of the post
To maintain the office environment and provide related services so as to enable The Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) staff and other users of the premises to carry out their roles in a safe and efficient manner, whilst contributing to the day-to-day operations and wider organisational goals.
Person specification
You will have a good knowledge of building services, be practical and thoughtful, be helpful and willing to support colleagues. You will also have a good understanding of regulatory frameworks and a balanced approach to their implementation. You will have basic IT skills (MS Excel and Word).
Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, you will respect the Christian ethos and values of SBS.
Summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the post
1. Building Maintenance
- Organise routine and periodic maintenance of SBS property and equipment, in accordance with an approved maintenance plan, whilst supervising the work of contractors, keep records up to date and periodically arrange for recurring services to be put out to tender.
- Organise quotes for non-recurring maintenance work liaising with and supervising contractors.
- To liaise with tenants over any property issues and to carry out landlord repairs where appropriate and necessary.
- To undertake minor maintenance tasks in Bible House.
2. Office Services
- Organise and liaise with the office cleaners, pest control, waste disposal companies and other service providers as well as provide janitorial and building supplies as required.
- To organise refreshment supplies.
- To order stationery and other office supplies on request.
- To organise postal deliveries, receive goods, check for damage and match goods received with delivery documentation.
3. Health & Safety
- Act as Health & Safety Officer for SBS, maintain all necessary paperwork, report any incidents to the Director of Finance & Administration and (where applicable) to the appropriate external authorities. (IOSH Managing Safely or similar accreditation would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite).
- Act as Fire Officer for SBS, keeping SBS’s Fire Risk Assessment up to date, arranging appropriate training for staff and Fire Wardens, organising periodic alarm test, fire drills, testing smoke alarms etc.
- Ensure appropriate levels of physical security within SBS premises and to liaise with appropriate agencies over thefts, break-ins and any other relevant matters should the arise.
4. Storage Unit & Reception
- Arrange (safely and accessibly) the storage of archive documents, financial records and other materials in the storage unit.
- Participate with other SBS staff in answering the door and welcoming visitors as and when required.
General Activities
- Play an active role in the team dynamic of Finance & Administration, assisting your line-manager with assigned tasks and being a general support to colleagues.
- Develop positive working relationships across all departments at SBS.
- Occasionally host external visitors, out-of-hours, who have requested use of the premises.
- Keep a stock of appropriate tools and equipment in good working order.
- Attend staff meetings and training in relation to both the job and general business of SBS.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director of Finance & Administration.
Working Conditions
- Normal office hours, 3 days a week, 9am to 5pm based in Edinburgh.
- Flexible working hours can be agreed, in advance, with your line-manager.
The Scottish Bible Society Values
At The Scottish Bible Society, we are:
- Mission focussed
- Bible-centred
These values are upheld by our staff team and encouraged with our volunteers.
As our Design & Youth Insight Lead, you will lead a small Research & Design team, making sure our services that support Young People have maximum positive impact for every pound spent. You will bring Design expertise to the wider Programme Development team, ensure all design work is informed by Youth Insight and take a lead on designing services that impact the end to end journey for Young People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you self-driven and have great communication skills? Do you have an ambitious and creative approach to Major Donor fundraising? If so we may have the role for you.
We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join our established Fundraising Team. Our main office is in London. We are flexible on where you are based, but there is an expectation to visit the office for ad-hoc meetings and training.
This is a full time permanent role (37.5 hours per week), Monday - Friday. There will be a requirement of occasional travel across the UK for face to face meetings when required.
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be in charge of our philanthropic activity with high net worth individuals and family foundations. You will actively contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the wider High Value Strategy. We would want you to embed strong, valuable relationships at the heart of Mencap’s Philanthropy programme.
You will be responsible for building pipelines and relationships, so you can deliver first class and creative stewardship and relationship management.
Do you have the following skills and abilities that are required?
- Excellent relationship management abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to influence individuals and decision makers through verbal storytelling
- Strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex and emotive topics in a clear and compelling way
- Proven experience of securing significant five figure donations from High Net Worth Individuals
Please see the Job Description for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- providing advice through our help lines and web sites
As our Head of Design & Digital, you will lead a team responsible for improving the end to end service for Young People, including the definition and delivery of the next phase of our digital strategy. You will be equally comfortable whether you’re leading a design workshop with Young People or getting into the detail of secure software development. This new role brings together our Digital Delivery team (including live service operations), Product Ownership, Design, Youth Insight and Content, giving a brilliant opportunity to have a huge impact on our work with Young People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Strategic Lead - People and Culture
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum
Location: Newark based (with flexibility to work from home).
UK Travel will be required
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Permanent
Closing date for applications: 11th August 2024
First Interview: 30th August 2024 (Newark office)
Second Interview: 6th September 2024 (Online)
About our client
Our client are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Trusts. Together our client have 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with the development of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision for nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes, creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive.
The next 10 years will be critical in determining what kind of world we will all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. This will require big, bold changes in the way we think and operate, and the development of a strong, collaborative culture. It will require an increase in collaboration and working together, underpinned by strong systems and data.
Our client are on a mission to bring about a people-powered nature and climate recovery by empowering people to take meaningful action for nature, and to create an inclusive society where nature matters to everyone, everywhere. They are ambitious in their desire not just to slow, but to reverse the declines in nature. Together they have developed a bold, new collective strategy which outlines their vision and the actions they will take to restore nature over the next eight years.
About You
If you are a brilliant People and Culture professional looking for a new and exciting challenge with the opportunity to work for one of the UK’s best loved charities, then this could be the perfect role for you!
You will be supporting a strategy group and working with strategic people across the federation to ensure they invest in a high-skilled and diverse staff. You will be part of their strategic transformation team and you will foster a positive work environment, develop a strong organisational culture, and align HR Practices with the organisation’s objectives and values.
This is your chance to be a core part of driving our ambition to unlock the potential of their people through leading, cultural and HR best practice across the Trust federation. They know The Trusts is a great place to work and volunteer and with your help they can further embed this view across the sector.
You’ll work alongside the Strategic Lead on Learning and Development and the wider Trust People team. As well as managing a small team of HR professionals, you will look to develop and deliver their people and culture strategy using innovative and creative talent solutions - building an environment where their people can continuously develop to be their best.
You will provide leadership and consulting support to the Senior Leadership Team on matters of cultivating culture, setting goals, developing policies, and implementing strategic objectives.
Our client are seeking a passionate Strategic People and Culture professional to join them, you will have a proven track record of taking a lead in driving forward organisational change around people and culture strategies in a complex organisation. Your role will be to evolve and deliver their People and Culture Strategy delivering resulting initiatives and plans, and you will have experience of working within a strategic HR role, ideally across different organisations. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You will be a natural influencer and you will be highly personable and able to build effective stakeholder relationships, internally and externally, at all levels.
You will support, lead and facilitate a number of working groups across The Trusts looking to harmonise terms and conditions where appropriate and produce a suite of resources leading to great efficiencies.
You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be organised and resourceful and be able to think strategically as well as having a great attention to detail. You will have a clear passion for our cause and have excellent listening, collaboration and facilitation skills to help bring everyone together to ensure that ttheye deliver to the highest standards and achieve the best outcomes for nature.
To excel in this role, you should be highly motivated and detail-oriented with strong emotional intelligence and should enjoy social interaction. You will develop and execute people and culture strategies, collaborate with colleagues across the Trusts in joint initiatives, share best practice and provide professional support where appropriate.
A proven commitment to and understanding of the not-for-profit sector would be desirable but is not essential.
This is a new and ambitious role which will evolve following your appointment so you should be excited by the flexibility and opportunities to take an innovative approach.
This role may be subject to a DBS check.
The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
The Trust take their Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please view the documents to read our commitment statement.
The Trusts are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. Our client may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
Salary: £46,920- £51,403 (London) / £42,373 - £45,000 (National) per annum
Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
· 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period;
· Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme;
· Attractive family friendly policies;
· Private healthcare cover;
· Season ticket loans;
· Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Location: London/Bristol - flexible working arrangement can be agreed with the line manager.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Senior policy advisor to lead our policy and strategy work on housing finance.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.
This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team and the wider organisation. You will use your policy and strategy skills to influence national housing policy on behalf of our housing association members. You will build on your existing finance and/or housing knowledge to quickly develop a strong understanding of housing associations and their finances, and will build strong relationships with Finance Directors across our membership. You will use their and your specialist knowledge to shape the policy environment so that housing associations can best deliver on their social purpose.
Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes or the details of social housing rent policy, or working with sector experts on the detail of accounting, pensions, tax or treasury policy, or meeting with civil servants, banks, lenders, ratings agencies, and other stakeholders on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.
Key elements of the role:
· Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing finance – advocating for solutions and mitigating risks that affect the delivery of housing associations’ social purpose;
· Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;
· Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;
· Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.
The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;
· An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and finance professionals;
· An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work;
· A strong interest in and passion for social housing and for housing association finances, through previous experience in either finance or housing roles, and capacity to quickly learn the technical details of housing association finances and operating models .
Nb within the NHF this role is known as ‘Policy leader’ but it is equivalent to a Senior Policy Advisor in other settings.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.
Disability confident committed employer
We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please contact Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.
Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.
Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: 6 August 2024
Interview date: 14 and 15 August 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a senior level fundraising professional seeking a fresh new challenge?
Percival Resourcing are delighted to be working with the charity Your Place, and to support them with their search to hire a new Head of Fundraising & Communications.
This is a newly created role and you will report directly into the Chief Executive Officer, and as a senior level fundraising professional, you will be responsible for leading on Your Place’s strategy around generating income from corporates, individuals and trusts and foundations, as well as their overall communications strategy.
Your Place’s aim and mission is to solve the major issue of homelessness in East London, and as the new Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will make a significant impact and play a vital role in supporting the cause.
In addition to your salary, joining Your Place, you will enjoy the following benefits :
- Annual leave : 25 days excluding bank holidays. Rising by one day annually up to 30 days.
- Pension : Your Place will match your contribution up to 7.5%.
- Training & Development : Contribution towards training and development, memberships or professional creditations.
- Hybrid Working : 2 days a week in their East London office and the remainder remote working.
As the new Head of Fundraising & Communications, your duties and responsibilities will include :
- Provide strategic leadership of the fundraising and communications team, including regularly monitoring performance to deliver against objectives and budgets.
- Create a new fundraising strategy to diversify and grow their income streams across all areas of fundraising to help support their ambitious goals
- Once strategy developed implement clear and realistic fundraising and communication strategies to ensure objectives and targets are met, as agreed with the CEO, Strategic Management team (SMT), and the Board.
- Focus on both existing and new funding, developing a plan to cultivate new opportunities and relationships with their supporters from trusts and foundations to Individual donors to Increase engagement and support fundraising strategy
- Oversee Marketing and Communications Strategy as supported by the Communications and Supporter Manager, building the charity’s profile and increasing fundraising income.
- Support the Communications and Fundraising Manager (Individual Giving and Major Gifts) in the development and retention of existing audiences
- Work with the CEO to support the creation and delivery of awareness and external campaigns ensuring that this work is in line with the charity’s overall fundraising and marketing strategies.
- Oversee accurate recording of income, sources and allocation to ensure proper organisational expenditure
- Development of all Fundraising & Communications policies and procedures
- Lead and manage the development of team managers members, so that they are equipped with the skills and confidence to perform their roles.
As the new Head of Fundraising & Communications at Your Place, your skills, experience and knowledge will include :
- Experience developing, implementing and successfully delivering a multi-stream fundraising strategy, with targets of £1m+
- Strategy and planning experience
- Experience producing fundraising strategies in the charity sector
- Experience of managing and developing high-performing teams
Our client is running this recruitment campaign and the interview process on a rolling basis.
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A well established UK charity are seeking an experienced Individual Giving and Data Manager to join their Development team. In this role, the you will manage donor data and deliver targeted communications to individual donors, focusing on regular giving programmes and fundraising from event attendees. You will also play a crucial role in our CRM transition to Salesforce, ensuring smooth data migration and implementing new fundraising processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- CRM/Data Management: Lead the Development team in transitioning to a new CRM system, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Support team members in using the new system and develop processes for managing fundraising communications.
- Individual Giving: Implement and manage regular giving strategies and develop and enhance digital fundraising platforms and coordinate donation webpages.
- Donor Stewardship: Develop and maintain a robust stewardship process, ensuring donors receive timely acknowledgments and updates on the impact of their gifts. Support stewardship events and recognition activities.
- Communications: Create and manage fundraising communications for individual donors, working closely with the Digital and Public Events Teams.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in individual giving fundraising and CRM management, preferably Salesforce.
- Strong skills in digital communications, content strategy, and data analysis.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection laws, including GDPR.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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THE ROLE: Full-time (37 hours per week) - Permanent / Hybrid
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Do you have a track record of delivering positive change within finance?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join YMCA DownsLink Group. We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering financial efficiency.
In this role, you will provide visible, inspiring and engaging leadership and direction to our financial strategy and management of the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and financial health.
You will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance to senior management, trustees, and other stakeholders, maintaining robust financial controls, optimising financial performance, and managing risks.
This role involves overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, while fostering a culture of financial accountability and continuous process improvement. You will be accountable for the financial performance of the function as well as providing high quality line management support to the team.
In addition, you will be part of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT), making an active contribution to the strategic direction, planning and leadership of YMCA DownsLink Group in collaboration with the wider team. You will be pro-active in your delivery; be a role model for our values and ensure the needs of children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. You will also be part of the senior management ‘on-call’ service when required.
Hybrid role with an expectation of working three days at our office in Hove and two days working from home - Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
ABOUT YOU: We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step.
You will already have extensive experience in a senior fiscal management role, preferably within the non-profit or housing sector.
You will have in-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements relevant to charities and housing projects, as well as an understanding of charity accounting standards and housing finance regulations.
Experience in managing finances for housing projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for property-related activities is essential. You will have knowledge of the housing sector, including funding mechanisms, property management, and the challenges faced by housing charities.
In addition, you will have experience in working with senior management teams and trustees, along with demonstrated experience in leading and managing a finance team.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 2 August at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.
An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Role information
Salary: £47,000 - £48,000
Role Type: Permanent
Location: The role-holder will be expected to spend regular time (1-2 days per week) in our London office and at stakeholder meetings; with flexibility on working from home at other times
Right to work: You will already have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions as Fair4All Finance is not a licensed sponsorship organisation.
Role purpose
As we continue our exciting growth plans in 2024 to deliver on our ambitious goals and refreshed strategy, we’re looking for an experienced policy and public affairs professional who will develop policy and deliver change to improve access to fair financial services for people who are financially excluded.
You will be joining a collaborative and purpose driven team overseen by a committed board. This pivotal role will suit someone who is passionate about influencing public policy, regulation, legislation and industry practice, and building the support of stakeholders and policymakers.
Our team is drawn from a range of backgrounds spanning leaders and changemakers from across the financial services and social purpose sectors. The reach and influence of our team makes this an exciting place to work and enables us to engage important stakeholders at the highest levels.
Some key responsibilities
In this role your focus will be split across two key areas of work:
Strategic influencing
· Engage with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and policy makers to build support for policy positions
· Build relationships with counterparts at partner organisations in the financial service industry and the third sector
· Attend external events, such as roundtables and parliamentary events, to influence key stakeholders and build relationships
Policy development and delivery
· Maintain an understanding of the latest developments in the financial inclusion policy landscape, and the financial services regulatory landscape as relevant to financial inclusion
· Develop key overarching policy positions, which will then feed into policy programmes and consultations
· Analyse issues in the financial inclusion landscape to develop policy positions
· Respond to public consultations which have relevance to financial inclusion, bringing in input from across stakeholders and the team
About you
To be successful, your experience and capability will include:
· Passion for our mission to increase the financial resilience of people in vulnerable circumstances
· Experience of building policy programmes and successfully influencing for policy change
· An evidence-based policy background with strong analytical skills
You will be:
· An excellent writer – able to write clearly, rapidly and persuasively
· An outstanding communicator, who can represent Fair4All Finance and build relationships with important stakeholders
· A brilliant team player, who works collaboratively, gets stuck in and takes the initiative to support colleagues
· A creative thinker, able to deal with complexity and uncertainty and work under your own initiative
Why work at Fair4All Finance
Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
There are at least 17.5m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services. That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.
We are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Our Benefits include:
Financial Security:
· Pension, group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
Wellbeing:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
Fair4All Finance is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop, and all team members can contribute to their fullest potential.
Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. We are determined to ensure that all team members and applicants receive fair and equitable treatment or are not disadvantaged by any inappropriate conditions or requirements being placed on them.
When we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential team member may need to be successful. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we reasonably can to accommodate flexible working.
Applications
· Please apply through Applied by 31 July 2024 at 12.00pm.
· Interviews will be held on W/C 5 August 2024 on Microsoft Teams.
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It is likely that the hiring process will consist of two interviews and a writing task.
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At YMCA Sutton Coldfield, we transform the lives of young people with support, respite and safe spaces.
Job title: Disability Service Manager
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: c.£24,800 dependent on experience (£31,000 FTE)
Hours: 32 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 31st July 2025
Please contact us if you need help accessing this recruitment information
We’re looking to recruit an exceptional individual who can make a big difference to the lives of children and young people in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham.
The focus of the role is to lead our dedicated Disability Service team to support children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, and work with managers and funders to get the service successfully recommissioned.
You will shape and oversee a high-quality service that provides weekday, social and respite opportunities, and youth and holiday clubs. You will also provide knowledge, insight and data to support the successful recommissioning of services and secure funding for new projects and activities.
A significant part of the role will be to support and supervise our Disability Service coordinators and support workers, and work with managers to identify and implement quality improvements and manage change.
Do you have the exceptional communication skills, experience of service delivery, and people and data management that we need?
We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.
We are happy to consider a range of applications including, where appropriate, secondments and contract work. We offer hybrid working.
To apply for this role, you will have to complete our application form and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 5th August 2024
We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office during the week commencing 19th August 2024.
Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).
A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure.
The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds.
The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I have a fantastic Home Based role for a Procurement Manager, with a background in public sector procurement, to join a small but growing charity. Picking up a small team, your role will be to lead all procurement activities and drive a dynamic, collaborative and efficient operational service. Holding primary responsibility for guiding, advising and representing the Charity on procurement policy and compliance in line with procurement best practice.
You will be key to ensuring that procurement works collaboratively across the charity and that the strategy is in line with the wider corporate plan. You will also need to ensure that procurement is carried out in alignment with UK Government procurement guidelines and regulations.
To be successful in this role you will need to have experience of leading and delivering end to end and complex procurements as well as delivering a procurement strategy and working inside public sector procurement regulations.
This is a home based role with some occasional travel and will pay £44,000.
Strategic Operations Manager, Learning Disability and Autism Services.
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: 40k pa dependent on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Head Office Wandsworth SW18, and Pan-London Internship sites
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full Time, Permanent - Flexible hours and work from home days will be considered
Introduction to Generate:
Now in our 6th decade since starting in 1972, Generate has been dedicated to creating opportunity, choice, and support for people with a wide range of learning disabilities. Our mission has always been to support people to live life fully and to continue to grow and develop within diverse communities.
Our mission is delivered through a strong and demonstrable commitment to inclusion and engagement, a co-managed forum and self-advocacy agenda, person-centred community connections, access to work support, tailored Youth support, healthcare and, not forgetting the fun stuff - Social Opportunities - from wrestling to wellbeing!
The role
We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled business professional as our Strategic Operations Manager, to support our Executive Director, cultivating and nurturing partnerships with stakeholders and commercial partners. You will have extensive project management experience, data analysis and reporting skills, plus exceptional people management. You will probably have a relevant degree in social care or community development or equivalent skills or qualifications in business/marketing.
You will be fully accountable for the management, leadership, and sustainable growth of the internship programme in alignment with our objectives. Your responsibilities will include line management, budgeting with the senior management team and deputising for the Executive Director with full operational oversight of all Generate projects.
Lastly, Generate shares a common goal: community, courage, working together, good communication, diversity and inclusion and creativity. We work with people with a learning disability, autism, and other disabilities, to build better lives and connect to communities as equal citizens. People are always welcome and supported and we create a sense of belonging. If you share our goals and have a minimum of two years sector relevant senior management experience, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 1st August 2024
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.
Candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Generate is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
Are you passionate about leading a community organisation and driving sustainable, impactful change?
Can you inspire and manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers to achieve collective goals in a dynamic, inclusive environment?
Then we’re looking for you to lead Moseley Community Development Trust
Role Summary:
The Chief Executive Officer will lead Moseley Community Development Trust (CDT) into an exciting new phase as it develops and grows its asset base: two buildings, a committed core team, and wider community of active citizens and volunteers. They will develop a refreshed strategy for the charity focused on organisational sustainability, social impact, and climate resilience, and use their energy and profile to bring the wider communities around Moseley into that process.
The Chief Executive Officer will develop the organisation’s operating model to include its newest building ‘The Hive’: a flexible space which enables a wider set of people to organise around creativity, solidarity, and other shared endeavour. They will also inherit a community vision for the space and deliver a capital programme to update it in line with that vision.
The role must also model the values that are core to Moseley CDT:
- Inclusion: working, relentlessly to ensure that the organisation’s assets serve all parts of Moseley’s diverse communities of place and interest,
- Positive innovation: embodying a ‘can-do’ attitude by creating space for staff, volunteers, and active citizens to explore how things can be done,
- Collaboration: forming and nurturing productive partnerships around shared goals
Responsibilities:
To lead Moseley CDT as an organisation and system actor:
- Lead the development of a new organisational strategy, working with the Board.
- Lead and manage the team of staff and volunteers.
- Maintain and develop relationships in the local and thematic ecosystems around Moseley CDT, ensuring that the organisation is adept at innovating, anticipating, and responding to issues, risks, and opportunities.
- Build relationships to widen participation in community life.
- Develop new sources of funding and increase organisational capacity around business development and funding applications.
- Support and strengthen existing enterprises, services, and assets – including through planned capital works at The Hive.
To develop, update, and model good governance:
- Ensure that the Board meets regularly, and has the strategic, organisational, and community insights it needs to make good decisions.
- Revisit Moseley CDT’s organisational policies, and update where necessary.
- Increase organisational capacity around policy updates and compliance.
- Use research, data, and insight to ensure that the organisation can be nimble and responsive to changes and trends.
Community development:
- Use the organisation’s assets to support community organisation, enterprise, and development.
- Support and grow co-working membership to unlock maximum benefit for the wider community around Moseley CDT.
- Create space for innovation and collective problem solving, developing new services and projects as required.
- Invest into the Moseley CDT staff team so that they can continue to thrive at work, and to grow into their potential.
Person Specification:
Experience and Knowledge:
- Leadership within the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise sector
- Asset-based community development
- Operational management of buildings
- Programme Management
- Managing volunteers
Skills and Abilities:
- Resourceful, practical, and entrepreneurial
- Developing and delivering strategy
- Effective communicator
- Financial management
- ICT literacy
- Creating and nurturing partnerships
- Leading a team of staff and volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.