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The Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will have sole responsibility for developing, leading and implementing a strategic programme which champions engagement with students and recent graduates across the University both on our Edgbaston and Dubai campuses. From arrivals weekend through to graduations and the first five years after University, the Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will ensure a creative, engaging and tailored experience for students and recent graduates. 

2025 marks the University’s 125th Anniversary, and the post holder will be responsible for maximising the opportunities presented by this occasion to support strategic imperatives around student recruitment, graduate employability and philanthropy.

The Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will proactively seek opportunities for the Development and Alumni Relations Office to connect donors and volunteers with students and recent graduates, and to promote opportunities for students to benefit from the Birmingham in Action campaign. The post holder will represent DARO in relevant forums and networks across the University and will work alongside the senior teams in departments such as in Careers Network and the Guild of Students. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organisation, and we’re looking for a like-minded Volunteering Officer to join the team in this new role.

Blending people skills with administration, organisation with adaptability, assertiveness with a human touch, this varied role would be ideal for someone with an interest in criminal justice who communicates as well in person as they do online and in writing.

You don’t need to have had a role directly including managing volunteering, but transferable experience from another organisation that includes volunteers would be useful. Maybe you are an experienced volunteer looking to step into an employed position.

Research tells us that marginalised groups of people may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We also know that applicants come from many backgroundswith different experiences that might not seem “standard” – and that’s okay! We value people who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to our team.

You might not feel like you check all the boxes as you read this job pack. That could be because of impostor syndrome or a confidence gap, especially if you’ve been marginalised or excluded in the past. But we hope you’ll apply anyway because what’s most important to us is having shared values and attitudes to work – the rest we can work on through our culture of feedback and development.

Salesforce Administrator 

We are looking for a talented Salesforce Administrator to join the team in this hybrid working opportunity available as a 12 month fixed term contract to increase capacity in the team. 

The organisation is an equal opportunities’ employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Salesforce Administrator 

Location: Hybrid working with two days per week in the Bolton office combined with home working and travel across the Youth Zone network as required

Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (to increase capacity in the team)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Benefits: Agile working organisation with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, birthday leave and annual leave purchase scheme (from day one of employment); company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; voluntary benefits with discounts on health & wellbeing, retail & leisure.

Closing Date: 12noon on Tuesday 1st April 2025 – please note that we may close the advert sooner depending on the volume of applications

Interviews (in-person): Thursday 10th April 2025 in Warrington. There will also be a short values-based phone interview as part of the process

About the Role

The organisation manages multiple business operations through a customized Salesforce platform and a number of third-party integrations. This is an exciting time to join the Systems Team supporting ambitious growth plans to build new Youth Zones across the country.

The Salesforce Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the stability and efficiency of the Salesforce org, which currently supports over 300 users and includes a number of custom objects and integrations. You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and optimising the Salesforce environment: Performing regular system maintenance, managing user access and security, and ensuring data integrity.

• Empowering users: Providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and supporting Youth Zone staff to utilise Salesforce effectively.

• Driving continuous improvement: Identifying opportunities to enhance Salesforce functionality through no- and low-cost solutions, including workflow automation, process builders, and custom reports and dashboards.

• Supporting Network growth: Playing a vital role in onboarding new Youth Zones onto the Salesforce platform, providing technical setup, data migration, and on-site support.

About You

You will have experience in Salesforce administration including user management, security settings, profiles and permission sets, and basic platform configuration and hands-on experience with Salesforce data management, including importing, exporting, and cleaning data.

You will be Salesforce Administration Certified and will have a proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve Salesforce user issues and experience with workflow rules, process builders, or flow automation to streamline processes and data migration and integration between Salesforce and other systems.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. We train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support to Youth Zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

You are actively encouraged to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with its Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Salesforce, CRM, Salesforce Administrator, CRM Administrator, Salesforce Support, CRM Support, Salesforce Officer, CRM Officer. 

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

Community Coach

As a member of the Community Team, you will provide vital support to people who have completed our course in prison and are now in the community working to find the stability they need to realise their potential, achieve their goals and rebuild their lives after prison.

This is an exciting time to join our Community Team as we look to broaden and deepen the support we offer participants as they leave prison. You will help shape our offer to participants; drawing on your experiences and creativity and working with our other Community Coaches to trial new approaches.

Partnership working plays an important part of the role, and you’ll get to connect with employers, partners and statutory organisations to support participants as they build a life after prison.

This role would be ideal for someone with a good understanding of the challenges faced by those caught up in the criminal justice system, gained through personal experience, paid work or volunteering. This role does require the successful candidate to work in prison and clear prison security to hold keys. 

Although advertised as a full time position, we welcome discussions about flexi and part-time working. 

The team

The Advice Services directorate at Toynbee Hall is central to our commitment to address and alleviate poverty in London and beyond. Specialising in debt, welfare benefits, legal support, and generalist advice, our directorate has proven instrumental in significantly enhancing the financial wellbeing of those we serve. Last year alone, our efforts helped individuals and families to be over £23 million better off, showcasing the direct impact of our work.

Scope of role

The Partnership Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Grant Delivery. This role involves managing schedules, coordinating communications, and organising meetings and events. Additionally, the Partnership Coordinator will support the Head of Grant Delivery with administrative tasks, including raising purchase orders and invoices on the finance system, and assist with project management activities. The role also includes coordinating logistics and deliveries across the Debt Free Advice supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Head of Grant Delivery Support

• Organise, plan, and take minutes at meetings, including handling logistics like booking rooms, arranging refreshments, and notifying attendees.
• Follow up on action items and ensure the implementation of decisions made during meetings.
• Prepare and distribute reports and other documentation to keep the partner organisations informed and engaged.

Administrative Support for Finance

• Raise purchase orders and invoices on the finance system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational procedures.
• Assist with financial administrative tasks as needed.

Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate logistics and deliveries across the Debt Free Advice supply chain to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Manage logistics for internal and external events, including town halls, workshops, conferences, and staff meetings.

Communication Facilitation

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking to connect with the Head of Grant Delivery.

Event and Administrative Tasks

• Plan and execute internal and CEO forums, meetings or other events.
• Coordinate and organise additional meetings and manage any emergent administrative needs.

Professional Development

• Identify opportunities for personal development and stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

As the Asylum Aid Trusts and Foundations Executive, you will be responsible for delivering income from a range of donors and prospects, with a focus on trusts and foundations, through growing a successful grants pipeline. The postholder will work closely with the team’s senior leadership and will be supported by the Helen Bamber Foundation’s highly experienced fundraising team, working collaboratively to raise funds for Asylum Aid and the wider Group, enabling Asylum Aid to grow its fundraising and develop a robust pipeline of fundraising partnerships.

We are looking for a bright and ambitious fundraiser who is looking to develop their fundraising skills and who will be results-focused, well-organised and an effective communicator. This role best suits someone who is eager to learn and work as part of a tight-knit and successful team, and who can respond creatively and proactively to our current and future donors’ requests.

The candidate will preferably have some experience working or volunteering in the charity sector, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience, such as working in a client-facing role, in a communications position or copywriting.

As Trusts and Foundations Executive, you will be working alongside HBF’s experienced fundraising team, reporting into the Grants Manager. You will also collaborate closely with the CEO, the Executive Director of Asylum Aid and Head of Fundraising and Communications, supporting them in their fundraising.

You will be part of a Fundraising and Communications team that is collaborative, proactive, effective and dedicated to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum. We have a great culture of learning and nurturing our talent internally and we are looking for someone who shares our drive to build successful funding partnerships which deliver impact.

Specialist Support Worker (Female Only Supported Housing)

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• Located at a 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham, we provide high quality self-contained accommodation for 15 women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage.  The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation. The accommodation also includes overnight safe spaces.
• In this role, you will provide direct support to all the women, as well as holding a small case load of residents who you will keywork.
• You will work closely with support workers and the in-house psychologist. You will model person-led, psychological, gender, and culturally informed support, will be skilled at building trust and you will be a great team player.
• The post holder will undertake 8-hour shifts covering the hours 8am – 8pm, this will include some weekend work. Please be aware that the building has several floors and no lifts.
• The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £35,252
Closing Date: Sunday 30th March
Interview Date: Monday 7thApril
 

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) 

Location: Workplace Offer; Hybrid Working

The position is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis (21.75 hours per week). This role will be home-based but will require travel to Edinburgh and/or other parts of Scotland for in-person meetings as required.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives through impactful policy and public affairs engagement? Are eager to develop your skills working with Scottish Government, MSPs, and other key decision-makers in Scotland? If so, we want to hear from you. 

Barnardo's is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) to help shape our influencing in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build on their existing knowledge and experience with policy influencers in Scotland while playing a pivotal role in creating positive, lasting change for children, young people, and families. 

In this role, you'll work closely with our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland) to implement our influencing plan. You'll help raise Barnardo's Scotland's profile among key stakeholders and policy influencers. You'll be involved in: 

• Monitoring key developments within the Scottish policy landscape 

• Managing relationships and liaising with stakeholders at all levels 

• Conducting research and producing reports to support our policy objectives 

• Supporting reactive policy work to respond to emerging issues 

• Organising events to showcase Barnardo's vital work and engage decision-makers 

Your efforts will ensure that the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are central to our influencing activities in Scotland.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to support the recruitment of their Senior Digital Manager (12 month, maternity cover).

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working and an expectation to work from either their Chelsea or Sutton site 2 days per week. 

Reporting into the Head of Marketing & Digital and overseeing a team of 6, you will work to significantly increase awareness of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and grow the digital marketing capability.   

Key responsibilities include:

· Lead, manage and develop high performing team members, ensuring opportunities for learning and development, supports innovation and test and learn strategies

· Lead the implementation of the digital roadmap, including the development of the digital content strategy and upskilling colleagues across the organisation in digital

· Work with colleagues across the organisation to plan and deliver brand building and fundraising marketing campaigns, support the digital team to manage schedules across social and web content and oversee the production of high quality, accurate and engaging digital content

· Oversee a programme of paid advertising by working with fundraising teams across the organisation, supporting the coordination of user journeys, and managing the relationship with the digital marketing agency

· Support the Digital Project Manager and Digital Manager in the development, launch, embedding and training for the new website

· Apply editorial and brand guidelines, delivering a high standard of published content

· Monitor and develop KPIs and goals, reporting back on performance, learnings and recommendations to optimise channels, to all levels of the organisation

· Be accountable for efficient management of the digital elements of the Marketing and Digital budget

Key experience includes:

· Experience of managing people and leading a high performing team

· Proven experience of digital marketing, including campaign planning, user journeys and experience, data analysis and optimisation to achieve growth

· Ability to manage a complex programme of campaign and projects

· Strong content creation across social and web, that drives engagement and conversion, with sound understanding of accessibility, SEO and copywriting

· Ability to manage paid advertising campaigns

· Experience managing third party agencies and developing partnerships

· Budget management

What’s on Offer:

• 12-month FTC (maternity cover role), starting in July 2025
• A salary of £47,000-£50,000 with 2-3 days/week in Chelsea or Sutton office
• Interview dates for this role will be 7-8 April

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Events Coordinator

We are looking for an Events Coordinator to join the newly formed Integrated Fundraising and Marketing department, to coordinate the Event administration and team communication, which enables effective implementation and collaboration of audience experiences.

Position: Events Coordinator

Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (2 days per week)

Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term - 8 months

Salary: £25,080 FTE per annum, Pro Rata £12,712

Closing Date: April 4, 2025

Fundraising and Marketing Directorate

Our goal as a directorate is to support impacting 5.5 million lives and raising £100m in sustainable income by 2029. By coordinating with various income-generating strategies, the department aims to enhance the impact of World Vision's work, bringing hope and sustainable change to vulnerable communities worldwide. 

About the Role 

The newly formed Events Team at World Vision UK are looking for a proactive Events Coordinator who brings organisational flair and great communication skills to the team. World Vision UK has a dynamic events calendar during 2025, with a mix of different experiences for supporters and the Events Team are leading the execution of our presence at these external facing opportunities. This role will be your opportunity to work with a team that loves to create visual engagement and make a difference for children and communities around the world. Are you energised and ready to get stuck in

Key Responsibilities 

• Support Event Coordination

• Attend events during event season (Mar-Nov)

• Support the Events Team in administering the following activities: catering and supplier coordination, guest, team and volunteer communication, registration, event packing, assisting in event space set up and set down, accessibility coordination and registration. 

• Respond to last minute changes within event logistics and the direction from the team.

• Coordinate communication and assets between internal stakeholders about events.

• Managing guestlist registration, reminders, and platforms, such as Eventbrite. Sending requests to internal teams for resources and submitting team briefs for collaboration. Being an active team member to improve processes and platforms

• Organising calendars, updating event documentation e.g. briefs and feedback forms. Liaising with suppliers and external Executives to speakers. Researching venues and tidying resource equipment for events. 

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

About the Organisation

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love. 

As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment.

You may also have experience in areas such Events, Events Coordinator, Events Administrator, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Coordinator, Support Coordinator, Events Support. 

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

Your new company

Are you a qualified tax accountant seeking part-time work?
A large housing association based in London is seeking a Corporation and Tax Planning Manager to ensure Corporation Tax returns are completed accurately and on time, and provide expert tax advice.

Your new role

• Ensure corporation tax compliance for the group
• Responsible for producing and publishing the tax strategy for the group
• Manage the corporation tax relationship with HMRC
• Provide tax advice across the business
• Identify areas of risk and work to minimise and mitigate those risks
• Identify and implement opportunities for tax savings
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place
• Provide tax planning advice to the Board and senior leadership of the organisation
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• You must be a qualified tax accountant (CTA).
• It is desirable that you are also a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Experience of providing tax advice on a variety of matters
• Significant experience completing corporate tax returns
• This requires the postholder to have a strong understanding of different taxes and the impact business decisions affect them.

What you'll get in return

• £96,000 FTE (£57,600 - 3 days)
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the London office
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) per year
• 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities
• An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra day off
• Supported family-friendly approach with extended parental leave
• Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year

What you need to do now

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Waltham Forest has been without any umbrella body for the Voluntary and Community

Sector (VCS) for a long time. Now at last Waltham Forest CVS is in the process of being

registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and will be launched in 2025.

With initial financial support from the local council, WF CVS will also fundraise to ensure

sustainability going forward. Its creation aims to ensure that there is a collective voice for

the sector, as well as enabling VCS organisations to strengthen their own work and

contribution to Waltham Forest’s diverse and vibrant communities.

The process of setting up the CVS has so far been volunteer-led by individuals from local VCS

organisations, who have established a CVS Transition Board (CVS TB), applied for

registration with the Charity Commission and developed a comprehensive IT strategy.

For the CVS to thrive, it now needs focused energy to get its work under way. The CVS’s

first two paid staff positions will be:

- A Coordinator, responsible for implementing the initial milestones agreed by the

CVS TB, as well as developing new plans and resources with the active participation

of VCS organisations

- A Membership and Communications Officer will support this by ensuring the whole

VCS sector in Waltham Forest is able to engage in the new CVS and become

collective ‘owners’ of its future.

The CVS will thrive if it is able to draw on the substantial skills and experience available

within the sector while consciously supporting the inclusion of those organisations that

have often been marginalized or overlooked in the past; The CVS will have this approach at

the core of its work.

Please note that the deadline date for all applications is 30/03/2025 at midnight

All interviews will likely take place week beginning 7/04/2025.

There has been no coordinating body or collective voice for the Voluntary and Community

Sector (VCS) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest for many years, so the sector

recently came together to create a new umbrella organisation. Waltham Forest CVS is in the

process of being registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and will be

launched in 2025. With initial financial support from the local council, WF CVS will also

fundraise to ensure sustainability going forward. Its creation aims to ensure that there is a

collective voice for the sector, as well as enabling VCS organisations to strengthen their own

work and contribution to Waltham Forest’s diverse and vibrant communities.

The process of setting up the CVS has so far been volunteer-led by individuals from local VCS

organisations, who have established a CVS Transition Board (CVS TB). For the CVS to thrive,

it now needs focused energy to get its work under way, and the position of Coordinator will

be key to this as the first paid position in the CVS. The Coordinator will implement the initial

milestones agreed by the CVS TB, as well as developing new plans and resources with the

active participation of VCS organisations. They will be ready to adapt and grow their own

role to ensure the CVS develops as productively as possible, which will require considerable

initiative and creativity. They will be the line manager of the communication and

membership officer and, as more resources are raised, will also line manage other staff.

Central to the role will be the commitment to engage with and be led by the vibrant local

voluntary sector, putting in place mechanisms that enable ownership and participation in

the CVS’s activities. The CVS will thrive if it is able to draw on the substantial skills and

experience available within the sector while consciously supporting the inclusion of those

organisations that have often been marginalized or overlooked in the past; supporting and

building these approaches will be central to the success of the Coordinator.

Please note that the deadline date for all applications is 30/03/2025 at midnight.

All interviews will likely take place week beginning 7/04/2025.

We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives.  The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them.

The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations.  The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.

This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Positive outcomes in a demanding senior management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
• Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
•  Financial literacy and budget management
• Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance.  You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees.  You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing.  Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required.  Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity’s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, multi-tasking and who has a passion for meeting housing needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*Note that “The French Hospital” is not a hospital in the contemporary sense – we do not offer medical care or facilities.

For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith.  Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Hours: 3 days a week

Location: Rochester, with the possibility of occasional remote working 

Closing date for applications: 13 April 2025

Interviews TBC