Managing Director Jobs in Battersea, Greater London

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.  

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

About the role 

The Natural History Museum is seeking a proactive and self-starting, ambitious, driven, creative and forward-thinking Internal Communications Manager to support its 1100 members of staff, across three sites. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of the Museum’s internal communications strategy.

You will relish seeking out (and prioritising!) the vast amounts of news within the organisation – creating engaging content that resonates with colleagues.  With a creative, inclusive and strategic approach to delivering engaging employee communications, you will ensure the Museum adopts best practice. You will be encouraged to explore and share new innovations in internal communications.

This role has a broad remit to develop and manage internal communications for the Museum that informs and celebrates the varied work of colleagues from creating temporary exhibitions, delivering world-famous visitor events and leading the transformation of the Museum’s galleries, to the ground-breaking research conducted by our 350 scientists.

Supporting a wide range of internal communications activities, this role will inform, engage and motivate colleagues about the Museum’s vision and mission and all the vital work the Museum is undertaking to create advocates for the planet.

You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering impactful communications strategies that incorporate in-person and online events and digital communications which are effective throughout a multi-site organisation.

About you

A talented self-starter, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to establish good working relationships quickly. You will be a creative storyteller with good attention to detail, accustomed to working proactively with a breadth of stakeholders to develop compelling narratives and impactful communications.

With proven experience managing a breadth of Internal Communications channels and in-person and hybrid events, you must be comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, varied environment. You will have experience managing crisis communications.

You will play a key role in advising colleagues, including the Executive Board, on Internal Communications and in supporting the development and maintenance of Internal Communications channels.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job.

Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 13 November 2024

Interviews expected: w/c 25 November 2024

Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.

Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. Our multiple award-winning Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income, allowing us to continue to grow to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future.

We are looking for someone to join our team as our Senior Legacy & In Memory Stewardship Officer to manage our Legacy and In Memory Retention and Stewardship programme – delivering bespoke and personal, multi-discipline stewardship and excellent supporter care to Legacy enquirers, Legacy pledgers and In Memory Donors, to build lasting relationships with these audiences and maximise income. 

To be successful in this role, you will have proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate direct marketing campaigns with substantial understanding of retention and stewardship journeys, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building, maintaining and managing successful individual relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.   

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 14th November 2024
Interview date(s): 26th & 28th November 2024 (1st round, video); 3rd December 2024 (2nd round, in person)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Associate Director for Examinations and Training
Up to £70,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Permanent

The Associate Director for Examinations and Training is a crucial and influential role at the College, as you will be responsible for providing leadership on the division’s work in relation to examinations, assessment and training standards, digital development and the College’s international relationships.

As Associate Director for Examinations and Training, you will actively contribute to the leadership of the division by providing guidance and assisting with directing the development and implementation of strategies in support of the division’s operational plan and the College’s overall strategy.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Education & Training, you will provide senior strategic direction and operational leadership for three reporting Departments, inspiring, motivating and empowering members of the division to build a high-performance culture, achieving transformational change in both divisional business and culture.

Providing senior leadership in managing and collaborating with external stakeholders and regulators both in the UK and internationally, you will sponsor and lead on strategic projects, including international, that cover multiple areas of divisional work. You will also provide recommendations and advice on business development to the Divisional Director and other committees through regular high-quality reports and data analysis.

Suitably qualified at graduate level or with relevant professional experience, you should have a background of working in a leadership role with a demonstratable ability to combine both strategic and operational leadership.

With proven knowledge and understanding of professional training, competency-based education and assessment and regulatory standards, you should also have demonstratable experience of competency-based education design and delivery.

You should have significant experience of initiating and leading programmes of change, generating new ideas and innovative ways of working and have experience in developing quality assurance procedures and systems.

Proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary personnel and of budgetary management, including budget preparation and forecasting, along with demonstrable strategic thinking and analytical skills, are essential. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 4 November 2024

LimeCulture is recruiting for our new Director of Sexual Violence Services

The Director of Sexual Violence Services is a strategic leadership role. You will be responsible for leading, overseeing and managing LimeCulture’s Sexual Violence Services Division, bringing together our full range of consultancy services and bespoke training initiatives focusing on the prevention of and response to sexual violence.

Our Sexual Violence Services division has clients and projects spanning a range of different sectors, so you will be confident in operating across multiple sectors, organisations and workforces.

We are looking for a charismatic leader - dynamic and confident in your approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be a highly skilled operator with the ability to influence, and develop effective, robust working relationships with a range of key external stakeholders to strengthen LimeCulture’s reputation as a sector leader and attract new business.

The Director role is primarily home-based with some planned travel and so candidates can be based anywhere in the UK. 

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you are excited about this role and think that you have what it takes, but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

We value diverse perspectives and the contribucon everyone makes to form our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here! 

A new Labour Government has been elected with a mandate to deliver key policies to improve the UK’s environment and climate – from transitioning our energy system to one based on renewables and improving the energy efficiency of our homes and business; to improving our biodiversity and protecting our nature; cleaning up our rivers and beaches, and making our farming more sustainable. 

Labour’s Environment Campaign – SERA is the Labour Party’s affiliated environment campaign. We helped to provide the evidence and political will to develop many of these policies in Opposition and campaigned to elect a record number of Labour MPs to help deliver these policies in Government. Supporting environment and climate policies for the Welsh and Scottish Labour Parties ahead of the 2026 elections in each nation is also a key priority for us. 

We are a membership organisation, and the Labour Party members who subscribe to Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA are our backbone. We also work with Labour politicians at all levels, trade unions, other Labour Socialist Society affiliates, NGOs, think tanks, and civil society organisations.

We are looking for someone with the experience to lead Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA through its next phase of development, cementing its influence within the Labour movement on climate and nature matters. 

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Commitment to the policies, values, principles and objectives of the Labour Party and the wider labour movement, particularly trade unions and Socialist Societies, and to environmental and social justice.

• Experience of leading or senior management in an advocacy, campaigning or policy organisation

• Demonstrable knowledge of the political conditions in which the organisation operates, and a high level of political judgement.

• Excellent networking, advocacy and influencing skills.

• Experience in fundraising, income generation and financial management.

• Experience in staff management and leadership and the ability to enthuse and motivate. 

• Strong communication skills including the ability to represent the organisation effectively in public forums and the media.

Desirable

• A strong knowledge and understanding of current political and public policy issues and debates around climate and the environment.

• Understanding of the Labour Party and the labour movement and relationships with key figures within both.

• Ability to build excellent relationships with the environmental sector,  business and the media.

• Understanding and knowledge of the administrative, financial and legislative requirements of managing a political organisation.

• Experience working in a membership organisation.

This crucial role is part of the growing team we are recruiting to deliver on our policy and campaigning priorities.

Role: Associate Director of Communications

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £71,460 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Associate Director of Communications:

• take accountability and leadership for Cats Protection’s integrated communications, providing strategic leadership of the function
• take a strategic approach to integrating different approaches to communications to a deliver a proactive strategy which delivers against agreed organisational priorities
• lead, manage, and motivate the Communications team in line with Cats Protection’s people policies
• responsible for the successful delivery of Public Relations campaigns ensuring objectives are met and work is achieved within budget
• build a culture of positive engagement across functions and promote and role model the values and behaviours of the charity
• maximise the value for money achieved by the charity’s expenditure, with responsibility and accountability for the planning and management of the Communications budget
• work in collaboration with members of the Senior Management team, to fulfil all duties and responsibilities set out in the terms of reference

About the Communications Department

The newly formed Communications department consists of three functions;

• Digital – respnsible for the digital footprint of the organisation across social media and website, creating content and supporting engagement across branches and teams
• Internal communications – delivering creative and effective communications strategies to ensure effective engagement of employees and volunteers
• Media – responsible for developing and delivering innovative strategies to enhance and protect Cats Protection’s reputation in the media, through national stories and supporting local branches and centres

Together, these functions are responsible for the external voice and visibility of Cats Protection, delivering integrated, impactful messages and campaigns in support of organisational priorities.

What we’re looking for in our Associate Director of Communications:

• experience developing and integrating new teams
• excellent understanding of communications metrics
• experience of working with media outlets and/or social media channels
• significant experience of overseeing the work of a communications team
• experience of working and developing an internal communication function
• a thorough understanding of strategy, planning, risk management and dependency planning
• the ability to make sound and logical decisions
• ability to build strong, trusted relationships and influence where needed
• strong planning and organisational skills
• excellent management skills, including change management
• knowledge of UK communications outlets
• experience with databases & monitoring systems
• an understanding of working with a network of volunteers to deliver impact

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested?

Application closing date: 06 November 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

About the NEL VCSE Collaborative

The North East London (NEL) Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative works closely with NHS North East London to work together strategically by shaping, improving and delivering services and contributes to the system design and organisational development of the ICB, ensuring Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) contribution.

The leadership group of the seven borough representatives meet monthly and is currently working to develop a VCFSE strategy to raise the profile of the sector and support the VCFSE to work in partnership with the health system to address local health inequalities. We are now keen to expand our work and recruit a Chair.

The NEL VCSE Collaborative is committed to our five values:

1. Equity and Inclusivity - Champion compassionate, collaborative, and inclusive multi-professional leadership.

2. Collaborative – Meaningful integration with ICB as a coordinated VCFSE voice

3. Innovative – VCFSE sector contributing expertise in an equitable manner in commissioning, service design and improvement processes

4. Transparent – building trust across sectors and ensuring VCFSE is a valued partner

5. Person and community focused – strengths based approach by championing our people and communities

Purpose of the role

· Provide influential and inspirational leadership to ensure the VCFSE sector is an equal partner in the NEL ICP

· Develop and maintain excellent relationships with health and social care stakeholders ensuring networks are kept informed of the Collaborative’s progress

· To lead the NEL VCSE Collaborative, interfacing with the Partnership Development Director to drive forward the interests of the collaborative and the wider VCFSE sector it represents

· Represent the opinions and interests of the NEL VCSE Collaborative on relevant ICS boards

· To chair the leadership group meetings of the NEL VCSE Collaborative

· Ensure NEL VCSE Collaborative meetings are planned effectively, conducted according to the principles and agreements in place, and facilitated in collaboration with the Partnership Development Director

Key functions & Tasks (Role Description)

• To lead with compassion and inspiration to ensure strategic influence of VCFSE at system level to better enable integrated working approaches between system leaders and sector partners

• Together with the Partnership Development Director, produce a quarterly budget report and regular updates including emerging opportunities and risks in a timely manner

• Lead and work with the NEL Collaborative to identify and communicate strategic and business development goals which are in line with community and ICS outcomes

• In collaboration with the Partnership Development Director, plan and Chair the NEL VCSE Collaborative meetings and ensure relevant business is discussed with clear actions

• Ensure that the NEL VCSE Collaborative leadership group adheres to the Terms of Reference (ToR) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in place and membership is fair and reviewed regularly with actions and conflicts of interest appropriately managed

• Ensure the NEL VCSE Collaborative addresses and incorporates relevant legislation, policies and best practice guidance, including equality and diversity

• Work with the Partnerships Development Director to provide and promote system-wide communication through a range of media channels

 Person Specification

• Experience of working with the VCFSE sector at a strategic and senior management level, including championing and advocating on behalf of the VCFSE sector 

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of VCFSE and healthcare related policies with an understanding of the issues facing the VCFSE at local, regional and national level

• An understanding of the diversity of the VCFSE including grassroots level/micro- organisations

• Experience of leading meetings representing a diversity of views as well as change management processes at a strategic level

• Able to negotiate and influence with the ability to communicate with tact and sensitivity where appropriate. The role will include managing potentially complex and politically sensitive relationships.

• Ability to interpret highly complex information and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders

• Strategic problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial and open to ideas and opportunities

• Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders in health and social care services. 

• Prior experience of Chair role is desirable

Please see job specification on full details and how to apply. 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Location:UK, Egypt, oPt, Lebanon 

Location type:Hybrid

Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations

Annual salary: £66K GBP (UK), $50K USD (Lebanon), 232K ILS (oPt), $45K USD (Egypt)

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours)

Manages: 1

Candidate level: Senior Management

MAP’s Mission

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.

Job Purpose

The Deputy Director: Supply Chain & Logistics will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s goals and strategy related to supply chain management, procurement, and logistics to ensure these functions best support MAP’s mission.  With the organisation currently experiencing a period of growth in both headcount and scale of operations, the role will be key in enhancing logistics capabilities, supporting expansion efforts, and maintaining consistency in supply chain and logistics practices across multiple regions. This new role will be crucial in managing and optimising supply chain operations across multiple countries and regions, aligning logistics strategies with organisational objectives, and ensuring efficient and secure delivery of medical and other supplies within a complex humanitarian crisis.

Duties and key responsibilities

Leadership, Collaboration & Line Management

· Support the Director of Finance and Operations through preparation for and reporting to governance meetings.

· Participate actively as a member of the Leadership Team.

· Provide leadership, direction, training, and motivation as appropriate to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, and working with the directors of MAP’s overseas offices, to the relevant local procurement, finance, audit, security and logistics staff.

Supply Chains and Procurement

· Oversee MAP’s supply chain strategy to deliver efficient and timely support to field offices within an ever-changing humanitarian crisis.

· Embed logistics strategies to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid including medical supplies, essential goods and other supplies and materials, while navigating complex and unstable environments.

· Oversee and monitor all the procurement processes and commitments to source goods in compliance with organisational policies and donor guidelines, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, quality control, and ethical standards.

· Manage and grow relationships with local, regional and international suppliers, transport providers, insurers, and partners to secure reliable supply routes and mitigate risks related to border crossings, roadblocks, and security threats.

· Analyse supply chain data and assess trends related to demand, transportation routes, supplier performance, and security conditions to inform strategic decision-making and anticipate future needs.

· Have oversight of each of MAP’s warehouses and distribution centres to ensure proper storage, inventory control, and the safeguarding of supplies against theft, damage, or diversion in high-risk areas.

· Ensure all logistics operations comply with local laws, international regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies while developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for emergencies or sudden changes in the security situations.

· Work closely with the People and Culture, Programmes, and Advocacy teams in the deployment of staff, contractors, emergency medical teams and delegations, including managing travel, accommodation and subsistence for deployed and inbound staff.

· Work alongside each country offices’ finance staff to monitor supply chain needs, enable effective risk management, ensure timely supplier payments to optimise resource allocation.                                                                                              

Risk Management

· Risk management – manage strategic and operational risks supply chain and procurement areas working with the Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.

· Maintain insurance policies across all MAP offices to ensure appropriate and adequate risk mitigation and meet statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

· Relevant recognised qualifications in Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

· Substantial experience in providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones, or a similar field.

· Strong background in supply chains, procurement and logistics within the NGO sector within a regional or international setting.

· Experience working in conflict and high-risk security environments with complex supply chains across multiple countries.

· Strong background in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with local and international suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality goods.

· Ability to analyse market data and information, evaluate options and to think and plan logistics and supply chains strategically.

· Experience with working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment, including ability to recognise and address challenges arising from working in occupied zones.

Skills and abilities

· Ability to undertake a complex management role in an international organisation.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build positive workplace culture under challenging conditions.

· Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances and urgent needs in occupied areas.

· Proven ability to negotiate and handle situations with diplomacy.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Fluent in spoken and written English required.

· Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Office 365 software.

· Solution-focused approach, ability to work under pressure.

Knowledge

· An appreciation of the political complexities in the Middle East region, of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the position of the Palestinian refugee population in regions where MAP operates.

Personal attributes and other requirements

· Commitment to MAP’s mission, services, and the right to health.

· Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

· Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

· Willingness to work flexibility during busy periods and in emergencies.

· Be flexible and perform other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.

· Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

· Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.

· Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.

· Prepared and able to travel frequently occasionally to Egypt, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, and Israel.

Terms and Conditions

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.

This is a new role, and a review of the job description will be undertaken in early 2025 or earlier if required.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and driving best practice? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Safeguarding to join Samaritans. In this vital leadership role, you’ll provide strategic oversight and expert advice on safeguarding adults and children at risk, ensuring a robust safeguarding culture across all of our services and the organisation as a whole.

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• £62,000-£67,000 per annum + emergency phone allowance 

• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office. A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings. 

• In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan 2025. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website .

• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required. You’ll also be part of our emergency phone rota which is roughly one week in six.

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You’ll lead a talented team, shaping our safeguarding policies and practices for volunteers and staff, and work closely with senior leadership to manage complex cases, respond to safeguarding incidents, and chair key panels. Your expertise will help ensure Samaritans has a thriving safeguarding culture and continues to deliver safeguarding excellence, continuously improving, demonstrating impact and learning from best practice    . 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of Managers

• Leading our safeguarding strategy and policy development

• Providing expert safeguarding advice across the organisation

• Chairing serious safeguarding incident panels

• Building strong relationships with external safeguarding bodies

• Representing Samaritans at conferences and external meetings

• Developing and updating safeguarding training

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What we’re looking for:

• Up to date Designated Safeguarding Lead training and Safeguarding training

• A qualified and registered Social Worker 

• Significant safeguarding experience, child protection and/or protection of adults at risk of harm

• Previous experience working with volunteers 

• Excellent up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, best practice guidance, policy and procedure 

• Extensive leadership experience including managing high performing teams, with the ability to challenge, build and maintain strong and effective relationships

• Experience of chairing and reporting serious case reviews and reporting to regulatory bodies, disclosure services, Local Authority Designated Officers, police and social services

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex safeguarding cases​

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Criminal record check (DBS): 

We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check with Adults and Children’s Barred Lists.

At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. 

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What’s in it for you – our benefits

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. 

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter (2 page max), outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close midnight on 10 November. Video interviews will take place on 18 November. 

If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today.

Job Purpose

This is a senior management position, working closely with the joint CEOs and the Board to ensure Graeae prospers artistically and financially.

The Finance Director will be responsible for implementing Graeae’s vision as laid out in the company’s business plan and to achieve artistic excellence, effective development of the company and financial stability. The Finance Director has overall responsibility for the financial management of the company, in liaison with the CEO, and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial management

1. Lead the financial management and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures

1. Lead the preparation for annual budgets and project budgets in liaison with the joint CEOs
2. Establish and monitor key performance indicators in liaison with the joint CEOs
3. Manage the company's overall expenditure, ensuring it is in line with budgets
4. Monitor grants alongside the joint CEOs ensuring that all funds are received when due
5. Liaise with funders and service partners on the submission of reports on financial and other matters as required
6. Ensure Graeae fulfils its legal and funding agreement obligations, including writing and updating franchise applications and business plans.
7. Manage the company's payroll and pension scheme
8. Manage and review “Access to Work” claims in consultation with the Access Manager
9. Prepare papers for Finance Sub Committee and take minutes
10. Act as lead officer with the company's auditors, bankers and lawyers and HMRC
11. Act as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors and to service the Board and Finance Sub Committee in particular through the provision of clear and accurate financial information to ensure their informed policy and decision-making

Financial reporting

1. Prepare quarterly management accounts for presentation to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
2. Lead the preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts in consultation with the joint CEOs
3. Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank and control accounts, business charge cards and petty cash
4. Prepare quarterly VAT returns
5. Prepare monthly and annual PAYE/NI returns
6. Prepare annual cash flow forecasts and update quarterly.

Other duties

1. Line manage the Finance Assistant, delegating all appropriate areas of financial administration
2. Provide in-house training for non-financial staff members in budget preparation and monitoring

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

1. Professional qualification or proven significant experience of financial management

2. Experience of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and a computerised accounts package, preferably Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll.

3. High level numeracy skills and attention to detail

4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. (NB Graeae recognises that this can be achieved by various means, e.g. through a third party communicator)

5. Excellent time management and strong organisational skills

6. Line management skills

7. Ability to contribute as part of a small team

8. Experience of developing and maintaining financial systems and controls

9. Commitment to the implementation of Graeae’s Equal Opportunities & Diversity policies within the areas relevant to the post.

10.  Willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of current disability issues

2. Interest in/experience of theatre/Arts/Voluntary Sector

British Sign Language skills

Are you committed and motivated about improving access to quality healthcare? Do you have a proven track record in managing private healthcare networks and driving innovation? MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI) is seeking a dynamic Director to lead our efforts in developing sustainable, high quality, private sector facility based health services and expanding access to critical reproductive health care across Africa and Asia.

The Opportunity

In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing MSI's sustainable success model for our clinic and maternity services. You'll drive innovation, shape best practices, and contribute to the global conversation on private sector health strengthening. Your expertise will directly enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of our service delivery channels but will also help to raise standards across the sector. Specifically, as our Director for centres and maternities you will:

• Spearhead the development of operational best practices collaborating with a cross-functional team of experts.
• Design and test innovative business models and channel innovations, providing guidance to both country and regional implementation specialists
• Provide strategic guidance on health financing models and revenue cycles to optimise our financial sustainability.
• Lead external engagement efforts, representing MSI at conferences, publishing articles, and contributing to sector-wide learning on the private sector

The Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of MSI and is a member of the Technical Services Team. This role reports to the VP & Director of the Technical Services Department. There is a high level of interaction with MSI’s Executive Team, Regional Directors, Medical team and country teams. It is a full-time role, based out of London or core countries where MSI has an operating entity, with possibility of remote work for exceptional candidates.  This role will require extensive travel to MSI Country Programmes in Africa and Asia.

The ideal candidate for this role will bring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive our mission forward. We are looking for:

• Clinic/maternity healthcare management specialist who excels in commercial financial acumen, optimising centre efficiency; appreciates and upholds clinical governance; and cares deeply about client experience. You will bring a strong skillset that spans these areas and your expertise should seamlessly blend patient-centric care with cutting-edge digital solutions.  This expertise has ideally been developed by running a clinic or maternity facility.
• Strong expertise in health financing models for revenue: able to analyse and interpret external partners financial statements and reports; possessing an in-depth understanding of healthcare delivery systems and payment models; familiarity with health insurance products and reimbursement mechanisms; and awareness of current trends and innovations in private healthcare financing.
• Strategic acumen: We're seeking a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable insights. You should be adept at identifying unmet consumer needs and market gaps. Your ability to anticipate future scenarios and develop innovative responses to a rapidly changing private sector is key.
• Leadership: The role requires exceptional leadership skills, particularly in "boundary spanning" – the ability to inspire and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. You should be comfortable working across cultures and at all levels of organizations, (including the Executive Team at MSI), building trust and fostering collaboration among team members, partners, and decision-makers. You should possess a track record in achieving ambitious goals at a senior level.
• Communication: Your communication skills should be excellent, allowing you to present complex ideas with clarity and confidence in various settings, from international meetings to practical technical workshops. We are looking for someone who can tell compelling data-driven stories, translating technical information for both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking: You should bring highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the table. We need someone who can approach complex issues methodically, identifying patterns and trends in information, and proposing practical, innovative solutions. Experience in developing new models to enhance performance will be essential.

If you're passionate about making a global impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights, and you possess this unique blend of skills and experience, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to leave no one behind in accessing crucial SRHR services.

If you're ready to leverage your healthcare management expertise to drive meaningful change on a global scale, we want to hear from you. Join MSI and help us create a world where every person has access to the reproductive health services they need.

Please see attached the job framework on our website.

Location: London Support Office (hybrid working - 2 office days per week) or where any MSI country programme operates.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (For UK based team members).

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £66,200 – £86,700 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.

Salary band: BG 12

Closing date: 7th November 2024 (midnight BST). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

*MSI is committed to creating an inclusive environment with a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from underrepresented groups.*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interested?

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please.

The Co-Director of Strategy & Finance works closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure the sustainability, growth and success of Hackney Playbus and to ensure that families are placed at the heart of the charity's work.

All Hackney Playbus employees and volunteers demonstrate the Hackney Playbus ethos and values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services to children and families and by creating a culture where all are welcomed, valued and supported.

The Principal duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Governance 

Ensuring that the charity is legally compliant, compliant with requirements of the Charity Commission and has the correct insurances in place for the charity’s activities and that these are reviewed annually.

Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity's affairs. Support trustee recruitment in line with Hackney Playbus procedures.

Ensure policies and guidelines are appropriate for the charity’s work and reviewed regularly by the Trustees, including annual reviews of Children’s Safeguarding, Data Protection policies and the Risk Register developing policy proposals as necessary

Report quarterly or as required to the Board of Trustees on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and explaining performance

Strategic

To work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families.

To take Joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities taking action as required

To be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity's work.

Financial

Ensure that income is maintained, expenditure controlled in line with budgets and potential risks are identified and managed

Draw up an annual budget for approval by Trustees

Liaise with appointed bookkeeper, ensuring timely payment of bills, invoicing for services, chasing of invoices for payment and maintenance of petty cash systems

Prepare contracts, apply for tenders, negotiate and agree contracts, service level agreements and acknowledge receipt of funds as required.

Oversee expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is monitored and reported quarterly to Trustees

Organise independent examination of accounts with appointed accountant

Review and make recommendations to maintain or change arrangements with accountants, bookkeepers and payroll service providers. 

Income Generation

Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance levels of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

Work closely with and provide support to the Fundraising Officer on funding applications to ensure continuous and sufficient income

Work closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted to funders in line with requirements.

HR 

Recruit staff as required 

Support and supervise Administration and Fundraising Officers

Ensure HR policies, procedures and staff contracts are relevant and reviewed regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose. 

Promotion of Charity

Maintain effective networks with supporters and stakeholders

Network externally and develop partnerships to improve impact and sustainability

Ensure charity is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders including website, social media, annual, impact and reports

Represent the charity in public forums and produce or commission written/digital material for promotion

Asset Management

Overall responsibility for asset management including Playbus vehicles, premises management, IT, utilities and other overheads. 

Other Duties

To participate in internal/external meetings and training

To participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Boardof Trustees

To uphold Hackney Playbus policies and procedures including Children's Safeguarding.

Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a pivotal role in activating the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.

You will be a valued manager within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and will work with other departments across the organization to support the development of future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. With a key focus being on the needs, benefits and outcomes required among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.

This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.

In addition, the role will also be required to foster relationships with external stakeholders to shape the research that you will manage through your team.  This work will support the development of our programmes to engage thousands more young people and give them the essential leadership skills for them to believe, lead and succeed.

We’re looking for a confident, collaborative research manager that wants to make a positive social difference through research.  This role will inform the changes that are required within the organisation’s programmes and support the sector to give access to essential leadership skills development to under-served communities through breaking down barriers.

Role duties and responsibilities

1. Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
2. Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals. 
3. Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies. 
4. Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
5. Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation. 
6. Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base. 
7. Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.
8. Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
9. Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources. 
10. Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives. 
11. Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports. 
12. Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation. 
13. Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required. 
14. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards. 
15. Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.   

People Management Responsibilities

• Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)
• Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities

Key Relationships

Internal

• Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
• Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
• Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
• Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
• Finance Manager

External

• Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
• National and regional network and research partners.
• Key local delivery centres

Skills, experience and knowledge

Required/essential:

• Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
• Proven experience of working in a relevant research role. 
• Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
• Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
• Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.   
• Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
• Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.  
• Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment. 
• Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
• Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research. 
• Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
• Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team. 
• Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office). 

Desired:

• Line management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
• Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.

 Personal qualities

• A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
• Effective and confident communicator.
• Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
• A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range data. 
• An ability to travel across the UK is required.