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Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit an experienced, full-time Office Manager to deal with administrative and finance matters.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in Southall with its diverse communities and can act as the first point of contact for SCA. Their duties include managing the office budget, dealing with staff issues and establishing and maintaining policies and procedures. Our Office Manager will be the person who keeps our office running smoothly while also enabling fellow employees to succeed in their roles.

This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Title: Office Manager

Duration: The post is funding dependant and subject to annual review.

Location: Southall Community Alliance, Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days

Reports to: SCA Director

Duties:

• To be the first point of contact for visitors and service users
• Helping establish and maintain office procedures
• To assist the Director with budgetary control arrangements, maintain accounts, salaries and efficient running of the charity
• To attend and take minutes of SCA Board meetings, Community Forum and other meetings, where required
• To type confidential reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other statutory requirements and maintain files and the filing systems
• Use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
• To ensure the dispatch of agendas, minutes and other relevant material relating to SCA meetings
• To prepare invoices, accounts, petty cash, spreadsheets, SAGE entries and diary management
• To ensure that SCA membership list is up to date 10. Record office expenditure and manage the budget
• Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
• Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
• To respond to customer enquiries and complaints
• Review and update health and safety policies and ensure they are observed
• Arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices
• Taking inventory of office supplies and order and maintain stationary stocks and other office supplies
• To help maintain and update SCA website and social media
• To allocate work and supervise volunteers and be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the office Attend training courses and sessions, as may be required
• To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA's operation and work
• To carry out other duties including outreach work, as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time

Person Specification:

Essential Characterisitics:

• Have at least two year’s experience of working in an office environment
• Ability to recruit, manage and supervise volunteers
• Strong IT and typing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
• Able to receive visitors and to deal with their queries, signposting to other agencies, where required
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices and advising of timely filing of returns etc
• Understanding of SAGE, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation or able to maintain financial records using web based financial systems
• Can demonstrate experience of purchasing and maintaining stationary stock and other office supplies/ equipment
• Experienced in dealing with work of a confidential nature, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
• Ability to prepare meeting agendas, minutes, finance reports and projections
• Experience of preparing newsletters, project monitoring reports, publicity and promotional material
• High standard of computer literacy, including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
• Able to work with project partners and service users from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within an equal opportunities’ framework
• The ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently
• Negotiation and relationship-building skills with a problem-solving approach to work
• Ability to manage SCA’s health and safety responsibilities

Closing date : Thursday 14th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted

Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re seeking a Head of New Partnerships to join our London based team.

About the role:

As our Head of New Partnerships, this role will play a pivotal role in the delivery of our long-term high-value partnerships strategy over the next 3-5 years. You will be responsible for leading a team of new business specialists to attract and secure new partnerships to join the portfolio of Commercial, Strategic and Transformational partnerships. As we move into the implementation of our new 5 year strategy, you will also be responsible for recruiting new impact partners or funders to support our key strategic goals in the region.

You will lead on the implementation of the new business strategy, offering guidance and effective line management, through a growth mindset. In addition, this role will connect global conversations for developing new, impact-led Transformational global partnerships at scale. 

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop and implement the New Partnership strategy in line with the wider Corporate and impact Partnerships strategy.
• Support and lead New Partnership Managers to develop engaging, holistic, strategic pitch materials to drive high-value partnerships, focussed on income and impact.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value prospects and a growing pipeline across the team, ensuring a long-term approach to reach 3-5 year income and impact targets
• Work closely with Director of Partnerships to provide accurate income forecasting and monthly budget reports, ensuring the New Partnership team delivers its annual financial target.
• Ensure team leverages Movember’s year-round moments, events,  campaign opportunities and key impact programmes to drive new partners.
• Work closely with New Partnership Managers to ensure all new business KPIs are met, whilst maximising opportunities to deliver maximum value through income, reach, brand relevance, GIK/ VIK, and impact.
• Support team on all contract negotiations and provide guidance on best practice to ensure highest value for Movember, whilst striving for multi-year, multi-market contracts.
• Maintain a high knowledge of industry trends and activity to influence and guide innovation in partnerships.
• Manage and motivate the New Partnerships team, providing direction and specialist advice.
• Working with the Head of Global Partnerships Operations, the Directors of Partnerships in the key markets and the Chief Growth Officer, contribute to the recruitment and development of Global Transformational Partnerships

For this role, you’ll need:

• 7+ years’ experience in senior business and fundraising/revenue development roles
• Has a proven track record in managing significant revenue generation accountabilities of 6 and 7 figure partnerships
• Experience of developing impact led partnerships and income.
• Has strong networks and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with senior stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to use data to drive decisions
• Demonstrated people management experience
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills 



• Highly developed organisation skills, the ability to prioritise and concurrently manage multiple tasks

• Strong problem-solving skills with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Self-starter/high level of internal motivation 

• Ability to work in a fast paced and growth environment
• Adaptability and flexibility 

Bonus points for:

• Proficiency in Salesforce
• An understanding of Trusts and Foundations

Why Movember?

Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Our employee benefits include:

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working
• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave
• Health Cash Plan – to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support
• A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events
• Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 years
• Bike to work scheme
• Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year

Does this role sound up your alley?
If so, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to send through your application.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording in accounts and administrative matters, processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations. You will also work with colleagues in The King’s Foundation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of The King’s Foundation.

This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within The King’s Foundation. As you become more familiar with our financial processes and systems, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including involvement in more complex financial tasks and projects. You will have the chance to work closely with senior members of the finance team, gaining valuable experience and insights into the wider financial operations of the organization.

The Catalyst Collective is an innovative and rapidly growing non-profit organisation. Since our pilot programme launched in January 2021, we have expanded significantly. As we enter our fourth year of operation, we are seeking an organised and proactive Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in driving our growth and ensuring the successful delivery of our mentoring programmes.

The Programme Manager will work closely with the Programme Director to lead and manage key components of our mentoring programme. This includes building strong relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner schools, as well as coordinating training, enrichment activities, and programme delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a passion for empowering young Black women, and the ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

Mentee Recruitment and Induction

• Work closely with partner schools to finalise mentee cohorts.
• Visit schools to deliver induction sessions familiarising mentees with the programme.
• Lead mentor-matching sessions with support from Mentoring Coordinators.

Mentor Training and Onboarding

• Develop and deliver training sessions for mentors.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Coordinator to ensure a diverse mentor pool.
• Support mentors to maximise the impact of their relationships.

Mentor Coordination

• Support a cohort of up to 30 mentoring pairs.
• Conduct monthly check-ins with each mentor.
• Facilitate mid and end-of-year reviews for mentoring pairs.

Enrichment Delivery and Planning

• Plan and deliver enrichment activities like career trips and work experience days.
• Evaluate the impact of enrichment activities and gather feedback.
• Collaborate with partners and vendors for enrichment events.

School Liaison

• Serve as the primary contact for partner schools.
• Regularly update schools on programme developments and mentee progress.

Safeguarding

• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding matters.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure confidentiality.

Communications

• Produce a monthly mentor newsletter.
• Contribute to social media content.

Reporting

• Support the Programme Director in preparing updates for the Advisory Board and funders.
• Produce the End-of-year report showcasing the programme’s achievements.

Administration

• Review and approve in-person mentoring meeting requests.
• Conduct risk assessments.

Staff Management

• Line manage Mentoring Coordinators and the Programme Assistant.
• Provide task management to other team members as required.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in programme management, education, charity work, or volunteering.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including young people, schools, and professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to groups.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in IT tools and platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, and project management software.

Essential Knowledge

• Understanding of mentoring or coaching practices, especially for young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Awareness of issues facing young Black women in education and employment.

Essential Personal Attributes

• Passionate about tackling educational and employment disadvantage.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Effective time management skills.

Other Requirements

• A clean enhanced DBS check (The Catalyst will carry this out).
• The right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel to partner schools in London.

Desirable

• Previous experience in mentoring, coaching, education, charity work, or volunteering.
• A university degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge/experience of working or volunteering in schools or the education sector.
• An understanding of the non-profit sector. 

Estates Maintenance Operative 

(England North) 

£24,225 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS4332) 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Working across Yorkshire, but based in York 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans and work with the maintenance team, working to maintain the general condition of the land and National Cycle Network (NCN) around the county of Yorkshire. 

As the Estates Maintenance Operative, you will carry out regular maintenance duties on the path and surrounding owned land, including habitat and vegetation management and general repairs and upkeep to the boundaries and structures. 

You will all liaise with path users, volunteers, neighbours and officers within partner organisations where necessary. 

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. 

About you 

You should have experience working outside in a paid or voluntary capacity engaging with the public. 

We ask that you ideally have experience of using power tools such as Brush Cutters, Strimmers and Hedge Cutters, and the application of pesticides. 

You will need to have a full clean UK Driving licence for this role as you will be travelling around the region in a Sustrans owned vehicle 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working 

Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 

Staff volunteer days 

24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 

We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 

Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

Discount benefits 

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 03 November 2024.   

Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 11 November 2024 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.  

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.  

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.  

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.   

Are you passionate about seeing children and young people supported and empowered to thrive? Would you like to work for an independent organisation that fosters creativity, encourages everyone to contribute to organisational growth and makes sure staff feel supported and valued?

SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is an independent charity working across the Thames Valley.  We are looking to recruit a Head of Finance & Business Development to manage our financial operations and help us progress business development opportunities.

Role: Head of Finance & Business Development 
Location and hours: Oxford, full time or part-time hours considered 

Are you the right candidate? 

We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic and experienced individual to join our senior management team. You will manage all financial aspects of our charity, and support income growth. You will oversee our planning, budgeting and forecasting and develop our financial management policies, systems and processes. You will support our CEO on funding bids and tenders and help us progress development of diverse income growth opportunities. You will also have management responsibility for the Finance and Administration Manager.

Applicants will have a good understanding of financial and charity standards and regulations, maintaining records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate your active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

If you have proven experience in financial management and income generation within the 3rd sector, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop long-lasting working relationships with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders we’d love to hear from you.

The welfare of children is paramount to all that we do in SAFE! and we would expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that they are equally committed to these values. We follow safer recruitment processes to ensure that we adhere to these standards.  Appointments will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Why work for us? 

SAFE! offers competitive rewards and benefits including a 5% pension contribution, flexible working and 28 days annual leave (pro rata).  In addition, we offer an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and various benefits. We can offer a hybrid approach with regular time spent in our Oxford office, as well as working from home, if appropriate. 

We place great importance on staff wellbeing and encourage and enable staff to prioritise healthy work-life balance through flexible working.  We are committed to professional development through regular training and encourage all staff to take a lead role in a particular area of interest. We are a creative and responsive organisation and we seek the input of staff and service users to ensure that we can meet their changing needs.

Closing date is Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 9am. Interviews week commencing 18 November 2024.

Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania)

Closing date for applications: 15th November 2024 

Contract status: Global post, full-time

Start date: January 2025

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration: Salaries will be in line with local salary grades and dependent on experience: circa £54,100 - £68,000 gross per annum (UK); BZD 73,100 - 110,000 gross per annum (Belize); IDR 485,100,000 - 750,000,000 gross per annum (Indonesia); USD 27,800 - 39,000 gross per annum (Timor-Leste); KES 4,853,000 - 7,500,000 gross per annum (Kenya); XOF 20,300,000 - 31,000,000 gross per annum (Senegal); TZS 70,127,000 - 100,000,000 gross per annum (Tanzania); MGA 63,080,000 - 90,000,000 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar). 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

The Head of Design & Integration is responsible for leading a core team within Data Science. This role will oversee the design, development, and integration of data collection, visualisation, and interpretation tools, conduct integrated data analyses, and ensure the seamless operation of data access platforms. The team will also provide training and support to staff and partners on using these tools effectively. This position requires collaboration with the team that builds tools, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure that data solutions meet organisational needs and are user-friendly.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in data collection, analysis, and system integration with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that data-driven decision-making is enabled across the organisation. This role will report to the Director of Data Science.

To view the job responsibilities in more detail, please see the attached job description. 

The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient communities.

The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners.

This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.

Reports to: SCA Director

Duration: 4 year fixed term contract (with a 3 month probationary period)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours (3 days) per week

Salary: £22,000 per annum (FTE salary = £36,500)

Location: SCA offices at Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA

Holiday entitlement: 15 days

Duties:

1. Developing and delivering Human Rights Act based rights training workshops and support sessions
2. Analysing human rights law and development in cases and communicating the practical impact of these through outreach visits to local community sector
3. Develop and improve our resources and support sessions on the practical use of UK human rights law
4. Plan and develop human rights information resources, including guides, handbooks, factsheets
5. Arrange short talks for a range of audiences
6. Provide commentary via a range of means including blogs and news pieces (for SCA and for other groups and media), research papers, social media, etc.
7. Use initiative to identify and forge relationships with new partners and forums
8. Act as primary contact for the programme and policy work and ensure effective relationship management and development.
9. Ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners
10. Attend training courses and sessions, as may be required
11. To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA's operation and work
12. To carry out other duties including outreach work, as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time

Person Specification:

Essential characteristics:

1. Have at least two year’s experience of working in the charity sector, voluntary sector, or the public sector in a role with some similar role and functions
2. Experience of developing and delivering outreach work to build the capacity of people to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to bring about social change
3. Understanding of working in the charity sector, and in particular what it means to work for positive change whilst not being a campaign group
4. Understanding of human rights law and practice and implications for diverse communities
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
6. Able to receive visitors and to deal with their queries, signposting to other agencies, where required
7. Experienced in dealing with work of a confidential nature, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
8. Experience of report writing, preparing newsletters, project monitoring reports, publicity and promotional material
9. High standard of computer literacy, including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
10. Able to work with project partners and service users from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within an equal opportunities’ framework
11. Work related experience of conducting research either desk-based/legal research and/or participative research directly with stakeholders
12. Excellent self-administration and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
13. Gather monitoring data and produce progress reports and work summaries
14. Recruit and train volunteers to assist with project delivery
15. To attend meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and other relevant materials

Closing date: Tuesday 19th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted

Interview date: w/c 2nd December 2024

This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven person with experience in the animal welfare sector to join Raystede.  We are the animal welfare charity for Sussex.  This role is pivotal within our multi-species and complex charity, especially as we are about to put our new strategy into action.  Raystede offers good support and development to managers and staff.

You will report to the CEO and work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims.  You will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, veterinary services, rehoming & surrender, our animal welfare standards and the development of new facilities for animals at Raystede.  You will have a great (amazing) team and therefore you need to be a great manager, and be seen as credible from the start, a go-to person and ensure that Raystede is effectively resourced and directed to achieve its aims in regard to animals.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and wants a career move in the sector:

- Broad animal welfare experience which supports some or all of the species Raystede seeks to assist.

- Able to manage and lead expert managers and develop staff.

- Project management skills.

- Understands volunteering in the animal welfare sector.

- Has been involved in improving or developing facilities for animals

- Can work with Trustees and is credible at a high level.  

- Able to work well and be able to build excellent working relationships in a complicated charity.

- Confidence and flair to influence and negotiate where needed with all stakeholders.

- A strong networker able to collaborate externally with other organisations and stakeholders.

Please visit our website for more information about Raystede.  If you would like a chat with Stephanie Smith, our Chief Executive, about the role, please call to arrange a suitable time to talk over the phone, meet online or come in for a personal tour.  Our outgoing Head of Animal Welfare is also willing to have chats before he leaves Raystede to achieve a smooth handover. 

Please apply online via our website.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024

About

Age Concern Luton(ACL) Luton’s largest independent charity working with older people.  ACL has been helping older people and their carers receive the services they need, make their voices heard, and make a contribution to their community, for over 20 years.

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide leadership and operation direction to Age Concern Luton, Working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) they will be responsible for developing and implementing the agreed strategy and achieving the business plans of the organisation, by effectively managing and developing the resources available to the organisation.  They will represent the organisation externally by promoting its services and values.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Work with the Board in developing a strategy for the organisation.
• Lead and develop a welcoming environment which reflects an inclusive organisation that values diversity and embeds equal opportunity for all stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction in collaboration with the SMT, ensuring strategic plans and policies are developed and implemented to facilitate the achievement of the organisation’s business plans and objectives.
• Develop and maintain business plans with clearly identified key performance indicators and outcomes.
• Review service needs on an on-going basis and ensure that the organisation is well placed to respond and deliver services as required.
• Research, develop and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in key forums and promote the organisation’s work in the wider community, acting as a spokesperson, as appropriate.
• Ensure that effective infrastructure, support services and risk management is in place for all aspects of the organisation’s service delivery and activity.
• Contribute to and oversee the implementation of the fundraising plan, including identifying new funding streams, working on funding bids and ensuring funding reports are completed.

Enabling Governance

• Serve the Board and subcommittee meetings, in liaison with the Chair of Trustees, and advise the Board on matters of policy, strategy, legal, financial, staffing and procedural matters.
• Responsible for managing risks and keeping the Board informed and escalating to the Chair of the Board.
• Ensure that the decisions made, and policies approved by the Board are implemented within the organisation.
• Responsible for keeping the Board of Trustees up to date with accurate information to enable them to make decisions about the organisation.
• Build a collaborative working partnership with the Chair, and enable communication and collaboration between Board members, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Have oversight of health and safety within the organisation.

Financial and Legal Management

• Ensure, with the SMT, that all legal and statutory requirements are met.
• Develop and gain approval for the Business Plan.
• Work with the Finance Manager and Treasurer to ensure budget setting and finance systems provide effective oversight and reporting of finances and budget to the Board of Trustees and the funders.

People Management

• Line manage, coach and empower, set objectives and hold to account the SMT to effectively deliver their roles and objectives and be role models within the organisation.
• Enable a working environment in which staff and volunteers achieve role satisfaction and which encourages personal/professional development.
• Maintain an organisational culture that fosters communication and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with stakeholders and the wider community.
• Ensure that the staffing structures and resources meet the changing needs of the organisation, developing succession planning strategies for key roles.
• Manage internal organisational, employee and procedural processes, ensuring these are up to date and serving the organisational goals and aims.

General Responsibilities

• To network within the social sector to inform of developments and emerging best practice.
• To undertake continuous professional development / professional training / learning opportunities in line with the needs of the post and resources available.
• To be familiar with and uphold all organisational policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.
• To undertake other tasks and duties as appropriate following consultation with the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.  The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in the light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.

Hybrid working may be available upon discussion at interview

2 recent references will be requested prior to interview and interviews will be held in person on the 11th or 12th November

We are seeking to recruit to the post of Business and Estates manager at Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Healthcare. The role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our hospice facilities as well as developing our management information systems. The postholder will join the executive team and undertake a high degree of variety and multiple responsibilities including but not limited to the development of a business and analytics functions, oversight of the Hospice's environment  as well as lead responsibility for both capital and non-capital projects.

Region Home based

Post Type Permanent

Working Pattern Part time – 15 hours per week 

Role Type Strategic

Salary Range £35,000 per annum pro rata

Pension The Company operates an auto enrolment pension scheme

Annual Leave 30 days per year including statutory and public holidays pro rata

Security checks DBS check required

About Us

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding.  Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first.  We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.  

We work across four key areas:

• Providing information via our helpline and website
• Recovery Services in flooded areas
• Flood Action Groups
• Policy and Advocacy

With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.

About the Role

This is a key role to support our Operations Co-ordinator with accounting and financial administration of the charity.

Responsibilities

• Managing and recording all financial transactions of the business, journal entries, sales ledger and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations, general ledger management, banking, making payments, staff expenses, credit control, weekly and monthly reporting to management, closing the sales ledger and purchase ledger at the end of each month, ensuring all month end journals are posted and any other duties as required by the organisation
• Process timesheets, Gift Aid claims and payroll
• Carry out Partial Exemption calculations for VAT purposes
• Reviewing draft contracts for financial implications
• Kashflow software experience preferred but not essential
• Ensuring restricted grants are analysed and allocated accordingly
• Support the organisation with projects and tasks as required
• Respond to queries over the telephone, email and face to face
• Previous experience in a similar role for a charity

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Community Support: Supporting management team with good financial practices enabling savings and better value for money
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Income Generation: Supporting income streams through excellent financial practices and supporting business development activity with financial analysis
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

The Role:

The Junior Graphic Designer will support the Design team in providing in-house design and artworking for the Audiences team and Shakespeare’s Globe as a whole, in order to promote and engage audiences with all aspects of the Globe’s activities.
The postholder will have solid experience of working in a Junior Graphic Designer role in an agency or in-house team. They will have a good level of competency in designing for both print and digital, and an excellent instinct for design. The role requires someone who is motivated to add value on a creative basis, but who would also be happy in a production heavy role.

The team:

The Audiences Department includes the Marketing and Digital & Data teams, as well as Press/PR, Ticketing and Sales, Retail and Visitor and Audience Operations. They all own the customer journey from start to finish and strive to be insight driven, customer focused and digital first in approach.

Responsible for demanding revenue targets across everything we do and reaching the widest possible global audience onsite and online, we are an innovative, collaborative and creative team. Working closely with producing, education and development we build customer loyalty and diversify our live and digital audiences by creating innovative design and content to engage them and stand out. We are results oriented and measure, test and learn as we try new ideas. 

The Marketing team includes a Campaigns team working across all of our output, a Design and Brand team and a Digital Content team. They work together to deliver shared audience and revenue targets for the whole organisation.

Although there is healthy commercial use of the centre, it is currently underused by the community. We are looking for the right person to help a much-needed community space flourish and grow. We are seeking a friendly and organised Centre Manager to lead the Signal Box.

You will be primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations, but the role also involves to developing our community engagement and growing the centre by exploring potential funding streams. You will work with Signal Box customers, local organisations, volunteers and the community to enhance our offer and strengthen community networks.

The centre is at a exciting time in its journey, this post is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in community work and help to shape a space with a great deal of potential.

About Us: The Signal Box is a community hub located in the heart of Cambridge. We are dedicated to fostering a sense of community and promoting well-being. We provide a range of activities and services for all ages, Our mission is to strengthen our diverse community by creating an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the community centre, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.• Liaise with individuals and organisations who wish to hire or use the centre. • Invoice hirers and manage bookings. • Update social media and comms. • Organise the biannual Signal Box’s community events (summer kid’s activities and Christmas party) • Oversee the centre’s cleaning team • Ensure compliance with Fire and Health and Safety regulations and centre policies. • Ensure prompt payment of utility bills. • Promote the centre and actively build partnerships with other community organisations. • Ensure relevant data is collected and accurately reported. • Explore potential funding opportunities.

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