Operations Manager Jobs in Camden Town, Greater London

1 year Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment Opportunity. 

The role:

Hackney has a longstanding reputation of being open and welcoming to migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum - both as a Council and a community. The London Borough of Hackney is committed to ensuring people arriving in Hackney feel welcome and safe and can access the support that is available.

Currently 800 people are seeking asylum in Hackney, and Welcome Hackney provides access to timely and effective support while they await the outcome of their claim. Hackney has also welcomed over 400 Ukrainians since 2022, as well as a number of Afghan families through the UK’s resettlement schemes.

This role sits within the Welcome Hackney (Refugee, Migrant and Asylum Seeker) Service. The postholder will manage three support workers who provide direct support to refugees, migrants, and people seeking asylum in Hackney. The purpose of the role will be to ensure that migrants in Hackney have access to timely and effective support, to coordinate workload allocation across the three support workers, and ensure that we are providing a service that is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and aligns with anti-racist practice. The postholder will also lead on the delivery of our Welcome Hub, a weekly drop in open to all migrants in the borough, including coordinating support provision, overseeing logistics of hub operations, and involving internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & experience:

• Experience working with refugees, migrants and/or people seeking asylum, and of the challenges that can be faced - particularly with experience of homelessness prevention and alleviation

• Experience of developing and managing teams that advocate for, and takes account of, the needs of diverse stakeholder groups.

About Us:

• Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including partner organisations, in order to ensure effective and timely support for residents.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences including internal stakeholders, partner services, and external agencies

• Experience developing effective cross-service working relationships with managers, commissioners and staff involved in projects

About us:

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks, and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 03 November 2024

Interview date: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.

As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees.

Communications and Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively communicating our initiatives and fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national. 

Key responsibilities:

Communications

• Manage our social media channels and research which new channels should be set up in order to keep up to date with current social media visibility and trends

• Create compelling content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and fundraising materials. Working with Operations Coordinator for communications to volunteers.

• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to assess effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.

Fundraising

• Develop fundraising strategy, both ongoing and episodic e.g. Big Give (campaigns and initiatives) to support the charity's operational needs and long-term sustainability working with the CEO & Trustees.

• Work alongside bookkeeper and leadership team to set fundraising priorities

• Maintaining and expanding a regular giving campaign and promote it to increase individual direct debit and other digital regular giving

• Plan and organise fundraising events, charity drives, and online fundraising campaigns.

• In cooperation with the team, drive preparation of grant proposals and reports to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Scope out potential to extend our services through the launch of a Hosting Scheme

• Collaborate with internal teams, including staff and volunteers, to gather stories, testimonials, and programmatic data for communication and fundraising purposes

• Prepare regular reports on communication and fundraising activities, outcomes, and financial performance for the leadership team & trustees.

Donor Relations

• Maintain excellent relation with donors by acknowledgement, providing updates on impact, and maintaining ongoing communication.

• Create personalised donor communication materials, such as thank you letters, impact reports, and donor newsletters

• Database of donors, segment into Major donors occasional donors, regular givers etc, to ensure appropriate communication.

A successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence in communicating via different platforms

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• A commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness and to preventing and ending homelessness for all

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proven experience in communications, fundraising, or related roles, preferably within the nonprofit sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages

• Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms

• Any other tasks

Our ideal candidate will be a digital expert. You might have experience from the public, private or third sector or as a freelancer.

You will understand audiences and be a great writer for digital channels. You will be at home with the technical jargon of the digital world but be able to interpret and translate this for colleagues across the charity, cutting through piles of data to spot what is important.

This is a revamped, highly rewarding role, reflecting a renewed emphasis that we place on our paid media, and your work will be transformational working within a friendly and hardworking team committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

Process Improvement Assistant
Hourly Rate - £15 (non-negotiable)
Immediate Start - 3 months +
London, South Kensington
Hybrid Working - 2 days remote, 3 days work in London office

Your new role The Process Improvement Assistant will be responsible for resolving invoice match exceptions, which occur when discrepancies arise between purchase orders (PO), goods receipts, and vendor invoices. This includes non-compliance invoices without PO.

This role focusses on identifying the root causes of exceptions and inconsistent purchasing practices, streamlining resolution processes, and working with Process Improvement specialists in implementing improvements to minimise future exceptions. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented with a strong understanding of P2P processes, procurement operations and has experience with invoice matching systems.
Responsibilities

• Review and identifying the root causes of discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices.
• To challenge and identify issues in existing procedures and implement changes where appropriate to support performance and compliance.
• Work closely with procurement, all local departments and vendors to resolve issues such as pricing discrepancies, quantity variances, and incorrect purchase orders.
• Investigating & proposing opportunities for process improvements/enhancements to realise cost/time efficiencies or to avoid cost leakage because of Invoice match exceptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate recurring issues leading to invoice match exceptions, including inconsistent purchasing practices, and incomplete or incorrect documentation

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of Purchasing or Procurement
• Experience managing relationships with suppliers
• Experience tracking and managing inventory levels
• Good knowledge of the end to end supply chain process

What you need to do now
We are seeking candidates who can start immediately or within a 1-2 week notice period for a temporary role. Initially, due to the demanding nature of the position, you will be required to work on-site in South Kensington five days a week. Once training is completed, a hybrid working arrangement will be implemented, requiring you to be in the office three days a week and work remotely for the remaining two days.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance (19965)

Are you driven by a passion to make a difference to young people's lives? Barnardo's are looking for a registered healthcare professional to join our team as Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance. 

Barnardo's ambition is to be a quality provider of integrated health and social care support contracts, increasing the reach of health and wellbeing services to reduce health inequalities in the communities we work in. 

We're looking for a Clinical Quality and Governance Lead to support the Head of Safeguarding & Quality, in leading the development, delivery, and refinement of the clinical governance policy, framework, and practice as part of Children's Service operations. 

The role will lead on policy development, implementation. To promote systemic improvements in clinical governance across all integrated health and care services.

The post holder will be required to:  

• Lead the creation, design, delivery, and evaluation of a new Clinical Governance Framework. 

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical governance and quality, identifying and implementing assurance and compliance monitoring and improvement plans, alongside operational management. 

• Support the Directorship in the development and delivery of strategies pertaining to clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement. 

• Lead the clinical governance agenda and develop of robust systems in clinical governance and quality, underpinning safe clinical practice and fostering multidisciplinary working across the organisation. 

• Lead on clinical governance to support performance reporting to commissioners. 

• Supporting the organisation to meet the regulatory requirements of external standards and inspections.  

• Support the development of assurance systems that identify evidence-based, and quality practice is in place throughout the organisation. 

• Work with Children's Services and BDU (Business Development Unit) to identify all clinical governance requirements to enable commission and grow digital and new health and support services. 

• Develop an integrated approach to ensure clinical governance. Quality and compliance meet commissioner expectations and improve clinical quality focussed outcomes. 

• Be a subject expert for knowledge for all staff, providing guidance, developing expertise support leadership in relation to clinical governance.

• Engage autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management Teams to develop and ensure implementation of changes as required, ensuring delivery of key strategic and operational objectives.

• Work with stakeholders across the country to mitigate risks and assure robust clinical governance, facilitating changes in practice, driving tangible outcome improvements for Children and Young People. 

You'll have: 

Education/Knowledge 

• Professional NMC, HCPC or other AHP registration (current), with a minimum of 5 years' experience 

• Leadership or management qualification or equivalent recent experience in a leadership position 

• Educated to Masters level (desirable) 

Skills/Experience 

• Overall understanding of Early Years and Integrated Child & Family Health alongside Mental Health support services, emerging service options, knowledge of demand, and leading practice 

• Experience of working within Clinical Governance within the NHS or equivalent 

• Understanding of the broader NHS landscape and current reforms e.g. Long-Term Plan and ICS/ICB developments 

• Ability to work from and travel to a variety of work locations as required. 

At Barnardo's we all play our part. We are a large, diverse family with a variety of skills working together to help children across the UK. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is central to achieving our vision of a world in which no child is turned away. 

 Candidates will be notified by Monday 11th November if they have been shortlist.

 Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Job Title: Head Gardener

Period: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 3 days-per-week, 21 hours excluding breaks, minimum of 1 Saturday a month + occasional evening work

Salary: Up to £31,500 p.a. pro rata

Reports to: Head of Operations / Co-Director

Key relationship: Garden Volunteers, Sarah Price, Exchange Managers

Responsible for: External partner relationships

Primary place of work: The Exchange, Erith DA8 1RA

About the role

The Exchange is looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working Head Gardener with a flair for plants, experience of working with communities, and a keen interest in Sarah Price’s naturalistic approach to gardens. The Head Gardener will further establish The Exchange as a destination garden, and a place for community learning and well-being. You will be responsible for our designer garden, its upkeep and development along with the design and delivery of a community learning/volunteer support programme. 

Please note: the ‘principal duties and responsibilities’ outlined below are not exhaustive. Other tasks and duties consistent with the role may be assigned.

Principal Duties + Responsibilities: 

The Sarah Price Garden

We are delighted to be home to a fantastic Sarah Price designed garden that wraps around The Exchange building.Sarah is one of the leading garden designers of her generation with three Chelsea gold medals and a portfolio including London’s Olympic Park, Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery, and the Maggie’s Centre in the New Forest. The Head Gardener is responsible for the maintenance and nurturing of the garden, which was planted by local residents, and in developing a programme for volunteers that supports with this maintenance. Key responsibilities include:

• Ongoing care and maintenance of the plants and garden to ensure the successful development of the garden in line with Sarah Price’s vision.
• Liaising with Sarah Price Landscapes about changes, upkeep, and development of the garden.
• Helping co-ordinate with Sarah Price and The Exchange any additional planting.
• Creation of opportunities for interaction with the public who visit the garden.
• Establish and manage The Exchange’s sustainable compost programme.
• Plant/equipment/materials ordering.
• Developing and caring for the pelargonium collection in the greenhouse 
• Propagating plants for sale and use in the garden.

Volunteer management

Community involvement is an essential part of what we do at The Exchange. Currently this involves a growing Volunteer Programme, where people come and learn skills from talented craftspeople, becoming part of “Making Communities”, in exchange for giving time in creating things For Community Use and/or Benefit. 

In relation to the garden, volunteers are supported through skills development and learning opportunities and give their time towards the garden’s ongoing maintenance and/or enabling wider public interaction. Participation in this programme also creates other benefits including social and wellbeing. We believe that time spent with volunteers/local community sharing skills and experience is an important investment and it will be your responsibility to ensure the volunteer team is supported and valued.Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining a group of volunteers to assist in the garden.
• Providing supervision and guidance to the volunteer team on practical horticultural tasks.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
• Support with developing volunteers’ skills and confidence within the garden.
• Managing garden volunteer rotas and work tasks.
• Maintaining volunteer records including logging and evaluating volunteer hours.
• Keeping in touch with volunteers and potential volunteers through regular communications.
• Organising volunteer recognition events/activities, e.g. visits to other gardens.

Other

• Supporting development and delivery of new ideas to reach target groups and meet our aims, as laid out in our Engagement/Participation Strategy.
• Working with the wider team to ensure effective communications about the garden as visitor site, and place for learning.
• Exploring the potential for garden community learning programme development in line with the organisation’s aims and objectives.
• Working with the senior leadership team on relevant funding applications.

Personal specification 

Essential:

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Sarah Price’s approach to gardens, plants, and garden maintenance.
• Ecologically minded with a commitment to working organically.
• Practical experience and/or Entry Level Qualification in gardens and/or landscape management. NVQ level 2, RHS level 2 or equivalent experience.
• Excellent plant knowledge and a keen interest in gardens and landscapes.
• Familiarity with most horticultural tasks together with the use of basic tools.
• A willingness to work alongside and to support and develop other staff and volunteers.
• Motivated with an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards, ability to work on own initiative.
• Good verbal communication skills good organisational skills, a good understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Experience of working with communities / different groups of people.

Desirable:

• A valid driving licence.
• Experience in propagation.
• Volunteer Management experience.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 20 November, 12:00pm

28 hours (4 days per week) 
Hybrid – with the ability to commute to Kingston Upon Thames 
Salary: £28,000 pro rata (£35,000 FTE) + 5% pension contribution 

Who we are 

Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) is a well-established and highly respected organisation that provides infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector in the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a growing with an ambitious team and a positive working environment. We provide support to local charities whose beneficiaries include ethinic groups, refugees, people with disabilities, older people, young people, children, and marginalised communities, among others.

You will support voluntary organisations with various capacities, including:

• Bid writing/review 
• Demonstrate impact 
• Organising training and events 

Requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in supporting small to medium voluntary organisations to raise funds 
• Good track record of successful grants
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Employee Benefits 

• Hybrid working 
• 5% pension contribution 
• 27 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Salary sacrifice

Supporting Documents 

• Job Description and Person Specification is available on our website.

Closing Date: 7 November 2024 at 22:00

Notification of an interview:

Please note that if you have not heard from us 2 weeks after you sent your application, this means that on this occasion, you have not been selected for an interview. 

Job Title: Seasonal General Assistant
Contract: Temporary
Location: Upper Norwood
Pay Rate: £14 per hour
Hours: Variable (Details provided upon application)

About the Employer:
Our client, a dynamic community hub located in South London, operates as a charitable trust providing lifelong learning, wellbeing, and creative opportunities for local residents. This hub is a welcoming space that offers library services, co-created community programs, and outreach activities to the diverse communities across multiple London boroughs. Their mission is to foster inclusive, accessible spaces and promote equality through education, information, and community engagement.

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a Seasonal General Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the hub. This is a key temporary role that will cover essential tasks, including opening and closing the building, greeting visitors, answering enquiries, and ensuring the space remains well-maintained for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome and greet community members with a friendly, positive attitude
• Answer telephone calls and respond to queries
• Provide excellent customer service and handle general enquiries
• Accurately process cash transactions, adhering to cash-handling procedures
• Open and close the building, ensuring all facilities management procedures are followed
• Act as a key holder and ensure the site is secure
• Perform general operational tasks, such as stocking supplies and maintaining facilities
• Promote the hub’s ethos of inclusivity and community engagement
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude at all times

What We Are Looking For:
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong organisational skills and reliability
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Basic math skills for cash handling
• Experience working in a busy, public-facing environment
• Flexibility and a calm approach to multi-tasking under pressure
• A welcoming, approachable demeanor and the ability to engage with a diverse range of people

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Fire Marshall training
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check

Additional Information:

• Full training will be provided
• The role requires flexibility to work varied hours over the seasonal period
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity is essential

Application Process:
If you are a friendly, organised individual with the skills to support a vibrant community hub during the busy seasonal period, we would love to hear from you! 

Are you a financial leader with a passion for making a difference?

The World Cancer Research Fund International is seeking a strategic, analytical and experienced Finance Director to join their team.

About:

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention through diet, weight, and physical activity. They commission and interpret research, lead and unify a network of cancer charities with a global reach, influence policy at the highest level, and are trusted advisors to governments and other official bodies worldwide.

Hybrid - 2 days in Office in London. Occasional travel to US and Europe.

The Role:

As the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the financial health of the organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and compliance. You will work closely with the executive team to support strategic decision-making and drive the financial performance of the organisation ensuring sustainable economic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis processes to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team.
• Oversee the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with organisational objectives.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, AAT or CIMA) or equivalent with evidence of continued professional development
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Proven knowledge and experience of financial requirements and reporting in international environments, specifically in UK, US and the Netherlands.
• Proven experience of year-end statutory accounts production and external audit management
• In depth knowledge of charity financial regulations in the UK, experience in US and the Netherlands would be beneficial
• Demonstrable success in system and process improvement and working with non-financial leadership teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - 2 days in office.
• Excellent benefits.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on global cancer prevention efforts.

If you are a strategic financial leader with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an update to date CV to or call Lisa or Matt at TPP.

We're working to a deadline of 12th November 2024.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

To run the next rounds of our 2½-years old Grantmaking Training program, we are looking for a Philanthropic Programs Director to continue finding, training, and advising funders in setting up their grantmaking for maximum impact. In addition, you will provide strategic oversight and guidance to the funders in our five funding circles, collectively distributing $5-10 million annually.

IMPORTANT: This is a summarised version of the job advert for CharityJob's purposes. Clicking 'Apply' will take you to the complete and detailed version on our website, where you'll also be able to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Philanthropic Programs Director, you will lead and keep developing AIM's Impactful Grantmaking training program and oversee our five funding circles. Your primary responsibility will be outreach, program facilitation, and hands-on philanthropic advising for the twice-annual 9-week cohorts of funders giving over $1M annually.

This is a fairly senior position with high stakes, a lot of potential for development, and outstandingly high potential for impact, and thus best suited to an individual with at a minimum 3-5 years of experience and some deep prior expertise in the philanthropic sector.

You will work closely with the Philanthropic Programs Manager in a two-person program team. You will decide collaboratively at the start of your tenure how to divide and/or share responsibilities in the categories below, as well as how to take care of operations and ad hoc tasks and projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Facilitation (~40%)

• Deliver program content in an engaging and accessible manner

• Develop weekly lesson plans and discussion topics for a 9-week program Zoom calls

• Conduct thought-provoking and productive 1:1 coaching sessions with participants for 30 minutes weekly throughout the program.

• Prepare for and run the weekly group calls going through topics covered in our foundation handbook

Outreach and Public-Facing Work (~30%)

• Conduct regular calls with philanthropists, advisors, and other philanthropic professionals to maintain a strong presence in the sector

• Serve as the initial point of contact for new funders interested in or referred to the program, effectively communicating its value without being overly sales-oriented

• Scope and test the best ways to find new prospective participants who would benefit from our program and cause a large amount of impact

• Ensure each cohort has a minimum of 5 participants contributing an average of $1M+ each annually

• Maintain visibility of the program in philanthropic circles through activities such as article writing and regular engagement on philanthropy listservs

• Represent the AIM Grantmaking program at a minimum of two conferences annually and at local philanthropic events in your area

Community Engagement (~15%)

• Foster relationships with our community of 30+ alumni and extended network of funders

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to funding circle co-chairs, serving as a valuable resource and goal-setter

• Organise regular alumni catch-up calls for the entire community

• Collaborate on planning the grantmaker meetup component of annual AIM network in-person gatherings

Grantmaking (~0-10%)

• For the right candidate, there could be an opportunity to be personally responsible for regranting a sizable amount of money via our five funding circles across some of their five cause areas (global health & development, meta charity, mental health, animal welfare, and AIM seed network)

Program Operations Support (~10%)

• Contribute to iterative improvement of program content, adapting based on feedback, evaluation, and tailoring for the upcoming cohort composition

• Collaborate on revising the program handbook to better serve future cohorts and benefit the broader philanthropic sector

• Ensure the Philanthropic Programs Manager receives adequate management, support, and oversight to maintain program momentum

FUTURE GROWTH TRAJECTORIES

This is a senior role within AIM, but future growth and expertise development trajectories for excelling hires could look like:

• Becoming an expert in understanding the philanthropic landscapes in different cause areas, from central funding bodies, key stakeholders and actors, to core methodologies and strategic issues in the space and its related communities

• Becoming adept at small group and individual-focused (U)HNWI teaching, coaching, and advising, acquiring experience working with a wide range of individuals with different backgrounds, interests, approaches, and cause areas

• Focusing on building out a strong philanthropic network to find program participants, being able to bridge and connect a wide range of individuals and organisations across interest areas and geographies and enabling them to strategically increase their impact

ABOUT YOU

We're seeking a versatile professional capable of delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of tasks in high-stakes contexts. The ideal candidate will bring existing expertise in some areas while demonstrating a willingness to learn and excel in less familiar domains. You should consider yourself a philanthropy generalist to some extent, with the ability to quickly adapt and improve in new areas of responsibility.

The ideal candidate is a people-oriented mid-level to senior-stage professional (3-5+ years of experience) with extensive knowledge of philanthropy and a deep alignment with AIM's vision for a thriving, collaborative, effectiveness-focused philanthropic sector.

Strong and even ideal candidates will meet many (but not necessarily all) of the criteria below. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the listed characteristics. In the past, we've offered positions to applicants who demonstrated strong overall potential, providing training to address skill gaps. We prioritise high general ability, a strong work ethic, and alignment with our values, methods, and approach to maximising global impact over specific prior work experience or backgrounds. We sketch a picture of potential ideal candidates to give a more concrete sense of what particularly strong candidates might look like, not to discourage interested applicants.

A strong candidate is:

• A natural people person: Thrives on interpersonal interactions, both in-person and via digital platforms like Zoom. Naturally engages and excites conversation partners and knows when to speak and when to listen.

  • Ideal - prior experience in people-facing roles like advising, consulting, or management

• A passionate philanthropic change-maker: Prior experience with the philanthropic sector, dedicated to improving its impact, and finding fulfilment in helping funders achieve their desired goals. Keen to learn the specific features of multiple cause areas of grantmaking.

  • Ideal - prior experience in a relevant profession, such as (U)HNW advising, grantmaking, or research; prior experience with grantmaking in the evidence-based philanthropic landscape, such as in international development, the farmed animal welfare movement, and/or in the effective altruism community.

• A quick and flexible multi-context thinker: Capable of quick, agile thinking when faced with challenging questions, responding confidently and persuasively to inspire participant action. Able to consider multiple perspectives and navigate different worldviews. 

  • Ideal - prior experience interacting with key decision-makers in high-stakes contexts, either as a peer or in an advisory capacity. For example, this could be in a consulting, fundraising, or grantmaking capacity with HNWIs or C-level executives

• A skilled facilitator: Able to create and communicate content in engaging and effective ways. Notices when a participant is less engaged and bring them into the conversation, while able to smoothly direct conversations towards topics that are the most productive for the group and is confident interrupting people when needed.

  • Ideal - someone with experience in teaching, facilitation, or educating, particularly in semi-formal settings

• An altruistic team player: Enjoys collaborative project work and is adept at both giving and receiving constructive feedback. AIM and our programs and funding circles are all cooperative environments that place impartial impact above individual success.

  • Ideal - proven motivation to work in philanthropic, non-profit, or social domains, i.e., prior work or engagement with spaces aimed at improving the world

• Willingness to work in person from London (visa sponsorship and moving costs support provided)

WHAT WE OFFER

• A job with a large, tangible impact on the world - your work will attract and select the founders of new field-leading charities and for-profit companies, as well as high-impact researchers and AIM staff

• High levels of intellectual challenge, autonomy, variety, and learning on the job

• An informal, fun, warm, and supportive work environment with high talent density. Our office in East London houses about 50% of our staff, dozens of charity founders and staff, and hosts a range of co-working opportunities and social events for the wider impactful entrepreneurship London community

• Become a part of our international network of ambitious, driven entrepreneurs and highly talented philanthropic professionals

• A true start-up culture, including low bureaucracy, a quick and collaborative work spirit, and high levels of talent density

• Significant opportunities to attend events and conferences to represent AIM, including international travel

BENEFITS

• A flexible working schedule, 30 paid days off per year, and unlimited sick leave

• UK visa sponsorship, if needed, as well as support with moving costs if relocating to London

• An annual costs-covered retreat to bring our whole team together to celebrate our achievements

• A workspace in our vibrant central London office, which is a hub for our program alumni and high-impact organisations/professionals 

• Parental, dependents, and compassionate leave schemes

• A range of other benefits, including a payroll giving scheme, staff tenure donation scheme, contributions towards professional development and IT costs, and a workplace pension

• We are open to discussing specific personalised perks or benefits that may enhance your work experience

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our application processes aim to be highly predictive, time-effective, and informative for you. Our process consists only of stages that our best evidence suggests are predictive of success on the job (such as test tasks) rather than more common but less predictive stages (such as cover letters). We only invite candidates to the next stage if we think they have a good chance of passing it, and take care to choose tasks and interview questions that will also give you a good sense of the role and our culture.

Applicants will be asked to complete the following stages:

1. Submitting our general application form (30 minutes to 1 hour),

2. A general test task (2-3 hours) with the top 10 to 30 candidates,

3. An initial interview (15 minutes) with the top 10-20 candidates,

4. A test task simulating the work you would do in your role (2-3 hours) with the top 5-15 candidates,

5. A final, more in-depth interview (~60 minutes) with the final 2-5 candidates.

We will also conduct a reference check before making an offer. Each stage typically takes 1-2 weeks from the end of the application deadline, and we hope to make an offer within ~8 weeks of the application deadline. Ideally, the candidate will begin onboarding as soon as possible after an offer is made. We strongly prefer candidates to join the team by January 2025, but we would consider a different date for an ideal candidate.

We're looking for a driven, hard-working, and determined Quality & Safety Officer to join our Head Office in Islington.

£30,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Look Ahead Care and Support own and manage a mixed portfolio of properties across London and the Home Counties. The organisation accommodates customers with a range of support needs. We require a driven, hard-working, and determined individual who can work alongside central teams ensuring they are working effectively.

The post holder will provide practical, analytical and administrative support to the different functions within the customer experience directorate. This includes working closely with the Senior Health and Safety Manager to process relevant documentation, policies, and procedures.

The role will take responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the incident and investigation system (RIVO) and will liaise with the Safeguarding Manager on making sure all required actions are followed up. The role also will lead on the administration of the Quality Management System (QMS) and following up on any actions which follow Quality Audits across services. The role will also have responsibility for following up on non-conformance across the different systems, and produce regular reports with available data.

In addition to your application, please include a one page written statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role and job spec. Please include examples from previous jobs, voluntary work, academic institutes or any secondments undertaken.

Please email your personal statement

For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk and search for the reference REQ005801

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Assist with the management of the Look Ahead Health & Safety risk register and annual action plan.
Assist with occasional health and safety and quality audits to gain experience of operations in the field.
Champion the Health & Safety and Safeguarding departments intranet page and document control
Champion the RIVO system, ensuring incidents are reported correctly and manage the follow up actions.
Identify internal themes, trends and good practice emerging from incidents, quality reports and health and safety alerts
Manage the mailboxes across the teams, including H&S, Safeguarding and Quality, responding to any email queries and register this information for further investigation.
Support the processes Look Ahead needs to meet its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
Assist the Senior Health & Safety Manager in co-ordinating the administration and development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
Analyse and collate the results of Quality visits across the organisation, monitoring the return of improvement plans and self audits.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

This is a senior role within our People & Organisational Development directorate. Reporting to the Associate Director, People Operations you will play a key role in supporting Marie Curie's 5-year strategy by enabling employees to focus their time on patients and services by implementing efficient, prompt, automated and human-focused processes across data, systems, administration, payroll and audit.
 

Your Role:

• Overall Direction and Development: Leading the payroll team, you will ensure efficient and accurate payroll processing.
• Strategic Planning: You will have the opportunity to develop and execute payroll strategies to align with organisational goals.
• Compliance: You will ensure adherence to all payroll-related financial, legal and corporate compliance requirements.
• Leading and driving improvement. You will understand organisational impacts and create and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional Criteria for Success:

• Proven track record in payroll management, preferably in a large and complex organisation (e.g. commercial, audited environments private or public sector). This should include operational management of service delivery to a diverse customer base.
• Strong payroll legislation knowledge.Including payroll laws and regulations, tax compliance, pensions, statutory payments and employment law. Associated audit and risk experience is a must.
• Payroll systems expertise. Highly proficient with payroll software (Oracle and/or Zellis is highly desirable). Advanced Excel is additionally required.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing a team, with strong performance management and coaching/development skills.
• Project management experience. Proven achievements in leading payroll-related projects, such as systems implementations or process improvements.
• Strong ability to identify, assess and solve payroll-related issues with a proactive and strategic approach.
• Results oriented with a positive outlook, high level of motivation, enthusiasm and dedication to the mission and goals of Marie Curie.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 pa dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.
Location: Home-based within the UK, with ad-hoc travel to London and Birmingham required.

Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application please submit your CV plus a cover letter outlining your interest in/suitability for the role.
Close Date: Sun 20th October

Benefits you'll LOVE:
* Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
* 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
* Continuous professional development opportunities. We can consider financial support for HR/payroll-related qualifications for this role.
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
* Access to Blue Light Card membership
* Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please find our contact details on our website.
 

Charity People is honoured to partner with the award-winning charity My Life Films in their search for an experienced Interim Executive Director. This empowering and impactful charity is excited to welcome an experienced Interim CEO who is eager and motivated to come into My Life Films and make an immediate impact within the organisation.

My Life Films

Position - Interim Executive Director (ED)

Duration -6 months FTC, start mid to late November 2024

Location - Hybrid (3 days from home, one day in central London in a co-working space)

Salary - £50,000 for 4 days a week (FTE £62,500)

About My Life Films

My Life Films is an award-winning charity that uses film and TV to enrich and support the lives of people affected by dementia. This includes My Life TV, our specialist on-demand streaming service, with bespoke curated content designed to improve wellbeing. We are also known for our award-winning life story film service.

My Life TV is carefully put together with a wide range of content to enable people living with dementia to feel stimulated and connected to the world, improving their mental health and supporting their essential care. We work with highly respected content partners as well as produce our own programming in partnership with trusted organisations in the dementia care field and more widely.

About the Role

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident interim CEO to come into the organisation and lead it during this important transition period, which is where we are shifting our model from in-house sales and marketing to a partner-led approach. We believe this will be the best way to reach and deliver benefits to people affected by dementia. This role will secure this partnership and develop a new strategy for My Life Film's next chapter.

Our current Executive Director is moving on for family reasons, having stewarded the charity and led the development and expansion of My Life TV over the past two years. She will remain available part-time with My Life Films for a short handover period.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Interim ED will be responsible for all aspects of the charity's work and will be passionate about our work supporting people with dementia, entrepreneurial and collaborative, with commercial Business Development, Partnerships, and experience of charity mergers would be beneficial (but is not essential) as we have an experienced Board who will be on hand to support you.

As leader of the My Life Films team, you will also work across governance, finance, income generation, and impact. You will be responsible for delivering My Life Films' immediate strategy and working with the Board of Trustees.

About You

- Progress strategic partnership discussions for My Life TV with existing partners and identified potential partners to move to a wholesale or reseller model for My Life TV, or potentially acquisition of the service by another charity, company or care organisation

- Develop financial and operational models for potential partnerships, including scenario planning and P&L analysis, involving content, tech, marketing, and charitable impact. Lead negotiations, bringing in commercial, accounting, or legal support as needed.

- Work with the Board to create a strategic plan for My Life TV and new dementia-focused services, aligning with the charity's mission.

- Oversee daily operations, including finance, income generation, content production, partnerships, and reporting.

- Secure necessary funding through trusts, foundations, care groups, and events, representing My Life Films to stakeholders.

- Cultivate a positive environment, recruit and restructure as needed and provide coaching to enhance team performance.

How to apply

To express your interest in this role, send your CV and a cover letter of no more than one side explaining how you believe you can support us as our interim ED, the relevant skills and experience you bring, and your motivation for applying. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so do not delay. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 6th November to Senior Appointments at Charity People

For over thirty years, we've recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions for some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We're proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes.

Closing date 6th Nov 2024
Interviews w/c 11th Nov 2024
 

Can you make a BIG difference to children in care?

We are keen to employ TWO full-time Practitioners –working daytime shifts between 8am to 8.30pm.

Children & Young People’s Residential Practitioners
Salary: £27,400 to £29,000 pa + benefits (based on a 36-hr working week)
Location: Working exclusively at our all-female Children’s Home, Yvonne House, SW8 (Zone 2)
Hours: Full-time, shift work

The setting is an all-female Children’s Home for 13-to-17-year-olds. 

Ideal candidates will join a strong team of Practitioners who put love and kindness into everything they do.

We are passionate about learning and development and committed to providing an outstanding experience for all staff. After completing your probation, we’ll enrol you on a Diploma programme and give you the time, support and incentives to succeed.

Practitioners typically work at least two 12-hr shifts pw, one 8hr shift, and attend team meetings, training, and group thinking space on Fridays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The total number of working hours is 36 hrs pw. 4hrs per week are allocated to self-study to support the successful completion of your probation and, once enrolled, the Children and Young People’s Practitioner Diploma (Level 4).

Do you have?

• Some experience of working with children and/or young people - e.g. mentoring, coaching, teaching.
• Key qualities that enable good relationships – e.g. warmth, kindness, humour.
• Strong values and a commitment to inclusion.
• An ability to understand, recognise and respond appropriately to risk.
• Ambition matched with a desire for professional development.

You will collaborate on plans to support their health, education, social, and day-to-day needs including the promotion of sports, culture and arts activities and interests. This is an important and significant role in helping children, who have experienced adversity in early life, thrive and fulfil their potential.

Please note that only women are eligible to apply for the Residential Practitioner position at our all-female unit, under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. 

Salary & Benefits

We believe all staff should be paid well for work that delivers excellent services and changes the lives of young people in and leaving care.

As a result we offer:

• Competitive Sector Salary (including options to flex working hours up or down) + Work Related Travel + Pension Contribution
• Generous Annual Leave - 37 Days pro-rata, including Bank Holidays.
• Wellbeing Budget (£25 per month for all staff to encourage self-care)
• Monthly wellbeing time
• Training and Support – online modules, group training and personal training budget
• Line Management and Therapeutic 1:1 Supervision, and Therapeutic Group Supervision monthly
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Appointment Timetable
Apply by: As soon as possible 
Interviews: From 4th to 15th November
Start Date: December 2024

Interested?

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

Inclusion and Equality

We are committed to embedding inclusive practices, promoting equality and valuing diversity in all of our activities. We understand and acknowledge the positive benefits that this commitment will bring to the young people we support, our staff and our partner organisations.

We are striving to be an employer of choice for all and take measures to ensure that Young Futures is attracting recruits from the most skilled and committed people regardless of their background. Whilst we can already be proud of some examples of excellent practice, we are not complacent and recognise that we can always do better.

No agencies please.