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Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid (remote/South Kensington, London)*
Status: Permanent (flexible and part-time working options would be considered)
Salary: c.£100,000+ FTE per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

*We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and part time working. This is looked at on a case-by-case basis, balancing the Society’s needs with the successful candidate’s other commitments, to support a good work-life balance.

As the Society approaches its 200th anniversary in 2030, with ambitious associated goals, we are looking to strengthen our executive team with an exceptional, entrepreneurial leader with proven ability to balance strategic and operational impact.

To mark our bicentenary, we want our building, which is at the heart of London’s Exhibition Road Cultural Quarter, to be a gathering point of global significance and influence for people intent on making a positive difference to the world.
In achieving this, we will be able to support many more people, from leading experts to the simply curious, as they develop their skills, share their knowledge, and travel with purpose.

This new role is a vital appointment during a critical period of opportunity and challenge for the Society.

We foresee the role to be a blend of three principal elements:

• (i) Deputising for the CEO - Partnering with the CEO, in a cross departmental brief, acting as his deputy, taking a lead role in the shaping, implementation and reporting of the Society’s wider strategy, and accepting such delegated responsibilities as the CEO may request. The focus will be on interdisciplinary activities and initiatives, e.g. those outlined below in points (ii) and (iii); deputising in specialist areas will remain the responsibility of the appropriate Senior Management Team (SMT) member.
• (ii) Optimising revenue - Leading the development of the Society’s fundraising and commercial capabilities, coordinating operations across current and potential income streams to ensure an optimised, diverse and sustainable body of revenue.
• (iii) Strategic programme delivery - Leading the delivery of complex programmes that ensure the Society’s future potential is fully realised, initially focussing on: The House Project, to reimagine how our building can most effectively work for all users; the Society’s programme of bicentenary activities; the Society’s sustainability performance; and developing effective strategic impact reporting.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Generous pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 5.30pm on 14 February 2025. 

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.

The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Location: Home-Based (with occasional travel across the UK)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible hours considered)
Salary: £90,000 per annum (Band E – Senior Leadership Team)
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time / flexible hours considered)

About Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast is a dynamic and purpose-driven charity with a bold mission: to ensure no child in the UK starts their school day hungry. The charity provides over 300,000 children with healthy breakfasts every morning, enabling them to focus on their learning. Working with schools in disadvantaged areas, Magic Breakfast is committed to removing hunger as a barrier to education, while also leading research and campaigns for long-term solutions to end child morning hunger. As Magic Breakfast looks to expand its impact, it has ambitious plans for growth in the coming years, making this an exciting time to join the organisation and help scale its operations.

The Role
Magic Breakfast is seeking a visionary Director of Finance and Technology to join its Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal time. With plans for substantial growth, the charity is looking for a leader to help drive both its financial strategy and technological transformation. This role will oversee the charity’s financial operations, ensuring long-term sustainability while driving operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. The Director will also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Magic Outcomes, the charity’s trading subsidiary. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, this is an opportunity to contribute to Magic Breakfast’s mission on a significant scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of financial and technology strategies to ensure sustainability and support the charity’s growth.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Provide strategic insights to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees to inform key decisions.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Implement technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure robust risk management processes and compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
• Guide the financial and strategic planning of Magic Outcomes, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission.

About the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the charity sector.
• A strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and compliance.
• Experience managing complex transformation projects and organisational change.
• Expertise in technology implementation and data governance.
• A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• A passion for Magic Breakfast’s mission to end hunger as a barrier to learning.

Why Join Magic Breakfast?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at a moment of growth and transformation. With plans to scale its operations and reach even more children, the Director of Finance and Technology will play a central role in shaping the future of Magic Breakfast. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, long-lasting change in the fight against child hunger.

To Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their qualifications and suitability for the role. 

Magic Breakfast is excited to hear from individuals who are committed to creating lasting social impact.

Timeline

Closing Date: 16th February

First Stage Interview: 5th and 6th March

Second stage Interviews: 17th March

About the job role

Our Retail team is expanding! We are looking for a flexible person with experience in retail sales to join our friendly team. Ideally, the successful applicant will also have sales experience in clothing or fashion within a charity environment.

About you

You will need:

• Previous retail sales experience.
• To be willing and able to work flexibly, Tuesday to Saturday (37.5 hours per week).
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Where you will work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
• Season ticket/welfare loans.
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 14 February 2025.
Interview date: 25 February 2025. 

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Events Assistant
Advertising Reference: 2414
Location: Hybrid working from Devon. Nationwide candidates will be considered.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Not open to part-time. 
Salary: (Band 2) £22,867 (National weighting) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, and 3 days of Christmas closure.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with clients across children’s services, adult health and social care across the UK, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research and practice to improve practice, policy and services in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. We are renowned in children’s services and the adult social care sector, for providing high-quality learning events and resources.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Assistant with excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills to support our busy programme of workshops, webinars, conferences and bespoke events. You will work closely with our Learning Programme Officer and liaise with our partners and associates to organise online workshops and events. You will act as the first point of contact for our participants, ensuring that their details are accurately recorded in our events database and manage all communication with them so they receive accurate event information. Hosting online events and managing the evaluation and post event communications. Experience in using video conferencing platforms is essential.  

Key accountabilities:

• Supporting the administration and setting up of online meetings, webinars, seminars and conferences (for up to 1000 participants). 
• Supporting the successful delivery of meetings and events through effective administration and hosting using online platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams and Zoom). 
• Communicating with facilitators, participants and senior staff, in a positive and professional manner. 
• Updating customer and events databases; providing reports and information using these. 
• Producing, collating and reporting online feedback. 
• Working as part of a wider team, supporting colleagues to deliver events administration and hosting. 
• Providing administrative support to the wider team, including formatting of PowerPoint presentations and proofreading documents. 
• Supporting the production, update, distribution and quality assurance of workshop materials. 
• Attending local and national events and providing on the day event support.

This list can never be exhaustive but covers most of the work you’ll be doing. What it can’t replace is talent, initiative and a commitment to great customer service.

We work with clients across England and Wales from our main office in Devon, and a satellite office in Sheffield. Due to the nature of the role where some tasks will require working from our Devon based office, we would preferably be looking for a candidate to be Devon based although we will consider candidates Nationwide.  

Applications close at 08:00am on Tuesday 25th February 2025. 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

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.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.

Salary: ££31,918 (London) or £29,016 (Chesterfield/Glasgow/Belfast or Cardiff office)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Hybrid (London/Chesterfield/Glasgow/Belfast or Cardiff, with 2 days in the office per week)
Closing Date: ASAP
Benefits: 34 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) with option to buy or sell 5 additional days, 6% employee pension contribution, health plan scheme

We have a superb new opportunity for a Digital Product Officer to join the incredible team at Versus Arthritis, an amazing charity delivering world class research & services and campaigning on issues that matter most to people with arthritis.

The Digital Product Officer is a new role which reports into the Insight and Analytics Manager and is part of the new Innovation, Performance & Trading team. Working alongside your Manager, you will help ensure that digital fundraising and engagement platforms are optimised and will assist with a programme of continuous improvement across these platforms. This will include running A/B tests, developing and maintaining dashboards, and providing front-end support and expertise.

To be a successful as the Digital Product Officer you will need:

• Relevant experience in digital or marketing, working with online platforms and analytics tools
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex data sets
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to teach and train others

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Olivia on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

English National Opera
Financial Controller 
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in the office
Closest stations: Covent Garden or Charing Cross

The English National Opera (ENO) is a key part of London’s cultural scene, known for delivering opera that is accessible to everyone. With a strong commitment to quality and inclusivity, ENO continues to bring opera to a broad audience while supporting creativity and education.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Financial Controller. This role will lead on external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, you will play an important part in maintaining and improving ENO’s financial accounting and compliance processes.

This hands-on role involves preparing financial statements, working with auditors, and managing the financial aspects of capital projects to ensure budgets are followed. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation that values cultural and artistic achievement.

About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller’s main responsibilities include:

• As a member of the Executive Plus team, contribute to the leadership and implementation of the strategic direction of ENO. 
• Provide leadership and direction to the Financial accounting team, to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation of all financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Ensure that risk and compliance management is embedded and operational across the Division.
• Coordinate monthly review of the Balance sheet and undertake reconciliations where relevant.
• Work with the CFO/CEO, Director of Strategy & HFBP to prepare and present funding requests, including NPO submissions. 
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management of statutory audit and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Preparation of Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with external advisors to ensure the accuracy of the return and advising the business on actions to maximise eligibility of spend. 
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations . 
• Prepare/ supervise preparation of the quarterly Vat return ensuring that partial recovery methodology is operating correctly and remains appropriate to changes in the business model . Review the returns annually and undertake the annual adjustment. 

Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional who is confident working in a busy and varied environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A formal accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical finance experience, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach to managing priorities and solving problems.
• Experience in the arts, higher education, or charity sectors (desirable but not essential).

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in a range of sectors, including industry, charity, and professional practice

We are looking for a Visitor Experience Officer to help develop and deliver the visitor experience, organise events, contribute to Abernethy reserve social media channels, and encourage support for nature conservation at the Loch Garten Nature Centre on Abernethy Reserve.

Visitor Experience Officer
Reference: JAN20254727
Location: Abernethy
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Located in the heart of Abernethy reserve, surrounded by Caledonian pine forest and in the shadow of the mighty Cairngorms, the Nature Centre is one of the RSPB’s most high-profile visitor facilities, with a legacy of delivering a top-quality visitor experience spanning over sixty-five years.

The Nature Centre is a 7-day-a-week seasonal facility (April to October) with a visitor experience focussed on Abernethy reserve, in particular the Caledonian pine forest and the species which live there, as well as the work of the Cairngorms Connect partnership.

During the Nature Centre season, with the Visitor Experience Manager and the seasonal team, you will help maintain and deliver the first-class visitor attraction; guaranteeing a high quality, on brand, visitor experience for all and maintaining exceptional customer care standards

You will also plan and deliver small events and maximise support for nature through encouraging membership of the RSPB, for which you will receive full training. You will deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager and help lead the seasonal team of staff and volunteers.

We have recently developed a Changing Places facility for those with disabilities and upgraded two woodland trails to make them more accessible. This represents an exciting new era for the Loch Garten Nature Centre, and we are keen to share these upgraded facilities with a wider audience, helping more people to connect with the nature surrounding them, and growing support for nature conservation. 

You will occasionally be asked to patrol the local trails in the evening with a colleague, to engage with visitors who may be wild camping, ensuring the forest and local communities are protected from visitor impacts, including wildfire. 

Outwith the season you will plan, develop and deliver audience-building events and assist the Visitor Experience Manager in planning for the following season.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day running of the Centre, upholding exceptional customer care standards for all
• Deliver a top-class experience for all visitors, ensuring everyone has positive and memorable contact with the RSPB, including giving talks and guided walks
• Promote RSPB membership to visitors and recruit new members, ensuring stringent fundraising standards are met.
• Work with the Visitor Experience Manager to organise the seasonal team, volunteers and rotas
• Plan and deliver income-generating events to attract new audiences
• Produce regular, engaging content for reserve social media platforms, including occasional blogs, ensuring communication is of a high standard and adheres to RSPB Brand guidelines
• Deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager and provide cover for colleagues as required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• A passion for nature and conservation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience of visitor engagement techniques and delivering a high-quality visitor offer
• Proven ability to recruit members to a charity
• Experience of planning and delivering successful, income-generating events
• Experience of creating engaging social media posts, particularly on Facebook and Instagram
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workloads
• A team player, with the ability to also work on own initiative
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends and occasional evenings
• 4 National 5s / GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Delivering against targets and KPI’s
• Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Diversity
• Health and Safety in the workplace
• Ability to travel in rural areas during work hours without reliance on public transport.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 23rd February 2025

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

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.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

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

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

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

No agencies please.

We are looking for Community Moderator Shift Team Leaders who will oversee a team responsible for the day to day delivery of exceptional supporter experiences as the voice of our charity partners, working predominately in Facebook challenge groups.

As well as moderating fundraising groups yourself, you will serve as the go-to leader during shifts, ensuring smooth operations, addressing immediate concerns, and fostering a positive and supportive environment for both supporters and the moderation team.

Please ensure that you read the attached full role description before applying.

Evening and weekend work will be required.
 

Background

Social Mind are experts at using social fundraising to drive income and engagement. From product innovation, journey design and campaign builds to virtual event management, we support charities in delivering successful campaigns at scale.

Our fundraising platform, Social Sync, aims to revolutionise the sector with integrated digital fundraising campaigns and behavioural, omni-channel supporter journeys.

We empower charities to raise more money with integrated multi-platform fundraising, drive supporter acquisition and build stronger relationships with sophisticated, personal journeys unlocking each supporter’s potential with meaningful insights.

The Role

As a Community Moderator Shift Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of exceptional supporter experiences as the voice of our charity partners, primarily within Facebook challenge groups.

In addition to the responsibilities of a Community Moderator, you will serve as the go-to leader during shifts, ensuring smooth operations, addressing immediate concerns, and fostering a positive and supportive environment for both supporters and the moderation team.

You will triage out-of-hours emergency support requests, determine appropriate escalation to management, and work closely with the in-house team to manage rotas ensuring consistent shift coverage, including evenings and weekends.

Regular quality assurance checks of Moderator work will be integral to your role, ensuring high standards are met across all supporter interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Shift Leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact for Community Moderators during shifts, offering guidance and resolving challenges as they arise.
• Triage and manage out-of-hours emergency support requests, escalating to management when necessary.
• Provide timely updates and feedback on shift activity and performance.

Team Support and Coordination

• Attend client briefings and support training for the community moderation team on specific campaigns to ensure that we expertly represent our clients tone of voice and brand.
• Work with in-house team to ensure adequate shift rota coverage across core hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting open communication and teamwork.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular quality assurance checks on Moderator responses and interactions, ensuring adherence to tone of voice, accuracy, and brand guidelines.
• Provide constructive feedback to Moderators to maintain and elevate service standards.

Supporter Experience

• Work with wider team to implement optimisations for campaign performance.
• Moderate challenge campaign Facebook Groups, posting engaging content to inspire and motivate the community.
• Respond to high volumes of supporter enquiries across multiple channels within agreed SLAs.
• Engage with supporter posts to create a supportive and safe community environment while answering questions accurately and in a timely manner.

Fundraising Support

• Advise event participants on fundraising best practices, helping them achieve their goals and maximise fundraising opportunities.

Skills and Knowledge

Leadership and Coordination

• Proven experience in leading or coordinating teams, preferably in a social media moderation or customer service environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritise tasks, and ensure smooth shift transitions

Social Media and Communication

• Strong experience in social media moderation, with excellent written communication skills.
• Familiarity with creating and managing social media content and interactions.

Technical and Organisational Skills

• Proficiency in using social media and other relevant technology platforms.
• Exceptional organisational skills, including managing rotas and tracking team performance

Quality Assurance and Feedback

• Experience in conducting quality assurance checks and providing constructive feedback.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Access to a PC or laptop (Mac or Windows) and a secure broadband service.
• Ability to work independently.

Gloucester Foodbank's mission is to provide a helping hand to those facing food poverty in Gloucester City and its neighbouring areas, whilst restoring dignity with confidentiality and offering support without judgement. We believe that no-one should go hungry and that all people, whatever their circumstances, deserve dignity, respect and privacy. Our ultimate aim is for the Foodbank to become unnecessary. We want people to thrive, not just survive.

Gloucester Foodbank is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) manager internally known as 'Director' to ensure the operational sustainability of the food bank. The salary is based on NJC scale SO1SCP 23.

Key Responsibilities are:

1. Project Planning and Management-develop and implement project plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocation. 

2. Strategic Planning and Implementation-contribute to the development and implementation of Gloucester Foodbank's strategic plan

3. Stakeholder Engagement-build and maintain relationships with community partners, donors and volunteers within our catchment area.

4. Volunteer Co-ordination-help recruit, train and manage volunteers

5. Budget Management-assist in the development of project budgets and ensure accountability

6. Evaluation and Reporting-assess the impact of projects and intiatives through datacollection and analysis

7. Compliance and Best Practice-ensure all projects are compliant with regulations and organisational policies

Benefits of the role

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to make a meaningful impact in the local community

For more details please contact the foodbank by email for Job Description and Vision Statement

Applicants should provide a full CV and a Personal Statement plus 3 references to be taken up afterwards.

Job Applications should be in by 9am Monday 17th February 2025 latest.

Interviews to be held Wednesday 5th March 2025 at Gloucester Foodbank on Great Western Road.

If anyone would like an informal chat about the role to please contact our Chair of Trustees: Adrian Slade by phone or by email

We are looking for a resourceful  and professional Finance Officer to support the maintenance of financial and administrative services working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources, and our external finance/payroll providers, in order to meet legislative requirements and to support the operations of Tavistock Relationships (TR).

Key aspects of this role will include:

• Invoice, expenses and payment processing 
• First line support for all finance queries 
• Assist budget holders with financial reporting to funders and other financial or budget enquiries
• Maintain financial records 

About us

Since 1948, Tavistock Relationships has been building an international reputation as a leading training and research centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples.

We train the next generation of couple therapists and provide clinical services to couples and parents, face to face (in London) and online. We provide a range of affordable services to help people with relationship difficulties, sexual problems and parenting challenges.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Some level of accounting qualification, or actively study towards it

• Experience of accounting systems

• Previous experience of working in a similar role

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Confidence in using Microsoft Office software

Lancashire Mind is recruiting for a Children and Young People’s School Lead. In this exciting and challenging role, you will mobilise, lead and develop projects in educational settings across Lancashire.

Job title: CYP Schools Lead

Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2025, with the high likelihood of extension

Salary: £31,556

Responsible to: Head of CYP Services

Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Meetings with schools will take place across Lancashire: Blackpool, Central and West Lancashire, North Lancashire and East Lancashire.

We are seeking a confident and motivated individual to lead our Children and Young People's School team. We are looking for someone with experience in cultivating positive relationships within schools, and with a strong understanding of the mental health challenges faced by schools.  

You will lead our school delivery programme; liaise with schools to understand their needs and agree delivery, overs and assess performance, complete all necessary reporting, manage the relationship with the funder, and demonstrate the impact of our CYP services on children and young people. You will manage a small team, offering leadership and support in their roles while handling all necessary HR processes.

Building strong relationships with other CYP service providers across Lancashire will be key. You will collaborate closely with fellow CYP Leads at Lancashire Mind, the wider CYP team and colleagues to ensure we deliver an integrated service that effectively meets the needs of children and young people across Lancashire. You will have experience working with schools and colleges and will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more young people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between Christmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: 12pm on 11th February 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th February 2025

Registered Charity Number 1081427

Registered Company Number 3888655

Lancashire Mind

Your new company A multi-academy trust in north-east Surrey is looking for a skilled and dedicated Chief People Officer to join its central team. The trust oversees academies that educate children across two campuses, supported by over 200 staff members. It provides essential corporate services, including HR and Finance, to ensure smooth operations. In this role, you will lead the HR department, managing a team of four, and provide strategic HR support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Devise and implement a comprehensive 'people strategy' to recruit and retain a highly skilled and diverse workforce, and ensure an L&D programme is in place. Lead a culture of inclusion, celebrating employee contributions and demonstrating the Trust's values in action.
• HR Administration: Ensure timely reporting on HR matters, keep senior leaders informed of legislative changes, and maintain accurate staffing records, including the Trust's Single Central Record.
• Recruitment and Retention: Enhance recruitment processes, manage vacancies, and support effective induction programs for new staff.
• Attendance Management: Monitor staff attendance, advise on matters of ill-health, and manage staff through the Absence Management Policy.
• Employment Relations: Implement capability and disciplinary processes, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Performance Management: Support line managers in identifying training needs and promoting continuous professional development.
  What you'll need to succeed
• Significant experience in HR with a proven understanding of HR principles and practice, most likely gained within a school or education setting. CIPD level 5 or above is highly desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of HR policies and employee relations, with a proven ability to work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, to effectively manage and develop constructive relationships with key stakeholders, colleagues and leaders at all levels.
• Organised and flexible in approach, with excellent attention to detail, able to work under pressure to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experienced in setting up systems and procedures, including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems. Experience in Every HR (IRIS) and/or SIMS would be highly desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What you'll get in return
This is an ideal position for an experienced HR professional who is ready to step into a role as the most senior HR professional in an organisation, or a more experienced HR leader who is passionate about the education sector and is seeking a new challenge where they can make a difference.

This is a permanent position offering a salary of £64,000 to 70,000 (depending on experience) and a benefits package including 26 days leave (rising to 30) in addition to bank holidays, and enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please note this role is predominantly office based with free onsite parking. Flexible working patterns could be considered. Flexible working options would be considered.

What you need to do now
If you are a proactive, strategic and operational HR leader with a passion for education, we would love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact at Hays Exec HR to discuss.

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At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Director of Finance and Planning to join our Executive Leadership Team.

You'll lead the development and implementation of the financial strategy, financial management, planning and reporting of Ambitious about Autism to facilitate the achievement of the charity's strategy.  You'll be the Chief Financial Officer for Ambitious About Autism School Trust. Acting as Company Secretary, you will lead the governance support function to ensure effective and compliant governance for both the registered Charity and the Multi Academy Trust that make up Ambitious about Autism.

You'll contribute to the development of the organisation's overall strategy and operational plan as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, whilst ensuring that colleagues have the financial, economic and resource information and advice they need for them to fulfil their responsibilities. You'll support the organisation to develop its business model, leading the organisation's planning processes and developing performance management systems, producing regular report of progress against plans.

Please find links to our strategy and our most recent report and accounts by clicking 'apply via website' and accessing the links on the job page:

We are looking for someone who has:

• An accountancy qualification (Member or Fellow of one of the CCAB accountancy bodies)
• Strategic knowledge of finance, business planning, governance, data protection and risk management
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and experience of supporting a Board to achieve the highest standard of governance
• Proven experience of effectively leading a finance function
• Proven experience of developing, proposing and managing income and expenditure budgets in a £20m+ organisation

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Prison Facilitator - HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Location: HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Salary: £18,194
Hours: 21 hours
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews will be in person on 11th March 2025.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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