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Job Title: Office Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week (9.30am-5pm with 30 min break or 9am-5pm with 1 hour break)

Days: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based at our day centre (52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ) – this is not a remote role

Salary: £24,529 per annum

Reports to: Day Centre Leadership Team and Executive Team

Purpose of Role:

We opened our Day Centre for older people, adults with disabilities and adults with dementia in October 2021. The Office Manager role is a new position that will provide a wide variety of operational support to the Day Centre Leadership Team as we are embedding and growing our Day Centre offering and increasing the number of clients who attend the Day Centre and the types of services they receive.

We also support older Wandsworth residents in the following groups with outreach in the community and with activities in the Day Centre: BAME; digitally isolated; financially isolated; LGBTQ; socially isolated; women; and those with, or at risk of, mental and/or physical ill health and disabilities.

Benefits:

• A vibrant workplace where no day is ever the same
• An experienced and supportive leadership team
• A friendly hypo-allergenic office dog to play with
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• A great employer’s pension contribution
• A cycle to work scheme
• An employee shopping benefits scheme
• An employee assistance programme (EAP)

Important notes:

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and only full application packs will be reviewed.

The JD and PS are really important, so please do read them carefully to help you complete your application. 

JOB PURPOSE:

CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.

The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.

CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
• Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
• Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
• Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
• Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
• Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
• Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
• Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
• Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
• Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
• Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
• Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
• Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.

• Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
• Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
• Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
• Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
• Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
• Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
• Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
• Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
• IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
• Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
• Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
• Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
• Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
• Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
• Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
• Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
• Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
• Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
• Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.

Cancer52

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

£65,000 - £70,000

Permanent, full-time

Remote with the ability to convene meetings and events in London and elsewhere

Cancer52 is a national organisation, created in 2007 by Professor Sir Mike Richards, CBE, then National Clinical Director for Cancer, and registered as a charity in England and Wales in September 2017.

We are an exceptional organisation, providing one voice for all those affected by rare and less common cancers.  Historically, these cancers have been underrepresented and under-funded.  Today, they represent 47% of people diagnosed with cancer, but 55% of all cancer deaths – a hidden majority.  Cancer52’s aim is to change this by taking the collective voice of our members to those who influence cancer policy, research, services and treatment.

Cancer52 is recognised for its strong convening role, bringing together our 115 member charities with organisations in industry, government, the NHS and other stakeholders to address the inequalities faced by patients with rare and less common cancers.  Our reputation is strong and we are in a unique position to provide a common voice for these underrepresented cancers.  The figures for people with these cancers are challenging and there is much work to do.

After a hugely successful tenure during which Cancer52’s size and influence has grown dramatically, our current CEO is retiring from full time work in July. The Board of Trustees is now seeking to appoint a successor to build on the successes and achievements of recent years.

To be our next Chief Executive, you will be a talented leader, able to motivate and empower others  and develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. You will also be an inspiring and authentic individual who is passionate, confident and engaging as the key spokesperson of the organisation and a representative of the diverse Cancer52 membership.

You will be capable of influencing decisions at senior levels of government, in the NHS and in partner organisations operating in the fields of cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. As our Chief Executive, your role is to be a key proponent of the campaigning and influencing drive of the charity, setting the overall strategy and vision for the organisation.

In addition to the core management competencies required, the role requires demonstrable leadership which will inspire others, along with a comprehensive understanding of Cancer52’s purpose and the problems faced by those charities and organisations representing the rare and less common cancer communities.

Effective networking will be a key skill set, and will enable you to actively seek out, engage and establish productive relationships with political decision makers, NHS leadership and charity CEOs to further our goals.  Your approach will be collaborative, motivating stakeholders to engage with our work.

Success will be achieved through collective effort, but what will also be fundamental to the achievement of our ambitions will be funding. Going forward, and alongside our influencing work, you will be seeking out the funding opportunities that deliver a sustainable financial future and enable us to increase our impact.

Cancer52 is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and combating unfair treatment in recruitment. We want to make sure that we always recruit the best person for the job in a way that is fair and equitable and demonstrates our commitment to valuing diversity at all stages of the recruitment process.

How to apply

Click on Apply via website

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Simon Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting. Contact details on our website listing

Closing date: Monday 8th July

We are looking to recruit a Services Development Manager, to develop, scope, and manage high-quality income-generating services that meet the needs of clients and the community. This includes overseeing current and developing services such as foot health, at-home support, counselling, dementia care, and later life planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Development:

· Conduct market research to identify potential income-generating services.

· Develop business plans and operationalise new services.

· Collaborate with stakeholders in Herefordshire, Worcester, and Malvern Hills to identify service gaps and establish best practice delivery models.

· Partner with the marketing team to create strategies for promoting new services.

Service Delivery:

· Work alongside the management team to execute the organisation’s strategic plan and deliver services aligned with core objectives.

· Implement detailed planning, monitoring, evaluation tools, and KPIs for each service or project.

· Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and monitoring of income and expenditure, in collaboration with the Finance Manager.

· Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality, person-centered services.

· Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to operating procedures.

Team Management:

 As a member of the senior management team, you will lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a portfolio of high-quality, person-centred services. Your role will involve:

· Conducting team meetings, supervisions, and managing performance issues in partnership with the HR Manager.

· Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, and local partners.

· Developing referral pathways and enhancing the organisation’s profile.

Contract and Grant Management:

· Oversee contracts and grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

· Identify risks to service delivery and take corrective actions.

· Work with the SMT and CEO to develop tenders and bids for funding

General Duties:

· Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.

· Participate in training relevant to the role.

· Represent the organisation internally and externally.

· Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

· Work with the Finance Manager to manage service budgets effectively.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the organisation’s ethos and mission.

· Make informed decisions to address challenges and implement changes.

· Act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times.

· Perform any other duties as requested by the organisation.

Person Specification

The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your application and during the assessment process

• High standard of education to level 4 or above, or demonstrable ability to work at this level
• Educated to degree level
• A full driving license and willingness and ability to drive for work purposes

Experience

• Significant experience of designing and developing profitable income generating services
• Significant management experience including line management of a team
• Experience of creating a team
• Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and re-designing as needed
• Experience of managing multiple services with competing priorities
• Experience of working as part of a management team
• Experience of negotiating contracts and other funding streams
• Experience of developing services and projects and writing service plans
• Experience of implementation of relevant policies and procedures
• Experience of performance management and reporting
• Experience of report writing and presentation

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff
• Presentation skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to manage change and to manage changing priorities and services
• Creative thinking and meeting of client need
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to manage difficult situations
• Ability to analyse and present data

Knowledge

• An understanding of the current and emerging needs of older people
• Good knowledge of Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s geography
• Knowledge of the health and social care landscape

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary rescues abandoned, neglected, or abused horses and ponies, offering them sanctuary for life. In each of our five peaceful sanctuaries in Devon, we unlock a world of natural, wild beauty where horses, ponies, and people who were struggling can enjoy life again.

Our compassionate and knowledgeable team cares for nearly 200 horses and ponies at our sanctuaries. Additionally, over 400 horses and ponies are rehomed and offered sanctuary at home by our dedicated carers. Sanctuary care is supported by a welfare team assisting owners struggling with the enormous commitment of horse ownership.

Operating across four sites in Devon, we are proud to offer:

· An Equine Assisted Services program to our local community in Devon. This program provides a range of activities for vulnerable children, young people, and adults involving our rescued horses and ponies - many of whom have also endured adverse life experiences.

· A small retail network helps support our fundraising and brand awareness, and we have ambitious plans to build on our open days and transform our Coombe Park sanctuary into a permanent visitor centre.

Chief Executive Officer 

Devon, with hybrid working that ensures the best leadership of the charity.

Circa £95,000 per annum 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an ambitious organisation, keen to continue to grow the scale, reach and impact of our work. Building on our solid financial position, well respected brand and working alongside our highly skilled Board and our passionate team, there are a number of exciting opportunities available to us.

Our new CEO will develop our new organisational strategy that sees us develop our visitor engagement opportunities, our capital investment, and our equine assisted services. The CEO will realise our ambitions to increase our reach and impact, our commercial opportunities, and our national profile.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and ambitious leader who brings: 

· A track record of scaling up organisations, from strategic planning to delivery.

· Experience of operating at strategic level, with inspirational leadership skills.

· A commercial outlook, with experience of identifying and implementing new opportunities that drive income.

Whilst we are open to candidates from all sectors and no professional animal welfare experience is needed, we are looking for people who have a passion for animals and will enjoy immersing themselves in the equine sector. 

For further information and to apply to this role, please click the 'apply' button to be redirected to the Prospectus website.

Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications:                                                            Wednesday 14th August 2024 

Interviews with Prospectus:                                                         21-28th August 2024

Meetings with The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s stakeholders:     w/c 2nd September 2024

Interviews with The Mare and Foal Sanctuary:                           w/c 2nd September 2024 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Area Support Coordinator to lead, manage and support teams of volunteers, develop, and maintain relationships with local services, and ensure that people living with and affected by MND receive an exceptional service, improved support, and are at the heart of our care initiatives.

A fundamental part of the role is ensuring individuals affected by MND receive tailored support. Your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating volunteer activities, developing branch and group capacity, and establishing new groups as needed.

A key focus will be understanding local needs and collaboratively planning, designing, and delivering support activities. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with our wonderful volunteers, care centres/networks, care coordinators and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, hospices, other partners.

We are in search of someone who can:

• Identify and address support issues by working with volunteers and individuals affected by MND.
• Guide collaboration within the branch and group network, fostering a supportive environment.
• Proactively manage the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers.
• Facilitate local learning, development, and networking opportunities for volunteers in collaboration with Association colleagues.
• Enable effective communication between volunteers, staff, and the wider Association, promoting a culture of collaboration.

This opportunity is home-based with travel requirements across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath, Northeast Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
• Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
• Understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or carers and families.
• Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk and safeguarding.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
• Cycle to work
• Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
• Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK when applying for the role.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Mental Health service in Slough.

£31,535.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Hope Place is a new supported accommodation service located in Slough comprising 10 self contained rooms with a staff office on site. The service accommodates and support people who experience moderate to high complex mental illness, many of whom will also have a range of additional and complex needs, for example drug and alcohol misuse issues and personality disorders.

Hope Place provides care and support for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays. The service is covered at night by designated Waking Night staff. Support Workers will be required to work on a rota basis, covering early and late shifts, including at weekends and Bank Holidays.

The service has a focus on enabling and utilise customers' skills. Amongst other responsibilities, the successful candidates will support service users to acquire tenancy sustainment and budgeting skills, encourage and facilitate group activities, socialisation, opportunities for training and employment.

The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.

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:

- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements

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 you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- Experience with managing staff
- Experience writing support plans
- Experience with supervisions and team management.

Desirable:

- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable

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.

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner - Central Services to join our Finance team at our Head Office in Caledonian Road.

£50,000.00 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.

This role will fill two very important functions:

Business Partner to Central Services - Supporting the head office functions to manage their budgets

FP&A - support the Senior Manager for FP&A to run the budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.

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:

Work with Central Services (head office) colleagues to review their management accounts on a regular basis ensuring that risks are understood and actions are identified to mitigate these.
Support Central Services colleagues to get help from other relevant finance team members, this could include advocating with finance on behalf of Operations or supporting Operations to understand finance policies, concepts and processes.
Lead on budgeting and forecasting for Central Services.
Support the Senior FP&A Manager to lead the Group budgeting, forecasting and 30 year business planning processes.
Deputise for Senior FP&A Manager when required. This may include working with CFO on budgeting analysis or longer term modelling.
Lead on maintaining all budgeting and forecasting templates and reports. Identifying areas of improvement and ensuring that the templates are kept relevant as the organisation develops
Support with financial evaluation of new business opportunities and their impact on Look Ahead's long term financial viability.

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 you:

Previous experience of planning and budgeting and delivery of key reports in a large organisation.
Be capable of managing (sideways and upwards) senior individuals across multiple disciplines and have extensive, demonstrable people management experience and a clear understanding of the people implications and people agenda on the success of the business.
Financial expertise to understand requirements, produce reports, provide financial analysis and to identify underperformance and risks.
Confident, ability to lead, and communicate with others to influence business decisions and financial performance.
Meticulous, accurate and attention to detail
Experience in business modelling and financial forecasting.
Advance skills in using Excel and to learn specific planning systems such as Bricks

What you'll bring:

Essential:

ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent full professional qualification.
Ability to analyse complex financial information, identify issues, recommend solutions and express them clearly to "lay" managers.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and all levels internally and externally.

Desirable:

Experience in business partnering of FP&A

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.

Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for 8 months, starting September 2024

Location: Flexible with some paid travel to London (if based outside of London)​

A little bit about the role 

We seek a graduate with excellent communication skills for our Recruitment team. You must be able to manage data, multitask, and adapt to dynamic environments. Enhance Frontline’s social worker training selection process with autonomy and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Recruitment team is responsible for sourcing, selecting and hiring for 500 places for Approach Social Work (previously known as the Frontline programme) in local authorities across England.

We think the internship at Frontline is unlike other internships. You’ll be given plenty of opportunity to develop key skills for your future career, while also holding a core role within the team. You will be joining us at our busiest time and so will have day to day coordinator responsibilities throughout the year. This makes it a great first step into your career as you’ll have real practical examples to take forward. You will work with the Selection Manager and Selection Officers to ensure the delivery of a highly effective and efficient recruitment process and to ensure the candidate experience is positive throughout.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate at Approach Social Work assessment centres, supporting assessors and sharing responsibility for ensuring days run smoothly and consistently​
• Manage the logistics involved in planning and delivering over 40 assessment centre days (e.g. responding to candidate queries, monitoring candidate sign up, scheduling assessors)​
• Act as first point of contact for candidates experiencing technical difficulties with IT systems used as part of selection process.

A little bit about you 

The role would suit a recent graduate with experience in event planning, logistics coordination, or customer service. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and excels at managing multiple tasks and priorities. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can support candidates through the selection process, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure smooth operations at assessment centers.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Ealing.

£31,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? 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.

Full time position, 40-hour week.

Primarily weekday working, with occasional weekend work as requested

The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of our Young Peoples Ofsted registered service, including line managing the relevant front-line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.

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:

- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisation's succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Manage the Service Rota
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate

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 you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- Experience of management, leadership
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or leadership and management

Desirable:

- Team Leader / management experience
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable

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.

Ability Housing Association is seeking a dedicated Business Development Manager to lead and develop our care and support services and build relationships with key partners. If you have a proven track record in business development, strong networking and relationship-building skills, and a drive to create new opportunities, we want to hear from you!

About Us:

Ability Housing Association is a well-established Charity and Registered Provider committed to delivering high-quality social care services to individuals in need. We work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional care and support to our customers. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About the Job:

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and overseeing the successful implementation of projects and initiatives such as submitting proposals to donors and funders for voluntary services which are ineligible for health and social care commissioned funding. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving growth, expanding our reach, and making a lasting impact in the social care sector.

What we need from You:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, healthcare, or social care or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Proven track record of success in business development, particularly in the social care sector, with a record of winning new business contracts in excess of £1 million.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Understanding of the social care landscape and regulatory environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, focusing on achieving business goals.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and tools, including CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

And in return we offer:

• Salary of £55 - £60k depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave each year PLUS bank holidays
• Hybrid Working and Flexible Working Opportunities
• Medical cash back scheme to cover every day health expenses and more
• 3 x life cover assurance with membership of our generous DC pension scheme

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is committed to help Arty-Folks flourish within both the mental health and creative sector in Coventry and Warwickshire.  You will hold fast to all that is unique and special about Arty-Folks. 

Our new CEO will build the team and organisational structure that will take Arty-Folks forward as we transition from our current CEO and Founder who is retiring in the next 2 years.Since the pandemic, Arty-Folks has more than tripled the number of people we support, and demand for our service that provides immediate access continues to grow. Our new CEO will lead our expansion plans.

The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensure the charity's growth and ability to handle increasing demand, while maintaining the high quality of its services. It is essential that as the head of a small team our CEO is closely connected to our day-to-day operations whilst maintaining a strategic viewpoint that drives innovation, co-production, fundraising, and collaborations.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Committed and passionate about mental health, the visual arts, and putting people first.
• Leadership experience & team mgt.
• Ability to create plans, budget and manage financial controls
• Demonstrable success in fundraising.
• Experience of working in a similar sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Coventry / Warwickshire area.

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Working with the Board to articulate a clear and compelling vision for growth with realistic and measurable goals for scaling our program and social impact.
• Communicating effectively between the Board of Trustees and our team, and ensuring daily activities align with the organisation's strategic plan and KPI’s.
• Working with the Board of Trustees to mitigate organisational risks and enable decisions that will protect against major business disruption
• Ensuring business plans progress efficiently while ensuring required resources are available.
• Developing effective collaborations with VCSE organisations, the NHS, Public Health and community partners to provide our members access to a wide range of services.

Stability

• Overseeing the development and optimisation of the organization's infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and human resources, to support increased capacity.
• Overseeing the robust financial management of our finances to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that builds and nurtures strong relationships with existing and prospective funders.
• Building capacity by recruiting top talents as Trustees, staff or volunteers, offer training and support to equip them with the skills needed and to develop their leadership skills.
• Supporting our staff team with professional development, good working conditions, supportive management, and regular performance appraisals.

Scalability

• Ensuring evidence-based systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our service are implemented, using service user data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments.
• Writing high quality impact reports that are comprehensive, transparent, and wellstructured to effectively communicate outcomes and social return on investment.

You will be supported by and work alongside our Artistic Director who will be stepping down from her current CEO role.

Annual Holiday - 29 days including statutory holidays (pro rata)
Probationary Period - 6 months

Rate of pay - £36,000 per annum pro rata (£21,600 for 3 days/wk)
The company has a contributory pension scheme with NEST.
CEO reports to Arty-Folks Board of Trustees

Employment terms
Employment with Arty-Folks will be subject to the following checks prior to a start date:

• A satisfactory police record check to include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Receipt of satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

How to Apply
Submit your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.
We will conduct a rolling interview process so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Pleae read our full recruitment pack on our website.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Head of Intelligence

£40,595

London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working

We are looking for an individual with an intelligence background who has a passion for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), creating and delivering intelligence products, has human rights, ESG, and/or financial crime knowledge. Our prevention program team also regularly interacts with individuals at high risk of being trafficked and therefore robust safeguarding is essential.

Our Intelligence Team research and produce our Exploitation Analytics service – a suite of reports containing actionable insight that our clients utilise to find potential bad actors operating within their transaction monitoring systems. We also offer a Business Resilience package to help companies mitigate the risk of potential exploitation within supply chains and operations through intelligence sharing and practical guidance.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will build partner and client relationships, develop our current team members, and continue to innovate our offering to better prevent and disrupt human trafficking

Responsibilities:

· Leading our work to develop strategic and tactical insights that will enable a spectrum of actors (business, banks, law enforcement) to prevent MSHT. This may include safeguarding potential victims or victims.

· Providing expertise to support our team of managers who deliver the above reporting and consulting to commercial organisations.

· Effectively pitching our products and services to secure new clients and increase our impact.

· Nurturing and developing existing commercial relationships and collaborations.

· Ability to manage and set targets, and report on progress regularly.

· Developing new offerings that increase the effectiveness and impact of our work, turning intelligence into relevant actionable insight for commercial clients.

· Supporting our internal MEL lead to document and evidence the impact of our intelligence services.

· Participating in public-facing events to promote STOP THE TRAFFIK and engage different audiences in this fight.

· Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Team to strategically develop our organisation and drive sustainable growth.

· Direct line management and leadership of Intelligence Managers.

· Promoting collaborations across all teams in an agile manner.

Benefits:

· A friendly, supportive team

· Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world

· Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions

· The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children

· A corporate eye-care scheme

· Life insurance

· A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)

· Life insurance

· An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs

· Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities

Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send in a CV and short cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.

Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1127321

Finance Director [maternity cover]

Location: The King’s Centre, Oxford
Job Type: Part time (20 Hrs per week) 
Contract:  Fixed Term Contract
Salary:  £44,000-£50,000 FTE [DOE]

About the role

The Finance Director (“FD”) will oversee the financial activities of the charity and will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finances and finance team, driving financial planning and managing financial risks.

The FD will need to have the ability and confidence to apply judgement and leadership skills to make sure that the charity executes strategies and plans in a timely and thorough manner.

This is a 12-month contract starting Autumn 2024, ideally 20 hours/week, but we would consider other working patterns for the right candidate.

The permanent FD role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian due to our ethos and the strategic nature of the role however, given the temporary nature of this appointment, we have removed the requirement, although still desirable. We instead are looking for a candidate who is sympathetic to the Christian faith and/or our ethos.

The salary for this role is £44,000-£50,000 (plus pension and expenses) full-time-equivalent, dependent on experience.

The role will be based at The King’s Centre in Osney Mead, Oxford, but will involve some travel around Oxfordshire and can also include some homeworking.

Key relationships

On a day-to-day basis, you will be working with a range of team leaders, including our chair of trustees, Executive Officer, Operations Director, church leaders, school principal, chair of The King’s Centre Limited, and the finance team.

You will attend the Strategic Oversight Group, comprising a handful of these team leaders, who work collaboratively on charity-wide goals and challenges.

Responsibilities

Financial

• Developing and controlling the operational budget, in conjunction with the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.
• Overseeing and managing the Finance Team, empowering the finance team with the leadership and resources they need.
• Reviewing the efficiency of the charity’s financial processes and taking steps to improve them.
• Ensuring that the necessary funding has been resourced to facilitate operational growth.
• Ensuring that an effective remuneration system is in place for employees, in conjunction with the Operations Director and Remuneration Committee.
• Providing advice and support on financial matters to all operational areas of the charity and its subsidiaries.

Governance

• Acting as the charity’s main advisor on all issues relating to financial functions.
• Together with the Operations Director, supporting trustees in developing governance functions.
• Any other duties commensurate to the role as directed by the Executive Officer.

For the person specifications, please download the Job Description.

About Oxfordshire Community Churches 

Oxfordshire Community Churches is a family of ten churches working across Oxfordshire and beyond.  We operate as a single charity while recognising local churches as each being distinct.  We also operate: 

• The King’s School, an independent fee-paying school, that is Christ-centred, nurturing children in godly character and academic development. 
• Edge Housing, a Christian housing project, which houses and supports homeless people in 8 houses in Oxford. 
• The King’s Centre Limited, a wholly owned trading subsidiary, operating our property in Oxford as a resource and event space for community and commercial partners in the city and beyond, as well as being a base for the activities of Oxford Community Church. 
• Kingsgrove Community Hub, a new charitable subsidiary, which will build and run a new community centre and home for Wantage Community Church, in Kingsgrove, Wantage.

The charity has a turnover in the region of £3m and employs around 110 staff. 

You can find out more about all these parts of the organisation on our website and more specific detail on our goals and financials in our Trustees’ Annual Report, available from the Charity Commission. 

Closing date 08-07-2024

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