Organisation Development Manager Jobs
We are looking for an Office Manager to lead on a range of administrative and finance tasks ensuring the smooth running of The Politics Project office.
ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT
We support young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers and politicians to help them to learn, teach and engage in politics. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK. We are experts in supporting young people and politicians to engage through political contact.
We also coordinate the Democracy Classroom network, a partnership between over 100 civil society organisations that supports young people to engage in elections.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Office Manager would work with our small team of 7 staff by providing organisational and administrative support.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational skills, advanced proficiency in G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), general bookkeeping skills and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Experience of working with a database is a desirable skill.
The post holder will:
- Work with the Director and wider team to ensure efficient office operations.
- Implement and maintain procedures/office administrative systems.
- Manage office supplies and equipment.
- Manage databases. Check that data protection laws are being adhered to in relation to the storage of data, and review and update policies (training can be provided).
- Organise regular internal meetings and planning days.
- Provide administrative support to the Director including scheduling meetings and handling correspondence.
- Book and arrange travel for staff.
- Process invoices and staff expenses.
- Managing office budgets.
- Order stationery and IT equipment.
- Assisting the organisation's HR functions by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews and overseeing the administration process for inducting new staff.
The job is based on a 12 month fixed term contract (including a 6-month probation period), with opportunities for extension.
The Politics Project is based in London and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The role is part time, 4 days a week. Working hours will be agreed with the post holder when they start. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required.
Benefits:
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and three days of holiday between Christmas and New Year (pro rata).
- Friendly and inclusive environment.
- Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.
- The opportunity to work in an organisation making a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.
ABOUT YOU
You have outstanding organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure, identify priorities and proactively solve problems.
You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines.
You will work well with other members of the team to help The Politics Project achieve its mission.
You will be IT literate.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.
TO APPLY:
To apply please submit through the CharityJob website a CV and a covering letter that is no longer than 500 words.
The closing date is 11:59pm on Sunday 6th October 2024.
Initial interviews are planned for the week beginning 14th October 2024.
Nottinghamshire Hospice delivers end-of-life care to people across the county. Our Hospice in your Home service is community based, and cares for patients and their families within their own home. Wherever possible, we enable people to die at home. Alongside our Wellbeing and Bereavement Services, we cared for 2,500 people across Nottinghamshire last year.
This role…
Working to a new Fundraising strategy with ambitious plans for growth, the Public Fundraising Manager will help us reach the next level in our income generation.
The role will combine direct responsibility for the retention and growth of our Individual Giving income streams (regular giving, lottery, appeals) with leadership and support of our other public facing income streams (community, legacy and in memory giving).
As the most experienced fundraiser in the team, the role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to deliver on the Fundraising strategy, managing the team in an empowering way to motivate and inspire the team to drive income.
What are we looking for?
You will have proven experience of:
- Successfully delivering an individual giving income stream
- Campaign project management and working in collaboration with other stakeholders
- Collating and analysing data to drive decision making
- Gaining trust and building rapport with individuals quickly
- Effective storytelling to inspire supporters into action
- Delivering stewardship journeys that retain supporters to drive long term connection
What we offer
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package which includes 5 weeks Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Annual Leave Buy/Sell Scheme, Pension Scheme, Medical Cover, Employee Assistance Programme and Retail Discount Scheme.
Why you’ll love working here
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a great place to work! As a charity we’re creative and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together.
Our values are embedded into the Hospice:
Compassion – Being inclusive; being kind and having empathy; empowering others; having integrity and being patient.
Trust – Being authentic; unified; loyal; accountable; trustworthy; responsible; reliable and professional.
Ambition- The growth of the Hospice; being courageous; getting the right outcomes and results; improvement of our services; being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of each other and our service users.
If you think this sounds like you then please have a read of the full job description. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, then we welcome these informal chats. Please email Claire Herrick, Head of Fundraising to set something up.
The must haves:
The successful applicant will be subject to a standard DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. You must also have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance). Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation.
Registered Charity no: 509759
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Services Manager to join our team. The role is responsible for overseeing the charity’s business service functions, including Human Resources, senior administration, ensuring and overseeing GDPR compliance within the charity, IT coordination and Safeguarding. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing, reviewing and updating the organisation’s policies and procedures.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
HR
- Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and staff development.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and maintain up to date HR records.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR-related matters.
- Maintain accurate records of each employee and ensure proper allocation of benefits due.
- Oversee all training requirements for the charity.
Administration
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the business services team, ensuring efficient administrative support to the organisation.
- Coordinate and manage office facilities, supplies and equipment.
- Support the executive team with scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
- Ensure all insurance required by the charity is in place and regularly oversee any changes.
- Oversee the Donor Care team to ensure processes and protocols are in place to ensure a high quality donor care experience.
- Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practise across Business Services.
GDPR & IT Coordination
- Act as the DPO for the organisation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
- Develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures, and oversee staff training on data privacy.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure data protection compliance across the organisation.
- Liaise with external IT provider to ensure the organisations IT infrastructure is secure, up to date and aligned with operational needs.
- Manage IT assets, software licenses, and support the implementation of new technologies.
- Provide IT support and training to staff as needed.
Safeguarding Lead
- Act as the designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all beneficiaries we work with.
- Develop, review and update safeguarding policies and procedures ensuring they are in line with best practise and legal requirements.
- Deliver safeguarding training to staff, and all associated personnel, and manage safeguarding concerns and incidents.
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Lead the development, review and updating of organisational policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect current laws, regulations and best practises.
- Ensure policies and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented across the organisation
Person Specification
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law and GDPR regulations.
- Experience in Safeguarding and developing organisational policies and procedures.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Strong IT skills and knowledge in Microsoft Sharepoint.
Desirable Qualifications
- CIPD qualification or equivalent in HR management.
- Experience in a safeguarding role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity Manager,
Location: Walton on Thames, Surrey
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 per year – salary pro rata
Part-time, Monday – Thursday, 20 – 24 hrs per week
ABOUT US: The Counselling Partnership is an independent, local community charity. We are committed to improving mental well-being by providing professional, affordable one-to-one counselling to adults facing a variety of difficulties. These include depression, bereavement, anger, stress, anxiety, abuse, loss, phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship, self-esteem, trauma and work or career-related issues.
The Charity has a double purpose. Addressing the psychological needs of our local community through appropriate counselling interventions is our first objective, but we do this by offering counsellors in training appropriate clinical experience, thereby helping to grow the counselling resources available to the wider community.
We have two outreach counselling rooms in Walton on Thames and Woking and provide on-line counselling to clients throughout Surrey.
The service provides individual therapy to people who have mild to moderate psychological issues, and we are able to offer counselling for up to a year, for clients who require longer term intervention to address presenting issues.
ABOUT YOU:
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in your community?
Is making a difference important to you?
Do you have the skills and expertise to lead a small charity?
If so, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues and clients. Someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative, you will have the skills and expertise to lead all aspects of the charity as it develops a new strategy and strengthens its operations. The successful candidate will work with the board of trustees to further develop the charity, building on its excellent reputation to deliver a much needed service that alleviates mental ill health and emotional distress in our community.
To be considered for this post you need to be confident in leading and motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain high morale within the service. We are looking for a compassionate, supportive and empowering leader with proven management experience and ability to increase funding revenue. With excellent communication skills, you will have the energy and commitment necessary to nurture the heart of the organisation and its people at a key time in its development.
This role is part-time but will include occasional evenings to support board meetings. Regular in person working at our office in Walton on Thames is a requirement, with some activities that can be completed via remote working.
Closing date: 5 October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Organisational Funding Manager to act as a point of contact between 10 voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, Auriga Services and Utilita Giving. Building positive relationships with all stakeholders to successfully deliver the place-based support element of the Utilita Giving pilot.
As a Organisational Funding Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of investment funds, ensuring their efficient operation and growth.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the relationship and contract between Auriga Services and Utilita Giving.
- Meet key reporting deadlines, collecting data and information to the relevant boards both internally and externally.
- Ensure the operational team achieves all contractual obligations and where delivery is off track action is taken immediately.
- Lead day to day contract management of all 10 community organisations who are selected to deliver the pilot service, 5 in Leicester & 5 in Luton.
- Work with the funded organisations to deliver key reporting deadlines, collecting and collating data and information relative to the pilot.
- Shape and design efficient reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes for all 10 community organisations.
- Track budgets and spending to ensure project delivery.
- Monitor outcomes and KPI’s of each funded organisation to ensure they remain on target to meet their pilot outputs.
- Support effective working relationships across the business and act as an ambassador, advocating with external organisations.
- Travel, as necessary (weekly/monthly/quarterly) to have presence on site in both Leicester & Luton, engaging with the funded organisations which Utilita Giving are funding. It is expected that the Organisational Funding Manager will visit each organisation at least once per month. All expenses will be paid.
Qualifications:
- Experience of working successfully in a similar role and developing effective partnerships
- Project management experience
- Excellent analytical skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to build strong working relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Being able to work on your own initiative, highly organised, methodical, and reliable
- Flexible, resilient, and pragmatic
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience of producing high quality narrative and statistical reports
- Empathy and compassion based on life skills with a genuine understanding of vulnerable people in financial crisis or hardship
The Company:
Auriga Services is a Public Benefit Entity that has been operating for 20 years and is owned by a registered charity – Evnia Charitable Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Auriga is the commercial arm of Evnia Charitable Trust. Our charity-owned status makes us as unique in the marketplace, which allows us to genuinely care about creating better and lasting impacts for vulnerable people and households in poverty.
At Auriga Services we understand the importance of supporting people through life’s challenges and our responsibilities and obligations towards our customers and beneficiaries including delivering an exceptional level of service, ensuring transparency, addressing customer concerns, and upholding ethical practices to create a positive and trustworthy relationship with our consumers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Endowment Fund
Head of Evaluation (Targeted Projects)
Reports to: Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships
Salary: £64,500
Contract: 12 month – Fixed term
Location: Central London/Hybrid*
Application closing: 9:00am Monday 14th October 2024
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
Absolutely central to this is designing, commissioning and managing complex and rigorous impact evaluations with experts in the field. The new government has an ambition to halve knife crime within a decade, and we’re anticipating opportunities to work with them to build evidence on new approaches to tackling violence involving children. Your role will focus on creating and making the best of those opportunities. You will:
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Serve as a senior member of the team. YEF is buzzing with activity and in order to prevent any bottlenecks, we need to expand our senior capacity.
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Run and manage closed calls for complex evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. For each of the programmes we work with, we find and appoint independent evaluators.
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Expertly manage relationships with key stakeholders. Aside from evaluators, we work closely with other grantees and partners.
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Represent YEF at governance meetings and other external engagements. We’re passionate about our mission, proud of the work we’re doing to get there, and we’re keen to share this with stakeholders.
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Provide support and counsel to our team of Senior Evaluation Managers and Evaluation Managers. This team closely manages over 35 efficacy trials, over 20 pilot studies and even more in the earlier stages of evaluation.
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Tightly manage and quality assure evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. YEF has set processes to maintain high standards and rigour. This role will ensure all evaluations adhere to these.
When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions:
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Please share why YEF’s mission is motivating you to apply for this role.
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Give clear examples where your experience directly relates to the “About You” section in the JD.
We aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we intend to serve at all levels of our organisation and encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a brilliant Senior Development Officer to join our development team as we grow our restricted and unrestricted income.
Buxton Opera House is a beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country's finest examples of a Frank Matcham theatre design. As a National Portfolio Organisation, with a thriving community programme and an electrifying programme of touring and home grown shows, it is a great time to join the team.
We are looking for a self-starter with either experience in membership, individual giving, a great sales and relationship management background, or an experienced trust and foundations fundraiser to join our team. In return we can offer hybrid working, a flexible approach and a supportive team environment.
If you have a passion for the arts, are motivated by making a difference, and are a great relationship builder with ideas and energy, we want to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHAT IS START NETWORK?
Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.
OUR SOLUTIONS
DECENTRALISNG & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.
EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.
COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.
For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website.
OUR VALUES
WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.
JOB PURPOSE
The Grant Management and Finance Advisor role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The post holder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.
JOB PURPOSE
This role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The post holder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
GRANT MANAGEMENT & REPORTING
The role will be responsible for the end-to-end grant management cycle for a number of large and / or complex grants from institutional and corporate funders. This includes the following accountabilities:
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Work with fundraising and programme teams to manage the smooth running of donor preliminary assessments, start up and close out processes
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Support grant monitoring calls working with Programmes, Resources Mobilisation and Operations functions.
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Support the development of specific subaward grant processes where appropriate. Manage sub-grants to member and non-member organisations from contracting to reporting, recording, compliance, and managing financial risk as appropriate.
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Manage donor financial reporting, set up systems and process to ensure reporting is compliant, timely and accurate.
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Compile donor financial reports and payment requests ensuring accuracy with Start Network financial systems and work with finance team to develop a consistent process for reconciliation of donor financial reports.
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Support in advising Resource Mobilisation, Finance, Programmes, and Operations teams on best practices in grant management processes as required.
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Review and provide advice on donor agreements to ensure feasibility from an operations perspective.
GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING
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Support on grant tracking processes, establishing and managing a grant management tracker and calendar. Work closely with the resource mobilisation team to maintain trackers and to communicate key dates.
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Support for financial reporting and grant management training for Start Network peers and members.
FINANCIAL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT
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Manage complex grant budgets, ensuring all stakeholders are accurately informed and grants are drawn down appropriately
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Support on the development of grant management procedures
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Develop processes to ensure smooth payment to grantees. Work with the Finance team to support implementation of these processes.
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Support preparation of team specific and project budgets as required for presentation to prospective donors and or governance committees
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Support on development of grant specific management reports to inform financial decision making.
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Meet regularly with budget holders for financial monitoring of grants, to advise on and take decisions on reallocation of funds where required.
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Monitor income and fund transfers from donors and where relevant- grant custodians.
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Work with the resource mobilisation teams to support donor-related internal and external audit requirements
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Working with the finance team, support on development of processes to ensure consistency of grant financial management (ICR, FX rates, salary postings)
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Support on monitoring of financial risk related to exposure on sub-grant agreements. Support with preparation of policies and papers to be presented to the FAC and R&C committees.
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Support and advise from a grant management perspective on wider finance team initiatives.
PERSON PROFILE
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Working knowledge of institutional and international donors, grant management, compliance and audit processes
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Proven ability to develop and manage complex budgets, and to draft high quality financial reports for colleagues and donors
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Knowledge of and ability to work with financial systems, and experience of setting up and implementing administrative and financial processes
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Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deadlines requiring attention to detail.
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Experience of capacity building of colleagues and or partner organisations
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Experience of building relationships across diverse teams and geographies
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Excellent communication skills in English; ability to communicate complex technical issues information to a range of audiences
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Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Excel
KEY COMPETENCIES
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Communication: Able to convey complex information concisely to different audiences
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Strategic Thinking: Deliver results with awareness of impact on others internally and externally by considering the positions and perspectives of relevant stakeholders
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Collaboration: Actively promote collaboration by spotting and breaking down barriers to siloed working, connecting colleagues, teams, and initiatives.
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Leadership of self and others: Willing to share own expertise with others in the organisation and network, both formally and informally
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Ability to adapt and learn: Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives
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Getting things done the Start Network way: Deliver results in pursuit of our mission by holding yourself to account for your work, taking decisions relevant to your role and supporting colleagues whilst having fun
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Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.
Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF, The Gates Foundaton & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field
This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally, meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders. Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences (post pandemic) that very few other roles can match. You will
- Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
- Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
- Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
- Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
- Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
- Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*
Key skills required..
- A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.
- A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
- A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Arabic
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
- A proven track record in audit work
"A fantastic way to break into the International Development sector"
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager
Location: Nigeria, Abuja
Contract: 12-Month fixed term contract (renewable)
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager (RSCOM)2 is part of the Programme Supply Chain (PSC) team. This role supports programme teams and Country Offices (COs) in supply chain management and compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
The RSCOM 2 WARO position is field-based and works with other regional roles to provide support to the Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Liberia COs. This includes helping with planning, procurement, logistics, and custom clearance, ensuring adherence to PSC, Quality Management System (QMS), and GDP operating standards.
The goal is to build the capacity of COs in procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring Sightsavers’ programmes and COs are well-resourced and risks to the organization’s reputation are managed.
Principal Accountabilities
- Understand Sightsavers’ operating models and PSC requirements, focusing on planning, GDP standards, and best practices across WARO COs.
- Collaborate with the Controller PSC and other RSCOMs to support WARO COs and programme teams in planning, procurement, and supply chain management.
- Assist WARO COs in applying the PSC system and QMS, understanding UK regulations for WDA (H) licence, GDP guidelines, and national regulations.
- Develop solutions for programme supply chain management at CO and field levels, providing expert advice to resolve supply chain issues.
- Create a training plan and visit schedule to address Regional Director (RD) priorities and CO SC risk profiles.
- Work with the Controller PSC to develop tools for capacity building in supply chain management for WARO COs or programme partners.
- Provide robust support to WARO COs, frequently visiting countries to enhance performance, compliance, and capacity building.
- Collaborate with central teams to ensure COs’ supply chain needs comply with organisational procedures and programme demands.
- Offer technical advice to senior programme/regional and country leadership on complex supply chain issues.
Principal Outputs
- Lead the capacity building implementation of focused WARO COs developing a workplan for review and approval by Controller PSC
- Provide the key point of contact for WARO CO staff to assist with the application of the QMS, supplier qualification, SC planning, advice regarding audit and compliance, and leading on day-to-day support and periodic reviews.
- Provide general advice and the conduit for developing the wider PSC team understanding of CO challenges and requirements
- Advise SCMs regarding country specific use of local suppliers, storage sites and/or transport routes, etc
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
The Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager will be skilled in developing solutions for programme supply chain management at both CO and field levels, providing expert advice to resolve supply chain issues. The RSCO will create risk-based training plans and visit schedules to address Regional Director priorities and CO supply chain risk profiles. Working effectively with the Controller PSC to develop tools for capacity building in supply chain management for WARO COs or programme partners. Additionally, providing robust support to WARO COs, frequently visiting countries to enhance performance, compliance, and capacity building
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Supply Chain or Logistics professional qualification.
- Experience in implementing/overseeing complex large-scale supply chains for NGO-funded programmes or equivalent.
- Culturally sensitive and empathetic, with a focus on achieving clear objectives.
- Demonstrable experience in similar supply chain management involving pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and stores in the international development sector.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with personnel at all levels, internally and with external contractors and suppliers.
- Experience of working directly with third-party contractors and supplier management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with strong IT skills.
- Emotionally resilient, able to travel and operate alone, interpret Controller PSC’s intent, and develop plans with departments to achieve overarching aims and objectives.
Desirable:
- Understanding of global supply chains, wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals, and freight forwarders.
- Experience of the NGO and international development environment.
- Able to conduct training needs analysis, plan bespoke training packages, and implement delivery.
- Commitment to continuous personal improvement in performance.
- Experienced in fostering a culture of collaborative working, sharing knowledge, expertise, and skills across teams.
- Strong organisational skills, able to liaise with geographically dispersed groups, both internally and externally.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the work time as needed to support programme implementation.
Closing date: 29 September 2024
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a confident and experienced HR generalist with strong knowledge of key HR practices including recruitment and retention, employee relations and development and training. This standalone HR position offers the opportunity to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle within our organisation.
Reporting to the Finance, Commercial & Business Director, this role is crucial in ensuring we attract, recruit and develop high performing team members.
We are a UK charity with a mission to empower people of all ages to read.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Development Officer – Southampton (England South)
We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.
In this role you will:
· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.
· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.
· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.
· Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.
· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the Strategic Plans.
· Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.
· Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.
· Record, monitor and report on data to evaluate our projects and demonstrate impact.
To be successful in this role you will have:
· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities
· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience
· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience
· Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work
· The ability to travel to different locations across Southampton and the South of England to attend meetings, events and deliver training.
Salary: £29,269 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (SCP 23).
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Southampton (The Bulb, Southampton, SO15 1GX) with travel across the South of England
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 13th October 2024
Interview date: 23rd October 2024
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Employment Services Manager (West Midlands)
Location: Birmingham– hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)
Contract: Permanent
Language Requirements: Fluent in English
Overall purpose
Your primary responsibility will be to lead Breaking Barriers’ employment programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and support the Senior Employment Services Manager and Director of Services in ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in the support we provide to clients.
Working closely with the Senior Employment Services Manager, you will take ownership of delivery within this region and lead on the delivery of the contract, including maintaining effective external stakeholder relationships and providing accurate and timely reporting. You will line manage and support a team of Employment Advisers (“Advisers”), enabling them to provide high-quality support to clients and coordinate the day-to-day operational activity which keeps our programmes running.
You are a highly organised and effective worker who knows when to adopt a creative approach and when to follow the established process. You will have an empathetic manner, be willing to go the extra mile to support clients and be proactive in looking for ways to improve our service. Lived experience would be helpful but is not essential.
In addition to exceptional people skills, you will be a strong communicator and possess meticulous attention to detail. You will be confident working autonomously, helped by excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and cope with interruptions.
You should have at a demonstrable track record of transferrable work experience in coordinating service delivery, projects or programmes, or another relevant field. Equally important is a demonstrable commitment to working with marginalised populations who face barriers to employment, particularly refugees. A strong interest in employability support and experience delivering employment programmes or careers advice would be a strong advantage.
For our part, we offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference in people’s lives.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Which location you are applying for
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Thursday 24th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours p/w, Monday to Friday
Salary: Band 6B £38,319 to £40,362
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based in Huddersfield with regular travel to Wakefield and Halifax
Role Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Operational Manager to oversee our supported and emergency accommodation provision across the Kirklees, Wakefield and Calderdale areas. You will manage teams of staff who provide one to one support, housing management and property maintenance ensuring an effective and compliant service to all our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Property Management: Oversee the operations of our supported and emergency accommodation.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and support 5 Team Leaders.
- Resident Support: Oversee the development of support plans tailored to the needs of our residents.
- Compliance: Ensure all properties and services comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Budget Management: Monitor and manage budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Partnerships: Work with local agencies and organizations to enhance support and achieve move on.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in housing management
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of housing regulations and best practices.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:
Complete our online application form
CLOSING DATE: 5pm on Monday 14th October 2024
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 24th October 2024
Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure that all its policies reflect this. This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedures.
A DBS check will be required
Benefits:
- Competitive salary starting from £38,319 per year.
- 30 days annual leave; 2 floating days; statutory bank holidays
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
Closing date: 14-10-2024
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Partnerships Manager
We are looking for a dedicated Partnerships Manager to join a brilliant team of fundraisers!
This is an agile role, working a minimum of two days a week from the London office, offering flexible working and some great benefits.
If you are passionate about challenging the causes of poor mental health and providing people with the tools they need to live their best possible life, then apply today!
Position: Partnerships Manager
Location: London/hybrid (London office a minimum of 2 days a week)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £33,880 to £38,907 (inclusive of London Allowance)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59, Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Interview Date: w/c 7th October 2024
Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands.
The Role
As Partnerships Manager, you will drive new partnership opportunities and develop long-standing partnerships for the organisation.
With experience in charitable corporate partnerships, you will use your creativity and innovative skills to develop and deliver sector-leading partnerships. You will have responsibility for seeking new and exciting partnership opportunities and drive their delivery and growth to strategically support the charity’s work across the UK.
You’ll have cultivation and stewardship skills to build and maintain your own pipeline, understand and translate trends in the market, and have a track record in influencing internal and external stakeholders to grow and diversify partnerships income.
About You
You will have experience of:
- Working with charity partners across a range of business sectors.
- Working with partners to generate £25k+ in charitable funding, ideally spanning different types of activities and fundraising mechanisms/components.
- Creative and strategic thinking, with passionate for demonstrating how the business community can change the landscape of the UK’s mental health.
- Budgeting processes and tracking and forecasting income and expenditure for partners and your pipeline.
You will occasionally travel the country and work flexibly to meet the requirements of the job role (e.g. occasional evenings and weekends where event attendance is required).
You may also have:
- Knowledge of the mental health / illness sector.
- Sound understanding of relevant fundraising regulations and GDPR.
- Previous experience of working with Salesforce or other fundraising databases.
About the Organisation
In a rapidly changing world, the charity brings together the heritage and experience of four charities from across the country who’ve been supporting people with their mental health for over 50 years, challenging the causes of poor mental health and providing people with the tools they need to live their best possible life at home, school and work.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.
You will also receive:
- Employer funded pension
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
- Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off
- Plus many more great benefits…
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member
We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Partnerships and Engagement, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Health, Mental Health, Community, Social Welfare, Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Partnerships and Engagement Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.