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We are currently recruiting for a Team Services Manager at A Rocha UK, a key role that will be instrumental in driving our mission to mobilise Christians for conservation. The right candidate will have the opportunity to streamline operations, enhance administrative processes, and support a dynamic team dedicated to environmental impact.

• Total package circa £50,000
• Opportunity for future career development and growth.

About Our Client

Warwickshire County Council is a progressive local authority with a reputation for excellence in public service. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK, Warwickshire is a place where innovation meets opportunity. Known for its stunning green spaces, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, it's an ideal environment for both work and life. Our client is committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Job Description

• Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of capable accountants and finance officers.
• Overseeing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting process.
• Driving high-profile capital projects and transformation initiatives to support SEND funding and school inclusion.
• Financial evaluation of tender applications, undertaking scenario modelling and identify the risk and financial implications.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to senior managers and making recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Presenting financial insights to the Warwickshire Schools Forum, facilitating discussions on funding allocations and resource management across the county.
• Managing the year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.
• Driving continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant should have:

• A professional Level 7 CCAB or CIMA Finance and Accounting qualification.
• Track record of leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Solid background in school funding, DSG, and public sector finance.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, confidently collaborating, influencing decisions and challenging assumptions.
• Excellent analytical skills to support strategic decision making.
• Confident, proactive individual who is capable of positive challenge.

What's on Offer

• Total package circa £50,000 including a £45,441 base salary, market supplement, and pay award pending.
• LGPS pension with flexible contributions, secure future benefits and life cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas.
• An agile working environment.
• Additional benefits such as discounts, enhanced parental leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme and well-being support.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

South East London Mind have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Services to lead on supporting and developing our existing services in the London Boroughs of Lambeth & Southwark. This includes the successful and established Counselling Services, Advice & Information Service, Peer Support and Befriending. This exciting new post will also involve taking a lead on local partnerships with both statutory and other voluntary sector organisations.

With experience managing community-based services and of partnership working, you will need to demonstrate that you can motivate teams and individuals, communicate effectively and deliver continuous improvement in service delivery.

The successful candidate will join an established group of Heads of Services who represent us across our other 3 boroughs.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Monday 13th November

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time options available, 35 hours over 5 days
Location: Hybrid – Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF, with the flexibility to work from home. 
Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024 
 
We’re recruiting Business Support Manager to join our vibrant, high performing team. This key role will provide essential support to our Chief Information Officer and the Information Services Team, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a supportive environment and love making a difference, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

More about the role

As our Business Support Manager, you’ll assist our Chief Information Officer in focusing on strategic priorities while ensuring seamless operations within the Information Services Team. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions and prioritise tasks, all while being a valued member of our collaborative team.
 
This role is hybrid, allowing for 40% of your time in the office and 60% remote. This balanced approach fosters both collaboration and individual productivity. We’re dedicated to creating a work environment that adapts to your needs, helping you thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome applications from those seeking full-time or part-time options
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Chief Information Officer, enabling them to concentrate on key initiatives and priorities. 
• Work closely with the Information Services Team to ensure consistent compliance, process adherence and communication across the directorate. 
• Attend senior leadership meetings as the voice of the Information Services Team, taking minutes and following up on action points. 
• Oversee central budget items, including engagement with third party providers, ensuring that spending is accurately recorded and reconciled with monthly management accounts. 
• Oversee the Information Services sections of our intranet. 
• Collaborate with senior team members to create important documents, including presentations and meeting papers. 
• Represent the Information Services Team on various projects, sharing insights and feedback. 
• Ensure adherence to risk management and Blue Cross policies, helping to improve efficiency within the team. 
• Assist the Trustee Chair of a specific committee by organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking notes during discussions. 

About You
 
We’re looking for a proactive and personable support professional who’s committed to delivering high-quality work. You’ll excel at building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, working collaboratively to achieve our shared goals. Your attention to detail will shine through in everything you do, especially regarding budgets and written materials.
 
In this role, it’s essential to stay calm and composed, even when things get a bit hectic!
 
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience in supporting committees and senior meetings, including planning agendas and tracking actions.
• Experience working at a senior level with strong writing and proofreading skills to create clear and concise documents.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of sharing information effectively across teams.
• Experience in supporting colleagues to enhance team effectiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• A discreet approach to handling confidential information.
• Alignment with Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusion.
• Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Familiarity with roles relevant to the Information Services Team.
• Experience in minute-taking for meetings.

Why Blue Cross? 
 
Joining Blue Cross means becoming part of a team that truly cares about making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners across the UK. We take pride in nurturing a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your personal and career development is a top priority.
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Without their dedication and commitment, we couldn’t achieve our mission of making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
 
In return, Blue Cross is committed to providing you with the best possible working environment. Your happiness and well-being are important to us, and we will strive to support you in every way we can.
   
Our generous benefits package includes:

• 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family 
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Claim for professional fees 
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance 
• Enhanced family friendly policies 
• Recognition scheme 
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
• Personal development programme
• How to apply 

 
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on midnight Sunday 10 November 2024. 
 
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission, we can’t wait to hear from you!
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Our values 

Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times

Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking

Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you 

Are you passionate about supporting student-led activities and fostering inclusive, vibrant communities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real difference in student life? If so, this is the perfect role for you.

We are the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU), the largest Students’ Union in the UK, representing over 48,000 students. We’re looking for a Senior Student Groups Coordinator to join our team and help student groups flourish by offering guidance, administrative support, and practical solutions.

As Senior Student Groups Coordinator, you will be a key player in empowering students to lead societies and networks that shape the vibrant student community. Your role will be vital in ensuring that student groups have the tools, space, and financial support they need to run successful events, trips, and other activities. From handling day-to-day queries to managing compliance with health and safety standards, you'll be the go-to person for student leaders looking to create engaging and inclusive group activities.

In this role, you will provide one-to-one support and guidance to student leaders, assisting them in effectively managing their groups. You’ll handle the administration of grants, ensuring that student groups make the best use of available funding, and collaborate with internal teams, such as finance, to manage budgets and keep financial records up to date. You’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with risk management and health and safety protocols for all group activities, including events and trips. You’ll also develop resources such as toolkits and guides to help student leaders navigate group management and event planning. In addition, you’ll work closely with other departments to support a range of exciting events across the Union.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need proven experience in delivering excellent customer service and providing support in a busy, fast-paced environment. You’ll have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with students and colleagues. Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and health and safety protocols is essential. You should be competent in using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and expense management systems. The ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service will also be key.

The salary for this role is between £26,640 - £29,820. The position is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week), with hybrid working options available. You will have the flexibility to work from home when duties allow. The role also offers a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, employer pension contributions, and free tickets to Manchester Academy gigs.

If you’re passionate about working in a student-focused environment and want to make a lasting impact on student life, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Senior Student Groups Coordinator and help shape the future of student engagement at UMSU.

Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.

Details

Salary: £26,640 - £29,820

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

As our new Head of Museum Service, you will ensure we continue to serve our vibrant and diverse community!

Location: Gunnersbury Park Museum, London

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 25th November

Who we are.

Gunnersbury Museum & Park Development Trust exists to provide community benefit including the advancement of education and promotion of social welfare by the effective management, conservation and interpretation of the Gunnersbury Park Museum collections.

As the Head of Museum Service, you will play a key role in planning and delivering high-quality, accessible museum services that meet the needs of the vibrant and diverse Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.

About the role.

With this breadth of our community in mind, the Head of Museum Service is responsible for developing and implementing the Gunnersbury Museum Service’s Forward Plan, which focuses on community participation, exhibitions, and audience engagement.

The aim is to achieve measurable outcomes that advance education and encourage underrepresented groups to participate in museum services and events, which are also key to sustaining the organisation’s prestigious NPO status.

The Head of Museum Service oversees the integration of digital technologies to enhance the management, care, and public access to Gunnersbury’s collections and heritage assets. Working closely with the Senior Curator, you will ensure the highest standards in conservation, management, and interpretation of the museum collection and update relevant policies and emergency plans.

Managing and supporting the Formal Learning Manager to deliver educational programmes, and the Community Programmes Officer to foster partnerships that strengthen community engagement, you will collaborate with the fundraising team to secure grant funding and sponsorship opportunities. Ensuring compliance with national standards, such as ACE Accreditation, is also a key responsibility.

Internally, the Head of Museum Service will build strong relationships with senior colleagues to support the overall management of the Museum and Park, ensuring Gunnersbury is well maintained and operates efficiently.

You will lead the curatorial team in procuring and managing external consultants and contractors to uphold high collection management standards and establish a robust system for impact assessment and key performance indicators (KPIs), culminating in an annual Impact Report for the museum service.

Externally, this role is central to developing strategic partnerships at regional and national levels to expand the museum’s reach and impact. As Head of Museum Service, you will closely collaborate with the Head of Estates and Major Projects to ensure a safe and high-quality visitor experience throughout the various exhibits and collections. Working with marketing and communications teams, you will work to engage priority audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders through consultations and events.

In terms of general management, the Head of Museum Service is accountable for effectively managing budgets and pursuing income generation through grants and participatory programmes. You will oversee the museum’s curatorial, marketing, communications, and community engagement functions, run team meetings, conduct professional development reviews, and motivate staff and volunteers.

Well-networked and connected, you will take pride in staying updated on best practices in the heritage sector, driving quality improvements to enhance visitor and participant experiences.

Benefits.

• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Hybrid working, flexible-working
• Pension scheme
• Discount in Museum Giftshop
• Discount at Leisure Centre
• Seasonal organic vegetables from the community garden
• Office situated in a beautiful grade II* listed building in a heritage park
• All our salaried staff are invited to join Simply Health, paid for by the organisation

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 25th November.

A little bit about the role 

This role will be closing at 9am on Monday 18 November.

The Head of Delivery is responsible for all aspects of programme organisation and delivery. They are a vital and senior position expected to bring exceptional social work knowledge and expertise to the implementation and further development of Approach Social Work and wider work of the charity. They are required to work collaboratively with all teams on the programme, including curriculum, admissions and support, recruitment, partnerships and programme management.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about driving standards in social work through excellent practice, leadership and innovation, who can manage a geographically dispersed team and work effectively and closely with the Head of Delivery (North) and Head of Curriculum to ensure  a consistent one-team approach to programme delivery. 

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader and manager of people with an ability to operationalise a large programme and develop strategic plans that support retention and quality. You will have a clear vision for outstanding social work practice and education with a commitment to systemic practice and other practice models.

Please note that you must be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and possess a Masters’ degree in Social Work (or related subject) to apply.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Setting a cohort culture with high expectations, strong support and commitment to the mission amongst participants. 
• Responsible for ensuring programme quality in relation to teaching, learning and the placement experience. 
• Being part of the wider leadership group that steers and embeds organisational culture and strategy
• Reporting and presenting on key performance metrics (KPM’s) to the Department for Education (DfE) and other stakeholders

A little bit about you 

We’re looking for an experienced social worker and leader, who has a deep understanding of children and families’ social work within the local authority context. This is a senior leader role at Frontline, so in addition to the experience needed, a commitment to and passion for better social work and a leadership approach that is anti racist, rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion is paramount.

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. 

Important information

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 recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

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!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

The Policy and Campaigns Manager is responsible for leading on CLAPA’s campaigning and policy work across the UK.  This is a new direction for CLAPA and a key part of the role will be to develop a clear strategy and action plan to ensure a focused and targeted approach to this area of work.   

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that work is delivered to the highest standard and that the wider staff team and board of trustees are kept informed on progress and development.

The IT Manager will lead and maintain the continuous development of the current ICT infrastructure; integrating and managing software systems, databases, and productivity/collaboration tools. They will also be responsible for ensuring the adequacy of the National Offices IT infrastructure and development of that infrastructure with the National Office users.

The IT Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the ICT budget is complied with and maintained and will be responsible for resolving any under/overspends within the ICT budget.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our website to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 4th November 2024

The interviews will take place in 12th November 2024, location TBC. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced, committed and highly organised Fundraising Manager. The postholder will have a central role in working with the Head of Fundraising to secure grants from statutory agencies and trusts and foundations but will also work to steward relationships with individual donors, support innovative digital fundraising campaigns and assist in the delivery of targeted fundraising activities and events. There is significant scope and opportunity for the Fundraising Manager to develop the charity’s work arounds trusts and foundations, individual giving, challenge/community events and corporate partnerships.

You will be ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals. This role would be ideal for applicants with successful fundraising experience and could suit someone wishing to progress their fundraising careers by stepping up into a Fundraising Manager role.

It is a rewarding role where your work will be transformational working within a friendly and hardworking team committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm.

Safeguarding

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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

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

Trees for Cities is an independent, national charity that works with communities to plant and care for urban trees, helping to create greener and healthier cities across the UK and internationally for the last 30 years.

We are in a pivotal decade for environmental action, and our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022-25), is focused on engaging communities in climate action through the simple yet powerful act of tree planting. Looking ahead, our new strategy launching in 2025 will build on this momentum to create a social movement for tree equity - ensuring that all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location have access to the benefits that trees provide, including cleaner air, cooler temperatures, improved mental health, and enhanced biodiversity.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Marketing & Digital Engagement to lead our efforts in inspiring, engaging, and empowering communities, volunteers, and supporters across the UK. This is a critical new role, focused on implementing and operationalising our new strategy, enhancing our reach, and building the foundations for our future growth. The role offers the opportunity to lead the development of Trees for Cities’ first national digital engagement strategy, ensuring we build strong connections with communities and supporters through creative campaigns and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of our first national digital engagement strategy, driving public awareness and support for urban trees.
• Inspire and mobilise communities and supporters through innovative campaigns that highlight the benefits of tree planting and urban greening.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful implementation of our organisational strategy, enhancing our digital presence to extend our reach.
• Oversee a talented marketing and engagement team, providing leadership, direction, and fresh ideas to foster growth and deepen our connections.
• Act as a senior voice in the organisation, influencing decision-making and shaping the future direction of Trees for Cities.

About You
We are looking for an experienced marketing leader with a passion for the environment and community engagement. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital engagement strategies, and experience leading creative campaigns that inspire action – this could be within a charity or a wider commercial setting. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of influencing at a senior level, and able to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.

Why Join Us?
At Trees for Cities, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and vibrant work culture. Our team is deeply motivated by the cause, and we are committed to supporting each other as we work towards a greener, healthier future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a tangible difference in urban environments and communities across the UK.

If you are passionate about mobilising social action and inspiring change, and have the skills and experience to lead our marketing and digital engagement efforts, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role and organisation, including how to have an informal conversation about the opportunity and apply, please download the full appointment brief.

Closing date: 17 November 2024

Panel Interview Dates: 2 December and then 9 December 2024

About St Augustine's Centre

‘The St. Augustine Centre lays a clear path of hope for each of us. It is my family. Now I can start to live again.’ (Besara, Centre Member)

‘This place is a deep well of humanity and resilience in a world that needs these things so much.’ (Miles, Volunteer)

At our vibrant community centre in Halifax, we welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we give people the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a wide range of activities that help them feel happier and more connected.

We are a community of 22 staff (15 full-time equivalent), 150 volunteers, and over a thousand Centre Members from 86 countries. Our ‘Centre Members’ are people seeking sanctuary in Calderdale. 33% of our staff and trustees and 50% of our volunteers have lived experience of the asylum system; their insights and experiences shape what we do.

About you

Do you have a proven track record as a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager?

Do you have the skills to define and execute strategy, secure funding from multiple sources, build diverse partnerships, and ensure organisational compliance with the law and regulatory frameworks - all whilst overseeing the delivery of front-line services and a wide range of life-enhancing activities?

Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? Are you passionate about leading a unique humanitarian organisation which provides crucial practical support – and a deep sense of belonging – to some of the world’s most vulnerable people?

The role - your main responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and strategic direction for the whole organisation, in collaboration with the Board of trustees, and with a spirit of positivity and possibility.
• Oversee the effective delivery of a diverse range of services, including immigration and asylum advice and a wide range of support and activities.
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation including budgeting, monitoring and keeping the organisation well-funded and resourced.
• Work collaboratively, compassionately and effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, Centre Members to inspire and lead an inclusive and enabling culture; including managing staff and overseeing all key processes and policies.
• Model our values of sanctuary, diversity, community, collaboration and growth and deliver on our purpose to provide practical support and challenge injustice.
• Engage with our Centre Members and amplify their voices at all times.
• Manage effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations, funders and donors locally, regionally and nationally.
• Ensure that the work of St Augustine’s conforms to all legal, compliance, regulatory, charitable and funding requirements.

How to apply

1. For detailed application instructions, including how to complete the application form, and to review the job pack with the person specification and job description, please visit our website’s job page.
2. Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18th November 2024.
3. Shortlisting notification: By Thursday 21st November 2024.
4. Interview dates: Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th November 2024.

Key information

• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
• Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire (option to work from home occasionally)
• 7 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions

St Augustine’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment of all staff and volunteers is robust and informed by our safer recruitment policy and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

We are seeking a dynamic director of member support and development, to lead a team that supports, inspires and champions hundreds of community groups across Britain, engaging people with their local railways and delivering empowering community projects. You’ll be helping communities to come together, take action and have a voice on sustainable and inclusive transport and development.

About this role

This role couldn’t be more crucial to who we are and what we do: putting our members and their local communities at the forefront, empowering them to achieve their goals, and ensuring we and our partners are listening to and learning from their insights.

As a member of our senior leadership team, reporting to our chief executive, you will manage, lead and develop our support and development team, with nine passionate and knowledgeable staff.

Your job is to ensure the team excels and thrives in its work supporting and developing our membership to increase its impact, in line with our strategic goals and members’ locally-determined plans and ambitions. This includes nurturing togetherness, positivity and innovation, ensuring strong collaboration with our other teams, external partners and funders, and bringing new opportunities into community rail, while sharing its insights and experiences.

It’s an exciting time to be joining community rail, with the movement expanding, increasingly influential in rail and transport development, a burgeoning evidence base, and growing recognition of its relevance in tackling the climate crisis and social inequalities.

Main responsibilities:

1. Manage, lead, support and develop our support and development (S&D) team, ensuring effective delivery and performance against our aims, objectives and plans, and ensuring the team’s work is well-planned, coordinated, evidenced and reported;
2. Lead on the development, delivery and regular review of a strategy and annual plans, targets and budgets for the S&D team, engaging the team and our funders effectively in this process, drawing on member, partner and Board input, and aligning with our overarching strategy;
3. Nurture a member-orientated, empowering, positive approach in the S&D team, in line with our values, ensuring high-quality provision of support, advice and signposting, balancing proactiveness and responsiveness, and being attentive to members’ needs and input, as well as wider contexts and opportunities;
4. Help our team to show positive leadership and provide intelligent, effective support, training and development services to our members around community engagement and empowerment, social inclusion and diversity, sustainable and healthy travel and socio-economic development – including by listening to members, continually developing the team’s knowledge, skills and networks, and enabling the team to signpost, refer to and collaborate with organisations with useful expertise/services;
5. Coordinating with our other teams, forge and maintain strong external partnerships, especially leading on those that help us support our members better and bring them opportunities, such as with train operators, corporate partners, third sector organisations, and at operational level with devolved/regional/combined authorities;
6. Continually monitor and develop the S&D team’s performance and impact, including using member, partner and colleague feedback, supporting staff to consider and maximise effectiveness, driving innovation and efficiencies, and developing ways to assess and evidence our impact, especially as our membership continues to grow;
7. Manage our activity supporting the creation and development of new or emerging community rail partnerships, station groups and community stations, and our support for those undergoing major change or challenges, ensuring this is carefully balanced with existing members’ needs;
8. Ensure our members’ voices, experiences and insights can be effectively used by our other teams and external partners, in their delivery, planning and strategic influencing work, especially ensuring that case studies, stories, examples and views are fed through to our communications, policy and events activity;
9. Play a key role in our liaison with and reporting to our own funders, and other major funders of our members, including ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of our S&D work, collating good evidence of our own and our members’ impact, and maintaining a robust awareness of and ability to advocate on opportunities and risks in community rail;
10. As a member of our senior leadership team, work closely with senior colleagues and across the organisation, and liaise with our Board as relevant, to co-ordinate and manage the delivery of our overarching strategy, reinforce our values, ensure the whole team is engaged with our mission and purpose, and to show external leadership across our members, partners and beyond.

Skills and competencies:

1. Strong leadership and management skills, including a track record in managing, developing, drawing on and getting the best from a multi-faceted team, and working in and driving positive change in a complex, rapidly-evolving environment;
2. Significant experience and demonstrable experience in community engagement and community-led projects, ideally from both professional and voluntary positions, and ideally experience in supporting and advising community initiatives;
3. Experience in successfully planning, developing, delivering and evaluating programmes with positive social outcomes, including reporting to funders;
4. Experience working collaboratively and forming mutually-beneficial partnerships and professional networks, ideally with experience of developing corporate partnerships and/or funder relationships;
5. An understanding of how to evidence and increase social impact, particularly in relation to community development, empowerment and sustainability;
6. Awareness of and a strong commitment to community empowerment, social inclusion, social justice and sustainable development, with a good grasp of the importance of public transport and sustainable travel, and community-led action, to these agendas;
7. Excellent communication skills, articulate and assertive, with the ability to work constructively, diplomatically and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels and handle challenging situations;
8. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while dealing with competing priorities, and an evidenced ability to support a team to do so;
9. IT literate and competent using Office applications, the internet and CRM/database/recording systems;
10. Appropriate qualifications and professional development demonstrating knowledge and skills in line with the above, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Other information

As you will be home-based and managing a dispersed team, we are flexible about your location. However, you will be expected to travel to our office in Huddersfield for in-person full-team meetings quarterly, and you will need to bring your team together at a central location with similar regularity in between. On top of this, attendance at occasional in-person events and partner meetings, and visits to members to learn more about community rail and assist the team, will be important. We therefore welcome applications from those with decent public transport links, not too far from a railway station to enable journeys to be made sustainably.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. We use a flexi-time system, with the core hours 10am-3pm, and we are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. This is a permanent position with a probationary period of six months.

Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and Black, Asian and other minoritised groups, who meet with the skills and competencies for this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.

West London Centre for Counselling is a well-established and highly respected charity providing psychological counselling to primary care. The charity is now looking for an experienced Director to lead the strategic and operational management of the Centre and its staff. The position involves developing business plans and procedures required for the effective running of the Centre and the meeting of its objectives.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of running a charity in the healthcare sector, of collaborating with statutory bodies and raising funds for charitable purposes. The charity employs 37 staff and has an operating budget of circa £1m.

Salary will be in the region of £60-65,000 pro rata depending on experience. Part-time and hybrid working negotiable, although please note that the Director will be expected to work from the charity's offices in Hammersmith at least 2-3 days per week.

The job description and person specification are attached.

Please make your application in writing showing how your experience and knowledge meet the person specification.

WLCC is committed to accessibility, inclusion and a fair recruitment process. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements regarding your application,  please contact us.