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Job Title: Youth Service Director
Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Application Deadline: 4th February 2025 (interviews conducted on a rolling basis)
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role:
As Youth Service Director, you’ll lead the Baytree Centre’s Youth Services, empowering girls and young women aged 6-18 through innovative and impactful programmes. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will strategically align services with Baytree’s mission, manage a diverse team, and drive operational excellence to create measurable change in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the vision for Youth Services, aligning programmes with Baytree’s mission and addressing barriers to education, employability, and personal growth for girls in disadvantaged areas.
• Programme Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of educational, employability, and wellbeing programmes, embedding character development and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Team Development: Lead and coach staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence.
• Operational Management: Oversee six-figure budgets, optimise resources, and maintain safe, welcoming spaces for participants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with funders, corporates, and community organisations, and engage parents to support their daughters’ development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering impactful programmes.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by girls in disadvantaged areas and expertise in creating educational and employability initiatives.
• Strategic leadership skills, including budget management and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and programme evaluation capabilities.
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission of empowering women and girls.

Why Join Us?
At Baytree, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming lives and helping young women reach their full potential. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation and personal growth, all while making a tangible difference in the community.

For more information please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.

The role

We are looking for a Supporter Acquisition Executive to play a key role in the fundraising that supports NDCS's work to support deaf children and their families. This post will manage relationships with fundraising supporter acquisition agencies, particularly working door to door and face to face, to recruit tens of thousands of new supporters every year.

What you'll do

• Manage relationships with fundraising supporter acquisition agencies, ensuring our ambitious supporter recruitment targets are hit and that campaigns comply with regulations and best practice.
• Monitor and report on the success of campaigns, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Ensure feedback and complaints are learned from and handled effectively.

What you'll need

• Strong communication, confidence managing relationships externally & internally.
• Numeracy & attention to detail - able to create reports on campaign performance & make improvement recommendations.
• Resilience in dealing with challenges.
• Familiarity with fundraising processes and regulation is an advantage.
• Previous experience of managing high value suppliers, or account management, is an advantage.
• Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles.
• A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position).

What you'll get

• Home-based working with flexible hours.
• 25 days holiday - plus additional 3 days at Christmas (and bank holidays).
• Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Annual performance-based salary increase.
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.

What we do

The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Disability Confidence

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us  with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).

To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept notes/proposals to final reports. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.

Programme financial planning, management and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools

• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis

• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date

• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (Awards Information Management System -AIMS) and ensure they are kept up-to-date

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard and quarterly cash balances (co-finance) report.

Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis

• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required

• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors

• Support the preparation, review and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements 

• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing

• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks

• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary

• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary

• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance

• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system, and update the required information on a quarterly basis

Audit, internal controls and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements

• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically

• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations.

The role will involve travel to countries in which we operate grants. Normally this could be 2 – 3 trips per year.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable

• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders

• First rate oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results

• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment

• Fluent in oral and written English

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills

• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation

Knowledge

• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics

• Knowledge of charity accounting 

Application Details:

• Must have right to work in the UK

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

 Administrator (General & Clinical)

Salary: £25,000 p.a.

 Type: Full-time, Permanent

 Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings in London; transitioning to hybrid working within 18 months).

 Hours: 35 hours per week

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world of mental health? Do you thrive in a role where every detail matters and your work directly impacts the lives of others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At Help Counselling, we’ve been empowering individuals and communities for over 60 years. As a mental health charity, we provide training placements for aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists, enabling them to gain the experience they need to qualify and register with professional bodies like BACP and UKCP.

Our unique volunteer model allows us to offer low-cost, long-term therapy, making mental health support accessible to those who need it most.

Join us in our mission to meet the growing demand for mental health services with compassion, consistency, and care.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Administrator (General & Clinical) to be the backbone of our operations. In this role, you’ll support our clients, trainee counsellors, and clinical team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

With 250–300 clients per month, a team of 90 counsellors, and a clinical network of 20 professionals, your work will have a meaningful impact on hundreds of lives.

What You’ll Do

· Be the first point of contact for clients, counsellors, and assessors via email and phone.

· Manage onboarding processes for trainee counsellors and process client referrals.

· Handle client allocation and reallocation with care and efficiency.

· Maintain and update records across systems like Medesk and SharePoint.

· Support reporting by updating weekly dashboard documentation.

· Research and share updates for the Online Counsellor Hub.

· Stay informed about and follow organisational policies and protocols.

This is a dynamic role that will evolve as you grow with us.

Person Specification - What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is as passionate about mental health as we are.

Education and Experience

· A degree or equivalent experience in a similar role.

· GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades 6–9 or equivalent) and two post-16 qualifications.

Skills and Qualities

· Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised.

· Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· A strong communicator with a proven track record in customer service.

· Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems (experience with Microsoft Office Suite is a must).

· A team player who can also work independently.

· Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine interest in mental health.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a meaningful mission: Your work will directly impact the lives of people seeking mental health support.

· Grow with us: As we expand, your role will grow, giving you opportunities to develop professionally.

· Hybrid flexibility: Work remotely now, with plans to transition to a hybrid model that keeps you connected to a vibrant London community.

· Supportive culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals passionate about making a difference.

Don’t wait—apply today and take the first step towards a career where you can truly make an impact!

Are you an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact? If so, Listening Ear needs you to play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals.

Job title Development Manager (Public Sector Tenders & Proposals)

Hours of Work Full time, 35 hrs per week

Working Days usually Monday to Friday

Employer Listening Ear, abbreviated as LE below

Base Home-based with occasional travel required

Accountable to to be confirmed at interview

Salary £41,496 to £44,539 Starting salary dependent on experience.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced bid writing professional to lead on the management of competitive tender submissions, building on success to date. You will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify procurement opportunities and develop high-quality submissions that align with the needs of beneficiaries. As part of our team, you can make a difference to our target beneficiaries: people who are affected by bereavement and loss and/or are victim survivors of domestic abuse. Your work will help us to walk alongside people during their most challenging moments.

Why Listening Ear?

•  Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
•  Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
•  Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice 
• Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development

• We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working

• Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare

• Pension contribution at 3%

• Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms

​Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing.

How to Apply?

The deadline for applications is Monday 20th January at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025.

Please apply via our website. 

XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11 to 25 year olds in both schools and communities.

Over the past eight years XLP has run a nationally recognised mentoring programme which runs in nine London boroughs. These mentoring projects target at risk young people between 11 – 18 who are on the verge of exclusion or excluded from school, at risk of involvement or already involved in crime, and isolated from their communities. The aim is to support these young people and help them see alternatives to what can sometimes seem a hopeless situation.​

We’re looking for a Mentoring Manager to join the team to recruit, train, monitor and supervise mentors sourced from the local community in North London. These mentors commit to providing 1-2 hours face to face per week for a minimum of 12 months with their allocated mentee.

This is a hybrid role with approx. 50% of your time being face-to-face. Mondays are based in our central London office.

Comradeship and sense of community are key elements of the health and wellbeing package enjoyed by residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – the Chelsea Pensioners.  Our Veteran’s Outreach programme launched in late 2022 with the aim of extending this offer to the wider veterans’ community in the Greater London region and we have successfully built our own network of older veterans from all three services who, as ‘Out Pensioners’, regularly attend events, activities and Drop Ins at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We are about to embark on an ambitious programme of extending our reach into the regions with in-person and on-line services.

Do you want to be part of this expansion and make a difference by helping the Royal Hospital Chelsea support tens of thousands of older veterans from the three Armed Forces Services by reducing social isolation and loneliness? Do you have experience of running a digital community platform, or similar, and understand the military community and/or older people’s needs too? If the answer is yes to these questions, then you may just be the person we are seeking to fulfil this exciting new role.

As part of our vision to provide a national outreach service to veterans of state retirement age, we will be introducing a digital service in the spring of 2025 using a community engagement platform. As far as we are aware, this is a ground-breaking initiative aimed specifically at the older veteran community. Working with the Director and Chelsea Pensioners, initially you will be responsible for designing and developing the content and services. Then it will be over to you to run the day to day operation and improvement of the service, and reporting on the rich data analytics to help us evidence that we are having an impact on reducing social isolation and loneliness in this deserving veteran community.

You will be digitally savvy, passionate about connecting people, focused on delivering a quality service, with excellent communication skills and initiative. While you will need to touch base with the Director and Outreach Team at the Royal Hospital on a regular basis, this role will suit someone with a need for flexibility and homeworking and is content working with a considerable degree of autonomy to achieve the vision.

This is a part time role working an average of 30 hours per week.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team. 

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work. 

Hours: 24 per week

Location: 267 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Shop Supervisor to make a difference and deliver positive social impact in the local community while also raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness. 

Portobello Road is one of our newest shops to open and will have an amazing range of high street and streetwear donations; processing, pricing and displaying a large volume of stock will be a big part of this role. The team will also develop a vibrant events programme, of craft workshops, art exhibitions, fashion collabs and more! We also work closely with local artists and universities. We’d love you to bring your own ideas, along with your experience of fashion, retail, and current trends, to this role. You will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development – many of our shop managers were promoted internally.

As a Shop Supervisor, you will support the Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will play a key role in delivering customer service and supporting volunteers, as well maintaining the look and feel of the shop and processing stock. You will work towards ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.

This is a unique retail opportunity where you will also be involved in delivering on the job training for Crisis members, supporting them to gain the skills and confidence needed in the workplace. You will work collaboratively with your team and will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will have significant retail or customer service experience alongside a genuine interest in charity retail. You will be seeking a challenge that stands out from other retail roles and will be looking to build a career in this sector.  You will be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 23:59.

Interviews will take place on Friday 31st January.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success.  We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Are you passionate about shaping the future of mental health support? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is searching for a dynamic Clinical Placement Manager to lead and nurture our honorary counsellors and ensure compassionate, high-quality care for our clients.

This is your chance to make a real difference, driving impactful counselling services while mentoring the next generation of therapists.

Why Strides?
We bridge the gap in mental health services, offering affordable, long-term counselling to those who need it most. Join us in creating a safer, brighter future for individuals and communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Recruit, manage, and support our talented team of trainee counsellors.
• Oversee client services to ensure excellence in care.
• Collaborate on clinical policies, safeguarding, and service development.
• Build strong relationships with training organisations and supervisors.

About You:
You’re an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist (450+ hours), with a deep understanding of psychodynamic modalities and ethical frameworks. You’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a lasting impact in mental health services.

About GISF

The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:

• Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
• Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
• Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
• Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

The Job

The Admin and Projects Officer (APO) will work closely with GISF’s Business & Operations Manager and the Head of Global Membership and NGO Services. The APO will provide efficient administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the GISF Secretariat. You will be working as a part of a UK/US Administrative Team. Some European travel may be required to support at events. 

Job Description

• Maintain GISF publications stock and storage
• Support with project mail outs
• Support with event logistics and organisation
• Maintain and distribute GISF promotional and marketing stock
• Support with membership database updates
• Support with grant opportunity identification
• Office Manual and Employee Handbook Updates
• Coordinate GISF meetings, including booking meeting rooms
• Travel bookings for GISF Team and events
  • Support emergency deployment of staff responding to crises
• Support with managing IT provider
• Liaise with London office property manager on behalf of the team
• Maintaining filing system on cloud server
• Support with consultancy contracts and all staff recruitment
• Provide administrative support to GISF’s governance bodies
• Provide general administrative support to the team

Person Specification
Essential Skills/Experience

• Some experience in a similar administrative role 
• Able to work on own initiative – a self-starter 
• Able to work virtually as part of an already existing team
• T-literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Office 365
• Good communication skills and strong written and spoken English
• An eye for detail and a systematic approach to work
• Ability to handle confidential information

Desirable

• Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Previous experience in the charity sector 

About GISF

The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:

• Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
• Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
• Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
• Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

The Job
The Technical Lead (SRM Capacity Strengthening) will bring extensive practical experience in NGO Security Risk Management (SRM) and training design and delivery to the GISF team.

This is a key role in disseminating knowledge generated through GISF’s network of more than 130 members. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the development and delivery of virtual and in-person trainings and workshops to enhance the SRM capacity of GISF Members and the wider NGO sector. These activities will range from addressing strategic topics for senior SRM leaders to promoting best practices in operational coordination.

Global travel will be required, up to 25% of the year. 

Drawing on your expertise, you will ensure GISF’s products and services remain relevant and impactful. This includes leading the creation and regular updating of technical guides and developing practical tools based on GISF research for our Members and NGOs worldwide.

You will work closely with GISF’s Technical Lead (SRM and Coordination), collaborating to meet the needs of Members and the NGO community.

Additionally, you will represent GISF externally, building relationships with regional NGO SRM coordination groups and attending events on GISF’s behalf.

Job Description

Research, Guides and Training

• Lead the development and delivery of trainings and workshops to strengthen Members’ and other NGOs’ SRM capacity, leveraging GISF’s technical guides, research, and projects.
• Responsible for the design and update of training material and contextualization based on the target audienc
• Identify innovative approaches to support Members in building SRM capacity.
• Collaborate with external organizations (e.g., Members, NGOs, service providers) to deliver dynamic workshops for GISF Members.
• Work with the Membership and Communications teams to engage NGO platforms at the country and regional levels, increasing awareness of available capacity-strengthening activities.
• Engage and manage consultants, as needed, to support training and workshop delivery.
• Develop new technical guides for NGOs based on GISF research and best practices, and regularly update existing guides to ensure they remain current.
• Support the Research team by reviewing and contributing to terms of reference, assessing researchers’ suitability, and ensuring outputs are practical and relevant.
• Monitor developments in NGO safety and security, identify key knowledge gaps, and coordinate with relevant teams to address them.
• Work with the Training and Travel Coordinator to maintain a long-term delivery plan for trainings and workshops, while remaining responsive to urgent requests for assistance.
• Support Members in coordinating and sharing best practices for internal training efforts.

Member & NGO Services

• May be required to travel at short notice to provide short-term SRM coordination support (up to 10 weeks) in coordination with NGO fora. Depending on access, this may need to be done remotely.
• Engage with country-level NGO coordination structures to assess and build their SRM coordination capacity.
• Contribute to GISF webinars and blogs by developing engaging and relevant content.
• Contribute to the development and analysis of member and NGO assessment tools.

External engagement, relationships, and frameworks

• Represent GISF in regional NGO SRM coordination bodies.
• Represent GISF at external events, including delivering presentations.
• Contribute to agenda development for events such as GISF’s Forums, Humanitarian Networks Partnership Week, and AidEx.
• Develop and deliver sessions at GISF Forums and other events.
• Identify opportunities for GISF to present at or convene workshops, side sessions, and meetings aligned with its policy and program objectives.
• Work with communications, fundraising, and advocacy teams to ensure effective external engagement and achieve impact.

Operations

• Support the security management of GISF staff and programmes

Person Specification

Experience

• At least five years of demonstrated experience in NGO safety and security. 
  • Varied experience working across the humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. (Desirable)
• At least two years of NGO operational experience 
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering trainings to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering technical guides, security policies, etc.
•  Experience participating in security coordination platforms.
• Demonstrable experience of project management, delivering to agreed outcomes, and monitoring and evaluating success.
• Experience in working collaboratively and inclusively with a wide range of colleagues and experts.
• Demonstrated experience working independently in difficult environments.
• Experience in access planning and negotiations. (Desirable)
• Experience participating in the response to an acute crisis. (Desirable)
• Experience working with national NGOs on SRM. (Desirable)

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of how to develop policies and procedures for an NGO, and how to tailor those to available resources.
• Understanding of modern training methodologies, both remote and in-person.
• A capable writer. 
• A thorough knowledge of security risk management principles, security in unstable environments, duty of care, protection strategies, access.
• Awareness of key political issues affecting safety and security in the NGO sector.
• Strong relationship management skills and an ability to find solutions and common ground in the best interest of the organisation. 
• Clear communication skills, with experience of speaking in public and to senior leaders and stakeholders. 

Aptitude

• Confident communicator
• Ability to work independently, but also to identify the need to convene or consult when needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in line with organisational values.
• Innovative and creative, bringing strong professional experience, aptitude and motivation to further the team’s performance and profile.
• Ability to network and establish good working relationships with a variety of contacts, comfortably engaging with people at a range of levels, as well as with those who have both significant and limited technical understanding of GISF’s work.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and motivated by honing skills and working as part of a new team that is developing effective ways of working. 
• Committed to the vision, mission and values of GISF.

Job Title: CEO

Salary: Actual salary is £36,000 per year. (FTE £45,000)

Contract/ Hours: 4 days per week / 0.8FTE. The normal working week is 30 hours.

Annual Leave: FTE annual leave entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays.

Pension: Pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM and 3% per month will be deducted from salary.

Base/ Location: Must be UK-based. NUM is a national organisation with workspaces in Manchester and Glasgow and CEO will be required to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) was established in 2012 as a pilot project of the UK Network of Sex Work Projects. It is now the largest sex worker-serving violence prevention and survivor support service in the UK, with a mandate to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers.’ All of our services are delivered with, by, and for sex workers and our work is grounded within three principles: 'Sex Workers' First; 'Quality Support'; and 'Learning and Innovation'. We support over 9,800 members, 85% of whom are active adult industry workers, with the remainder comprising a range of frontline practitioners and delivery partners. NUM advocates for the decriminalisation of sex work. To learn more about NUM visit our website: www[dot]nationaluglymugs[dot]org

Role Purpose:

The main purpose of the CEO is to provide inspirational leadership to NUM and ensure long term sustainability through innovation, strategic planning, effective governance, funding, and sound delivery of services. The CEO will take a lead role in the national policy advocacy work NUM carries out to achieve its objectives.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of sex work.

Documents below contain and a full person specification and the main responsibilities of the role.

How to Apply:

To apply email your CV (no more than 3 pages) and an application covering letter (no more than 2 pages) to admin[at]uglymugs[dot]org[dot] by 5pm on 13th February. Please write CEO Application in your subject line or your application may be lost and not processed.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews throughout March. Interviews will include a presentation about your strategic direction, and will likely be followed by a second interview.

Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post and demonstrate, with specific examples from your experience and qualifications, how you meet the person specification criteria. Please also include two references (including your current or most recent employer; they will only be contacted after confirming this with you).

For a confidential discussion about the position, you are welcome to talk with long-standing board member Dr Laura Graham, laura.n.graham[at]northumbria[dot]ac[dot]uk.

We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with and without disabilities. Please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org if you have any access needs regarding applying for this role or attending an interview should you have any access requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made. Applications are encouraged from people with sex work community experience. If this experience is shared in applications it will be kept confidential.

We are a Museum with ambition.  Our collection and our cause are based around clean water and the innovation and engineering involved in supplying it to everyone, equitably, across a growing city.  But this is a global story, not just a local one - water connects every single person in the world and the technology and energy needed to make it available is still a big challenge.  Our story has never been more relevant and so the impact our Museum can have is significant in the fight for our planet.Your financial skills are critical in this mission.  We can't deliver on these ambitions without strong management and understanding of our finances.  If you'd like to join a close-knit and fun team looking to make a difference, you'll need a finance related qualification and at least two years' experience working in the sector.  Key deliverables are the monthly and annual reconciliations and management accounts, monthly payroll for all staff and day to day accounting using Xero software.  Working with the Director we'll find new ways of working that meet our needs and grow the financial savvy of the organisation.  If this sounds like the challenge for you, we would really like to hear from you.

Hi, We’re Sayer Vincent and we’re not your typical audit firm! 

We’ve been around for quite a while… established in 1983 by three accountants committed to social justice they saw the need for dedicated specialist audit and advice for charities and social purpose organisations. Our company is growing and adapting but we’re pleased to say out founding ethos is still a drive at the firm to this day. 

We make charities become more effective at what they do - which in turn helps their beneficiaries. So, if you are passionate about causes, working for us would be right up your street!

We really value what every individual brings to our business and believe our people are the most important part. Providing a supportive culture where everyone can learn, develop and grow whilst really understanding what they bring to the business.  

About your role
 
Are you an experienced and fully qualified audit professional with a keen interest in compliance? We’re looking for someone seasoned, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards in audit quality and compliance.

In this role, you'll bring your wealth of knowledge to ensure consistent quality across our audit processes. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craft and seeks a long-term role where their knowledge is truly valued. You’ll be a key player in our team, driving best practices and coming up with proposals based on your own findings.

Some of the key aspects of the role are:

- Ensure that the firm’s technical team comply with and enhance our existing system of our Quality Management.
- Performing key audit quality monitoring activities and updating the monitoring and evaluation calendar.
- Reporting results from monitoring activities to the Leadership Team
- Perform root cause analysis on issues identified during Quality Review activities and determine which output actions are required, such as technical training or audit process changes.
- Produce quarterly monitoring reports for review and sign off by the Technical Partner
- Chair Technical Group and coordinate internal technical training updates, agreeing topics and liaising with SMEs to deliver training
- Encourage the adoption and implementation of new systems, new technology & drive the continuous improvement of practices, procedures and controls already in place
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all key stakeholders, including team, clients and Partners

This role is not limited to the above-mentioned tasks. As Sayer Vincent continues to grow and develop, from time to time you may be required to engage with and have involvement in other tasks.

About you

-  A seasoned audit professional with a focus on quality and compliance.
-  Comfortable in a role that offers stability and values a working environment where your expertise is recognized and appreciated.

Essential experience

- Compliance reporting to a regulated body
- Experience working with and relating to the financial reporting standards
- Translating technical content into a digestible format for an audience with mixed abilities
- Experienced in MS Office experience, including Excel and Word
- Familiar with and able to navigate and interpret International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Standards on Quality Management (ISQM1 and ISQM2), The Financial Reporting Council’s Ethical Standard and Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 102 (Charities Statement of Recommended Practice would be desirable).
- Awareness of Companies Act and financial reporting requirements relating to our client base would also be beneficial, but not essential (can be learned if they have base knowledge of FRS 102).

Desirable experience and qualifications

- Professional and positive approach
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Proactive and willingness to learn.
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
- Well-developed organisation and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Developing training plans and materials
- Ability to build strong and productive working relationships with the internal Sayer Vincent Team and external stakeholders.
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy with pride in the job at hand.

If you're looking for a fulfilling role that values steady hands and a wealth of experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: 50k Dependant on experience  

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