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At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities.
We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.
Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.
We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best social care employer in London.
We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support.
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals. Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment.
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.
NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure everyone receives a service that:
• plays to their strengths.
• helps them overcome barriers.
• achieves the outcomes they wish.
• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.
• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding.
2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:
• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.
• medication processes are adhered to.
• money is managed effectively.
• health and safety practices are carried out.
• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.
• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.
3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.
4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.
5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and organisational wide projects and forums.
6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).
7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers.
8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures.
9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.
10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.
11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.
12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances.
13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.
14. Ensure professional standards and best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.
EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs
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The Sutton Trust believe that every young person deserves access to the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to succeed in. We deliver a suite of programmes which offer young people the opportunity to explore university, apprenticeships and a range of the UK’s leading professions, and the work of our programmes team Intern is essential to this mission.
The Sutton Trust are currently recruiting for two Interns within the programmes team. One will focus on supporting our Employability programmes including our Pathways to the professions programmes and our Alumni Careers Plus programmes which includes two new strands of the programme in Tech and Consulting launching in 2025. The other will work across the programmes team on our University Access programmes (eg Sutton Trust Summer Schools and Sutton Trust Online ) and Alumni programmes and activities
The Programmes Interns will play an integral part in the team to help deliver on these initiatives and the long-term aims of the organisation. The roles are varied and will support student communication and delivery across our school age (16-18) programmes and university (post 18) activities for alumni. This is an extremely exciting time to be at the Trust and the roles will require individuals to be creative, flexible and to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Main duties
- Manage student logistics including booking travel, reimbursements and accommodation across a range of programmes.
- Responding to multiple student-facing email inboxes to ensure timely and effective communication with beneficiaries.
- Being the first point of contact on the Sutton Trust main phone line, answering questions from a range of stakeholders
- Being a main point of contact for students around activity attendance, eg following up with students who haven’t attended
- Assisting with planning and delivery of a range of in person events eg, residential conferences for students on Pathways programmes, employability events for Sutton Trust alumni and online webinars
- Updating content on Sutton Trusts website, digital student platforms (Sutton Trust Online and Sutton Trust Alumni) and materials needed for programme delivery
- Updating appropriate databases, for example on student information or university details to ensure this is accurate
- Liaising with external stakeholders such as universities and employers to support logistical and administrative elements of programme delivery
- Supporting on the creation of reports for funders and programme partners based on student engagement and feedback data, including pulling together data and creating visuals for reports
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Has enthusiasm for and experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Has an interest or understand of the education or not for profit sectors (knowledge of the UK higher education system is helpful, but not essential)
- Can prioritise their workload when working to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Has a high degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for small projects with support
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
- Personable, flexible and able to fit in to a small team
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- Has excellent attention to detail;
- Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings;
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full time, Fixed term until August 29th 2025
- Salary: London Living Wage (currently £13.85 an hour)
- Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 10th December and Wednesday 11th December.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes. The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.
About the Role:
- Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
- Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
- Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
- Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
- Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
- Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
- High degree of organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Corporate Fundraiser to be an integral part of our Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising team.
The team comprises a Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer who are focussed on recruiting and supporting the 140 plus partners who provide volunteers and funding for the reading programme, and a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser with a focus on raising funds from family trusts and foundations.
Reporting to our Chief Executive and working closely with the Corporate Partnerships team (CPT), Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser and Communications team, you’ll generate income from existing and new corporate trusts and foundations and develop and manage our fundraising plan for corporate fundraising, including charity of the year and employee fundraising/giving. You will generate income from these sources to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.
This is a new role within Chapter One and is an opportunity for you to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter, have high standards for yourself and others and will thrive in working with a range of funders and partners on a daily basis.
For details of the key responsiblities of the role, and the kinds of expereince, skills and attributes we're looking for, you'll need to download and read the attached job description.
About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most.
Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.
You can learn more about our work by visiting our website, and looking at our videos and social media channels. Do also have a read of the About Chapter One recruitment pack that is posted with this ad.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please submit a CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and covering letter. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
1) Detail your relevant experience, including clear examples.
2) Tell us about a relationship or partnership that you have initiated or been involved with and what you did to make it succeed.
3) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Recruitment timeline:
First round interviews: Friday 29th Nov
Second round interviews: Thurs 5th Dec
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Are you passionate about improving health and social care services? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a forward-thinking organisation that puts service users at the heart of its work?
Your Voice Health & Social Care (YVHSC) is seeking an innovative and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase. YVHSC is dedicated to amplifying the voices of service users across health and social care sectors, ensuring they are listened to and their needs are met. As a key player in advocating for improved services, YVHSC works closely with local authorities, health and social care providers, and the community to ensure the most vulnerable have access to the care and support they deserve.
As CEO, you will have strategic and operational leadership over YVHSC, managing a dedicated and diverse team to deliver outstanding results. You will work closely with the Board, key stakeholders, and service users to ensure YVHSC continues to thrive while meeting the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Your Voice Health & Social Care (YVHSC)
Salary: Circa £70,000
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, full time
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of YVHSC, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and the effective use of resources.
- Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan, in line with its mission to amplify the voices of health and social care service users.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with service users, commissioners, partners, and stakeholders, including local authorities, health professionals, and other community organisations.
- Ensure YVHSC’s financial sustainability, including effective budgeting, cash flow management, and risk management.
- Provide leadership to a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, including governance and safeguarding standards.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership experience at an executive or senior management level, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector.
- A deep understanding of the health and social care landscape, with experience working with service users, local authorities, or similar organisations.
- Proven strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with experience driving organisational growth and change.
- Excellent financial management skills, with a track record in budgeting, forecasting, and managing resources efficiently.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 18th November 2024.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About Us
Unfold is led by the people we serve and we get people where they want to be. We’re a bold, agile and growing organisation, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them. We provide mentoring and peer support groups to people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs.
We’re open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of the people we work with describe themselves as coming from a racialized group, 85% of the families we support are single-parent households headed by a woman, and 75% of the children we support are eligible for free school meals. We also run specialized programmes of support for people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. Last year we provided one-to-one mentoring to over 246 people, and group support to a further 252 people. With increasing demand for our services, we expect to provide direct support to over 350 individuals in the coming year.
About the Role
As a Programme Officer at Unfold, you’ll ensure that our volunteer mentors feel supported and prepared for their work with young people. Alongside helping to recruit and onboard new mentors, including organising their training and reviewing their progress, you’ll be Volunteer Mentors main point of contact, making sure they have a rewarding and impactful experience. Your work will also include engaging with referrers, parents, and young people themselves, providing guidance and answering questions to ensure everyone feels connected to our mission.
You’ll also be hands-on with our youth programs, coordinating weekly Youth Support Groups and engaging with young people in outreach activities. You’ll work closely with our Programme Manager to build relationships with community organisations and support our Youth Advisory Council. Whether you’re planning group activities, creating outreach opportunities, or helping young people access resources, this role aims to empower youth across London.
About You
You’re passionate about youth development and have a strong understanding of London’s diverse communities, particularly in Westminster and nearby areas. You'll have great communication skills and will be comfortable connecting with people from a range of backgrounds. You'll also be able to positively represent Unfold at events, meetings, and group sessions.
In this role, you'll apply your organisational skills to keep track of details, manage multiple projects, and ensure data is accurate and up to date. Regardless of your previous experience in a similar role, it's your empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment to improving outcomes for young people that will make you a strong candidate for this position.
We accept applications from everyone and based on the profile of our service users, are particularly keen to hear from:
- Male candidates
- Candidates from a global majority background
- Applicants who may be less experienced, but have a good understanding, or lived experience of Westminister and Kensington and Chelsea.
Working with Us
- Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
- Pension: We offer generous pension provision: New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
- Salary: We are committed to paying the London Living Wage in line with the Living Wage Foundation and review salaries annually.
- Team Working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse, and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
- Wellbeing - How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions support the delivery of our Wellbeing Strategy. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce three days a year dedicated to team building activities. These days are an opportunity to build skills, foster connections, and recharge as a team!
- Flexible Working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
- Hybrid Working: We work from the office or at least two days a week between Tuesday and Thursday. (Depending on your role you may need to work from the office or other London locations on other days.)
- Ecofriendly, Modern Offices: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace, free hot and cold drinks, breakfast cereals and fruit. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be. You can find out more about our on-site benefits at the Fivefields website.
We welcome applications from everyone. Based on the profile of our service users we’re particularly keen to hear from male candidates, candidates with a global majority background, and applicants who have a good understanding and lived experience in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups
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The Vacancy
Saferworld’s funding base has grown significantly over the last few years, with the majority of funds coming from institutional donors, including the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the US Government/USAID, the European Union (EU), and other European Governments, such as the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Netherlands Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) and grants coming from few foundations/philanthropic institutions. This role will support the organisation’s work towards growing, sustaining and diversifying its funding base across different income streams (trusts and foundations, commercial income, individual and major gifts donors) through researching and identifying new funding opportunities, supporting with drafting proposals, alongside maintaining and improving systems to capture critical funding information that supports our planning and budgeting processes.
The Funding Officer plays a critical role in supporting global fundraising efforts at Saferworld through:
- Ensuring that relevant colleagues across the organisation are aware of new and upcoming funding opportunities;
- Managing, keeping information up to date, and refining effective systems to record, track and analyse organisational funding activity and performance;
- Providing support to fundraising efforts by contributing to drafting proposals including filing and collecting relevant documents, fulfilling due diligence requirements, drafting donor mappings, and supporting co-design processes, and recruitment and retaining of new individual and major gifts donors.
For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the job document.
Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out.
The Organisation
Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.
For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working arrangements: Hybrid, 1 day in office per month
Location: London, Finsbury
Employment type: Temporary, ASAP for approx. 6 months at least
Working hours: 21hrs pw (offering flexibility between 9-5 Monday to Friday)
Short description of role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity for a Helpline Services Volunteer Officer to join their team on a temporary, part-time basis. This key role involves supporting over 50 volunteers across Helpline and Befriending services, ensuring they are trained, developed, and equipped to provide vital emotional and information support to service users.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting volunteer recruitment, training, and ongoing development
- Managing referrals and supporting Befriending Volunteers
- Providing guidance and conducting quarterly call monitoring for Helpline Volunteers
- Assisting with new volunteer projects and safeguarding enquiries
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in volunteer management or coordination
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide emotional support
- Experience in a helpline or support service environment
- Ability to manage sensitive safeguarding issues and provide guidance
- Well-organised, with excellent administrative and record-keeping skills
- Comfortable working independently and remotely
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Job Title: Chief Resilience Officer
Salary: £87,000 per annum – Band I
Location:Gilwell Park (Hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
As The Scouts continues to navigate an exciting and challenging period of transformation, we’re committed to ensuring resilient, safe, and strategically aligned operations to drive impactful growth and deliver maximum value to our movement. This journey involves building sustainable frameworks, responding to complex challenges, and establishing best-in-class standards in operational safety and safeguarding.
To lead this effort, we have created a new role of Chief Resilience Officer. This is a unique leadership opportunity to develop a strategic vision for operational resilience and safety transformation, directly contributing to our mission of positive, enduring change. This role will have high visibility, collaboration with senior leaders, and a direct impact on our long-term success.
The Role
In this influential, strategic role, you will lead The Scouts response to pressing operational priorities, oversee safety initiatives and our transformation work in this area, and work to embed a proactive, resilient operational culture. Partnering with the Executive Director of Operations, the broader leadership team and senior volunteers, this role will help shape the future and have a lasting impact on the movement.
Core Strategic Responsibilities
- Strategic Safety Transformation: Lead a comprehensive safety transformation, ensuring robust and proactive standards across all operational activities, with a focus on volunteer-led initiatives.
- Inquest Response and Legacy Work: Develop and execute strategic response plans to address ongoing inquest findings
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a forward-thinking leader with deep experience in senior operational roles, preferably within volunteer-driven or complex organizations. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Visionary Leadership: Strategic insight with a demonstrated ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable, impactful plans.
- Operational and Change Management Expertise: Proven track record in driving transformative change and operational resilience in complex environments.
- Advanced Knowledge in Safety: Expertise in health & safety and practices tailored to volunteer-led services.
- Emotional Intelligence and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster trust and alignment with both senior leaders and volunteers.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Comfort in managing ambiguity and evolving needs with a focus on long-term objectives and strategic growth.
If you’re ready to leverage your expertise to drive strategic transformation and make an enduring impact, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer in return:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date: 19 November 2024
Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 2 December 2024
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Lewisham Music, an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub, is seeking an ambitious and passionate Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. We believe in the transformative power of music to inspire, uplift, and connect communities. The CEO will be a key advocate for this vision, driving the charity’s strategic goals while ensuring its sustainability and impact across Lewisham and beyond.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead, develop and inspire a dedicated team to deliver diverse, inclusive, and high-quality music programmes for children and young people.
- Advocate for the power of music to unlock potential and create positive change, ensuring young people's voices are at the heart of our work.
- Promote the value of music education locally and nationally, working to raise the charity’s profile and secure support for our mission.
- Build and maintain key partnerships with schools, local authorities, funders, and community organisations to enhance Lewisham Music’s reach and influence.
- Collaborate with colleagues as part of the South East London Music Hub to shape the future of music education across the wider area.
- Lead the development of a culture of innovation and operational efficiency, ensuring continuous improvement across all programmes and activities.
- Oversee financial strategy and sustainability; manage a diverse funding mix; and lead on income generation and fundraising.
- Ensure Lewisham Music complies with all relevant legislation, including charity law, employment law, data protection, and health & safety regulations.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement long-term strategic goals, ensuring strong governance and accountability.
- Uphold a vigilant safeguarding culture, ensuring the protection and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior leadership role within the charity or public sector, a deep belief in the power of music to change lives, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will be a strategic, community-focused, and people-centered leader with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and manage the charity’s operations effectively. You will demonstrate resilience in managing a complex and demanding workload, while being reflective and committed to your own personal and professional development.
For more information about Lewisham Music and to read the full recruitment pack which contains the Job Description and Person Specification, please head to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024.
Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Annual salary: Upwards of £105K GBP
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours:Full-time (35 per week worked on a hybrid basis)
Candidate level: Chief Executive Officer
MAP’s Mission
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.
Job Purpose
MAP is in a period of ambitious growth and rapid development, as we respond to the massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and in the West Bank and Lebanon. The role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to provide leadership, drive and direction in the development and delivery of MAP’s new strategic ambition, maximising the charity’s sustainable impact.
This is a key role for MAP, and it is expected that the job holder would be making a long-term commitment to the organisation. The post-holder will be tasked with leading MAP to deliver on the strategic ambition of becoming a high impact, global £50 M+ income organisation which enables over 1 million Palestinians to access improved healthcare annually by 2028. MAP’s income in 2023 was £35 M and the forecast for 2024 is £47 M.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
Vision and leadership
- Provide vision, leadership, direction and drive to achieve MAP’s strategic ambition and mission.
- Drive forward organisational transformation, together with the Senior Management Team, always remaining true to MAP’s values and focus on being locally led.
- Ensure that the Board of Trustees and its appointed committees are supported in their responsibility to ensure robust governance of MAP and provide advice and information to the Trustees regarding organisational performance and direction.
- Ensure that the organisation embeds a focus on impact and the use of data in decision-making, course corrected as necessary during its development.
- Strengthen and protect MAP’s reputation externally and internally at all times, ensuring the effective mitigation and management of risks.
External relations and influence
- Act as an advocate and spokesperson for MAP at the highest level with the UK and other governments, the UN and similar institutions - building relationships that maximise the organisation’s influence over policies and practices that affect the health and dignity of Palestinians.
- Ensure MAP continues to develop strong relationships of trust with partners and networks central to MAP’s way of working.
- Represent MAP effectively in the national and international media, enhancing the charity’s image and profile.
- Actively promote and represent MAP while maintaining our commitment to ensuring the Palestinian people we serve have access to international forums and are provided with a platform to speak out about issues impacting their right to health.
Organisational development
- Work with the senior management team (SMT) to provide effective and inspirational leadership across the range of MAP’s functions and offices, creating a culture focused on impact, and an inclusive, values-driven working environment.
- Ensure the development and delivery of high-quality programmes that further MAP’s organisational objectives and meet the needs of the Palestinian communities living under occupation and as refugees.
- Oversee the development and implementation of MAP’s advocacy and communications strategy in a highly sensitive, rapidly changing environment.
- Ensure the development of robust systems for the close monitoring of financial budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure that MAP’s new fundraising strategy is successfully implemented and delivers against targets on sustainable income growth.
- Assess new markets for MAP to fundraise in and recommend a way forward on investment to the Board.
- Ensure that there is a robust approach to risk management, safeguarding, safety and security, due diligence, audit, and compliance with charity and company law and guidelines, and local and other relevant regulatory requirements.
General responsibilities
- Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
- Support and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity in the workplace and externally
- Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experienced leader in the non-profit sector or public sector in a relevant field, preferably with experience of international development and work in complex, protracted emergencies.
- Track record of driving organisational change and delivering clear results.
- Experience implementing strategies and using data to inform decision-making.
- Experience of working with a Board and a good understanding of charity governance.
- Working at the Executive Director level or equivalent as part of the senior management team within a complex organisation with geographical spread.
- Evidence of understanding the needs of Palestinian communities living under occupation and as refugees.
- Evidence of understanding the complex political and diplomatic landscape charities working with Palestinians operate in.
- A clear understanding of the importance of shifting the balance of power and influence for disadvantaged groups and empowering marginalised communities.
- Line management of senior staff, preferably including management of staff at remote locations, and experience managing a diverse workforce.
- Track record of leading and representing organisations with multiple stakeholders and relationships and of building strong relationships of trust with partners and allies.
- Experience in managing programmes and substantial budgets and resources.
- Experience communicating and influencing effectively with external audiences to influence outcomes such as government, parliament, donors and the media.
- Working in the international sector preferably in the Middle East and/or working in conflict settings.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- A record of high-impact leadership in a fast-paced organisation working in difficult settings.
- Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and media work.
- Sound financial management.
- Ability to inspire, empower and support people to achieve organisational objectives and sustained high levels of performance.
- Strong emotional intelligence and personal integrity
- Diplomatic skills and political judgement.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and to navigate complex topics with significant scrutiny.
Personal attributes and other requirements
- Able to travel extensively, mainly to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.
- Able to work some evenings and weekends.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, inclusivity and equal opportunities.
- Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
Terms and Conditions
This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.
An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.
The deadline for applications is Sunday December 1st, 2024.
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An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Alumni Development Officer through the Time to Shine leadership programme. This new post has been created to support the development and implementation of a range of activities to engage and connect with the Rank Fellows to foster long lasting relationships. The postholder will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships between the Foundation and its alumni community.
The position is offered on a 12-month, full time basis, and the postholder must be able to join early January. The post-holder will be part of the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine (T2S) leadership programme. As part of the Time to Shine 2025 Cohort, you will be supported through learning conferences, leadership days, action learning and will have access to career relevant training and qualifications.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post and further information on the Time to Shine Programme.
Key accountabilities:
Alumni Programme Research & Development:
- To assist with the identification of and engagement with the wider alumni community
- To implement a range of activities to engage with Rank’s alumni community;
- To design, plan and deliver Fellowship events, webinars, and other programmes that promote networking and professional development opportunities among Fellows/alumni;
- To create and develop relationships with the Fellows/alumni to increase involvement in the Foundation’s activities;
- To administer the mentoring programme connecting older Fellows with younger ones at the beginning of their professional careers;
- To liaise with the Comms team to raise the social media profile of the Rank Fellowship Alumni Network;
- To serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiries, communications, and requests;
- To be the secretariat for the Fellows Leadership Team, drafting agendas, minute taking, and following up on actions
- To design, plan and deliver School Leadership events with support from the Finance & Operations Officer
Data & Reporting:
- Manage the Fellowship database, ensuring it is kept up to date
- Send out digital surveys, monitor and track key deliverables;
- Collect achievements and contributions from Fellows to showcase impact;
- Collate and prepare reports based on survey outcomes to assess the effectiveness of the programme.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role.
Interviews: In-person London, 3rd December 2024 (pm)
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
We have grown rapidly in recent years, and now have an exciting and varied programme of work which is funded from a wide range of sources. We have long-standing, high-value relationships with organisations such as the Mayor’s Office, Esmée Fairbairn and Clifford Chance, and continue to grow our income from a range of supporters from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and community fundraisers.
We now have a need for two Development Officers to work closely with the Development Director and Development Manager in developing our trusts and foundations and statutory income streams, managing the accounts of existing supporters and generating income through securing new funding relationships. This role will involve a diverse range of work, from identifying prospects, creating compelling funding proposals, through to successfully managing relationships with funders.
One of the new Development Officers will have line management responsibility for a Development Coordinator, while the other Development Officer will not have any line management responsibilities. If you have a preference for one or other role, please note that in your application.
Success in this role would mean that, after six months you can:
• Confidently write and speak about Tender’s work, and how we prevent violence against women and girls, to a range of different funders.
- Write clear, compelling funding applications for five-figure sums to a range of funders.
- Proactively maintain positive relationships with funders you are responsible for managing.
- Support and work flexibly with other members of the Development team so that we can collaboratively reach our fundraising goals.
- Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies.
Please see the “Guidance Notes for Applicants” section at the end of the application pack for full details of how to apply. We ask for a copy of your CV and a 1 – 2 page supporting statement. We are happy to consider alternative application formats, such as video applications.
Are you passionate about youth engagement and community growth? - Exciting Opportunity: Youth Operations and Community Engagement Manager at Caius House – Empower the Youth of Battersea!
About Caius House
Join us at Caius House (pronounced "Keys")—a dynamic youth community hub in Battersea with roots dating back to 1887! Originally founded by Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, our space has evolved from a small College “settlement” to a thriving youth centre focused on providing open-access, stigma-free support to young people aged 8-21. Our mission is simple yet powerful: help young people unlock their potential and navigate the journey from childhood to adulthood.
We offer mental and emotional support, targeted programmes, and structured pathways to empower young people in Battersea. From employability skills to mental health support, our holistic services aim to boost confidence, enhance social skills, and raise aspirations. As part of our sustainability plan, we are focused on user-led service design, increased community ownership, and meaningful partnerships—all of which make Caius House a vital lifeline in our community.
About the Role: Youth Operations and Community Engagement Manager
Are you passionate about youth engagement and community growth? As our new Youth Operations and Community Engagement Manager, you’ll play a critical role in expanding Caius House's reach across Battersea. Working closely with our CEO, you’ll ensure that every young person who walks through our doors has an enriching and impactful experience, inspiring them to stay connected and thrive.
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead and Develop – Oversee a team of Youth Workers and sessional staff, ensuring high-quality support and engagement in every programme.
- Empower Youth Voices – Gather insights from our young community to shape programmes that resonate and inspire.
- Drive Community Engagement – Build partnerships and increase participation in our activities to create a vibrant, supportive environment for young people and their families.
What We’re Looking For:
A strong communicator and leader who is passionate about youth and community work. The ideal candidate will bring operational expertise and a creative approach to growing our reach and impact. Your work will directly contribute to the future of young people in Battersea.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? Apply today to join Caius House and be part of a proud legacy that’s making a real impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Future Men is at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s history, seeking to expand operations and support more boys, young men, men, their families, and their communities. We are looking for an Operations Director to lead the company's operational functions, ensuring that operational processes are aligned with the organisation's overall goals. This role requires a dynamic leader who can contribute to the company's strategic growth and work closely with senior management to foster a positive work environment and ensure operational efficiency.
At Future Men, through our practice-led services, we work with boys and men from childhood through to Fatherhood, to help them become healthy, dynamic, future men. From structured school programmes, to individual one-to-one sessions and outreach work, we provide the vital support and advocacy that changes boys and young men’s lives for the better. We focus our work with boys and men who face structural discrimination and disadvantage, including discrimjination relating to race, income, and community.
A better future for every boy, every man, and everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.