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Job description: Head of Operations

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

 Working hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm 

 Salary:Starting salary £28,080 - £31,200 (FTE £35,100 - £39,000)

Interview date:                    We expect to hold interviews week beginning 11/11/24

West Cornwall Women's Aid provides vital support to women and children who have faced any form of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence, at any stage of their life. The women we serve are at the heart of our mission, and their voices shape the direction of our services. We are committed to raising awareness about violence against women and girls and to educating our community on the gender-based nature of domestic abuse and sexual violence. As an inclusive organisation, we actively work to dismantle barriers that may prevent women from accessing the support they need. As a proudly feminist organisation, our values guide everything we do. 

As the Head of Operations, you will have oversight and management responsibility for all operational aspects of service delivery. You will understand the needs of women who have experienced abuse and will ensure the services are delivered through a trauma-informed lens, including trauma stabilisation and support. You will be committed to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice and understand the multiple and intersecting forms of oppression that our service users may face. 

We welcome applications from all women with appropriate and relevant experience, particularly women from minoritised backgrounds, as they are underrepresented in our team.

Key responsibilities: 

• To line manage and supervise operational managers including Refuge Manager, Community Services Manager, Counselling Services Manager and the Volunteer Coordinator

• To participate in the recruitment, induction and training of staff and volunteers. 

• To support the emotional welfare of staff and volunteers, with an awareness of vicarious trauma and appropriate interventions

• To support line managers to develop and embed organisation-wide cultural competency

• To lead on quality assurance and case management across the organisation for the delivery of support services

• To work with line managers, supported by the CEO, to annually review services, with an emphasis on accessibility and reaching minoritised women and communities. 

• Plan and deliver internal and external training

• To review and monitor organisational strategy achievements alongside the Chief Executive on a quarterly basis

• To organise and chair meetings
• To develop creative ideas and engaging ways to showcase and actively promote WCWAid services and outcomes, including creation of promotional content
• To work with the Development Manager to develop, write and submit proposals, bids, fundraising applications to support operations

• To coordinate, with the support of relevant managers, monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting ensuring that all funder requirements are met 

• To liaise with, develop and maintain good working relationships with all appropriate agencies in both the voluntary and statutory sectors at local, regional and national level

• To attend all appropriate multi-agency meetings and forums

• To ensure strong, effective and coordinated working across all service areas within the organisation

• To ensure that services comply with all statutory, legal and contractual requirements with the support of the Services Coordinator 

• To ensure all staff work within the policies, procedures and ethos of WCWAid

• Undertake all the duties of Safeguarding Lead including reporting, reviewing cases and learning, ensuring staff are trained and confident to deal with a wide range of safeguarding issues

• To support the development of a communications strategy and plan and ensure this is effectively delivered

• Support line managers to effectively manage and monitor outcomes, quality and performance to enable the highest standard of service delivery

• Reviewing, updating and managing operational risks on the organisational Risk Register

• Responsibility for the organisations Business Continuity Plan including organising the annual walk through and ensuring all key personal have access to current and accurate plan

• To work closely with the relevant operational managers to ensure that all contract compliance requirements are fully met

• To ensure that all service developments and improvements are informed by women’s voices

• To produce and support tendering and grant requirements including bidding and reporting activities

• To deputise for the Chief Executive Officer in her absence

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Five weeks annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service to six weeks

· Recognition day on birthday

· Sick pay leave increasing with length of service

· Staff well-being activities

· Clinical supervision for all support staff

· Access to additional one-to-one external supervision if needed

· Access to employee helpline

· Time off for family emergencies and public duties

· Compassionate leave

· Parental leave

· A qualifying salary sacrifice pension scheme which includes a 3% employer contribution

· Eye test scheme

· Opportunity for career progression and continued learning and development through in-house and external training

Special conditions:

This job description may be reviewed and amended, subject to the needs of clients, the

organisation and funders.

The duties of the role may involve travel on a regular basis. It is a condition of employment that you can exercise satisfactory travel mobility in order to fulfil the obligations of the role.

The duties of this role will require you to occasionally work outside core office hours (during evenings and weekends), and it is a condition of employment that you exercise satisfactory level of flexibility in order to fulfil the objectives of the role.

This post is subject to continuation funding.

WCWAid is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

If you're interested in applying, we'd love to hear from you! Please keep in mind that we'll only consider CVs that come with a supporting statement. This statement should explain how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification.

Alternatively, you can apply via our application form. To get a copy of the job description, person specification, and application form, just click 'Apply now' 

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.

We’re looking for an exceptional leader with the vision, drive and ability to lead our high-performing policy and influencing team and deliver our ambitions in this space. You’ll join at an exciting time following the recent launch of our Blood Cancer Action Plan, which sets out our recommendations for the changes we need to see in the system across the whole pathway to improve outcomes and survival for all blood cancer patients. You’ll bring substantial expertise in influencing the system and delivering policy change through your experience in government, NHS, charity or the wider healthcare and life sciences sector. This role offers the right individual the opportunity to make a real difference in realising our vision of beating blood cancer in a generation.

Majority of our roles can be performed hybrid. For this role you will be required to attend the office 2-4 days per month on average dependent on business needs. Travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

We’re open to applicants who would like to apply for working part time (minimum of 28 hours). If this applies to you, please outline this in your cover letter.  

First stage interviews will be held online week commencing 18 November. 
Second stage interviews will be held in-person at our London office week commencing 25 November.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Dementia UK to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Manager on a fixed term basis until January 2026. 
 
Salary: £43,000-£46,000 per annum 
Contract: 14 month Fixed Term Contract 
Working Pattern: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in London 
 
This role will play a key role in a hugely successful partnerships team, managing a portfolio of diverse Charity of the Year, grant giving, strategic and commercial relationships to build sustainable, strategic relationships. Key duties include: 

• Managing a mixed portfolio of engaged corporate partners, ensuring that agreed targets and objectives are met and exceeded.
• Working seamlessly across the Partnerships and wider fundraising team to strengthen Dementia UK’s partnership offering in terms of partnership delivery, supporting renewals and the new business and onboarding process.

• Line managing a Corporate Partnerships Executive and acting as a leader within the Corporate Partnerships management team.

• Take an active role in promoting and implementing Dementia UK’s ‘Dementia at Work’ offering, supporting partners to access appropriate care and guidance for their employees and customers.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience: 

• Experience of managing 6 figure corporate partnerships in a charitable setting 

• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders within a company, and ideally with experience of encouraging fundraising participation and involvement at all levels.

• Experience of preparing engaging proposals, reports and other written documents. 

• Experience of developing detailed partnership plans. 

• Experience of managing, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders. 

 
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application. 
 
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process. 

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for an Estates Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £41,551 to £45,000  per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for an asset or estate management professional to join our respected organisation and manage one of the country’s most unique mixed asset portfolios.

You’ll have the chance to enhance your experience and broaden your professional skills whilst playing an integral part in ensuring green spaces across London remain accessible, beautiful and well-maintained for future generations.

So, if you’re ready to step into a terrific role, preserving some of London’s most historic and iconic green spaces, then apply today!

The Role

As an Estates Manager, you will deliver an effective estate management function across the expansive and diverse Royal Parks Estate.

Your responsibilities will span the management of property-related matters, including non-residential assets and the negotiation of property contracts, ensuring that we maximise value from our property portfolio.

A central part of your role will be the negotiation and management of leases, occupation licences, rent and licence fee reviews, as well as ensuring compliance and monitoring of existing agreements.

You will also manage utility access across the estate, ensuring that we receive the best value while co-ordinating with Park Managers to minimise disruption during major events or ceremonies.

Additionally, you will:

• Oversee the property management database together with other Estate Managers
• Lead on commercial property matters within the parks with the assistance of the wider team
• Provide financial support through budgeting and forecasting
• Contribute to the Estates business plan, licensing policies and risk management
• Oversee the regularisation of Longford River freebord usage
• Assist with projects

About You

To be considered as an Estates Manager, you will need:

• General practice asset and/or estate management experience
• Experience working for an estate of similar size and complexity to the Royal Parks
• Experience using property management databases
• The ability to read drawings/maps (notably plans, sections and elevations)
• Excellent report writing, mathematical and analytical skills
• A degree level education or equivalent through relevant training or experience

Other organisations may call this role Land Manager, Asset Manager, Estate Manager, Land Management Manager, Facilities Manager, Estates Surveyor, Surveyor, or Chartered Surveyor.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Estates Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Please note that depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Vacancy Reference Number:

WCM/COMMS/FR/UK-R1

Position title:

Website Content Manager

Reports to:

Head of Digital

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

OR

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

OR

Remote / Hybrid

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £39,500.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (subject to successfully completing a 6-Month Probationary Period, Contract is extendable and renewable subject to performance)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Please send an introductory email detailing why feel you are most suitable for the role along with your up-to-date CV by no later than 4th November 2024.

Ensure the Vacancy Reference Code is added within the Subject line of the Application Email. 

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: ASAP – as and when we find a suitable applicant

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with ZOOM, Team Link, MS Teams, and Skype post successful submission of your application.

Job purpose:

The Website Content Manager will lead on the content strategy for our new and improved website - delivering engaging content which inspires our audiences to take action from praying to donating in order for Muslim Hands to continue it’s lifesaving work. The Website Manager will have oversight of all pages, from blogs to appeals, responsible for optimising our each for SEO and CRO.

Main responsibilities:

• Produce and publish new pages from appeals to blogs in line with the organisation’s needs – this includes copywriting and liaising with designers for creative.
• Create and deliver the website content strategy inline with our key fundraising touchpoints – delivering an approach which puts the audience at the centre of our plans.
• Lead on our SEO strategy in partnership with our agency to deliver SEO audits, SEO driven blogs and to improve our overall website ranking.
• Lead on creating and delivering our conversion rate optimisation strategy.
• Deliver a test plan of website content which optimises the user experience.
• Create, update and audit website pages in line with the orgs needs. Including copy, creative, landing pages, functions, journeys in line with our brand guidelines.
• Work closely with the external developers to suggest new features we’d like to test in terms of the site’s functionality.
• Communicate website updates to the wider organisation.
• Lead on reporting for organic search, SEO and CRO metrics on a weekly and monthly basis – sharing with SLT.
• Work closely with the digital marketing team to provide optimal user journeys to improve our fundraising and retention efforts.
• AOB the organisation sees fit for the role.

Person specification:

• A strategic thinker who will problem solve to deliver the website strategy.
• Project and time management skills including ability to implement test strategies.
• Proficient communicator with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Experience working in an agile fundraising environment and collaborating across multiple teams with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Detail orientated to provide complete and accurate content, some of which may need regular updating.
• Strong copywriter and storyteller.
• Previous Umbraco experience.
• Experience of SEO and SEM.
• Data driven and comfortable digging into analytics of website metrics.
• Experience working in a fundraising role.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for meetings or events.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside of normal business hours when necessary:
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:
  • Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
  • Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Deadline for applications is 4th November 2024 however Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate(s) be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2030.

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as building long term solutions that help the needy and impoverished worldwide.

Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world.

Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.

• Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
• Location: Remote, UK
• Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
• Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
• Start date: December 2024/January 2025

ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
• Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
• Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
• Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
• Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
• Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
• Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
• Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
• Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
• Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
• Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
• Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.

Desirable

• Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
• Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
• Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.

No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.

WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.

AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).

AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.

This is a new role giving you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker and as a practical fundraiser. You will hit the ground running and come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

As head of fundraising you will work closely with the CEO to grow charitable income and philanthropic support from governments, individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate companies and other areas. You will help her drive the charity's work forward and work closely with our project teams and see the direct impact of your efforts.

You will have developed your portfolio of fundraising skills over time within charities that work for social good and can demonstrate experiene in securing fundraising income particularly in securing five and six figure grants/donations. Experience of securing statutory funding will be essential. You will have experience of line managing junior fundraising staff and will be keen to develop your managerial responsibility.

You will be a confident and capable leader who will work with colleagues towards supporting an annual programme of circa £3m. This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative opportunities.

The role offers an exciting opportuinity for an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for tackling social problems particularly in child protection or related areas. It is a great opportunity to take the next step in your fundraising career and make an impact.

The charity is currently in a period of strategic review and over the coming years as our new strategy gets implemented and new projects are developed to widen our reach, the head of fundraising will develop a strong case for support and articulate the aims and impact of our work to funders. You will work with the CEO and the directors to turn this strategy into the growth that our work requires if we are to keep children safe from harm.

Safeguarding

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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

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

Global Dialogue is an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, we provide funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.

We seek an experienced, hands-on and strategic Head of Finance to build and lead Global Dialogue’s finance function, ensuring efficient and compliant management of our finances, while helping to shape robust and effective systems and processes to ensure our work is delivered to the highest standards of good practice in the charity sector.

Hours: This role is full-time (35 hours/week) although we’d be happy to discuss an appointment at 80% (28 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Home Based

Salary: This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £67,000 (pro rata for a part-time position).

Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our workplace pension (on qualifying earnings). 

Introducing Global Dialogue

We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and Hamrah, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.

Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.

Overview

To date, Global Dialogue’s finances has been overseen by an external accountancy firm. Over the last eighteen months, we have been working towards bringing our finance function in house. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to take the reins and complete the development and roll out of our internal finance function.

The Head of Finance is a new role within the organisation that is both strategic and handson. In the first phase, the postholder will be required to roll up their sleeves and, with the support of Global Dialogue’s Finance Officer, get stuck into the detail of financial administration, including overseeing twice monthly pay runs, monthly and quarterly closes, and other day-to-day financial management tasks. Alongside this, the role will lead on bringing the finance function fully in house, eventually taking on full responsibility for the preparation of management and statutory accounts, cashflow and FX management, and budgeting and forecasting processes. This role will play a key coaching role for the Finance Officer, with a view to eventually delegating all bookkeeping tasks. The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring finance systems are innovative, robust and fit for purpose, and will be a business partner to our hosted programmes, providing advice on compliance and strategic matters.

Global Dialogue’s role as an international fiscal host means that we have a complex financial model, receive income from diverse streams and manage a high number of restricted funds. Our programmes lead cutting edge work, which means that our work is varied and fastpaced, requiring frequent innovation. Overall, this role provides an exciting opportunity to join a growing human rights organisation at a crucial juncture in our journey. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November, Midnight

Use your insight and creativity to raise the profile of the multi professional membership organisation for intensive care.

You'll manage campaigns to raise the profile of the Society and promote our educational and accreditation activities and events (including our annual 3-day State of the Art congress).

You'll use your knowledge and interest in data to make sure that we gain insight and learn from our website, email marketing, CRM database, and streaming analytics to help inform decision-making and strategy, and make sure our activity is as effective as possible.

If you want to know more download the job description and person specification and come and play a vital role to make sure we're meeting the needs of our beneficiaries and delivering impact for this high-profile national organisation.

Are you a visionary financial leader passionate about making a real impact? UK Youth is looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations that support our mission to empower young people across the UK. 

Purpose of the job

As Finance Director, you will oversee all financial aspects of the charity and lead long-term financial sustainability while advancing UK Youth’s mission. You will work closely with the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees to deliver strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. 

This role offers the unique opportunity to influence high-level decision-making and provide strategic insights that shape our organisation’s future. You’ll champion the finance team’s development, drive operational efficiency, and explore innovative financial solutions to ensure our financial health. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of UK Youth’s financial strategy aligned with our goals 

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes 

• Provide strategic financial analysis and insights for social investment, grants, and commercial financing 

• Manage financial risks, compliance with regulations, and relationships with auditors and stakeholders 

• Drive technological innovation in financial reporting and operations 

• Mentor and develop the finance team to foster a high-performance culture 

About You: 

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent) 

• Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role 

• Proven track record in providing financial leadership at Board and Executive levels 

• Strong knowledge of charity finance regulations (including Charity SORP) and tax compliance 

• Experience working within the voluntary sector is highly desirable 

• Skilled communicator able to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders 

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth? 

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 08:00 (8am)

Round 1 (Teams) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 18th November 2024

Round 2 (In Person) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 9th December 2024

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and committed Head of Finance to oversee all financial aspects of ProVeg International as a growing network of organisations, and to manage international financial relations between all national ProVeg entities, including driving the organisation’s financial strategy and planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and assessing the organisation’s finances, cash flow and balance sheet, forecasts, total and project budgets, and finance operations. You will streamline, implement and optimise systems and procedures to ensure the compliance, donor reporting and related fundraising and other needs of the organisation are fully met. You are a reliable professional with broad knowledge of accounting, financial management and annual reporting, and ideally charity-specific principles. You are a strategic thinker and effective leader who can make the best decisions in line with our organisation’s vision, mission and values. 

Job Details

Reports to: Global CEO

Department: INT Operations

Responsible for: Finance Manager

Location: Working from home (ideally UK, NL, PL, CZ or ZA)

Hours: 28-40 h per week

Salary: depending on experience and location, around £56-65k if based in the UK for 1 FTE

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy, Planning and Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models, cash flow and forecasts to support strategic business planning and decision-making.
   
• Budget Management: Oversee and lead on the annual international budgeting and planning process (involving all ProVeg entities and departments). Administer and review all international financial plans and budgets; maintain all program budgets.
   
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly (P&L and balance sheets) management reports, quarterly variance reports, annual financial reports, donor-specific or grant reports, and other income generation reports to the Global CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.
   
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and manage financial audits, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. 
   
• Financial Risk & Compliance Management: Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk, leverage financial opportunities, and ensure financial compliance with charity laws and other guidelines. Remain up-to-date on best practices in non-profit finance, and relevant laws regarding non-profit operation. 
   
• Finance Operations and governance: Oversee and improve internal financial policies and procedures such as implementation of central finance software, donations and grants tracking, ensuring value for money by applying internal auditing principles, and advising/supporting country directors and finance managers as well as organisations joining the ProVeg global network.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification preferred, though candidates qualified by experience will be considered. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field desirable; graduate degree or CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in the non-profit sector. Experience of implementing and maintaining strong financial controls.

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with a track record of strategic financial planning and analysis.

• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and finance operations.

• Excellent data skills, including Google Workspace, with advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and QuickBooks, Xero, or other accounting software. Desirable: experience of implementing new accounting software.

• Calm and professional attitude, high level of integrity, accuracy, and a strong sense for due diligence.

• Experience consolidating multiple entities, ideally including different currencies.

• Collaborative attitude, solution-focused, and supportive of international colleagues (particularly Country Directors & Country Finance Managers, International Department Heads and International Operations team).

• Excellent communication skills in English; additional language skills, such as German, preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced non-profit work environment.

• Commitment to ProVeg’s mission and values.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career-development support.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

Our Application Procedure

The upcoming steps include:
1.    Online Cognitive Aptitude Test and a Personality test
2.    First interview with People and Culture
3.    Online trial task
4.    Senior Management interview
5.    Final decision

Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support to women and those assigned female at birth with endometriosis, for example through our website and information leaflets, and via our local support groups, Helpline and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved treatment and management; and support research.

The Communications and Campaigns team works to improve awareness of endometriosis and drive change for those affected by the disease. Our current campaigns and calls on Governments include getting menstrual wellbeing taught in schools across the UK, decreasing diagnosis times, improving rights in the workplace and improving access to treatment. 

This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the Head of Campaigns and Communications to raise awareness and increase the visibility of endometriosis and Endometriosis UK, and supporting campaigns that really make a difference across the UK. You will be working as part of a passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change to help those with living with endometriosis.

You’ll be creative, resourceful and be able to create media opportunities that drive awareness and change for those with endometriosis. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive forward Endometriosis UK’s new strategy and boost our impact for the benefit of everyone affected by endometriosis

We are looking for a highly organised, pro-active and confident Communications Manager who creates opportunities to raise awareness of endometriosis with the media. You’ll be experienced in pitching stories across broadcast and print outlets, and have experience of working with case studies to share their story. You will also have a strong understanding of the UK political landscape, supporting policy and public affairs colleagues to create proactive communication opportunities to raise the profile of Endometriosis UK’s policies.

We are recruiting for a Head of Digital Mobilisation and Engagement to join our team; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Head of Digital Mobilisation and Engagement

Location: Remote, with the requirement to occasionally work at our Head Office (Vauxhall) or other locations due to business need.
Salary: £55,009 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and skilled digital specialist to join Refuge as Head of Digital Mobilisation and Engagement.

Leading a talented team of six, the Head of Digital Mobilisation and Engagement is responsible for Refuge’s digital engagement and mobilisation work, collaborating with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Policy, to continuously improve the effectiveness and impact of Refuge’s work.

They will implement our Digital Engagement and Mobilisation Strategy, delivering sustainable growth and value to Refuge, with an emphasis on digital mobilisation to shift social norms, change policy and rasie income. An expert in mobilisation strategy, social, email, website, content, paid media, and digital tactics, they will also provide analysis and insight to improve programme performance, whilst ensuring we are testing, learning, and optimising all the time.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of developing and delivering digital strategies to mobilise the public with innovative campaigns, recruit new supporters, grow income, and deepen engagement, in addition, they will possess deep knowledge of the theory and principles of digital engagement, campaigning and fundraising.

This role would suit an ambitious digital expert seeking to utilise their technical and leadership skills to make a real impact on Refuge’s work.

For further information, including a full job description, please see the downloadable job information pack at the top of the page.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your application by 9am on Monday 4 November 2024. First round of interviews will be held remotely on 13 November 2024 and the second round of interviews will be held remotely on 18 November 2024.

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Off The Record (OTR) is an independent charity based in the Havant Borough. We have been supporting young people and their families in South East Hampshire since 1977.

Young people are at the heart of what we do, and we aim to support the emotional health and wellbeing of our community's young people through one-to-one counselling, information and support, and group support for 11-25 year olds and their families.

We are looking for a motivated, capable, and adaptable Family Services Team Manager.

OTR embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please advise us of any requirements to support your application to us.

PLEASE NOTE - A cover letter is important to help us understand more about you and your interest in the role, beyond your CV. Please also be sure to send a cover note telling us why you want to work here, how you feel you meet the essential criteria from the section below, and your availability for hours.

•    Are you passionate about making a difference to the emotional health and wellbeing of the young people in our community?
•    Do have the drive and ambition to support service growth and development?
•    Do you have bags of enthusiasm and enjoy working in a small close-knit team?

Then we would love to hear from you! In return we can offer:

•  A supportive team and a positive and caring work environment where everyone’s ideas for improvement are welcomed and valued
•  In house training and opportunities including in the areas of emotional health and wellbeing.
•  Social events to get to know your colleagues and have some fun! 
•  NEST pension scheme, free on-site parking, company sick pay.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young people in South East Hampshire, by overseeing our new portfolio of young people’s and family support services.

Salary: £16 to £17.91 per hour (based on experience – FTE @ 37 hours = £30,784 to £34,450)

Hours: Full time preferred but would consider applicants interested in working between 30 - 37 hours per week over 4 days

Reporting to: CEO

Responsible for: Family and Young People’s Services

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

Provide inspirational and approachable leadership and management support to all staff, volunteers and sessional workers within the team including:

•  Providing 1-2-1’s, coaching, observations and safeguarding / management supervision.
•  Leading staff and volunteer team meetings.
• Overseeing absence management and welfare.
•  Leading on team recruitment.
• Supporting and attending team social and wellbeing activities.

Services Development and Delivery

• Ensuring our group work and Young Carers services are coordinated, delivered, monitored and evaluated against internal targets and service level agreements / contracts.
• Being part of the designated safe guarding officer team.
• Developing and communicating quarterly plans in advance for all services.
• Developing new and existing programmes and activities in line with demand and funding opportunities.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with other providers and organisations, including representing OTR at networks and forums within the local statutory and voluntary sector.
• Overseeing quality of service delivery, including identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.
• Covering service delivery for OTR programmes and activities as needed.

Compliance, Reporting, Policy and Procedure

• Overseeing induction and training of staff and volunteers within the team, including ongoing training needs analysis.
• Handling and recording feedback and complaints in accordance with OTR policy.
• Producing internal and external funder and board reports
• Monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of data entry and outcomes evaluations of all services in the team.
• Overseeing the handling and monitoring of safeguarding concerns and protocols.
• Overseeing of health and safety procedures and team compliance against all OTR policies.
•  A Designated Safeguarding Officer as part of a DSO team reporting to the DSL.

Other

• Key holder and building open / closure responsibilities, including cash handling.
• First Aider and Fire Warden.
•  Participate in all requested training and management supervision.
•  Any other reasonable tasks as set by your line manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Successful track record of leading and managing teams in a children and young people and/or family services delivery setting.
• Recent experience delivering programmes and activities within children and young people and/or family services.
• Experience managing safeguarding’s
•  Awareness of contemporary issues affecting children, young people, and families.
• Training qualification and/or equivalent experience delivering training and services for young people / family services.
• Experience managing a team in line with statutory and compliance obligations including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Date Protection and GDPR, Confidentiality, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and producing service reports to a high standard for internal and external audiences.
• Managing feedback and complaints at a senior level including responding to and resolving matters raised by both external stakeholders and service users in a professional manner and in keeping with policy and procedure.
• Confident and capable user of Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365).
•  Able to use Excel, including to create reports.
• Willing and able to travel within South East Hampshire.
•  Available for evening working by arrangement and occasional weekend work.

Desirable

• Level 3 certificate, diploma, or equivalent in a related area – for example Health and Social Care, Youth Work.
• Experience developing training programmes for the children and young people / family services workforce.
• Knowledge of the local voluntary / statutory sector.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation including the Children’s Act and associated statutory guidance.
• Experience in the voluntary sector as a worker, volunteer, or service user.
• Experience using social media in a business setting.
• Experience using in-house databases and data entry.

 Attributes

• Confident and capable written and verbal communicator – able to communicate effectively with service users, external partners, agencies and professionals.
• Able to work responsively and efficiently in a demanding environment where there can be regular interruptions, competing priorities, and tight timescales.
• Capable of managing, supporting, and motivating staff dealing with difficult clients.
• Enjoy team working in a close-knit team.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover the team, and changing programme and activity needs.
• Positive attitude to young people.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision when required.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
•  Able to maintain professional boundaries including appropriate levels of confidentiality.

As part of our commitment to safe recruitment, all staff appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks and references will be taken up.

OTR embraces equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.