Team Manager Jobs
Summary
- Enable delivery of a portfolio of improvement and change initiatives across the Housing team, ensuring change is monitored, managed, and supported effectively, working across teams, senior leaders, and people managers to support delivery from definition to implementation.
- Develop robust and deliverable project plans.
- Support the adoption of change management processes to ensure that all proposed projects and initiatives are fully defined, resourced, and delivered.
- Coach and mentor the team in effective delivery of change.
- Relevant training and qualifications e.g. in programme or portfolio management.
- Experience of supporting and delivering change and business improvement initiatives in complex organisational environments, and in aligning projects to organisational strategy.
- Experience of managing project/portfolio delivery and change implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including inspiring a team to work towards common goals.
- A salary of £34,099.80 (FTE £56,833) plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fundraising Manager – Grants and Trusts
Flexible hours 14 – 21 per week
Hybrid/Remote working
Circa £41,100 FTE based on a 35 hour week
Pro rata £16,440 14 hours, £24,660 21 hours.
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to manage, deliver, and develop a successful grant funding pipeline and applications. The purpose of the role is achieve financial targets aligned with the charity’s strategic plan.
This is a great opportunity to join a small, successful team. We offer flexibility on working hours during the week, hybrid/remote working and high degree of autonomy.
The Ryan Neuro Therapy Centre supports people with neurological conditions by delivering physiotherapy and other therapies to benefit their health and welfare in a caring, friendly, and supportive environment. We are a small self-funded charity in Coulsdon, reliant entirely on fundraising and donations to provide the income needed each year to run the Centre. The organisation took on charitable status in 1995 supporting people living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2023, we expanded our provision to support other neurological conditions. The Charity has 18 members of staff (all part-time), 15 volunteers and over 100 members with neurological conditions.
The Fundraising Manager is a key member of our small dedicated team, the role generates more than a third of our income needs and is key to the success of the charity.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate :
A proven ability to identify and develop new grant funding opportunities.
Experience of writing and submitting successful grant funding applications.
Ability to write clear and compelling grant applications.
Attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative.
Excellent MS Office skills: Word; Excel; PowerPoint and SharePoint.
In your cover letter please let us know your reasons for applying and how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
The Ryan Neuro Therapy Centre supports people with neurological conditions by delivering physiotherapy and other therapies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£57,000 per annum
Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Public Relations Manager.
As a senior leader sitting within our Media Team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic thinking and delivery for UNICEF UK’s public fundraising media and communications work, including Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
You will manage high level external stakeholder relationships including funding partners, celebrity publicists, UK media, PR agencies and broadcast partners; and you will manager a small and talented PR team.
We are looking for someone ambitious, strategic and solutions focused. You are a team player and will be a skilled communicator adept at managing a complex range of stakeholders and getting things done!
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 9 January 2025.
Interview dates: First round: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (via MS Teams). Second round: Wednesday 29 January 2025 (in person at UUK offices).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
£58,000 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our ICT Security Manager.
UNICEF UK needs an ICT Security Manager who can take responsibility for overseeing and implementing ICT security standards for our organisation of 400 hybrid-working colleagues in the UK. You will need a good understanding of Microsoft E365 and Microsoft Defender and will be well-versed in ITIL standards, change control processes and risk investigation and assessment.
You will need relevant ICT security qualifications (minimum AZ500, CISSP, CISM) or demonstrable equivalent knowledge derived from significant experience in roles which may have included IT support, network management, security management, server or applications administration. Putting your skills to work in this forward-looking organisation, you will play a critical part in enabling our work for children.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 17 December 2024.
Interview date: Week Commencing 6 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open-plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. When answering written pre-selection questions be aware that every question is scored on its own and without reference to your other answers. AI-generated answers will be discarded.
We anticipate most colleagues will work flexibly in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (and at home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, women and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Flexible with 2 days per week in our London Head Office - Park Street, London Bridge
Closing date: Thursday 12th December at 11:59pm
Whizz Kidz is transforming. It is an exciting time to join us as Partnerships Development Manager as we embark on an ambitious strategy for the next three years. As a senior member of the Corporate Partnerships team this role will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and play a key role in identifying, securing, developing and delivery of long-term relationships with companies – both large and small – so we increase the number, scale and value of corporate partnerships with the goal of providing more sustainable support for Whizz-Kidz. To achieve this, you will play a leading role in proactively identifying, researching and quantifying opportunities across priority sectors, manage your own prospect pipeline and work with internal teams to create a clear case for support that will help deliver long term shared purpose and shared value partnerships with clear synergies. You will play your part in helping build the Whizz Kidz brand, grow influence, drive income and deliver the organisational strategy.
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (up to 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
The Fundraising and communications team at Whizz Kidz raises around 95% of the income to fund the work of the charity and supports the generation of funds through on and offline publications, develops our social media and website presence and leads on PR activities.
The person
As the Whizz Kidz Partnership Development Manager you will be expected to get into the heart of the organisation, understand our ambitions and use your passion, knowledge and skills to help identify and deliver new mutually beneficial corporate partnerships. You will the experience and knowledge of how to identify and quantify the right opportunities for Whizz Kidz and know what it takes to win and manage different types of partnerships – employee engagement, strategic and brand and commercial. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable presenting and willing to develop and learn new skills. You will be keen to play a key role within the fundraising and marcomms team to help maintain a positive culture, use your strong relationship management skills internally and externally, help increase brand awareness and unlock vital income to create positive change for young wheelchair users and their families.
Key accountabilities
• A key role in the Partnerships team focused on generating long term sustainable income (unrestricted/restricted) from the corporate sector by developing income first multi-year employee engagement, strategic and commercial partnerships.
• Create and deliver engaging and targeted new business proposals, pitches and presentations as well as creating compelling and persuasive case for support with innovative, commercially-minded ideas to secure and establish successful new partnerships.
• Lead role in helping the Partnerships team achieve its financial targets through new and existing partnerships while working closely with Head of Partnerships to monitor income against budget and develop financial reports.
• Lead role in researching and quantifying opportunities alongside identifying and cultivating relationships with new prospects with a view to securing face to face meetings, delivering presentations and securing long-term support.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
• Strategic outlook with ability to think creatively, commercially and embrace innovation
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to make financial asks
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write compelling cases for support and adapt communications to different audiences
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels – internally and externally
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload, work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and be solution focused
Experience
• Previous experience in a Corporate Partnerships role with success in securing a varied portfolio of partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising and changing trends especially across corporate partnerships and aware of the environment we are currently operating within.
• Demonstrable experience of strong partnership development, securing new business and excellent relationship management skills
• Experience of researching, preparing and delivering high-quality new business approaches/pitches to help engage potential partners
• Confident building and managing a prospect pipeline including employee engagement, strategic and commercial opportunities across different sectors
• Comfortable networking and working with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Previous knowledge of fundraising databases and using data insights
• A ‘can-do’ attitude, solid decision making skills and ability to work independently
• Able to work flexibly and creatively to respond to the emerging needs
Please note: This post is subject to a Basic level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides for everyone!
Annual leave: 25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure: In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Cycle to Work: This is salary sacrifice scheme provided by Cycle Scheme Ltd (part of Black Hawk), which allows you to purchase a bicycle up to the value of £1,000, saving tax and NI.
Maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy: Upon completing 1 years’ service by the Expected Week of Childbirth (EWC), or Expected Date of Placement (EDP) in the case of Adoption or Surrogacy, anyone on maternity leave will receive 8 weeks full pay (inclusive of statutory pay) and a return-to-work payment of 4 weeks full pay after six months of having returned to work. Anyone on paternity leave will receive 4 weeks full pay (inclusive of statutory pay).
Pension: Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health: Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan: An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
Wellness Days: Two days per calendar year for employees to take off for any reason that you chose.
To apply
For full details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024 at 11:59pm
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
ABOUT SMART WORKS
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. In early 2025, Smart Works will be opening our 12th centre in Bristol, bringing our in-person services to women in the South West for the very first time.
More information about who we are can be found on our website.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Smart Works Bristol exists to empower all women who need heflp getting into work. We aim to support 1000 clients with our Interview and Preparation service per year. As such, we require vital funding from Grants, Trusts & Foundations to enable us to achieve our mission, and continued support to deliver our calendar of Corporate Events.
As our charity grows, we are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our small and ambitious staff team. The successful post holder will be researching and building a strong pipeline of grant funders and five and six-figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations, including core funding and restricted funding.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our Board of Trustees to maximise local funding opportunities, expand our portfolio of grant funders, and contribute to a growth in income for the charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and identifying prospective funders, writing and submitting high-quality applications and proposals, and delivering excellent grant management and stewardship updates. They will also work closely with the Trustees to deliver an exciting calendar of corporate and community fundraising fashion events, and lead our corporate sports challenge.
We are seeking a proactive self-starter, with experience in philanthropic fundraising, excellent written communication skills and demonstrable attention to detail. We would also love to hear if you have experience working with grant applications and/or funding proposals, and utilising a range of tools to identify new funding opportunities.
Smart Works is a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans across the UK. It is a rewarding national community with regular liaison to the London Charity Partnerships and Fundraising Team.
You will be based in our Bristol Centre. Some evening and weekend work is required to lead on philanthropic fundraising and support wider fundraising events such as Fashion Sales. Initially, this role will be primarily home-based until the Bristol centre is established.
Are you organised, enjoy writing, researching and communicating, and are passionate about supporting women into work? If so, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reporting to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, the successful candidate will lead on a range of activities, including:
- Building excellent relationships with corporate and community partners, generating awareness and income of c. £165k for the centre across grants, events and corporate fundraising.
- Delivering financial activities to target, maintaining an up-to-date database with relevant income tracking and pipeline data to facilitate regular KPI and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
- Lead our annual signature corporate challenge to target income c. £50k, known as Step Up for Smart Works – managing the project locally from planning to delivery, including identifying and onboarding participant teams and their stewardship.
- Securing one-year and multi-year grants from a range of Trusts and Foundations, including traditional grant funders, local charities, family foundations and corporate foundations to meet income targets c. 50k.
- Researching and identifying prospective grant funders who could support Smart Works Bristol.
- Writing high-quality grant applications, working collaboratively with the Chair of the Board and staff team to deliver creative and compelling proposals for both core and restricted funding.
- Maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective funders, including the preparation of impact reports and sharing regular updates on grant management.
- Maintain an accurate data record of pledged, banked and prospective income for the Bristol centre, working in collaboration with Smart Works Charity to maintain local management accounts.
- Representing Smart Works Bristol to a diverse range of stakeholders and audiences to generate income and raise brand awareness within the local community.
- Support the Trustees with stewardship of fashion and retail partners, including venue and catering supporters, as well as our corporate partners supporting the charity.
- Support the delivery of our signature fundraising events, including high-end supporter events and fashion sales, where the Trustees manage the project from concept to execution and ensure income targets are met.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential Criteria:
- Extensive experience generating income of at least five figures from philanthropic income.
- Demonstrable experience securing corporate partnerships of five figures.
- Experience working with grant applications and/or funding proposals, and utilising a range of tools to identify new funding opportunities.
- Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact.
- Target driven with excellent organisation and time management capabilities, demonstrating an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving, with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising strategy.
- Passionate and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Smart Works, demonstrated through clear initial research and understanding in the written application.
Desirable Criteria:
- Proven track record in securing six figure philanthropic income.
- Experience in cultivating strong and positive relationships, both internally and externally, with multiple and senior stakeholders.
- Experience of organising fundraising events.
- Interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation skills, in order to build strong working relationships with external stakeholders.
- An understanding of the Trusts & Foundations and high-value fundraising landscape, such as the current challenges, opportunities and trends.
- Knowledge of the local fundraising landscape in Bristol and the South West.
Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Full-time role, based in our Bristol Centre.
- Monday-Friday with typical working hours 9 am-5 pm in line with centre opening hours. Happy to discuss flexible working at the interview.
- Salary of £34,000- £38,000 FTE depending on experience.
- 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression.
- VIP access at Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops.
- All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a CV and answer the following questions via our recruitment portal here by midday on Thursday 5th December 2024. Your application should be addressed to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, Imogen Franklin.
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
- What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (Max 400 words)
- In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the current Philanthropy and Grants space? (Max 400 words)
First interviews will take place virtually on Tuesday 10th December. Final interviews will take place in person in Bristol on Monday 13th December.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact the recruitment team (see job pack for details) about submitting a manual application.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This exciting new management role within our operations team is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to use their experience within a supported housing environment and help us to continue providing services of the highest standards for the people who need them.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, and dedicated to achieving excellence. This role seeks a highly skilled and experienced manager with a background in supported housing to lead across the organisation in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a strong and capable team player to work alongside our Operations Manager and group of Registered Managers across our residential care homes for older people and housing communities for women and young people. As a line manager for our community leads, previous people management experience is essential.
Working to help Keychange deliver the best support to our service users, this will be a varied role, including ensuring that our services comply with regulatory requirements, overseeing the delivery of our quality assurance framework, empowering our registered managers to deliver the highest standards of care and support, and assisting our Director of Operations in the smooth daily running of all operations across our nine community sites.
As a Christian organisation, we would ask that all applicants are sympathetic to our faith basis and values.
This role would be hybrid, based out of our Central London office, with UK travel to our community sites essential.
For more information please see the full job description with key responsibilities around quality assurance, regulatory compliance, reporting, team leadership and organisational culture. Please ensure that you outline how your experience fits our person specification in your cover letter.
Interviews will be ongoing for candidates who can demonstrate the experience and attributes required, and we reserve the right to close the application process early.
Keychange is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Please ensure that your cover letter outlines how your qualifications, skills and experience best demonstrate a good fit for our essential and advantageous attributes listed in the job description.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Hours: 21 hours per week worked over 3-4 days
Salary range: £19,796 (£33,000 full time equivalent) - £20,997 (£35,000 full time equivalent)
Principal Location: Hybrid working. In-person at least once per week at the centre, London Kings Cross, and remotely.
ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.
As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.
Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.
Gestalt Centre Values in Practice
Diversity, equality, inclusion, and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.
Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.
Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.
Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Purpose
We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our tight knit team and make a real impact. A key member of the finance team, working closely with and supporting the Finance Manager, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.
The role offers the chance to work across several finance functions, including management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day finance processes
- Assume responsibility for managing the finance inbox; answering queries from colleagues; students, commercial customers, and suppliers.
- Ensure supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
- Assist the operations and administration teams as and when required, including with the preparation of internal reports.
- Other ad hoc support to the finance team as may be required including administrative duties.
Accounts Receivable
- Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system on a weekly basis.
- Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
- Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.
Accounts Payable process
- Work with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
- Whilst the bookkeeper is responsible for making all payments, the Assistant Finance Manager has a key role in liaising with the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager, to jointly ensure that all invoices are paid on time.
- Providing cover and setting up payments when the Finance Manager is not available.
- Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments and ensure these are recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
- Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
- Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist with the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.
Budgeting, management accounting and forecasting
- Assist the Finance Manager and CEO with the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly management accounts and forecast.
Year End Audit
- Assist the Finance Manager with answering queries form auditors and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
Systems and Processes
At the Gestalt Centre we’re in the process of updating and embedding new systems and processes and this role will assist that work. For example, we have recently implemented new educational management and room booking systems and this role will be involved in supporting the integration of the finance and education management software.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education / Qualifications
Essential:
- 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths.
- Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or Degree educated.
- AAT qualified, or part qualified CIMA/ACCA accountancy qualification.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
- Sound understanding of double entry book-keeping including month end adjustments.
- IT Literate with strong Excel skills.
- Familiar with using Teams.
- Experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of using databases.
Desirable:
- Experience using QuickBooks or any other cloud-based accounting system.
- Charity or third sector experience
- Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.
Qualities and Skills
Essential:
- Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
- Excellent numeracy skills, attention to detail and strong written, verbal and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
- Pro-active communication style, including keeping team-members informed and updated, as necessary.
- Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to plan and organise own work effectively and to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and with external contacts and also independently on own initiative.
- Be willing to participate in and support the development of new processes and procedures.
- Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
To apply please forward to Archie Rotap your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the job requirements and person specification and the value you’ll bring to it.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The programme Manager (maternity cover) will play an important role in supporting the implementation of Good Neighbours UK (GNUK)’s strategy and ensuring that projects led by GNUK and implemented by field countries are managed effectively and efficiently. They will also play in important role in designing new projects.
Excellent writing and verbal communications skills are critical for this role. Key to its success is the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with funders, partner organisations and other Good Neighbors alliance members.
This is a full-time fixed term maternity cover role for 8 months starting in January 2025. We will consider applications from individuals interested in a freelance contract.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Project management
• Support GNUK’s fundraising team to prepare funding proposals for UK and overseas projects.
o Undertake field/needs assessments for projects.
o Ensure programmes and finance teams in implementing partners are working together to develop budgets and logframes in a timely manner for funding proposals and advise on multi-project cost effective strategies to cover country budgets.
o Manage due diligence and MoUs with implementing partners
• Manage the implementation and monitoring of overseas projects ensuring project activity plans and risk registers are in place, monitor activity progress, review field country financial and narrative reports, and track key milestone information.
• Ensure compliance with internal finance, accounting, procurement policies and procedures.
• Support and build the capacity building of field country grants and programmes staff in all aspects of project cycle management.
• Liaise with external organisations (NGOs, community groups, researchers and consultants) to deliver GNUK’s projects.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure.
• Prepare periodic narrative and financial reports for GNUK and donors.
• Undertake periodic field visits for purpose of monitoring projects.
• Ensure project exit plans are in place and closure of projects in keeping with donors contracts.
Programme development:
• Contribute to the development of GNUK’s mid to long term strategy, 3-year business plan and annual work plans.
• Participate in GNUK’s annual budget development process.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of GNUK’s programme activities.
• Keep up to date on external changes to the economic, social and political context in the UK that could impact GNUK’s work.
• Support the organisational risk management process.
• Support the rollout of GNUK’s marketing/communications strategy.
• Liaise with GPC on project implementation and programming requests
• Prepare periodic reports for GPC and donors.
Safeguarding
• Ensure the role of Safeguarding focal point for GNUK
• Prepare GNUK’s annual safeguarding reports
• Support GN field countries and GNUK partners to develop and put in place safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Oversee the adoption and application of GNUK’s safeguarding policy in projects.
• Promote and adhere to all GNUK’s policies, procedures.
Battersea's Human Resources team works collaboratively with managers, teams and people across the organisation to create a positive impact for cats and dogs through our people and culture.
We are looking for someone to join our team as HR Operations Manager. The HR Operations Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the employee lifecycle and employee experience here at Battersea, developing and aligning HR practices with Battersea’s strategic objectives.
The role ensures the efficient and customer focused functioning of the department’s daily operations, with oversight of the resourcing team and leading on policy review and development, the continuous improvement of people processes, HR compliance, and budgeting and contract management. It will also lead to the development, coordination and delivery of key projects which enable the delivery of our People Strategy.
The ideal candidate will be Level 7 CIPD qualified (or equivalent through experience), with experience in a HR management role, successfully leading, managing, motivating, and developing a high performance team.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 22nd December 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 13th January 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Philanthropy Manager (Endowment)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Advancement
Location: London (UK)- hybrid working
Salary: £46,200 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Philanthropy Manager (Endowment)?
We are looking for a fundraiser eager to take the next step in their career by joining us and becoming our Philanthropy Manager. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you'll support the established Advancement team across key fundraising priorities. Your previous experience with managing executives/senior volunteers will contribute to supporting the Director of Advancement in managing the activities and priorities of a volunteer-led fundraising board.
This is a pivotal new position created to contribute to a significant uplift in UWC International’s fundraising and prospect identification efforts in support of the new UWC Endowment. Your work managing your own portfolio of prospects (HNWI) will support the operational effectiveness of UWCI’s fundraising programme and the strategic development of global UWC funding priorities.
Our Advancement team will provide you with plenty of opportunities to try what you know, manage key projects whilst being part of a collaborative and dynamic team.
If you're motivated to work closely as part of the frontline fundraising team significantly contributing to uplifting our fundraising success, this role is an ideal fit for you.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.
About UWC International
The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 85,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
- Generous holiday allowance– 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
- We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
- We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the names and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above, will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on 4 December 2024
Interview dates:
First round interviews and assessments will be held on 9 & 10 December 2024
Second round interviews will be held on 16 December 2024
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives? Are you motivated to facilitate peer support for people affected by spinal cord injury?
If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.
About the role:
When a person or their family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.
Back Up’s mentoring service is there to help. We know that peer support can have a life changing impact and our Mentoring Team are the ones who can facilitate this through matching them with a suitable mentor who will be able to support them over a series of phone calls to reach their goals. The Mentoring Team Leader leads the team through providing excellent line management and driving the delivery of the team’s business plans to empower the team to ultimately support more people affected by spinal cord injury
In addition to leading the team, a Mentoring Team Lead will assist in creating mentoring relationships and support mentors and mentees as appropriate, assess mentee suitability and provide support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new mentors.
A Mentoring Team Lead will be motivated to achieve the aims, targets and milestones that have been set in terms of making quality matches and will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.
Lived experience is an advantage; but most important is your sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
For full details please see our role description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
Location:
· Home or office based, but with occasional travel around the UK as required.
· Occasional visits to the Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and surrounding area.
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midday on Friday 6th December with:
· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First interviews will be held from the week beginning Monday 9th December 2024. If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
Please apply by midday on Friday 6th December with:
• A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.
About the Role:
As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
- Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
- Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
- Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
- Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
- Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.
About You:
- Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
- Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
- Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
- Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.
Why Join Us?
- Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
- Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
- Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bristol Cathedral is seeking an organised and driven Events and Venue Hire Manager to deliver both internal and external events. The breadth of the role makes this post both interesting and challenging, with no two weeks being the same.
Success in the role includes making a significant financial contribution to the Cathedral while also developing our reputation as a high-quality cultural and arts venue. As part of the Visitor Experience Department, the postholder will also share the responsibility of ensuring that all visitors to the Cathedral receive an exceptional welcome, whatever the reason for their visit.
About Us
Bristol Cathedral is open 365 days per year and welcomes over 300,000 visitors annually. Visitors come to us for many reasons. Some come to worship at one of over twenty services per week. Some come to enjoy learning about the history of the building (dating back 900 years). Some come to find a quiet space in a crisis, or as a break in the middle of their working day. And some come to attend one of the sixty or so varied cultural and community events that we run each year. Then, of course, there is our civic role as a gathering place in the city to mark significant national events (most recently the Platinum Jubilee, the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people affected by homelessness, complex needs, and involvement in the criminal justice system? Do you have the leadership skills to drive positive change in an innovative and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Service Manager overseeing our Accommodation Services and our Peer Mentoring Outreach Service.
We are a dynamic organisation committed to supporting individuals facing the most challenging circumstances, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Our services provide vital accommodation, specialist support, and peer mentoring to those affected by homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centered support for service users. You will oversee accommodation projects that provide safe and stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and ensure that tailored support is available for those with complex needs.
You will also manage our Peer Mentoring Outreach Service, which empowers individuals with lived experience to mentor and support those at risk. Through innovative and inclusive approaches, you will help foster resilience, self-confidence, and long-term positive outcomes for service users.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility. Participation in the On-Call out of hours rota is also required.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced and compassionate leader with a track record of managing services for vulnerable groups. You will be confident in developing and implementing strategies, leading teams, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in managing services within the housing, homelessness, or social care sectors.
- Strong knowledge of complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
- The ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
- A commitment to person-centered care and an understanding of trauma-informed approaches
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
What would we like, but not essential?
- Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment
What we offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Ongoing Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership & Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality services.
- Service Delivery: Oversee the provision of accommodation and outreach services, ensuring they meet the needs of individuals affected by homelessness, complex needs, and the criminal justice system.
- Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with statutory agencies, charities, and community organizations to coordinate support and build effective referral pathways.
- Budget & Compliance: Manage budgets, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and meet contractual obligations.
- Strategic Development: Drive continuous service improvement, implementing new initiatives to enhance outcomes and address the evolving needs of service users.
- Peer Mentoring Program: Oversee the peer mentoring program, providing guidance and support to mentors who use their lived experience to help others.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.