Workplace Manager Jobs

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

About Our Client

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

Job Description

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

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant should have:

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

What's on Offer

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

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

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

Location: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT with some local outreach work to be undertaken

About the role 

Working across the Crisis Brent teams you will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme and member involvement opportunities. You will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers, the support of existing volunteers and volunteer supervisors to maintain a positive volunteer experience. You will work across teams to ensure volunteer’s experience of volunteering is positive and play a key role in volunteer retention. You will be collaborative and dynamic in working with the team to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities.  You will have the ability and confidence to increase the diversity and variety of our volunteering opportunities to reflect our local community and better serve our members. You will be flexible and innovative in reaching a diverse group of people from across the local community.

You will have experience of working with people who are social excluded and have lived experience of homelessness. You will understand the importance of delivering equitable services and can empower our members to share their experience and contribute to continuous service adaptations and improvements. You will be creative and inclusive in establishing Brent-specific member involvement opportunities so members can influence our service locally. You will work across teams to ensure we deliver our service with people experiencing homelessness, instead of delivering a service to people experiencing homelessness. You will work with the central Crisis team to respond to member involvement opportunities, influencing policy and providing members with the opportunity to share their story with the wider public and media.

About you 

• Experience of developing and implementing volunteer programmes.

• Experience of working with socially isolated and excluded groups. 

• Awareness of psychologically informed approaches.

• Person-centred, sensitive, and empathetic to the needs of members.

• A track record of successful partnership working. 

• Flexible and adaptable to change.  

• A strong team player, able to use own initiative and reflect on own practice.

If you’re interested learning more about this role, we invite you to attend an open evening on Monday 18 November from 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT.

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

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

Working at Crisis  

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

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

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

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

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

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do I apply? 

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

Closing date: Sunday 24 Nov 2024 at 23:55

Interview date and location: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December 2024 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT. Please note part of the interview will be meeting with a group of our members who use Crisis’ services, so the interview must take place in-person.

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

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

Accessibility  

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

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Dementia Carers Count have an exciting remote opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone. 

Job Title:   Fundraising & Admin Officer

Reports to:  Public Fundraising Manager 

Contract:   Permanent contract 

Hours:    35 hours/week

Salary:   £30,000 pa

Location:  Remote with some travel to London.

Job purpose  

To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone. 

Key responsibilities   

• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.

• Manage processes for fundraising donations.

• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.

• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.

• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.

• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.

• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.

• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.

• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.

• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.

Appeal Director – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)

Are you ready to make a profound impact on the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland? As Appeal Director, you will play a vital role in our most ambitious appeal yet—driving the six- and seven- figure gifts needed for us to achieve our ambitions in the “It’s Not Just a Hospice Appeal”, to secure critical funding to transform Rachel House children’s hospice, and critically, transform the experience of children’s palliative care in Scotland.

In this high-impact role, you will work with an exceptional team to engage philanthropic partners, cultivate major gifts, and deliver on our ambitious vision. From shaping donor strategies to creating lasting, meaningful partnerships, you’ll play a central part in CHAS’s goal of raising £16.3 million to reimagine Rachel House and grow CHAS’s long-term impact.

“At CHAS, every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, transforming lives through generosity and compassion,” says Iain McAndrew, Director of Income Generation and Engagement.

Where You’ll Fit In

As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement team, you’ll work closely with our Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and report directly to the Director of Income Generation. The Appeal Director role is integral to our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, connecting our vision to every generous partner supporting our mission to ensure no family faces their child’s death alone.

About You

To excel as Appeal Director, you will bring:

· Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.

· Expertise in building lasting, meaningful relationships with high-level donors and partners.

· Proven ability to meet ambitious goals through strategic planning and effective

· The ability to engage, inspire, and articulate compelling cases for support.

· An alignment with CHAS’ vision and values, and a deep commitment to making a difference for children and families.

· Experience in either the nonprofit or commercial sector, with a willingness to navigate complex projects and stakeholders.

Why Join CHAS?

At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.

Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:

· Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.

· Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.

· Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.

· Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?

At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you’re ready to take on this transformative role, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re ready to take on this transformative role, we’d love to hear from you!

Follow the link to find more information including:

· Recruitment Pack including full job description

· Full list of benefits

· Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.

· Contact details for support with the recruitment process.

To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.  

Application Deadline: 26 November 2024 

Interview Date: Provisional interview date of 6th December 

This role is subject to a PVG/Basic Disclosure check (level required will depend on base location).

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual with a detailed understanding and experience of working within youth-based community and faith groups across the UK. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have experience in developing and delivering training, a strong understanding of IT applications (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a proven track record of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent networking skills.

Main role & responsibilities

In this role, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes. You will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.

You will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and positively encourage applicants from all underrepresented  backgrounds, particularly those from minority ethnic groups or individuals with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Employee Relations to lead our Employee Relations team within the Trust on a 12 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will hold an MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience, with a deep understanding of employee relations and employment law best practices. You will navigate complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while fostering a fair and inclusive work environment. Your strategic business acumen will be essential as you make high-level decisions that impact the entire organization and confidently advise senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will leverage strong analytical skills to monitor and improve employee relations activities, proactively addressing trends to enhance policies and practices. You will also play a key role in driving employee engagement and culture change, aligning people strategies with the Trust’s values. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital as you build trusting relationships across all levels, ensuring that both managers and employees feel supported in a culture of partnership and effective resolution of concerns.

Your proven leadership experience in employee relations, along with expertise in handling complex cases and policy development, will empower your team and contribute to the Trust’s mission of maintaining a fair and equitable environment. If you are passionate about employee relations and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply!

Facilities Coordinator

Are you passionate about creating welcoming, safe, and supportive spaces? Family Futures is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities Coordinator to help maintain our nurturing, therapeutic environment. As a key part of our team, you'll bring a friendly, can-do attitude, excellent organisational skills, and the flexibility to manage a diverse and busy workload. You will report to the Office Manager and together you'll play an essential role in ensuring our centre runs smoothly. If you’re a people-person with a love for helping others and keeping things running seamlessly, we’d love to hear from you!

At Family Futures our staff are all different as each staff member brings different lived experiences, unique ways of thinking and ideas to the team to provide an excellent service. This is one of our greatest strengths and enhances our agency’s culture. Family Futures actively encourages applications from qualified Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups as they are currently under-represented at our organisation.

We offer excellent staff development opportunities and a highly nurturing environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures is a menopause friendly employer.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm, and will require the successful applicant to undertake a standard DBS disclosure.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated 

Location: Bristol Clifton Shelter Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday the 17th of November at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Bristol Clifton shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated

Location: Bristol Clifton Shelter Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week

Closing date: Thursday the 21st of November at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Bristol Clifton shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Why work for us?

At CARE International UK, we stand for integrity, passion, and innovation. We are part of a global movement dedicated to creating lasting change. When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic community where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is nurtured. Our inclusive workplace champions diversity and offers you the platform to lead, inspire, and be part of meaningful work that impacts lives worldwide.

About you

You are not just a finance professional; you are a leader who thrives on bringing clarity, structure, and vision to financial operations. You possess the expertise and strategic insight to steer a complex financial landscape with confidence and integrity. Your experience speaks of excellence in financial control, team leadership, and a commitment to building strong processes that empower others. Ideally, you bring sector experience, but more importantly, you are driven by the desire to contribute to a mission that changes lives globally.

About the role

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial excellence at CARE International UK. This is more than a finance role—it’s your chance to influence the financial direction of a global charity and contribute to life-saving work around the world. You’ll lead a team that embodies a culture of innovation, continuously advancing how we manage and control financial processes. Your insights will drive key decisions and strengthen our ability to deliver impactful programmes globally.

At CARE, your leadership will extend beyond numbers; it will empower action, inspire growth, and leave a legacy of resilience and hope. Join us and transform your career while helping to transform the world.

About CARE

CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date:  1 December 2024 at 11pm

Interview date:  Week commencing 9 December 2024

ERP Implementation Lead – Finance Qualified Accountant

Location: Chelsea, London
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (24 months)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £80K

About the Organisation:

This premier cancer research institution is dedicated to making groundbreaking discoveries that defeat cancer. The organization is embarking on an ambitious transformation program aimed at enhancing operational excellence and sustainability. A key initiative will support the implementation of cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems across Finance, HR, and Research Management.

Position Overview:

An experienced ERP Implementation Lead - Finance is sought to join the dynamic team. This role is critical for coordinating and driving the development, design, and delivery of Finance workstream activities, ensuring the successful implementation of the new ERP system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide effective leadership to manage and execute the Finance workstream throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Research Management, Digital Services, and external partners to align Finance processes with ERP requirements.
• Change Management: Support the transition and coordinate all Finance functions, ensuring compliance with training and communication needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for the Finance workstream, keeping operational teams informed on progress and planning for cross-functional input.
• Process Design: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, document, and build efficient financial processes that meet operational and statutory requirements.
• Testing and Validation: Ensure rigorous testing methodologies are applied to validate system functionality and resolve any issues.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA).
• Project management certification (desirable).
• Leadership/Management qualification (desirable).

Skills and Experience:

• Strong technical accounting skills and experience in managing Finance services within complex organisations.
• Proven ability in process improvement and implementation of internal financial controls.
• Experience in managing new systems roll-outs and transformation/change programs.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.

Why Join the Organisation?

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a transformative project that will enhance operational capabilities and support the mission to defeat cancer. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence, making a direct impact on research and organisational success.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications outlined are encouraged to apply. Please submit a CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and motivation for this role.

Closing Date: Friday 15th November
The organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds and communities.

This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team focused on making discoveries that defeat cancer!

Full-time (or 0.8), based from home, with on-site activity that requires regular UK-wide travel. NDTi are happy to talk about flexible working.

About NDTi

NDTi has been working with communities, government, health, and social care professionals for over 30 years to ensure that people with disabilities of all ages are given choice and control over their own lives.

Our organisation exists to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting changemakers and building self-determination. Our work always focuses on wider life outcomes. We want disabled and older people to enjoy the same life course and opportunities as everyone else – education, paid work, a place of their own, fulfilling personal relationships and a chance to contribute to their communities.

Purpose of the role

As a member of the research and evaluation team, the Evaluation and Learning Lead is responsible for the development, co-ordination, delivery and impact of NDTi’s commissioned, grant and trust funded evaluation and learning work. The post holder will manage and deliver a portfolio of evaluation and learning projects and will contribute to wider programme activities as required.

The person NDTi appoint to this important role will:

• develop, lead and deliver evaluation and learning projects and act as liaison for staff and associates involved in delivery of NDTi’s evaluation work.
• identify and share learning and insights generated by our work, showcasing the team’s innovative approaches, partnerships and achievements.
• design and develop evaluation and learning methodologies and materials, maintaining a consistent and high-quality approach to R&E work across NDTi.
• maintain a steady pipeline of opportunities, negotiating, securing and project managing a range of evaluation and learning contracts.
• ensure that our evaluation and learning work is co-produced with a range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience.
• establish and maintain diverse networks, generating new contacts and work opportunities for yourself and others in NDTi.
• ensure that NDTi’s evaluation and learning work is impactful and influential.

Key activities

Delivering evaluation and learning projects

Day to day, the Evaluation and Learning Lead will project manage and deliver a portfolio of evaluation and learning projects ensuring that each is delivered on time, within budget and to the expected high standard.

Securing and managing contracts

• develop and invest time in nurturing diverse contacts, partnerships and relationships to ensure that NDTi’s evaluation and learning work has a significant and positive profile, influencing attitudes, and changing policy and practice in order to make society more inclusive.
• identify opportunities for, and lead on, the development of proposals and tenders to ensure delivery of NDTi’s mission.

Organisational and other responsibilities

• represent NDTi nationally, regionally, and locally in various networks and forums.
• ensure NDTi is presented as a values-driven, innovative and high-quality organisation that is up to date with policy and practice and delivers effectively.
• work proactively with colleagues and teams across NDTi.​

Success in the role

The person NDTi appoints to this role will:

live our values:

NDTi is built around our desire to improve the rights and lives of those who are often excluded from the opportunities in work, community, and life that many take for granted. You will share our values around rights and equalities, enable people with lived experience to be part of our work, and ensure that work is focused on really making a difference in people’s lives.

be innovative:

Bringing in new work through proposals, bids and grant applications is key to this role. The postholder will bring their expertise and connections to build the NDTi portfolio of work around ageing and older people so that it has a range of projects of different types, and clearly moves towards our strategic ambitions.

have external influence and impact:

We exist to create change and build evidence. You will be able to gather evidence, work with people and partners, and deliver work which influences positive change and has a tangible impact.

be organised:

The role will involve managing multiple projects and project teams and managing your own workload. Successful postholders will be able to work with a diverse and changing workload.

be flexible:

Understanding and accommodating of changing priorities and being supportive of other team members commitments and capacity challenges.

work well within a team:

The evaluation and learning lead will work as part of the R&E Team. They are expected to contribute to the development of the team and its work.

build partnerships:

Relationships are key, and the person who is great in this role will bring and build connections and generate positive working relationships across sectors that enables collaboration with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Person specification

Essential (e) and desirable (d) personal attributes and core competencies for this role.

Work experience & qualifications

• At least four years of experience of delivering leading edge practice in relation to evaluation and learning activities (e)
• Minimum of two years’ experience of undertaking fieldwork on evaluation and learning projects in a related field including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Demonstrable ability and experience of successfully tendering and applying for funding, developing and sustaining a viable pipeline of future opportunities (e)
• Experience of managing numerous and complex projects of varying size and length for different clients (e)
• Educated to degree level or with equivalent gained through professional experience and achievements (e)
• Values and behaviours
• You will share our commitment, values and belief in NDTi’s mission (e)
• You will demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values of driving inclusion, being reliable, open and honest, acting with humanity, and being curious and commit to work and act in ways that positively reinforce NDTi’s values and behaviours framework at all times (e)
• You will challenge behaviours and attitudes that serve against NDTi’s values and inclusive culture (e)
• You may have personal experience of health or social services or being a family carer for someone, that you can bring to your role with NDTi (e)

​For more information please refer to the attached.

Executive Assistant – CEO Office

London - Fixed based or Agile (minimum 3 days office based), Permanent, Full time.

We’re Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK (MHUK) - two leading mental health charities that are intrinsically linked who have been supporting people with their mental health for over 50 years.  No matter how bad things are, we help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives and we’re on a mission to bring about meaningful change, through our services, groups and ground-breaking campaigns. As leading charity providers of mental health support and services in the UK, people living with mental illness and those who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. We know, from our vast experience, that people severely affected by mental illness can have a good quality of life. With your support, we will make that possible.

Our Chief Executives’ Office co-ordinates the work of the two charities to ensure appropriate organisational strategies and plans are both developed and delivered to meet the objectives of Rethink Mental Illness and MHUK to ensure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a better quality of life. It also ensures that the charities meet all of their legal obligations and that they are both effective and sustainable. 

As an Executive Assistant you will provide ongoing support to the Chief Executives’ Office to ensure the smooth-running function of the office. You will be responsible for co-ordination and minuting of meetings including quarterly MHUK Board meetings and other cross directorate management meetings as required.

The role will also involve providing diary management for the Chief Executives’ Office, including organising travel and accommodation; working closely with the Head of the Private Office to ensure the CEOs have appropriate briefings for meetings, speeches, conferences and events as well as coordinating the high level and sensitive correspondence of the Private Office (including email, letters and relevant social media).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to take the next step in their career.  It is a multi-faceted role working as part of a small and friendly team offering lots of opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the work of the CEO office including leading on specific projects and assisting in the organisation of special events including the charity’s AGM.

See attached job description for more details about the role.

What we are looking for:

• experience working as an Executive Assistant
• extensive experience of general administration with effective knowledge of administration practices
• experience of working as part of a team and working proactively and collaboratively with others
• strong organisational and time management skills.

You may also have experience, skills and knowledge related to:

• The charity sector
• Shorthand
• Supporting of governance and working with a Board.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive and confidential support to our Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: £47,798 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

The Role

As the right hand to our CEO, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the Executive Office and supporting the Board’s administrative functions.

Responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, including managing correspondence, reports, research, and confidential information with discretion.
• Act as the Chief Executive’s point of contact, handling inquiries, correspondence, and following up on actions.
• Manage the Chief Executive’s complex diary, ensuring meetings are well-prepared and organise related logistics, including venue bookings, hospitality and materials.
• Support the Chair and Non-Executive Board members with diary management, administrative tasks, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare briefing notes, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for Board and Executive meetings, supporting both the Chief Executive and Non-Executive Board members.

Our ideal candidate? You’ll be a seasoned Executive Assistant, qualified in Business Administration to HND equivalent level or above, and with considerable experience providing full support at the highest levels of an organisation. You’ll have excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of engaging with colleagues and external stakeholders with ease. With a high level of autonomy, you’ll demonstrate exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

You’ll be proactive, able to anticipate the needs of the Chief Executive, and adaptable to the fast-paced demands of the role. Previous experience working with Boards including preparing papers, report writing and servicing high-level meetings (including taking minutes) is essential. You’ll also have strong diary management skills, with the ability to plan ahead and handle multiple priorities.

Please be aware that the expectation is that you will work from our Birmingham Head Office a minimum of 4 days per week, with the remaining day worked remotely.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re one team working together for our tenants. A large, ambitious housing organisation providing people with an affordable place to call home. We value people from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make an impact. We expect a lot from our people, but in return, you’ll find a supportive and rewarding workplace where great people thrive.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.