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BCYP is seeking a seasoned Communications and Marketing Officer who will design and implement a strategy to boost BCYP’s brand and support the efforts of clinicians and researchers’ projects. The candidate will also support the fundraising team through grassroots event management and the adoption of a small portfolio of donors.

The applicant will have excellent communication skills able to translate the stakeholders’ (Trustees/clinicians/donors/young people) needs and broadcast them to the community. They must have hands-on skills creating and designing digital, print, and social media and the confidence to put their signature on a strong communications and marketing strategy that will maximize external partnerships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident self-starter to bring their vision and expertise into play to shape the look and feel of BCYP’s image, and to coalesce BCYP’s services to offer a holistic experience for our community.

Applications close once post is filled.

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Would you like to work in a caring, supportive environment where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?

Role: Fundraising Officeras part of thehalow project, a charity providing support to adults with learning disabilities.

Location:Guildford, Surrey (flexibility to discuss hybrid working upon successful completion of probationary period)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, flexible working pattern)

Salary:£25,000-£27,000

Annual Leave:33 days pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays.

Training:You will receive fully paid training supplementing any previously completed relevant training, with further development opportunities also available to progress your role and career.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative and other support to fundraising and communications staff.
• Leading on a small portfolio of major fundraising events and activities.
• Maintaining regular contact and excellent communication with internal and external stakeholdersand suppliers.
• Support and/or lead on a range of other fundraising activities,campaigns and events.
• Identifying new events, opportunities and approaches that could raise significantfunds for halow.

Role Requirements:

• We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, hard-working, flexible and keen to make a difference.
• Demonstratable experience of working a fundraising role or comparable role.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including staff,trustees, donors, and funders.
• Experience of delivering projects and fundraising targets.
• Knowledge of data security whist ensuring databases are kept up to date.
• Aged 18 and above.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Suitable references.
• Willing to undertake a DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.

Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

You’ll get access to great benefits including:

• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Retail discounts
• Free/discounted tickets for events, gigs and shows
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 24-hour employee assistance program
• Travel season ticket advances
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
• Access to AIG Smart Health App

Interviews for this role are ongoing and we reserve the right to interview during the advertising period and make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Playing a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of governance, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance

· Providing comprehensive support to the Board of Trustees and the Strategic Leadership Team

· Ensuring compliance with charity legislation and best practice

· Line managing the Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

· Developing and implementing governance policies and risk management procedures

· Leading on the coordination, completion and production of SCIE’s annual Business Plan and KPIs

· Managing both Board and Sub-Committee meetings

What we are looking for:

· A passionate individual with proven experience and in-depth knowledge of Charity governance, regulatory frameworks compliance and best practices

· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

· Demonstratable line management skills

· Proven experience in supporting Boards and Strategic Leadership Teams

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with our Board of Trustees, staff and other stakeholders

· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please get in touch.

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The Head of Programmes is a critical role for the organisation, responsible forensuring DEC funded programmes meet programmatic standards, are fully traceable, routinely monitored and comply with organisational procedures and institutional donors’ requirements. In addition, the Head of Programmes is also appointed as the Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) Officer, serving as the first point of contact for member agencies to report incidents regarding safeguarding, financial misconduct and reputational risk.

Externally, the Head of Programmes liaises with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Senior Response Officers, UN OCHA, Charity Commission, Emergency Appeals Alliance, Member Agencies including Humanitarian Directors and in-country colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

Communication and Collaboration

• Key point of contact with member colleagues regarding programmes finance, adaptive programming and DEC compliance, facilitating timely and accurate communication.
• Contribute to DEC functional and advisory groups, Board sub-committee meetings and Board meetings including participation in Humanitarian Directors meetings.
• As a key point of contact with FCDO SROs, develop and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship, and ensure timely delivery of all UK Aid Match MOU obligations.
• Strengthen and maintain colleagues understanding of DEC’s ways of working both internally and externally (DEC HQ members, in-country colleagues and local partners and key stakeholders).

Analysis and Reporting

• Provide oversight to the review and analysis of member charity appeal budget plans and financial reports with a focus on compliance with DEC policies and good practice guidelines to assess unusual variances and value for money considerations.
• Deliver and contribute to timely and high-quality infographics, reports and briefings for key stakeholders and institutional donors including Board of Trustees, FCDO and BBC.
• Manage & maintain investment in public transparency and demonstrate DEC’s contribution to the humanitarian sector, including reporting to IATI and UN OCHA Financial Tracking Service (FTS).
• Continuously develop, improve and manage DEC’s Knowledge Information Management systems (KIM), as user-friendly collaborating platforms that enhance learning and enable data analysis, visualisation and high-quality reporting.
• Collect, analyse and present accurate and timely data to help inform a rapid assessment of appeal Criteria 2 for both rapid onset and evolving protracted crises and contribute to the development of the Case for Appeal.

Management and Leadership

• Holistic and flexible approach to any given scenario/context, whilst ensuring a robust process is followed, recorded and documented.
• Deputise for the Director of Humanitarian Programmes and Accountabilit
• Effectively line manage and provide leadership to Grant Managers and Programme Officers, contributing to the high performance of the Programmes & Accountability team.
• Manage the Appeal Surge Roster (external consultants) including overseeing recruitment and necessary training.
• As Serious Incident Reporting Officer, manage processes and support with onward reporting to key stakeholders including FCDO and Charity Commission.
• Manage service providers as required.

If you have managed similar portfolios in humanitarian organisations, have demonstrable leadership qualities, with a proven ability to represent organisations at the highest level, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, with the intention to fill the role by November 2024.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and 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.

By applying, you confirm understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.

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

Location: Based in our London office with flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy

About the role

The Head of Compliance, Risk and Governance role at Crisis is a varied and fulfilling role. You will be responsible for ensuring that Crisis adheres to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. You will lead the Governance, Compliance and Risk team to build and embed a proactive and enabling culture of compliance and assurance at Crisis UK. You will also be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Crisis.

We are bold and keen to build a culture of continuous review and improvement, where we try new things, and support the organisation to be able to innovate and take informed risks. We are looking for someone who will be focused on how the work they do can impact ending homelessness, working collaboratively across the whole organisation. Most importantly we want someone who can ensure our compliance, risk and governance processes are transparent, inclusive, and equitable.

About you

• Strong and compassionate leadership, both within the team and across the wider organisation

• Good experience of overseeing a range of compliance areas such as safeguarding, fundraising, marketing, and data protection.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships across a range of stakeholders.

• Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values

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: 

• 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

• 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 22 September 2024 at 23:55

Interview process: Competency and values-based interview + presentation

Interview date and location: Wednesday 9 October 2024 at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT

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 emailour Talent Acquisition teamto discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

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With the successful completion of our first communtiy-led housing project,which is unique in terms of scale, its mix of tenures, and its self-build housing component,RUSS has cemented its reputation within the sector.This role is afantastic opportunity to shape ourfuture.

The role of the Company Secretary involves the following key components, supported by all Trustees, staff, active volunteers and wider RUSS team:

• Overseeing the roles and activities of Board members and volunteers to ensure that RUSS is keeping in line with its responsibilities as a charitable trust
• Organising the agenda and papers for each board meeting and ensuring that those providing reports and updates do so on time
• Attending finance and audit committee meetings to ensure that financial processes including yearly audits are running on time
• Intervening when RUSS activities are not taking place in line with the RUSS Rules & Principles and making recommendations to the Board regarding how to resolve such issues
• Organising the Annual General Meeting, alongside other Trustees
• Submitting the accounts to the Financial Conduct Authority
• Organising Board away days and training, alongside other Trustees and the Chair
• Overseeing Human Resources, alongside our interim Managing Director, Trustees and the Chair
• Line management of bookkeeper and other part-time admin roles Liaising with our lenders regarding our long-term loan
• Leading the process of applying for Registered Provider of Social Housing status: research and scoping, setting up and engaging with a working group and appointing consultants, to work towards making an application in 2025.
• Liaising with our estate management company (CDS) to ensure that service charge and hot water accounts are supplied promptly and accurately

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Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for education? Do you thrive on driving educational excellence and ensuring the best outcomes for pupils? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us: The Southover Partnership consists of:

· Three leading independent special needs day schools in the London Boroughs of Barnet and Enfield dedicated to supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and other complex needs. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where each pupil can thrive.

· A specialist outreach service supporting SEND pupils in local areas.

The Role: We are seeking an Executive Headteacher who will:

· Play a pivotal role in leading our school towards continued success along with leading the Southover Partnership Trust.

· As the Executive Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across all three school, ensuring educational excellence and the maintenance of our unique ethos. You will drive the implementation of our strategic vision and values, overseeing all aspects of the school's operations.

· As the Trust CEO, you will lead the charity with a clear vision and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Ensuring the successful implementation of the Trust’s values and goals.
• Governance and Compliance: Take charge of the overall leadership and management, ensuring the highest level of governance, operational and financial management, and adherence to statutory requirements and educational and charity standards.
• Operational Management: Plan, organise, and manage the school's daily operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Curriculum Development: Lead and support the development of a high-quality curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all pupils.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain effective links with the local community to enhance the school's reputation and engagement.
• Leadership: Provide inspirational and values-based leadership to senior leaders, the workforce, and Board of Trustees.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Qualified Teacher Status and relevant educational qualifications.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of educational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community.
• Sound financial management skills to ensure the efficient use of resources.
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We Offer: In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer a competitive salary in the range of £85,000 to £105,000 per annum, commensurate with your experience and qualifications. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment with access to professional development opportunities.

Apply Now: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join The Southover Partnership as our new Executive Headteacher and be part of our journey toward educational excellence.

Visits to Southover Partnership are welcome. To be arranged through Joanna Carson, School Business Manager.

Application closing date: 16th September 2024

Shortlisting date: 17th September 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 25th September 2024

All applicants should fully complete the application form, share a supporting statement that addresses how you meet the person specification criteria and ensure there are no unexplained gaps in employment/training.

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Application deadline: 21September 2024

Interview dates: 29 October (final)

Starting date: To be confirmed

About Oak Foundation:

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live. With offices in Europe, India, and North America, we make grants to organisations in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

Background:

All women and girls should be safe, free, and have an equal chance to thrive. Yet, every day, women experience violence and discrimination and are denied the freedom to decide how they will live. This undermines their health, safety, dignity, and independence. We find inspiration and hope in strong and vibrant movements, built, and led by women, which are transforming lives and communities across the world. Their shared purpose and collective power are advancing a more just world – in ways that protect human rights and the future of our planet.

Supporting these movements to live, breathe, strengthen, and grow – by enabling women’s agency, leadership, and capacity – is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a deep commitment to advancing women’s rights, our culture is characterised by collegiality, mutual support, high expectations, and laughter. Read the IAWP strategy for more details.

In addition, Oak Foundation and its Trustees support several other areas of interest to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world through engaging grant-making programmes. We strive to live the values we work to advance.

We are currently recruiting a Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant to manage a portfolio of grants and contribute to the implementation of the IAWP strategy. In addition, this Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant will support London-based Trustees by managing their schedules, arranging travel, and processing discretionary grants. The role of the Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant is essential in maintaining the seamless operations and success of our foundation.

Executive Assistant to London based Trustees (approximately 30%)

• Processing discretionary grants for Trustees by liaising with the organisations identified to receive grants, collecting necessary documentation, and coordinating with Oak grant management team
• Assisting the Trustees with external contacts, including prioritising correspondence and phone inquiries, drafting responses as necessary, and managing workflow emerging from these contacts
• Scheduling and coordinating Trustee appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries, including the preparation of background materials, arranging meetings and events, and ensuring appropriate follow-up of decisions and agreements
• Supporting Trustees in various boards and committees, including all aspects of preparation and follow-up

Support to the Issues Affecting Women Programme team (approximately 70%)

• Grant-making: Master grant-making tools, especially the grant management system (i.e. database) to facilitate team management of the grant-making process. Develop a deep understanding of the grant portfolio to support execution of the overall strategy.
• Communications: Work with the Communications Department to prepare and pull together material for presentations, briefings, and background material as required. Work with the team and director to manage a communications plan for the programme. This may include preparing and coordinating material and presentations for board meetings, events, meetings, and team calls. It may also include drafting and preparing communication updates, including programme newsletters.
• Scheduling: Manage the Director’s and team’s schedule and movements, including coordinating all activities, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel including applying for visas, and booking planes/trains/accommodation/developing an itinerary. Help track and support meeting deadlines.
• Team calendar: Maintain overall team calendar for planning purposes.
• Administration: Provide administrative support to the team (and office when requested): organise and maintain files, submit expenses, and log documents with response deadlines. Other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Meetings: Attend various meetings with internal and external parties; take notes and follow up on action points as required.
• Routine correspondence: Draft routine correspondence, including various programme reports and other briefings.
• Contracts and payments: Provide support in drafting contracts and payments, and liaise with third party providers on various issues. Maintain a roster of consultants and keep a record of staff satisfaction with work completed.
• Events planning: Coordinate team training activities and meetings including: organising invitations to participants and room set up (table, chairs, flipcharts, video equipment); providing video call information; ensuring presentations are in the right format; and organising lunches, booking restaurants, pick-ups, and other logistics. Provide other back-office support as needed.
• Recruitment: When recruitments take place, follow-up with candidates at all stages of the process in liaison with the HR team.

Other support tasks including:

• Performing reception duties by meeting and greeting visitors for the Trustees and the IAWP programme
• Advising staff visiting from other offices about arrangements for visiting London (e.g., hotels, restaurants, booking meeting rooms) for Trustees and IAWP related visits
• Setting up the office for newcomers in IAWP team: arranging desks, IT devices, and stationary etc
• Acting as back up to others in the London office for office management tasks (i.e., performing reception duties, liaising with office concierge, and setting up offices for newcomers, etc).

In addition to your main duties, you will be required to carry out such duties consistent with your position as required.

Position requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Approx. 5 years in a comparable role
• Excellent organisational skills, high level of discretion, and attention to detail
• Advanced fluency / first-language level knowledge of English, additional languages a plus
• Polyvalent, enjoy working on multiple projects, and able to juggle competing priorities
• Can do attitude, positive, and resourceful
• Be results-oriented, and prompt to anticipate needs, proactive
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of personal and organisation-wide results
• Team player and enjoy working with multi-cultural teams across the globe
• Good with numbers and budgets
• Ability to manage and adapt to rapidly evolving communication and document management technologies
• Experience with database programmes, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Dynamic personality with a sense of humour
• Committed to Oak’s organisational values

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We are looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the Foundation’s Partnerships Grants Recipients, as well as oversight of the Community Grants, Match-Funding Grants and Staff Hardship Fund. You will also be secretary to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for someone with good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

About the CareTech Foundation

Our purpose

The CareTech Foundation delivers meaningful impact to communities in the UK and overseas by supporting and championing the social care sector, carers and those living in care.

Our focus

For the social care sector, we:

· support improved recruitment and retention to the UK social care sector, particularly for those from deprived and disadvantaged backgrounds, with a particular focus on improving leadership and career pathways

· champion the contribution of the UK social care sector to wider society

· support the local communities of which social care services are a vital part

For carers, we:

· invest in skills development for care professionals in the UK

· support unpaid carers, particularly internationally

· support the family and friends of CareTech Ltd employees facing significant financial hardship

For those living in care, we:

· support disabled people and those with long-term health difficulties, including those with mental health conditions, complex physical and learning disabilities, and issues related to neurodiversity

· invest in action-based research and innovation to better understand the early identification, treatment and/or management of care-related conditions.

Key responsibilities

A. Programme development and delivery

· To develop, resource and implement programmes aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities, with lead responsibility for developing and managing:

o the Foundation’s partnership programmes, including providing day-to-day oversight of grant fund relationships and all necessary reporting arrangements

o the Foundation’s Match-Funding Grants

o the Foundation’s Community Grants

o the Foundation’s Staff Hardship Fund

· Building strong relationships with the Foundation’s partners and prospective partners.

· Lead responsibility for supporting the Grants Committee

B. Strategy and reporting

· To support the Executive Director in the development of the long-term strategy and to drive the growth and expansion of the Foundation and its programmes.

· To oversee the Foundation’s Impact Assessment Framework in respect of the Foundation’s grant-funding programmes, developing robust reporting arrangements with partners

· To have lead responsibility for production of all internal reporting, minutes of meetings and support the production of all external reports

C. Governance

Support the Executive Director:

· To ensure the Foundation develops and adheres to the correct processes, procedures, and policies.

· To ensure fiscal probity and transparency.

· To act as Secretary to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and committees

D. Leadership

· To line manage the Team Administrator and Grants and Finance Officer

· To ensure grant processes are monitored and regularly reported on

· Collaborate with the Communications Manager to raise awareness and promote the Foundation’s work, its grants and partners.

E. Financial Management

To work closely with the Grants and Finance Officer:

· On reviewing of recommendations

· To process payment requests of Partnership Grants recipients in a timely manner

· To ensure compliance with fiscal policies.

Skills and Experience

· A proven background in CSR or/and the charitable sector

· Grant-making and grant processing experience

· Experience in stakeholder and relationships management

· Line management experience

· Confidence in communicating and generating rapport with supporters, both orally and in writing

· Comfortable working across departments and coordinating planning to achieve successful delivery.

· Ability to make sense of data and communicate this in a way that is engaging to the wider audience.

· Experience of managing time-sensitive projects with an ability to work under pressure.

· Forward thinking: scheduling, activity planning and task delegation is critical to the success of this role.

· Proven digital literacy expertise

· Good level of numeracy.

Benefits

The Foundation is a Real Living Wage Employer. The salary for this role is £40,000 p.a.. Other benefits include:

· 25 days holiday leave plus Bank Holidays.

· Flexible working options.

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· The Foundation contributes to a stakeholder pension for all staff unless you choose to opt out

· Single health insurance is available upon successful completion of probation period

· Ongoing training and personal development

Applicants must have a current right to work in the UK.

If you have a disability and/or would prefer to apply in a different format and/or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact usand we will talk this through with you. Please note that our offices are fully accessible.

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About You

Are you highly organised and good at problem solving as well as talking to people and managing relationships? Do you want to support and develop our Board of Trustees so that we can help more young people and their carers as the organisation grows?

We are looking for someone to support the Board of Trustees in the smooth running of Roots. As Clerk to the Board you will work on 4 main areas:

Board Administration

• Liaising with the Trustees on meeting dates and logistics

• Preparing meeting agendas and discussion papers alongside the Chair

• Drafting minutes and recording actions

• Following up actions with those responsible

• Managing the Trustee Google drive to ensure it is organised and focused

Communication

• Maintain the working relationships between the Board of Trustees, senior management and centre staff, ensuring effective channels of communication and feedback

• Ensuring all Roots staff, volunteers, carers and young people are kept up to date on the work of the Board and that effective two-way communication is maintained

Board compliance and advice

• Ensure the Board is compliant with all legal and statutory requirements such as paperwork and governance.

• Keep a record of all Trustee training, and ensure new Trustees have the correct induction.

Trustee Recruitment

• Work on the recruitment of new Trustees including advertising on the relevant platforms

• Administration of the recruitment process including scheduling interviews, managing the recruitment drive folder and ensuring all relevant paperwork is complete.

• Support the Chair to provide appropriate training for new Trustees.

It is expected that the Clerk to the Board will also take on other responsibilities such as helping to maintain and manage the Google Drive, ensuring information is managed correctly.

Person Specification

Desirable

You do not need to have all of the experience listed below, we are looking for the right person to fit our team and a willingness to learn. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

• Highly organised, self-starter who works well from own initiative

• Experience running board level meetings including taking minutes and managing actions

• Experience working with senior management

• Experience in project management

• Excellent IT skills and willingness and ability to learn new systems

• A business or administration qualification

• Understanding of the experience of young people and children in care or who have experienced trauma.

About The Roots Foundation Wales

We are an award-winning charity supporting children and young people in care, those transitioning to independent living and care leavers. We also support foster and kinship carers.

In 2017 we featured on a BBC1 DIY SOS & Children in Need special and as a result we have a beautiful centre with 3 semi-independent living flats attached. Our Transition to Independent Living programme is bespoke and holistic in its approach and aims to teach young people on the cusp of leaving care (16-19 years old) independent living skills to aid a smooth and positive transition into adulthood.

We have a team of youth workers, night staff and volunteers who run groups, activities and clubs throughout term time and school holidays for young people aged 4-25. We hold coffee mornings for carers, a playgroup for young parents and activity groups ranging from crafts club to cookery, youth club and movie nights.

As a result of increased funding and an enthusiastic Board of Trustees we are keen to grow our team so that we can offer more opportunities to even more young people and carers.

A message from our Youth Panel

“Roots is our home from home, it's a place where we can share our personal experiences and

always be supported. Building good relationships with the staff and other young people is very

important to us. It's important to have staff who are respectful, caring and trustworthy while

being able to have fun and enjoy a bit of banter! We need someone who is honest, responsible

and appreciative of the fact that Roots is like our family.”

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Net Zero Property Officer

The Vacancy

We are offering this unique and exciting opportunity to join in the work of the Connexional Property Support and Environmental Engagement teams and the wider Methodist Church in helping to deliver the strategic target to make all our church property net zero by 2030.

You will be based in the Property Support team, working alongside the Director and colleagues within the team to provide the essential support and guidance the team offers to Trustees, Ministers, Connexional colleagues and the wider church. You will also be working closely with other Connexional colleagues outside the team, particularly the Director of Environmental Engagement and Action for Hope Implementation Officer.

In particular, your role will provide a crucial focus at a critical time - helping to guide Trustees and Ministers on how to make our church property net zero. Enabling them to make informed choices and contribute to the promotion and delivery of the Methodist Church’s Action for Hope strategy

Through your specific knowledge and experience, you will also have input into the provision of guidance, advice, communications, training and good practice for District Property Officers and the wider Methodist Church on net zero property matters.

This is an office or home-based role, with the post holder focussing on supporting churches nationally. You may be required to travel to our offices in Church House, London and other locations around the country as necessary.

About You

We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to the work of the Property Support team and be equally comfortable collaborating in a team environment or under your own initiative. You will have experience supporting a senior team, and preferably have relevant knowledge for the role such as environmental, climate or property in this context.

As the role will underpin and contribute to supporting the team’s work with external colleagues, particularly the District Property Officer network, it is essential that you are comfortable in engaging with a range of stakeholders, and have excellent organisational skills, particularly in terms of resourcing and training.

The role will be very collaborative with team colleagues, and therefore experience and ability to plan, research and assimilate new information alongside the analysis and delivery of projects will be an essential quality.

We are a collaborative team and therefore welcome applications from those who wish to contribute to the work of the team in a positive and proactive way.

If you meet most but not all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You may have other skills and experience that may be helpful to the team. If you want to know more about the role, then we will be happy to answer any queries – see the contact details below.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing Date: 23 September 2024 (shortlisting on 24 September 2024)

Interview Date: 1 October 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

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The role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the delivery of River Holme Connections’ (RHC) strategy and operations. They will be responsible for all the operational activities and financial management. They will work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the smooth and efficient management of RHC, to lead an innovative, respected and financially sustainable organisation. The CEO will also be the principal external ‘face’ of RHC and is expected to play a leading role in strengthening relationships with partners, supporters and other organisations.

About you

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual with a passion for nature conservation, our river ecosystems and wildlife within the wider landscape and who also has knowledge and appreciation of the charity sector and its ethos. They will have a proven track record of strategic leadership and delivery of complex programmes of work and have the confidence to represent RHC externally at the highest levels. The successful candidate will build on our solid foundations of a successful and highly respected local charity, shaping the path for RHC in the face of modern day and future challenges in both the natural and economic world. They will be supported by a highly functioning and knowledgeable Board of Trustees and will lead a team of skilled and dedicated staff and volunteers.

This post presents an exciting opportunity to play a vital transformational and rewarding role in helping to protect and restore our local river ecosystems and the wider Holme Valley River catchment.

If you are keen to take this role, then we look forward to receiving your application.

RHC values diversity and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

For further details about the roleplease see the attached job description.

How to apply

Click the Quick Apply button, you will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter to apply for the role.

Interviews will be held in person on October 9th 2024, at our office in Honley, West Yorkshire.

Closing date: 5pm - 20th September 2024.

Transforming the River Holme catchment for the benefit of people and wildlife.

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We are seeking a skilled Grants and Compliance Manager to join our charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the grant application process and building relationships within the local community.

The Grants and Compliance Manager will: -

Manage the grant application process including

• Inviting people, groups, schools, churches and charities to apply
• Work with grant applicants to produce good quality grant applications
• Reviewing applications against the applicable criteria
• Produce reports and evaluations of applications
• Conduct due diligence on applicants

Manage the grants award process

• Undertake correspondence with applicants
• Arrange bank payments to be made including liaise with trustees to ensure timely payments of success grant awards
• Monitoring and evaluating supported projects through visits and reports
• Maintaining records of grant awards and all applications

Financial Management and Accounts

• Ensure financial management of grants and undertake any financial control requirements
• Keep accurate financial records and liaise with Accountants and Clerk
• Maintain accurate accounts and records of expenditure, ensuring an adequate documented audit trail is available for all activities and spending
• Work with Clerk and trustees to produce budgets and in year forecasts

Administration

• In collaboration with the Clerk and secretary, prepare and assemble papers for trustee meetings, including financial forecasts, investment reports, reports on applicants and other papers as required.
• Host, attend, and advise at trustee meetings, including all preparatory work and if required minute taking.
• Prepare documents to comply with statutory regulations, e.g. Risk Assessment, Policies, GDPR
• Update trustees on best practise and appropriate updates
• Keep website up to date.
• Undertake any other administration duties as reasonably requested by trustees.

General Practice

• Be accountable for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills in order to continuously improve and progress and keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice.
• Assist in the implementation of procedures & practices that develop legally compliant, efficient and effective support to the charity.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all documentation and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Undertake regular CPD in order to develop and apply knowledge of legal compliance, e.g. Anti-money Laundering, GDPR, Equality & Diversity, Financial Crime, Cyber Security, Modern Slavery, Anti Bribery, Health & Safety.
• Assist in the induction of new trustees and provide information, advice, guidance and training as required.
• Comply with individual responsibilities for health and safety at work, reporting any problems or areas of concern to the clerk and Chair of Trustees

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To find out more about the Director role, download and read our job ad and description.

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