Do you make things happen and want to make a difference by improving peoples’ lives?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity is recruiting an energetic and passionate individual to join them during a new and exciting time as a Charity Support Officer.

This is a job share position offering part time hours, fabulous city centre location, flexible working and an attractive package, but most importantly the chance to join an inspirational team!

To find out more, email office@thechesterbluecotcharity.org.uk or call 01244 345 787

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the Trustees and the Chief Executive have appropriate support in all aspects of their charity related governance and any committee responsibilities.
• Welcome visitors to the organisation in an appropriate and personable manner.
• Enable the smooth running of the charity office by dealing with enquiries by telephone, email and post, maintaining filing systems and supporting financial administration.
• Responsibility for the filing of all reports, returns and other documentation as required by The Charity Commission including annual statutory accounts.
• Responsibility for remaining up to date and knowledgeable of charity regulations and good practice to ensure that The Charity is fully compliant and operates in the best manner possible.
• Provide financial and administrative support to The Charity overall including:
  • Updating and maintaining accounts, processing supplier invoices and other records;
  • Arranging committee meetings, taking minutes and managing actions;
  • Detailing financial transactions which will include banking, invoices, staff expenses, journals, and petty cash reconciliation;
  • Ensuring all invoices are raised and processed on time.
    
    
• Provide various operational support to the Bluecoat Manager and Maintenance Manager for example:
  • Ongoing paperwork for tenants, new and departing.
  • Organising and assisting with resident review meetings;
  • Dealing with resident concerns and complaints.
  • Advertising vacancies and showing potential residents around the site.

Usual Accountabilities

• To receive, store and process data (in whatever form or medium such data takes – e.g., electronic and/ or documented) in a confidential manner and in accordance with agreed data management policies.
• To always promote the conduct and ethos of The Organisation.
• To always understand and apply all The Chester Bluecoat Charity policies and procedures in all areas of your employment.
• To attend any relevant training to support continued professional development in line with The Organisations’ training policy.

42 Rochester Row, Westminster, London SW1P 1BU

Salary Pro rata 3 days per week of £70,000 + benefits                                                                      

Founded in 1665 the Westminster Almshouses Foundation provides sheltered housing for those over sixty with limited means. It comprises of 41 one bed units all on one site. In addition, the charity provides grants to relieve hardship to individuals, and to local organisations supporting those who are vulnerable or in need.

The successful candidate will have:

• Comparable experience and understanding of the problems/needs of the elderly, health and social services,
• A working knowledge of welfare and other benefits
• A working knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Knowledge and understanding of Grants Management
• Evidence of previous relevant experience in a similar role preferably in a charity or related organisation
• Demonstrable financial literacy
• Evidence of effective team management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a good eye for detail
• Degree level equivalent or relevant professional qualification(s)

We are seeking to appoint to this position a person who:

• Is a natural leader
• Has the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Can demonstrate empathy towards the elderly.
• Has a positive “can do” attitude.
• Is non-judgmental and supportive.
• Understands confidentiality.
• Is practical.

We look forward to your application. 

Please download further details of the position from our website:

www.maryleboneexecutivesearch.com/jobs

Apply online with a CV and personal statement addressing the person specification. For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on 07958 984161 or 020 3126 4858 or Kevin Everett on 07771 783265 or 020 3126 4858

Closing date for applications:                         12 August 2024

Long List interviews:                                         14 – 22 August – 2024

Final Panel Interviews & Candidate visits:   12 September 2024

To find out more visit: www.www.westminsteralmshouses.com

The Trustees of Exeter Church Charities, in Devon, are seeking to appoint a firm of Chartered Surveyors, or a self-employed Chartered Surveyor, with good people skills, to manage the Charity and its 18 almshouses. Approximately 20 hours per week. Fee structure circa £30,000 p.a.

Responsible to the Board of Trustees, this is a varied and interesting role, and the successful applicant will have good residential property management skills and experience, along with sound business acumen, good people skills and a personable and compassionate approach. The role includes, dealing with the residents, financial management, budgeting, dealing with the Charity’s various plans, policies and procedures, property repairs and refurbishments. Good report writing and communication skills are also required, along with the ability to advise the Trustees on all the other various matters associated with the running a small Almshouse Charity, including the requirements of the Charity Commission. However, previous charity sector experience is not essential.

For further information please contact Mr Andrew Crossley at andrew@cherryandcherry.co.uk or on 01392 493388.

Job description and person specification

Position: Head of Housing and Property Services
Hours: 21-35 hours a week
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £51,000 – £53,000 p.a. FTE (depending on experience)
Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays (FTE)
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for: Housing Services Manager, Property Compliance Officer and/or Compliance Assistant.

Principal tasks and responsibilities

• To be responsible for the delivery of an excellent housing management and maintenance service, including property compliance.
• To lead, motivate, manage and develop the housing, maintenance, and property compliance teams.
• Ensure continuous professional development, for both the postholder and their teams, to meet ever-changing legislation and best practice.
• To maintain and enhance the capital programme of works and, working with the Housing Services Manager, to oversee works and contractors in relation to all Charity properties.
• To maintain and enhance the routine maintenance and repairs programme to provide effective management of all the Charity’s properties and ensure a rolling review of primary contractors to ensure value for money for the Charity.
• To monitor and report on health and safety compliance for all Charity properties, producing reports for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and trustees, to comply with governance requirements.
• To develop a strong performance culture, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
• To ensure that the Charity works within current housing law, health and safety regulatory frameworks, and other legislation.
• To develop and implement relevant housing and property policies, procedures and guidance.
• To have overall responsibility for the housing, property, and maintenance budgets, delegating appropriately to relevant managers.
• To be responsible, in conjunction with CEO and COO, for tendering, negotiation and awarding maintenance, service and refurbishment contracts, working with specialist consultants where appropriate.
• Working with the Property Compliance team, ensure the cyclical maintenance/longer term property maintenance plans and all repairs are undertaken to a high standard and in a timely fashion.
• To be part of the Charity’s Senior Leadership Team.
• To provide data and information for reports, information and guidance for SLT and trustees to allow the board to make informed strategic decisions.
• To uphold the Charity’s values and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Work collaboratively to raise the profile of Walton Charity in the local community.
• In an emergency, to support the team through the out-of-hours rota.

Person specification

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience and understanding of relevant legislation relating to housing, health and safety, fire safety, building regulations, gas and electrical safety.
• Robust and demonstrable experience of managing properties, including management of risks and all health and safety requirements.
• Strong professional background in facilities management, property and/or housing management, and excellent understanding of the regulatory and compliance context.
• Substantial experience of monitoring quality and compliance in a housing/property management environment.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Senior management experience in a charity or housing-related organisation, including staff and performance management of teams.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports for a range of audiences.
• Ability to set, monitor and evaluate work targets.
• Ability to manage and effectively prioritise a demanding workload.
• Ability to set and monitor budgets.
• Valid full driving licence for travel between the Charity properties and offices.

Desirable

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant housing or technical field.
• Ability to support people through change.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of the local area.

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.

How to apply

Please email admin@waltoncharity.org.uk with your CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience in relation to the role. The covering letter should not exceed two sides of A4. CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be shortlisted for interview.

If you would like an informal chat to find out more about the role, please email admin@waltoncharity.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 5 July 2024.
We reserve the right to close the position early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interview dates: Thursday 11 July and/or Friday 12 July 2024.

The Friends of St Cross Hospital Winchester is a sister charity (No 1143173) to the Hospital of St Cross and raises funds for it through memberships and other fund-raising activities.  We are looking for a new Trustee who could assume the Chair position when the present Chair retires in 2026.

This voluntary position is likely to interest people with a love of history, as the Hospital will celebrate its 900^th anniversary in 2032. Our membership of approximately 750 mostly live in Winchester or in nearby towns and villages. We organize events most of which take place with the beautiful grounds of the Hospital.

To find out more please see our Website www.friendsofstcross.com . John Pringle, the present Chair, would be happy to discuss this position further and can be contacted by email pramjungle@hotmail.com

The Trustees of this Anglican foundation wish to appoint a Chaplain who would be responsible, with a team of assistant clergy, for the Sunday Eucharist, daily worship, as well as the spiritual and pastoral care of the residents.

As an Office Holder you get free accommodation in a three-bedroom cottage within the Community, and an honorarium. 

This post would suit a newly retired or about-to-retire active priest.

Application forms and details from: The Warden, The Beauchamp Community, Newland, Malvern, WR13 5AX

Email: warden@beauchampstleonard.org – Telephone 07459 747025

Closing Date:  28th June 2024
Interviews will be held on 7th August 2024
Subject to DBS Enhanced Plus

Margaret Pierson Almshouses are seeking a new Trustee

The charity is based in Brampton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough. Applications are welcome from anyone, and knowledge of the housing sector is not essential.

If you have a few spare hours a month and would like to give something back to your community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Our trustee team deal with the upkeep of the 2 historic properties which date back to 1835, matters concerning residents, finances, and communication.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Contact Details

If you would like further information, please contact:

Jackie Gray

Email: windysheep@icloud.com