Salary: Circa £75,000-£85,000 per annum

Location: Care Ashore, Springbok Estate, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8EX

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

About the role:

Care Ashore are seeking their next Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into an exciting phase of growth and beyond.

The Chief Executive role will enable and lead their team to ensure the charity delivers an excellent supported housing and welfare service to current and future beneficiaries, in line with its values, vision, mission and strategy.

The role will also have oversight of the effective management and development of our 250+ acre Estate, maximising the many and varied commercial opportunities presented by the Estate to support the charity’s work.

The Chief Executive is responsible for the overall management of the charity, supported by the wider staff team and working with the Board of Trustees to help them meet their responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.

About you:

As a business leader, with a heart for the delivering impact and value to Care Ashore’s beneficiaries, you’ll bring an entrepreneurial mindset that will enable you to develop the vision and spot both the strategic opportunities to support the future of the organisation, as well as any key operational needs across the physical estate.

Ideally you will have gained your leadership skills in a sector that has cross over with the work that Care Ashore delivers such as care or estate management, however, it’s not essential. Alternatively, you may be wishing to take your track record of successful business experience and make the move into the charity sector, transferring your skills to enable Care Ashore to deliver even greater impact for it’s current and future beneficiaries.

You will be an empathetic leader, with the ability to connect with people from a range of different backgrounds and circumstances as well as the Care Ashore estate itself.

Whilst as the CEO you will have overall oversight of the charity and strategic direction, you will also have the opportunity to build a team of experts around you to help deliver its charitable objectives.

What we can offer you:

Salary: Circa £75,000-£85,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience.

Location: Working within the beautiful Springbok Estate in Surrey. Due to the need to be connected to the people and the estate as a key part of this role, you would be required to spend most or all of your working week on site. There is potential to work a day a week from home as needed.

Hours of work: You will be contracted hours are 37.5 hours per week, with time off in lieu for any extended working wok that may be needed as part of fulfilling the duties for  this role.

Pension: Care Ashore will provide a pension contribution of 3% of salary; the employee will contribute a minimum of 5% of salary.

Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at enhanced level.

About Care Ashore

Care Ashore works to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of those from the seafaring community who require our support.

Care Ashore provides a safe, supportive, accessible, homely, and stimulating community for seafarers and their dependants – for holidays, for respite, or as their short, medium or long-term home when they are in need. They provide accommodation and support for Merchant Seafarers and for former members of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm and others with a maritime link.

Alongside the charity operations, Care Ashore has a trading subsidiary generating essential income. The commercial element includes, industrial units, a glamping and caravan site, private rented sector accommodation and presents many other opportunities.

For more details and how to apply for the role, please download our candidate application pack which is available from our recruitment consultant’s website at www.actionplanning.co.uk/clients/chief-executive-officer-care-ashore

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 5 April 2024.

No agencies please.

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Merton Park SW19, South West London

Merton United Charities is a very small, friendly almshouse charity based in the heart of the quiet residential area of Merton Park.

Formed in 1907, the charity owns and manages six residential flats that are available to eligible older female residents of Merton.

As a volunteer Trustee, you will work with other Trustees to manage and improve the residential buildings and gardens, to appoint new residents and provide pastoral care to the existing residents, and provide good governance of the charity’s services, assets, and finances.  The charity particularly welcomes experience in any of the following skills

• Building maintenance and management, experience of refurbishments and knowledge of building regs
• Charity finance for book-keeping, banking, budgeting and year end accounts
• Experience in social housing provision or welfare of older people

In addition, some local knowledge and interest in the geographical area served by the Charity (London Borough of Merton) would be an advantage.  You will be able to contribute regular time and interest to the work of the charity, approximately 1 hour per week. New Trustees will serve for a 4-year term in the first instance.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to the Clerk by email to mertonunitedcharities@gmail.com.

For further information or an informal chat, simply email your name and contact number to the address above and the Clerk or Chairman will get in touch with you.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 March 2024

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The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
Winchester

The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty lies nestled in the ancient water meadows and park land that holds SSSI status and SAC status. The Grade 1 listed buildings, comprises a range of impressive Tudor buildings all set within two quadrangles, a Norman Chapel, a medieval tower, and beautiful gardens. The Hospital of St Cross hosts 25 almshouse apartments which provide sheltered accommodation for elderly residents.  The Hospital is open to all visitors, including our Historic House members.

Job Title: Porter (& Visitor Services)
Location: Winchester
Status: Full-Time Permanent (live-in post)
Salary: £25,000 per annum (& includes free accommodation)
Days: Wednesday to Sunday
Core Hours: 9:30 – 5pm*
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days
Accommodation Provided: 2/3-bedroom flat above the Porter’s Lodge.
The Porter’s Role:

The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty is open 363 days of the year. Shorter opening hours between November – March. *We expect all candidates to be aware of the weekend working hours with early openings and late lock ups.

The Master and Trustees of the Hospital of St Cross wish to appoint a Porter.  This is a pivotal role at the Hospital and one which has been in existence for centuries. 

Our Porter lives on site and is responsible for the security of the buildings and grounds; managing a small gift and souvenir shop; and providing a warm welcome alongside a plethora of information to visitors.  The successful candidate will be interested in learning about the Hospital’s 900-year history and work well with the local Parish who have been worshipping at St Cross Chapel since 1507.  In addition to the daily responsibilities the Porter undertakes several ceremonial duties in the Chapel of St Cross.

The Porter is based in the Porter’s Lodge set within a Medieval tower; from which the traditional Wayfarer’s Dole is still available to pilgrims and visitors upon request. The Porter’s Lodge also welcomes the visiting Camino de Santiago pilgrims.

As the Porter at The Hospital of St Cross, you’ll be working as part of a close-knit team, providing the highest level of customer service, and creating memorable experiences for all our visitors; whilst also ensuring the day-to-day safety and security of our site, our historical collections, and our residents. Working around the different buildings at St Cross you will be welcoming and engaging; with a talent for bringing the characters & stories of the sites 900-year history to life. Tasks will be as diverse as organising guided tours, sourcing an exciting range of souvenir and gifts for our shop, completing inventory checks, covering events at weekends, and, out of office hours; alongside selling tickets to our visitors from all around the world.

About You:

The role demands a positive attitude, flexibility, exceptional people skills and the ability to use your initiative. You will have a suitable level of fitness to carry out the fundamental requirements of the job profile, which will involve walking around all areas of the site, including the two medieval towers, with their 200 odd steps!

You don’t have to be a historian; but an interest in history and a willingness to learn is key.

We are an equal opportunities employer and truly value a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

The Hospital of St Cross is committed to treating our staff and our whole community with dignity and respect. We aim to represent diverse identities within our staff and our whole community whether this be by race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or social background. We work to ensure that staff fulfil their potential within a proactive caring environment.

Closing date: 1^st March 2024

Interviews: w/c 11^th March 2024

Please visit www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk/contact-us/vacancies for more details:
The successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.

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Three days per week, office based (9am – 5pm).
C £36,000 pa (pro-rated for part time hours).
28 days leave (including bank holidays pro-rated for part time hours).
Location: London Vauxhall.

The St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity (HEC) and Westminster Amalgamated Charity (WAC) specialise in the provision of grants for local people on low income and organisations running projects which benefit needy residents in the area plus the provision of high-quality independent living Almshouse accommodation for those of limited financial means.  They are searching for an Admin Support Officer to work with the leadership team from their new offices based in Vauxhall.

The position supports the Chief Executive and the Operations and Grants Manager by way of software systems support and data management. It is anticipated that this key role will provide support in equal measures to both HEC and WAC and one that contributes directly to the smooth running of the Charities.

Key responsibilities will include maintaining the grants database (Benefactor Cloud) and ensuring that all entries are accurate and up to date; maintaining and updating content for the grants website and assisting with SharePoint and accounts data entry for both charities. There will also be a small element of office administration.

This position is office based, in a great location for public transport connections and in offices with excellent amenities.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity and ideally candidates will have:

• Good IT skills working with Microsoft Office packages, Xero accounting system, SharePoint document management system and databases.
• Experience of maintaining and updating grant website pages.
• Experience of using accountancy software and maintaining accounting records.
• An understanding of GDPR and managing sensitive data in line with requirements.

This role provides an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing and quality of life for the charities’ beneficiaries.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 10 March 2024

To apply, please email your CV together with a short covering letter to: Adrian.nisbet@argonaut-hr.com

Tel: 07966 117801

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Pay: £15.53/Hr (£23.32/Hr Out of Hours)

Hours: Part-time, Permanent.  Approximately 20 Hours per Week. 

Location: College Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NW

Working Hours: To be agreed upon. 

This may include weekend and evening working and will include On-call rota

Who are we

We are a successful, long-established Charity looking for a Scheme Manager to act as a first point of contact & support for residents and to assist with the day-to-day management of the Almshouses.    Our history as an Almshouse Charity dates back to 1481 and we have a property portfolio that extends to 5 sites with 39 residential units.  The Charity also owns other property in the town of Bury St Edmunds. 

We are searching for a Scheme Manager to join our small friendly team and help support the management of the property portfolio and programmes that promote the well-being and independence of our older residents.  You should have a genuine interest in people, housing, customer service, and in making a positive contribution to helping develop a thriving, supportive, and friendly environment.

About You:

• You will have a caring and compassionate nature as well as being discreet and diplomatic
• You will be a strong team player and be able to take the lead on some tasks including organising events for residents and a wider audience
• You will be highly organised and able to work under pressure and embrace the fact that no 2 days will be the same
• You will have a can-do attitude and be able to work alone using your initiative for problem-solving
• You will have or be able to obtain an Enhanced DBS
• Ideally you will have good English, numeracy, and communication skills, and be familiar with property maintenance matters.
• Ideally you will be IT literate and able to work to a good standard on Microsoft applications with an aptitude to learn other applications. 
• Ideally full and clean driving licence

About the Role:

• You will be key to providing support and assistance to residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and comfort and promoting independence through community engagement and involvement in activities and events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, other Scheme Managers, the Clerk, contractors, and the charity’s trustees.
• Keep clean and tidy the office, communal room, kitchen, laundry facilities and all other common areas as necessary and ensure the proper running of these areas.
• Manage building maintenance-related services including, repairs, servicing, utilities, alarms for example.
• Take on the organisation of communal activities and social events in accordance with the resident’s wishes and the needs of the Charity
• Responsibility for certain health and safety and fire safety procedures and records
• Be alert to potential Safeguarding cases working with the Clerk, and raise online safeguarding reports to Adult Social Care as appropriate.
• Support the Clerk in the management and running of the Almshouses, including liaising with the resident, contractors, utility companies, and Housing Benefits Department/DWP as required.
• Requires working on call, on a rota and occasionally at the weekend and evenings.
• Requires any other reasonable task to be performed as directed.
• Some weekend and evenings will be required
• You will be required to join an “Out of Hours” rota with other Scheme Managers – the enhanced rate is paid for any hours called out. 

The benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year, excluding statutory bank holidays
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Workplace pension scheme 
• Part of a small friendly and supportive team environment
• Fully paid DBS
• Part-time working with hours subject to negotiation for the right person

Closing Date:   Ongoing

For an application form or informal chat please contact:

Lynne Jardine (Clerk) clerk@guildhallfeoffmenttrust.org.uk Tel 07766 030505

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