Work in the way that you’ve always wanted to…

Salary: £35,824 – 41,598 plus benefits

Cheshire West and Chester were established in 2009 and we have come far.  Against considerable challenges for improvement we have made good progress, and all the indicators show we have turned a corner.  We now have a strong foundation on which to build, and we need the very best people to continue to tighten our practice and help us build teams that can support vulnerable young people and their families in a way that exceeds every expectation.

Our new staffing structure means that as a Team Manager Continue Reading…

The University of Derby Students’ Union (UDSU) is a registered charity striving to make life better for around 20,000 higher and further education students studying at the University of Derby and Buxton College.   We have a staff team of up to 40 permanent staff and 20 part-time student staff, and a budget to spend of circa £800,000 from the university Block-Grant, commercial income and external fundraising.

We are a wonderfully diverse organisation with the age range of students from 14 to over 70.  Over two-thirds of our student population are from Derby or neighbouring counties and currently 34% students are Continue Reading…

Setting the Scene

In today’s tight financial climate, students’ unions face increased pressure from students and universities to deliver value for money and innovative new commercial services that capture the interest and fulfil the needs of an ever-evolving and increasingly diverse student population.

With this challenge comes opportunity.  Students’ unions can enhance their standing with the university and develop the overall student experience by bringing in people with new ideas and different experience.  With the rise of new trading schemes such as student letting agencies, IT repair centres, nursery services, taxi collection schemes and lucrative retail and food & beverage partnerships, Continue Reading…

RUSU is a registered charity and membership organisation with over 14,000 members and highly competent commercial managers that run a mix of established retail, licensed trade, hospitality and entertainment services.  Ambitious and dedicated to providing commercial services that are relevant to members, it is seeking a business development manager who can build on our commercial success and provide the leadership and strategic vision for a bright future.

As a part of the Senior Management Team you will be a collaborative leader who will facilitate organisation-wide initiatives and enable capable managers to develop and thrive.  More specifically, we are looking for Continue Reading…

We are seeking a CCAB qualified Director responsible for the financial, IT, health & safety and space management of the dynamic and ambitious University of Nottingham Students’ Union (UoNSU). You will be capable of leading and developing UoNSU’s operations strategy and evaluating the financial position of the organisation, escalating key issues and actions at a leadership level as part of the senior management team.

You will bring a firm strategic financial control and operations background, but may be stepping up to Director level. Please get in touch with Tanya Stevens (tanya@peridotpartners.co.uk) for more information.

Closing Date: Friday 20th January Continue Reading…

There were riots. Then there was reaction. Sometimes, particularly early on, that reaction is mostly a desire for retribution. Then, maybe, there is reflection. And then, maybe we can move to a reasoned response.

When we see individual rioters looting or being destructive, or listen to people who have lost their homes or businesses, it is not surprising we want the wrong-doers punished. We seek retribution. The courts working around the clock seem to be doing that.

Some politicians seek catch-all answers and scapegoats as part of their reaction. If we can find a convenient enemy then this serves as a Continue Reading…

Flexible location

£40K + excellent benefits

Established in 2000 East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA)  is quite simply a life saving charity. It is the region’s foremost provider of life-saving medical expertise, delivered rapidly by helicopter and with highly qualified crews of specially trained doctors and paramedics, to the victims of accidents and emergencies.  In just over ten years the charity has built a strong reputation, providing a vital service 7 days a week, 365 days per year to the communities in a predominantly rural region. Despite receiving no government or National Lottery funding it has been successful in raising its Continue Reading…

Flexible Location

£60K + car and excellent benefits

Established in 2000 East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is quite simply a life saving charity. It is the region’s foremost provider of life-saving medical expertise, delivered rapidly by helicopter and with highly qualified crews of specially trained doctors and paramedics, to the victims of accidents and emergencies.  In just over ten years the charity has built a strong reputation, providing a vital service 7 days a week, 365 days per year to communities in a predominantly rural region. Despite receiving no government or National Lottery funding it has been successful in raising its Continue Reading…

Our client is forecasting a large financial deficit for 2011/12 (estimate c.£170K on c.£1.2 million turnover) and has concerns about future funding due to an unpredictable external environment.

There are likely to be further reductions in funding and operations in 2012/13.  Various financial scenarios in the future, including deficits, mean that  unrestricted reserves could be exhausted by March 2013.

This requires a fundamental review of key aspects of service delivery, and with the current strategy being reviewed potential scenarios include:
- continuation with substantially reduced operations, funding and staffing;
- “soft” landing  involving closure over 12-24 months with assets and operations transferred to other organisations;
- “hard” Continue Reading…

We are delighted to announce Allison Trimble as our new Director of Leadership. Allison is a personal and organisational development consultant with over 25 years experience in the health and social care sector. She has extensive experience of working with senior leaders in the public and private sectors as well as working with frontline and community-based leaders. Allison specialises in personal and organisational development using a range of methodologies including whole systems ideas, 1:1 coaching and peer learning activities.

Allison is a founder member and former chief executive of the Bromley-by-Bow Centre, an integrated health and community Continue Reading…