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2 Your application 3 The Governance Team 4 Welcome to Campbell Tickell 5 Job Description 6 Person Specification 8 Principal Terms & Conditions 10 Recruitment Timetable 11 Media Advert 12 2

3 Your application Thank you very much for your interest in this post. On the following pages, you will find details of the role and the selection process to assist you with completing and tailoring your application. To apply you should submit: An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; The declaration form completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, but this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity; and Indicate on the declaration form if you cannot attend any of the interview dates. Please note that applications can only be considered if all the documentation is complete. Please send your application, preferably in MS Word format by to: CTPC@campbelltickell.com. Applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday 5 th April Please ensure we receive your application in good time, and I aim to send confirmation of receipt within 24 hours. To help avoid your submission being treated as spam, please use a secure address from which to send your application and refer to the role and organisation in the header. Kind regards Cassandra Neish Cassandra Neish Recruitment Coordinator Campbell Tickell March

4 The Governance Team It s an exciting time to join Campbell Tickell as the organisation has been growing consistently for the past few years, resulting in expansion and the creation of this new role in the team. People and values are at the heart of our approach to our work. We endeavour to build strong and honest relationships with our clients, with a view to supporting their change processes and acting as critical friends to them. This is a new role in a team of six people and has arisen through the growing number of projects we have in play at any one time. We are looking for someone to be a central hub for the team and drive improvement so that we can implement our vision of maintaining high standards of quality while managing resources effectively, evenly, efficiently and optimally. You will help us ensure that our clients are well informed about timetables, options and progress. You will also support us in seizing opportunities and translating our ideas into actions. We work closely together internally as a team, conducting a wide range of Board evaluation exercises, governance reviews, skills audits, remuneration reviews and strategy/research exercises, and supporting other colleagues in the business on related assignments. We also manage project teams with associate consultants working on them. We are good learners, curious, invariably busy and juggling a range of different clients at any one moment in time. We take continuous improvement seriously and invest time in considering how we can improve and innovate, as well as supporting each other to be our best. Our clients come from the social housing sector, charities, sports sector organisations, local authorities, membership bodies, umbrella bodies and non-departmental public bodies and regulators. The governance team comprises the following: Radjoka Miljevic Partner Stephen Bull Senior Consultant Ceri Victory- Rowe Senior Consultant Alice Smith Consultant Sade Joseph Consultant Sarah Loader Associate Consultant Project Coordinator Please read on to find out more about who we are as an organisation and how you can be a part of our future. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Radjoka Milevic Partner Campbell Tickell March

5 Welcome to Campbell Tickell With a head office in the shadow of Wembley Stadium, Campbell Tickell is an established management consultancy focusing principally on housing, regeneration, charities and social care, and with a growing involvement in sports and leisure across the UK and Ireland. Our services span: strategy and governance; business and financial planning; regulation and troubleshooting; business transformation; asset management and development; mergers and growth; regeneration and stock transfer; customer services; communications and public relations; organisational development, human resources and recruitment. Alongside our central team of 30 employees, we have a national network of around 120 associate consultants, who work with us on a freelance basis. We are a well-established practice, now in our twenty first year. Over that time, we have worked with nearly 800 organisations - government departments and agencies, trade bodies, councils, housing associations, care providers, sports governing bodies, leisure trusts, charities, and commercial businesses. We have a fantastic first-time success rate in leadership recruitment; a highquality consultancy offer; repeat and new clients; a strong market share with resources for expansion; and an unrivalled reputation for service quality and value. This adds up to a brand that speaks of reliability, quality, honesty, imagination and verve. We are not simply in this business to make money. Yes, we are a commercial operation, but we care about the quality and standards we deliver; we are an ethical organisation who wants to make a difference and aims to add value. Campbell Tickell March

6 Job Description Job Title: Location: Wembley, London Purpose of the role To provide project management and consultancy support services for Campbell Tickell s governance team. To support the Partner leading on governance in getting the best out of the team for the benefit of the company and its services. Core tasks and responsibilities 1. To maintain an overview of the volume, distribution and profitability of the projects delivered by the governance team and to support the team to manage these variables effectively. 2. To be an initial point of contact for queries to the governance team, either by or telephone. 3. To support the provision of the range of consultancy services offered to clients by the governance team. This is likely to include: (a) Contributing to the design of research and consultancy projects in collaboration with project leads; (b) Supporting project leads to assemble project teams; (c) Devising project plans and timetables; (d) Managing and co-ordinating the work of staff and associate consultants within project teams; (e) Ensuring that deadlines are met in accordance with agreed timetables and clients expectations; (f) Acting as a point of liaison with relevant project teams and with clients, and maintaining excellent external relationships; (g) Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules and records, including records of progress; (h) Developing and promoting good working practices within the team (e.g. version control, storage and sharing of documents, targeted communications). 4. To liaise with associate consultants, and internally with the Business Manager and other relevant staff, to ensure that effective record-keeping is in place for associate consultants engaged in governance consultancy work. 5. To support the consultancy s new business development work, including: a) Tracking new business opportunities and co-ordinating the governance team s response to these; b) Getting involved in improving CT s existing consultancy offer and developing new Campbell Tickell March

7 products; c) Writing and editing proposals for new business and attending interviews (with the project lead) if required. 6. To invest in continuing professional development as appropriate. 7. When required, to support the consultancy s internal business management processes, in liaison with the Business Manager and other staff as appropriate. 8. To carry out any other appropriate tasks as required by the governance team. 9. To undertake all work in accordance with the company s policies and procedures. Campbell Tickell March

8 Person Specification ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE CRITERIA Knowledge and experience Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and understanding Experience of project management Experience in analysing and summarising documents Experience of a consultancy or multi-project environment Experience of working in or with one or more of the social housing, charitable or public sectors Experience of bid writing Experience of coordinating teams Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods Experience in handling numerical/financial data sets Skills and abilities Excellent organisational and planning skills Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly Good data presentation skills Articulate and professional oral communication skills Able to develop and maintain professional relationships Competent mathematical skills, e.g. with the ability to prepare budgets and analyse income and expenditure Strong IT skills, including proficiency in using MS Office programmes Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commercial acumen. Negotiating skills. Campbell Tickell March

9 Personal behaviour and style Commitment to delivering the best possible service to our clients Tenacity and imagination to break through any barriers to change Commitment to and understanding of best practice in equalities and diversity Willingness and ability to work independently, to use initiative and to take decisions (within the confines of company policy) Willingness and ability to work flexibly Willingness and ability to be self-servicing Energy, drive, enthusiasm and commitment Commitment to working in accordance with the company s policy framework and Code of Conduct (e.g. including health and safety, data protection) Campbell Tickell March

10 Principal Terms & Conditions Job Title: Remuneration: c. 26k - 35k (subject to experience) An annual bonus of up to 10% is payable, based on company and individual performance. There is a salary exchange pension scheme, and the employer matches employee contributions up to 5%. There is a health insurance scheme with all contributions met by the employer. We also offer a season ticket loan. Annual Leave: 25 days, plus public holidays. This rises by one day per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days, plus public holidays. Location: The post will be based at our head office in Olympic Office Centre, 8 Fulton Road, Wembley. Reasonable travel and associated costs will be met when travel is required to other company offices, client premises, meeting locations, conference venues etc. Working Hours: The basic working week is 35 hours. However, flexibility may be necessary, including occasional evening and weekend work, for which you can claim TOIL. Probation: The probationary period is six months. Campbell Tickell March

11 Recruitment Timetable Closing date: Friday 5 th April at 12 noon We will be in touch with candidates during week commencing 8 th April to advise on the outcome of your application. Interview and Assessment: TBC. Longlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview at our office in Wembley. Candidates who progress to 2 nd stage interviews will be required to undertake an assessment as part of this process. Campbell Tickell March

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