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Key Purpose:
Contribute to the coordination of assured services at RABI and support with the administration of the Service Delivery Team liaising with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of the weekly grant process, collating relevant paperwork and creating purchase orders and reconciling invoices where appropriate.
- Manage the audit process of the weekly grants.
- Weekly monitoring of Staysafe Activity.
- Weekly monitoring of Service Delivery attendance at events.
- Monthly collation of Service Delivery statistics
- Support with the day-to-day enquiries to the Service Delivery Team via phone and email.
- Liaising with external agencies, including suppliers, as required.
- Coordinating internal and external meetings including taking minutes when required.
- General administration support as required.
- To provide cross functional support across departments.
- Be an ambassador for Service Delivery internally within RABI and with external organisations.
- Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Strong administration skills.
- Experience of administration of systems.
- Experience of having worked with suppliers.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- A positive and professional attitude.
- Excellent IT software skills.
- Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice.
Desirable
- Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
- Experience of having worked with a vulnerable user group.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home based or London
5-8 days per year, depending on the committee role
Salary: This is a voluntary role. Committee members receive no remuneration. Reasonable expenses can be claimed in line with NCVO’s expenses policy.
Closing date: 26 April
Longlisting: week commencing 29 April
Shortlisting: weeks commencing 13 and 20 May
Interview dates: by 14 June
NCVO exists to support, empower, and advocate for charities. We have around 17,000 charities, voluntary organisations and community groups as members. Government decision makers, voluntary sector leaders, campaigners, funders and policy developers look to NCVO for our in-depth knowledge and wide-reaching connections.
To help ensure sustainability for the charity sector we must innovate, diversify, and challenge ourselves like never before. We must be bold, courageous, and ambitious to make the biggest possible difference.
This year we’ll start designing a new strategy to shape our work. For success, we need the most visionary minds to help support us and the sector. We’re looking for outstanding people to join our committees.
Our committee members:
- support our board with expert advice and guidance
- make sure the board considers a wider range of views and perspectives
- ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the charity and the voluntary sector.
Committee Roles:
- Audit and risk committee chair
- Audit and risk committee member
- Governance and nominations committee member
- People, culture and inclusion committee member
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 85 staff and income of around £8m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s Canal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Financial Accountant
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:£52,188 per annum pro rata, inclusive of London Supplement
Are you a qualified Accountant looking for a new Contract opportunity? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our busy London (hybrid) based Finance team on a Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024.
In this role you be the Financial Accountant responsible for Poppyscotland. Reporting to our Head of Financial Accounts, and working closely with the Head of Finance of Poppyscotland, you will be ensuring that all daily and month end processes are carried out on a timely and accurate basis for Poppyscotland - part of the RBL charity group and who provide life-changing support to the Armed Forces community in Scotland.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Some key responsibilities will include:
· Preparing month end balance sheet and other reconciliations, ensuring that all reconciling items are correctly identified and dealt with appropriately whilst recommending improvements to financial processes
· Responsible for the production of the annual statutory financial statements for Poppyscotland
· Assisting with, and eventually preparing, the quarterly VAT returns for Poppyscotland
· Dealing with finance related queries from Poppyscotland, RBL Finance and auditors as required
You may have focussed all or part of your career on being a Financial Accountant and are likely to have worked in an organisation of similar size, scale, and complexity. You may also have audited charities in an accounting practice environment and are now looking to move industry.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Occasional visits to our Scottish office may be required. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week (Tuesday and Thursday) connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Central England Law Centre operates busy offices in Coventry and Birmingham from which we provide support to clients seeking support for legal issues ranging from immigration and housing through to employment and health and social care.
This fixed-term role is a pivotal one in supporting our existing billing team, solicitors and caseworkers in the timely and accurate submission of closed client files to the Legal Aid Agency.
The successful candidate will be a natural problem solver, willing and able to work on their own initiative as they collate all the information required to successfully gain financial reimbursement from the Legal Aid Agency. Consistently high levels of attention to detail are a must, as is the ability to work with a wide cross-section of people across the Law Centre.
This is a great entry-level role for somebody with an interest in developing their skills as a cost draftsperson. It is important to understand that this role is an internally-facing one focused on providing a high quality of service to Law Centre staff.This role does not involve direct client contact.
The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and a basic DBS check.
Responsibilties
Working alongside the Law Centre’s Billing Process Coordinator, the successful candidate will work on a caseload of files which they will review before submitting to the Legal Aid Agency for payment. In compiling these files, they will:
- Liaise with solicitors and caseworkers across the Law Centre in order to understand the work undertaken on client files and deal with any queries
- Develop an understanding of the requirements of the Legal Aid Agency
- Correspond with the Legal Aid Agency and other parties regarding billing and finance
- Ensuring that matters are compliant on the case management system
- Submit queries to the Legal Aid Agency where required
- Maintain accurate records on Law Centre’s in-house case management system
- Complete all required forms, invoices and evidence are compiled for each closed case
Person Specification
Essential
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- High level of numeric ability
- Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information
- A curious and investigative approach to work
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage own time and prioritise workload
- Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlooK
Desirable
- Experience of working with the public and in a busy and demanding environment
- Experience of using case management systems
- A commitment to continuous professional development, including a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in advice topics
We invite interested candidates to download our Recruitment Pack for this role on our website.
Closing date: 12pm on the 18th April 2024.
Interviews will be held in week commencing: 22nd or 29th April 2024.
Head of Finance
Fixed Term Contract to Cover Maternity Leave
£70,200 - £75,000pa
London E1 8QS
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
Purpose of job:
To ensure the right cost structure, financial operating platform, systems and controls are in place to deliver Comic Relief’s vision and strategy, making sure investments are effectively managed and protected and making sure high levels of integrity are upheld.
They will also ensure that appropriate advice, information, insight and support is provided to trustees, directors and staff on all financial matters relating to the charity and its trading subsidiaries. Alongside this they will support strategic planning and building finance capability across the organisation.
Finally, the Head of Finance will ensure that Comic Relief operates financial systems and processes which ensure effective governance and compliance with key statutory and regulatory requirements and with our own risk management strategy.
Key Accountabilities / Objectives:
· Own the organisational budget, forecasting, cash flow management reporting and financial KPIs.
· Ensure robust financial controls and policies are in place and functioning effectively.
· Ensure that tax position is optimised and income maximised (e.g. Gift Aid, returns on investment and cash)
· Oversee year-end audit and production of financials statements including Trustees’ Report.
· Ensure that a sustainable financial model is in place that it is transparently communicated to stakeholders and adhered to. Establish a long-term plan that reflects and supports this financial model, monitoring progress and pro-actively managing risk areas.
· Drive financial ownership, accountability and understanding across the organisation by ensuring budget owners have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. Ensure effective financial business partnering is underpinned by effective processes and guidance
People management
· Proactively undertake business planning, prioritise activities and ensure clear and realistic objectives based on capacity, expertise and aspirations are set across the Finance team.
· Provide balanced, constructive feedback, undertake effective performance management to embed accountability and proactively support the professional development and growth of staff within Finance.
· Maintain regular two-way communication and dialogue with direct reports, ensuring information is cascaded and escalated as needed.
· Model an enabling, inclusive and empowering leadership style that builds a values-based culture throughout the charity.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
· Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience and a good understanding of financial systems and processes.
· Extensive experience of using finance systems – Xledger and Adaptive Insights would be desirable.
· Knowledge of Charities SORP, statutory accounting regulations, VAT (including exempt, partial exemption, and reverse charges), PAYE and other payroll taxes, and Gift Aid.
· Experience of working effectively in cross-functional project teams.
· Experience of operating at and presenting ideas at senior level including at Board level.
· Proven experience of coaching and training both finance and non-finance staff.
· Understanding of voluntary sector, financial controls required and how to work with decision making structure (including Trustees) preferred.
Desirable Criteria:
· Confident and self-motivated with high resilience that can work independently or as part of a collaborative cross-functional team.
· Effective relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and political awareness to proactively challenge and persuade senior stakeholders and partners.
· Analytical thinker with exceptional communication skills that engage and inspire.
· Dynamic professional with a positive, solution orientated and fun approach.
· Effective presenter with the ability to influence key decision makers.
Perks and benefits:
· Flexible working hours
· Work from home option
· Wellness programs
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Paid emergency leave
· Sabbatical Opportunities
· Professional development
· Mentoring/coaching
· Paid volunteer days
· Payroll giving
· Team social events
· Extracurricular clubs
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Disability Confident employer
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV.
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum DOE
Location: Hybrid to include Tyseley, Birmingham and homeworking
Contract type: 6 month Fixed term contract
Hours: 36.5 per week working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.
Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.
An exciting position has arisen for a Finance Officer to work for a community benefit society to provide year-end and on-going support to the finance team for up to six months.
Main duties
This position will offer variation covering many duties within Finance.
- You will have responsibility for key aspects of financial and management reporting and control to deliver timely and reliable reporting.
- You will assist the current Assistant Management Accountant, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Payroll Assistant on a daily basis.
- The post-holder will, on a regular basis, liaise directly with each finance team member and report to the Head of Finance.
- Assist in the sales ledger, which involves verifying orders and updating the finance system (Accounts IQ). Additionally sending out relevant invoices via email or accessing customer portals.
- Assist the purchase ledger, including matching invoices with purchase orders and obtaining approvals from relevant managers. This information is then recorded in Accounts IQ. Also onboarding new suppliers in Accounts IQ and verifying bank details.
- Perform credit control checks.
- Assist with the monthly payroll cycle.
- Input month-end journal entries.
- Conduct bank reconciliations.
- Assisting with month-end management accounts and reporting.
- Assist in analysing the Profit and Loss accounts.
- Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Support year-end audit.
- Any ad-hoc tasks.
- Provide timely responses to internal and external stakeholders and deal with queries in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the deliverables timetable, and maintaining a strong working relationship with the senior leadership team.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- At least 2 years experience in a similar finance role
- Experience with month and year end experience and procedures
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll experience
- Experience of managing multiple deadlines with a track record of delivering under pressure
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge
- A knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word in particular) to an intermediate level
- Microsoft Teams
- Degree educated in Finance
- Strong ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Ideally you will be AAT qualified.
- Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), but this is not essential.
Staff benefits
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:
- Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days.
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
- Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
- Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
- Flexible working.
- Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.
Application details
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:
- AAT Qualified (Desirable)
- Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) (Desirable)
- At least 2 years experience in a similar finance role (Essential)
- Experience with month and year end experience and procedures (Essential)
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll experience (Essential)
Closing date: Wednesday 27th March2024 at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 8th April 2024
Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.
Centre Manager (maternity cover)
Are you passionate about transforming the lives and life chances of children and families in the name of Jesus? We are seeking a friendly, highly organised and capable manager to inspire and lead during a maternity cover period.
Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 FTE (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 FTE (will consider 4 days for the right applicant)
Location: Fern Street Family Centre, Fern Street, London E3 3PS
About us
All Hallows Bow is a vibrant, diverse and growing Anglican church located in the heart of London’s East End. Together we are God's family in Bow, seeking to share God’s love in our local community and see lives transformed as we follow the way of Jesus.
In 2014, we established the Fern Street Family centre with a vision to see Jesus's promise of 'life to the full' (John 10:10) become reality for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and their families in Bow, East London. Together, we work with our local community to see the lives and life chances of children and their families change for the better.
Our work is an evolving response to the challenges faced by children and families in Bow. We offer safe and stimulating spaces for children to play and learn and for parents to strengthen their relationship with their children. We do this through a mix of group and one-to-one support for parents and carers, an English language programme for migrant parents, early learning and play activities, a food pantry, out-of-school and holiday clubs for school-aged children and lots more! Alongside it all we aim to bring families in our community together, breaking isolation and building a more connected Bow.
In all we do we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and hold onto his promise of hope, wholeness, restored relationships, justice and realised potential for children and families in our local area.
Role Overview
As Family Centre Manager you will play a vital role in the leadership of our church and charity’s community ministry to local children aged 0-11 and their families. Based out of our dedicated family centre, you will be responsible for leading a committed team of staff and volunteers to deliver a holistic programme of support and activities that meets local needs and reflects our Christian values and mission.
You will co-ordinate the day-to-day delivery of the centre’s activities and services, ensuring that delivery is responsive to the views and needs of local parents, carers and children while meeting the contractual requirements of our funders, and ensuring that staff and volunteers are working effectively to support positive outcomes for children and families.
Working with the Fern Street Steering Group, you will also help maintain the centre’s long-term sustainability, this will include maintaining existing partnerships, oversee fundraising efforts and ensuring that adequate resources (people, finances, in-kind) are available to support current and future areas of activity. This will also involve maintaining and developing strong engagement of the congregation and wider staff team of All Hallows Bow church in the ministry of the centre.
You will also take responsibility for overseeing Fern Street Family Centre’s spiritual life and mission - by nurturing a healthy team culture of prayer and mutual support and ensuring that our Christian values and mission are embedded throughout our work.
This is a diverse role that shapes around the passions and skills of the right candidate and offers plenty of opportunities for hands-on involvement with children and families alongside the role’s core leadership and management responsibilities.
We are committed to facilitating a smooth and supportive transition and the successful candidate will have a full handover with the current Centre Manager.
About you
You will be a friendly and capable leader with experience of delivering quality programmes of learning, play and/or support for children and families. You will be passionate about transforming the lives of disadvantaged families, with an understanding of safeguarding principles in relation to children and vulnerable adults. You will have experience of managing projects and people to achieve key project outcomes on time and to budget.A degree or significant experience in social work, community development, mental health, education, youth work, child development or similar field is desirable.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave pro rata plus public holidays
- 3 additional spiritual retreat days offered per year
- Auto-enrolment for Church Workers Pension Scheme with 5% Employer pension contribution and 3% personal contribution
- Discounted purchases in the Ahaba cafe
- Flexible working considered including potential part-time opportunity of 4 days/week
How to apply
Please notes, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practising Christian, with a vibrant and active Christian faith.
All Hallows Bow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role will be offered on the condition that the applicant undergoes a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and provides satisfactory references.
For more information please see the attached Information Pack and Job Description/Person Specification
Suitable candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, our mission is crystal clear – to build the foundations of a healthier society. Nestled in the heart of Southwark, London, our foundation boasts a rich history. We operate in collaboration with our local NHS hospitals through our charity brands. Additionally, we establish partnerships with local organisations, offering funding to drive essential programs, delivered through our subsidiary organisation, Impact on Urban Health.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented In-house Interim Accountant to join our dynamic finance team on a 12-months Fixed Term Contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing various financial activities, including the preparation of consolidated budgets, monthly consolidated accounts, year-end statutory accounts, mid-year forecasts, cash forecasts, and assisting various tax returns. The In-House Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your financial and analytical skills: to take a key role in accounting and reporting on our £1 billion investment portfolio, our property developments, our grant funding and our other charitable investments. You’ll be able to use your professional knowledge to tackle plenty of interesting technical challenges and you’ll enjoy the chance to work closely with acknowledged experts in our various business units as well as external specialists.
About the role:
Your key responsibilities are listed below:
- Consolidated Budget Preparation.
- Monthly Consolidated Accounts
- Year-End Statutory Accounts.
- Audit.
- Mid-Year Forecast.
- Cash Forecasting.
- Tax.
About you:
Below is a list of some of the most essential criteria we are looking for, please be advised a professional accounting qualification is highly desirable but not essential, providing you are qualified by experience.
- Producing comprehensive accounts from beginning to end for a similar or larger size organisation (e.g. Staff number 150+; multiple revenue streams/business activities with turnover £25 million +) (essential).
- Proven track record of preparing consolidated budgets, monthly consolidated accounts, year-end statutory accounts, mid-year forecasts and cash forecasts (essential).
- Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills (essential, will be tested).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a relevant accounting or finance role.
- Previous experience in audit, particularly within the charity sector, is highly desirable. Familiarity with audit procedures, documentation, and best practices
- Understanding of the unique financial challenges and regulatory framework of the charity sector. Knowledge of FRS102 and SORP.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
Benefits:
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- £1000 annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance of £400
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, we are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work. Cultivating a highly skilled and diverse workforce is pivotal to fulfilling our mission. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance and Operations (maternity contract)
Respect
£60,025 (excludes LW)
Maternity cover, up to one year, full time
Homeworking with travel to HQ in London N1 at least once per month
Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 23 years in what was then a fledgling sector.
Our vision is to end domestic abuse. It's a simple ask and a daunting task. We know it will take generations of hard work to get there. In the meantime, we want to live in a world where domestic abuse is not tolerated where perpetrators are held to account and survivors' safety and wellbeing is centred.
We are a growing charity and one that is focussed on tackling domestic abuse by holding perpetrators to account and working with young people who use violence in their close relationships. We are a second tier organisation whose key purpose is to support our sector to grow and thrive; to innovate and act as a catalyst for the development of practice and good quality service provision; and to influence public policy and bring about social change.
Over the last 7 years have grown our annual turnover from £750k a year to over £3m.
The management of our finances is of fundamental importance to making the best use of the resources, plan for our future, and to enable robust and timely decision making. As we grow and develop as an organisation we need to ensure that our financial procedures and processes are developed and maintained, along with concise and accurate reporting to funders, our leadership teams and our Board.
Operations is also a crucial area of our work. We have a brilliant and inspirational staff team, a positive working environment and a culture of listening, learning and development. This leadership role is critical in maintaining our organisational culture.
We have recently published a bold and ambitious 5 year strategy (2023-2028) and we are looking for someone to build on the existing work of our finance team, identify areas for improvement and develop our finance systems allowing us to make strategic evidence based financial decisions, helping to shape the use of our resources and the direction of the charity.
How to apply
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics, particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team; Black and minoritised people, disabled people
Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Shortlisting: Week commencing 8th April 2024
Interview date: Monday 15th and/or Tuesday 16th April, online