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The Director of Operations will be a key member of our leadership team, enabling our growth through strategic and structural operational planning, implementation and delivery, ensuring that we realise our vision across our Resourcing Church network.
The successful candidate will be joining a growing church community at an exciting juncture in our history as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary. Our church is thriving, with a large, diverse, and committed congregation, which reflects our community in Brixton, Camberwell and Kennington. We are a place of welcome and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, and we are a training parish, with many ordinands, curates and musicians spending time here in recent years.
We have a thriving music programme with over 100 children singing in three choirs weekly, and we are active in our service to the community. We have two church schools, St Gabriel’s College and St John the Divine Primary School, and we are involved in a wide range of community and social action programmes from London Citizens to the Robes homeless shelter.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vicar of St John the Divine to ensure the strategic priorities of the St John the Divine Resourcing Church network – currently St John the Divine Kennington, St Faith’s North Dulwich, and the Korean congregation at St James’ Malden – are delivered. They will also support our wider leadership team, including clergy, and lay leaders.
As our own network and congregations grow, we anticipate that there will be opportunity for the post-holder to grow the remit of the role and develop their career within the position.
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Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.
The Business Development Executive will support the Business Influencing team with a range of projects and manage enquiries from businesses. You will also support experts and specialists across Scope to deliver our business services to a high standard.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Executive who can lead on process management of our business services. There will also be opportunities to support on innovation projects with other teams across Scope.
Fixed term, up to 12 months, 35 hours per week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from home some or most of the time. We will also consider making the role part-time for candidates who request part-time working hours.
The role
You will:
Be the first point of contact for enquiries from businesses who want support with accessibility and disability inclusion. Interpreting requests and signposting to the correct service, then cascading enquiries to the relevant delivery lead.
Manage existing delivery trackers in excel, tracking the delivery of the business services and the services costs.
Have responsibility for finance management of the team. For example, tracking invoices, income and budget. The role will work with Finance closely to ensure accounts are accurate and reflect various budget trackers.
Lead on small-scale projects and work autonomously to achieve project outputs while keeping key stakeholders up to date.
Support with the management and delivery of influencing events with businesses. Attend networking and partner events to promote the work of Scope and the Business Influencing team.
Provide ad-hoc support to individuals within the Business Influencing team, such as setting up of training and workshops.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description on the Scope website.
About you
We are looking for someone that is passionate about disability equality and understands the role businesses play in creating an inclusive society.
You will:
Be a vital role in the delivery of Scope's business services, with an ability to interpret requests and promote the most suitable services.
Be essential to delivering a high standard service to businesses and effectively support delivery leads across Scope.
Need to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders across Scope as well as external businesses.
Require project management skills to support the Programme Lead and Content Lead with various B2B projects.
The role is a great opportunity to develop innovation skills, specifically a design-thinking approach to working with businesses.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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.
- Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working with people?
- Do you see the potential in ideas as well as the challenges?
- Are you passionate about the power of communities to change things for the better?
You’ll be part of a team of Funding Officers, led by a Funding Manager, responsible for our grant-making activity in a geographical area. There are eight Funding teams in Scotland each covering a different geographical region with between 4 and 8 Funding Officers in each team.
Funding Officers usually work on grant-making activity within one local authority area and are the main point of contact for all grant-holders and applicants in that area.
Role Responsibilities include:
- You will provide advice to prospective applicants, assess applications and will be in regular contact with grant-holders as they progress with their projects. Your recommendations will guide decisions on awarding grants and how we support grant-holders.
- You will contribute to learning and evaluation of our work, outreach and stakeholder engagement in your area. You will ensure that our funding responds to the local context and our commitment to equity and inclusion. You will be expected to challenge yourself and colleagues to continually improve the way we work.
- You will be responsible for understanding how an organisation’s ideas align with our funding priorities and making good judgements about when to take an application further or when to signpost to alternative opportunities. You will be able to communicate clearly and concisely your recommendations about who and what we fund. Your natural curiosity combined with a genuine interest in people and projects in your area will enable you to try new approaches and develop your understanding of what works.
During your first few weeks with the Fund, in person training will be delivered in Glasgow, you can expect to be office based on most working days. After the initial training period work patterns are more flexible. In a typical week most full-time Funding Officers would be likely to spend one day in our Glasgow office, one or two days out for meetings and project visits in their assigned area, and will work from home on other days.
There can be occasional weekend and evening working, but most of our work takes place on week days in normal working hours.
When applying please specify which Funding role you would like to be considered for, this can be both.
About You
We are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with.
We are very open to flexible working both full time and part time applications, minimum 2 days a week.
Interview Date: W/C 22nd April – face to face in Glasgow
Location: Hybrid working – home, community, office (Glasgow city centre)
Essential criteria
- Communication ability:
We’re looking for people with the ability to change their communication style to make themselves understood, listen carefully to others and ask questions to clarify what they mean, and write factual reports that draw together many sources of information. - Ability to build and maintain relationships:
We’re looking for people who can develop productive working relationships with people inside and outside an organisation and are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. - Ability to analyse information and come to a judgement:
We’re looking for people who can bring together information from a range of sources to make decisions and can clearly explain their judgement to others. - Ability to self-organise and plan work:
We’re looking for people who can plan and organise their own time to meet regular deadlines and complete varied tasks and projects - Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work with financial budgets and business plans:
We're looking for people who are able to work with and interpret numerical information and can understand financial documents. - Ability to use IT tools and learn processes:
We're looking for people who are able to use common office software and are able to learn how to use new systems and follow detailed process. - Knowledge of the third sector:
We’re looking for people with an active interest in learning about the third sector in Scotland and working with under-represented communities
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Supporter Services Administrator
Join the team as a Supporter Services Administrator and be a key player in delivering accurate supporter experiences!
Position: Supporter Services Administrator
Location: Swindon/hybrid
Hours: Part time, 0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Maternity Cover
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking
Closing Date: 2 April 2024. We’ll be interviewing on a rolling basis throughout the application period, so please submit your application early as we may close it before the deadline.
Interview Date: First interviews 8 and 11 April 2024 online, Second interviews 16 April in Swindon office
The Role
In this role, you'll ensure supporters, volunteers and staff receive timely and effective support. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining the database and processing supporter donations, including direct debits, standing orders and bank payment files, with the utmost accuracy and adherence to GDPR policies.
Your main responsibilities will include entering new supporter information into the database, maintaining supporter records, reconciling donations and managing data imports.
You'll also process Gift Aid declarations and claims, handle direct debits, standing orders and other payments, and maintain subscription schemes. Additionally, you'll assist in handling incoming mail, processing orders and addressing complaints and feedback with empathy and professionalism.
If you're detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent service, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the mission of the organisation.
About You
You will have administrative experience preferably within a supporter or customer finance environment, managing Gift Aid is desirable.
If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
About the Organisation
The organisations mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.
You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administration, Admin Support, Finance Administrator, Support Administrator, Supporter Care, Supporter Experience.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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.
Job Purpose
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change and helping nature recover by overseeing and leading on financial strategy and income generation and sustainability, across Avon Needs Trees (ANT) at the organisational level and for our projects.
You will secure ANT financially and oversee good fiscal management of all its affairs, helping to deliver on our goals to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and complementary habitats. You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of thirteen (which will double over 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of 170 acres (soon to be 600 acres) of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
We are looking for a positive people-person with commercial development experience, exceptional financial acumen and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, as we prepare for exponential growth over the next year. As a fast-growing, high impact charity all of our roles have direct operational responsibilities in addition to managing teams and thinking strategically and with vision.
Main responsibilities
● Lead from the front in the development and implementation of a Commercial Trading Arm for ANT and spearhead new sources of income including green finance
● Ensure development of finance models and plans to support Landscape Recovery, including natural capital frameworks and administration of government agriculture subsidies
● Line-manage and oversee the work of our finance and commercial teams to ensure our people are well-supported and our work is impactful
● Direct operational responsibilities to advance our work at pace
● Work with the Chief Executive and other Heads on organisational strategy, finance, accounting and organisational sustainability
● Work with the Chief Executive to ensure trustees have appropriate information and understanding of our finances
● Ensure the production of internal reports, annual accounts, and reports for funders
● Identify, seize and support new income, funding and fundraising opportunities, and help guide ANT through a period of business and transformation and growth
● Lead the development and implementation of ANT’s finance strategy including:
○ Forecasting models
○ Assessing risk in financial decisions
○ Ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations and our governed by robust and appropriate policies
○ Cost saving opportunities
● Oversight of all ANT budgets, managing cashflows and profit/loss analysis
● Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in agreed areas of responsibility
● Identify and implement opportunities for ANT to continually improve, using your influencing skills to create opportunities
● As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
● Other duties and opportunities as required
Working relationships and expectations
● As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and other Heads, helping to lead the organisation in an exciting period of change and growth
● You will have a number of direct reports, which will grow as ANT takes on more staff
● Hybrid working between home and our office (currently on Gloucester Road, Bristol)
● Occasional evening and weekend working will be required but this is not a substantial feature of your role
● Our staff maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times
● Our staff comply with organisational policies, procedures, and guidance, and external regulations and laws
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic major UK charity who strive to create a just world, free from poverty. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Finance to join the team on a fixed term contract (maternity cover). As Head of Finance, you will ensure the right cost structure, financial operating platform, systems and controls are in place to deliver the charity’s vision and strategy. You will ensure robust financial controls and policies are in place and functioning effectively. This is a full-time, maternity cover contract, hybrid working in London.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be a qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience and have a good understanding of financial systems and processes. You will have extensive experience of using finance systems eg Xledger and Adaptive Insights would be desirable. You will have good knowledge of Charities SORP, statutory accounting regulations, VAT, PAYE and other payroll taxes and Gift Aid. Experience of operating at and presenting ideas at senior level including at Board level is essential for the role. With excellent communications skills, you will have proven experience of coaching and training both finance and non-finance staff. An understanding of the voluntary sector would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged.
12 Month FTC - Finance Manager
An opportunity to be part of the Finance team which forms an important part of the Corporate Services business unit, which supports the organisation to meets its charitable objectives.
What's in it for you...
· 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
· Agile working - remote working with possible 1 day in the Leeds office (but you will need to live in the UK with a current UK Right to Work)
· 30 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) per year.
· Pension scheme
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Salary sacrifice schemes
· Travel season ticket loans.
· Employee assistant
· Salary £43,000 - £44,290
What you will be doing....
· As the Finance Manager, you will support the Head of Financial Accounts and Contracts by leading the delivery of all financial accounting operations for the charity and its financial ledgers.
· You will lead on all financial accounting matters affecting the charity and this includes the production of the annual financial statements for the charity and managing the transactional functions of the purchase and sales ledger teams.
· You will ensure that the charity statement of recommended practice (SORP) is followed when compiling the accounts for review,.
· You will contribute to the further development of the financial systems and wider business unit needs by becoming a system expert in IRIS Financials and suggesting and implementing improvements to this.
· You will ensure the Asset Register is maintained throughout the year to support the completion of the financial statements..
· You will be responsible for monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and month end and year end processes including prepayments, accruals, and ledger close.
· You will support Senior Finance Assistant – Sales Ledger with debt chasing, holding monthly debt reviews with them and the Head of Financials Accounts & Contracts
· You will be the lead contact in relation to all tax issues affecting the charity. This includes completion of the quarterly VAT return, VAT related contract issues and corporation tax.
· Lead the external audit process, being the main point of contact during the external audit fieldwork, managing timescales and information/data provision for each audit deliverable.
What you will offer....
· At least four years plus demonstrable experience working within a finance team/function.
· Proven ability to run month end and year end processes with limited supervision.
· Comprehensive understanding of how to compile and submit VAT returns.
· Excellent Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
· Excellent analytical skills to support reconciliation tasks.
· Holder of an accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or part qualified or studying towards one
Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.
This is an opportunity for a Finance Officer to step into a small, supportive Finance team and to play a vital part in maintaining our accounting records, administering payments to suppliers, staff expenses and petty cash – and assisting in the general running of the unit.
Managing a high volume accounts payable function, you will take on a range of responsibilities including invoice and expense processing, reconciling supplier statements, processing weekly payment runs and managing the accounts inbox, including dealing with queries.
You’ll work with the other Finance Officer to manage petty cash and cash advances, as well as preparing weekly banking. You will also support the Finance Assistant with credit card return processing and provide general administration support to the Finance function.
Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.
You'll have:
• Experience of managing a high volume purchase ledger, including processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Experience of processing weekly payment runs, BACS, immediate payments and foreign payments.
• Experience of processing staff and volunteer expense claims.
• Experience of managing a high volume accounts inbox, including answering queries.
• Experience of managing petty cash, cash advances and preparing weekly banking.
• Experience of processing credit card returns.
We give you:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Greenpeace UK we are committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity and becoming anti-racist. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and want to do all we can to correct this. In particular, we want to be more representative of Britain’s diversity at senior levels of GPUK. If you have the skills we need and are a person of colour, disabled, LGBTQIA, non-binary, have a mental health condition, or if you identify as working class now or in the past, we would welcome an application from you.
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CLOSING DATE: 9:00am on 3 April 2024
INTERVIEWS: TBC
To deliver a range of dynamic and engaging financial education programmes to young people, young adults, and professionals in a variety of settings; some of which belong to MyBnk but others where you will be a visitor.
Part of our Programmes and Delivery Directorate all our Programme Trainers love working with our programme participants. They are the front line of our work, representing MyBnk’s exceptional programme quality in a range of settings. This is an outward facing role and will require significant travel to our delivery locations across the area to deliver face to face and (occasional virtual sessions) to varying groups of learners.
We are really proud of the quality of trainers we hire at MyBnk; we have a good mix of people including former primary and secondary teachers and youth workers. You will be joining an excellent team who know their stuff so there will be ample opportunity for you to learn and for you to feedback on where our programmes might improve. You do not need to be an already existing expert on financial education; we will teach you everything you need to know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to lead and undertake a series of UK-based as well as partner audits overseas. The expected audits are expected to cover financial controls, governance and IT system.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with significant post qualification in internal audit, including leading the internal audit function of an international organisation not for profit organisation.
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of governance, and working with international donors.
- Experience of undertaking partner governance audits, and in special investigations.
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills, experience of working with senior management, board members and Finance & Audit Committee members.
They are seeking someone to start as soon as possible. They anticipate the contract to be initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension or a longer-term arrangement. They are open to someone working part-time, a minimum of 3 days/week. This role is mostly home-based, with a requirement to attend meetings in the UK office, and for travel overseas to undertake partner audits in eastern and southern Africa.
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Our partner, a humanitarian organisation, has programmes focussing on peacebuilding initiatives, improved quality of and access to education and the opportunity to earn livelihoods. They are seeking an experienced Country Finance Manager for their growing programme in CAR.
Responsibilities
- Provide full financial oversight of the operations in CAR, covering the main office in Bangui and field operations, ensuring that these are properly compliant with local tax & other regulatory requirements.
- Develop, strengthen and implement strong controls, processes and policies in all the offices, ensuring that staff understand these and offer coaching on them as required.
- Lead on the financial accounting and reporting, including the year-end accounts and audit preparation.
- Lead on country financial management, including preparation of management accounts, analysis, developing the organisational budget and cashflow forecasts and re-forecasts.
- Lead on full cycle grants management, including cost recovery, donor compliance, management & reporting, and preparing for donor audits.
- Provide oversight on HR, including ensuring compliance to the local laws & requirements, developing staff policies, and managing staff growth.
- Provide oversight on procurement.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant, or experienced accountant with an accounting/finance degree, with at least 5 years of experience leading the finance function of a growing INGO working in a complex/fragile state.
- Strong experience of developing controls, policies and processes in a complex/fragile state, and in an organisation with HQ and field operations.
- Strong grants management & compliance experience – specifically of institutional grants, including government grants as well as UN agency funding.
- Experience in procurement, HR & administration.
- Strong systems skills (ERP) and advanced MSExcel skills.
- Developed organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Bilingual – English & French
The benefits package is extremely generous, with additional hardship & accommodation allowances, R&R and additional 30 days of annual leave. The successful applicant will be based in Bangui, with some travel to field offices
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These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context
Role overview.
Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.
Contractors can be based outside the UK
Requirements
- Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
- Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
- Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
- A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
- Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portugese
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
- Resilience and adaptability
Personal attributes:
- At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
- Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
- Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients.