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We are looking for someone driven to be a trusted member of our leadership team supporting The Advocacy Academy in all aspects of what would be traditionally called Finance and Operations functions. You will manage a series of systems, contractors and staff members across Finance, HR, and Operations to provide the Senior Leadership Team with accurate and up to date financial reporting and identifying ways to improve our existing systems and processes. This will include the development and maintenance of our finance records, overseeing our compliance for health and safety, and GDPR, as well as managing key operational systems and processes.
The Advocacy Academy is a bold and ambitious organisation that is evolving, growing and changing. You will need to embrace change, identify and design efficient systems to support our team and the broader mission of the Movement. You will be highly motivated, with a high standard for yourself and others. We’re seeking someone creative, ambitious and disciplined. You will have a strong moral compass, experience working in Finance functions, a love of making good trouble, and a proven commitment to building people’s capacity to challenge the status quo.
Before you skim the job descriptions, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let’s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more!
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
BECOME A KEY MEMBER OF THE TEAM
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You’ll help to support the most transformative youth organising movement in the country
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You’ll be committed to achieving the broader vision of The Advocacy Academy and working closely with the broader
leadership team to drive it forward
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You’ll enable the management team and board to make sound strategic decisions by providing information analysis and
advice across finance and governance matters, and deliver efficient processes in these areas.
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You’ll be responsible for managing a team of contractors and part-time support providing Finance, HR, Legal and
operations support, including providing some line management support
FINANCIAL REPORTING
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Work closely with the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team to understand the costs and benefits of activities, events and campaigns;
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Support the CEO in developing plans – ensuring that these are robust and based upon the best information available.
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Work closely with the organisation’s CEO and Senior Leadership Team in order to set the annual budget, targets and key
performance indicators;
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Provide timely financial reports for the CEO, Board of Trustee2s and the Senior Leadership Team;
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Improve existing and develop new financial reporting systems and processes to support the provision of better quality and more timely information;
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Support the Chief Executive and our auditors in preparing the Annual Report and Accounts. Liaise with the auditors in ensuring that information provided is accurate and in line with reporting requirements
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Oversee monthly reconciliation process and ensure accurate recording of transactions
BANKING AND CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT
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Develop and ensure that the organisation has strong financial controls in place to safeguard resources;
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Maintain close control of the organisation’s bank and cash accounts maintaining mandates and ensuring that banking
arrangements are fit for purpose;
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Manage and report upon the organisation’s cash flow·
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Liaise with the Charity’s payroll provider to ensure that information is given to them in time and statutory requirements are
complied with.
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Monitor cash flows around grant making including providing clarity as to the delays between grants being approved
and payments being made
OPERATIONS, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
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Take a broad over-view of systems within the office, reviewing them and ensuring that they are fit for purpose;
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Ensure The Advocacy Academy is compliant with strong health and safety practices, GDPR, and stays up to date with
changing regulation
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Develop and maintain an up to date risk register
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Work with the Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Office, ensuring a professional and safe environment
is maintained at all times.
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Consolidate and optimise our IT systems and support the CEO in investing in a CRM
GOVERNANCE
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With support from the Board secretary maintain appropriate records with Companies House and the Charity Commission, ensuring that these are submitted in a timely manner;
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Maintain an oversight of Board governance, Trustee membership, rotation and terms;
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With support from the Chair of Trustees, Board secretary and Senior Leadership Team, ensure Board papers are
accurate and timely, and provide secretariat support for the Board
A BIT ABOUT YOU
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Youarepassionateabout,andcommittedto,creatingamorefair,justandequalworld.
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You believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to helping them
become more powerful citizens.
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You’ve got a deep understanding of, and a personal relationship with, issues of social justice. From racism to the
housing crisis to the climate justice, you’ll be aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society.
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You’ll be comfortable managing short-and long-term projects and communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders including being demanding of the Leadership Team on the impact of change.. This role requires someone
with initiative who can balance multiple priorities and sensitivities.
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You’reenterprisingandexcitedtobeusingyourinitiativetobuildexceptionalthingsfromscratchwithlimitedresources.
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You pursue growth, value feedback, and being outside your comfort zone and are always willing to reflect, learn,
grow and stretch yourself.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
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Robust experience and comfort working with finances including budgets, accounts, and cashflows. A qualified (or in pursuit of qualification) accountant would be ideal but is not necessary for this role. Understanding of a charity context is not necessary for the role.
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Experience and comfort managing contractors and staff including delivering ongoing performance management
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Knowledge of operations systems and processes with ideas and innovations from previous organisations to bring to
The Advocacy Academy
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Comfort and knowledge of different technology solutions which can support organisations, particularly Quickbooks or
equivalent software
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Comfortandexperienceworkingwithsensitivedata
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Experience working within a small and growing organisation, managing small and large projects, and identifying
opportunities to improve existing systems
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates will be asked to provide a CV and a Cover Letter OR a supporting video application addressing the following questions (no more than 1000 words or 10 minutes for all questions).
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Tell us about a time when you supported an organisational change - what did you prioritise and why?
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What makes you angry and how does The Advocacy Academy align to your values?
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Include anything else you would like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Finance and Operations role.
In addition, please also provide information on your notice period and your availability for interview.
You may also share any other content that would be relevant for us to have in order to showcase interest and experience. The content can come in any form of media, including but not limited to - a mind map of ideas, a timeline or portfolio of your work, life or experiences; a recording; a Powerpoint or other form of presentation; a song, article, poem or other writing samples.
DATES
• Closing Date: The deadline for applications is Wednesday 6th July 2022 • Interviews will be scheduled shortly after
• Target Start Date: August, or as soon as you are ableNOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
We aim to be representative of the community we are working with. We encourage applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQIA, working class as well as differently abled people, those living with mental health conditions, refugees and migrants. We welcome people from all identities who are made to feel marginalised. Whilst these applications are encouraged, this particular role at The Advocacy Academy presents some limits that may mean it is not suitable for some applicants. This includes:
• Non-standard working hours, including some evenings and weekends. In particular, we run residential camps that last up to three weeks.
• Flexible timetables, which may need to be changed at short notice (especially when taking part in direct action)
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• Confident understanding of the English language
We’re not just committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively celebrate diversity in all its forms. Let us know if we can do anything to make the application or interview process more accessible. If you are invited to interview, we will at that point ask you for any accessibility requirements or preferences.
As an employer we make all reasonable adjustments to support employees in their work if they are disabled or have a health condition. We support the Access to Work scheme which could provide you with financial support to get the help you need to do all tasks successfully. We are happy to facilitate Access to Work assessments and reclaims, and would actively welcome applicants who would need this in order to do the job.
We are currently exploring what visa support we can provide for candidates. Please do not be put off if you need visa sponsorship to accept this post. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to discuss immigration opportunities further.
All staff who work on our programme must have, prior to starting work, a returned satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dated no earlier than 1st January 2021. The Advocacy Academy will assist the application for, and pay for the processing of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
We welcome applications from people with convictions. Please disclose in your application if you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)) . We consider each person on their own merits, taking into account all the circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting for a Test Lead, who will help people with sight loss live the life they choose by leading a team of test analysts and being the gatekeeper of quality configuration, customisation, and data for our Digital platforms.
As a Test Lead working in an Agile environment across a large and complex enterprise architecture, the successful postholder will be a key player in ensuring that all software change is optimised to the very highest quality.
Responsibilities include:
- developing a test strategy and function
- formulating and executing test cases, managing test data, and supporting the team and colleagues in the execution of Business Acceptance Testing
We’re looking for someone who can be hands-on in ensuring the effective utilisation of defect tracking software (Jira), and who’ll work closely with our Technology Delivery Manager and other Heads of Technology verticals to ensure effective communication, coordination and feedback across our testing, development and delivery functions.
This homebased role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Candidate profile
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
Essential
- ISTQB certification or recognised equivalent certificate in Testing
- Experience in leading and managing test analysts
- Experience in developing testing strategy to support an organisations technology stack
- Experience in creating/Implementing Test Cases, Plans, Scripts etc.
- Experience of Selenium Webdriver
- Good interpersonal skills / friendly and approachable, strong facilitation skills.
Desirable
- Agile accreditations
- Experience working in the non-profit sector
- Defining Test Strategies for functional and non-functional testing
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
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Location: Central London with flexible working
Salary: £39,248 per annum, rising to £43,380 following two years continuous service, plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time/35 hours per week
Contractual status: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity for an Equivalence Officer to join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) Workforce Development and Training Team, that sits within the Education & Professional Practice Directorate.
This is an opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. As Covid recedes and the cancer backlog rises up the agenda, our members’ work and views have never been more important
The Equivalence Officer will be responsible for the smooth delivery of the equivalence process which assesses doctors applying for Certificates of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and direct entry to the GMC’s Specialist Register. This is a key role for the RCR as it directly impacts on the growth of the consultant workforce accreditation in both our specialties of Radiology and Oncology, our number one policy priority.
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated with the ability to work deadlines. They will also have a passion for delivering an exceptional customer service and being able to provide consistent and reliable advice to doctors from all over the world interested in working in the UK. Additionally, the successful candidate will need to be a fast learner as if they do not already have knowledge about both GMC regulations concerning registration in the UK and UK visa rules and requirements it is important that they have the ability to quickly build a detailed knowledge.
To be successful in this role the appointed Equivalence Officer will need to have an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to review, understand and summarise large quantities of written evidence, identifying anomalies and understanding the potential implications of different outcomes. They will be a skilled communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills able to tailor and deliver complex information to a range of audiences.
This is an important role at the RCR and it requires an ambitious and hardworking individual in its place. If this exciting challenge sounds like it’s for you, if you are looking for a meaningful and impactful role that contributes to the accreditation of doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services, then please consider applying and finding out more about the Equivalence Officer role and the RCR in the candidate pack.
Why join us?
Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
Modern working environment
Equipment provided to work from home
Generous annual leave allowance
Excellent pension scheme
Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
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We’re recruiting for three IS Business Analysts to help people with sight loss to lead the life they choose by gathering, analysing, documenting and validating the needs of business stakeholders, shaping IS solutions and acting as a voice of the business within IS developments. In this role the successful postholders will build a close understanding of operational requirements and work as part of a team capturing and defining system enhancement requirements between the business and IS across the agile development cycle.
This homebased role is worked around the core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week) with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Candidate profile
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
Essential
- Diploma in Computing (or with a significant computing element) and/or Professional IT qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience in stakeholder management.
- Experienced in business analysis, including tools and techniques for information modelling, understanding business operations and customer needs.
- Familiar with the principles, processes and practices associated with internal consultancy in the IT environment.
- Knowledge of demand management to enable optimal resourcing of the project portfolio.
- Ability to work with a broad range of user experience and abilities.
- Able to establish relationships and maintaining contacts with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Able to convey complex technical issues to users and management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) and the IT applications and service processes used within Guide Dogs
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1. Trustee – safeguarding lead
CBRL is looking for an individual to advise the charity in ensuring its safeguarding responsibilities are met. Working as a member of the board of trustees, you will:
- Champion CBRL’s endeavors to ensure compliance and good practice within safeguarding matters
- Liaise with staff and others on matters relating to the charity’s safeguarding duties in advance of board meetings to ensure the board receives timely, accurate and relevant information to support their discussions and decision making
- Check CBRL’s risk register reflects safeguarding risks properly and plans sensible measures to take, including relevant insurance for trustee liability.
Person specification: Essential (E) and Desirable (D)
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding as it relates to an international organisation (E)
- Knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and best practice (E)
- Personal experience of handling safeguarding within an organisational context (E)
- Experience of promoting and generating a culture of safeguarding within an organisation (E)
2. Trustee – with legal expertise
CBRL seeks a trustee, preferably with expertise in charity law, to work as a member of the board of trustees to:
- help to ensure that the charity complies with various legislative and regulatory requirements and acts properly according to its governing document.
- advise the charity on compliance
- advise the charity on any legal agreements into which it may enter
- advise on CBRL’s plans to modernise its constitution.
Person specification: Essential (E) and Desirable (D)
- Legal qualification, e.g. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or post graduate qualification (E)
- Ability to communicate clearly and explain legal issues to trustees and other stakeholders (E)
- Familiarity with legal issues around charitable philanthropic fundraising (D)
- Familiarity with the fundraising research environment/legal issues around research grants (D)