Appointment Of Non Member Trustee Jobs in Bristol, City Of Bristol
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We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. With experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, you will love numbers (and spreadsheets), have great attention to detail and be an excellent communicator. Working closely with the Director, you will be responsible for the administration of the Charity’s finances, leading on tasks including:
- Weekly - invoice processing, payments, petty cash, bank deposits and reconciliation etc
- Monthly - compiling monthly payroll, creating management accounts/financial reports, supporting Project Managers with financial analysis, and reporting to Director/Trustees
- Annual – preparing budgets, submitting financial returns, reporting at the Annual General Meeting, and working with the accountancy firm to complete the financial audit.
- Ad hoc –financial support for Farm Events, developing budgets and other enquiries.
As a member of the Farm’s Operational Management team, you will support the organisation with financial insights and guidance to help us develop the charity, remain sustainable and achieve our mission.
Hours of work: 21-28 hours per week largely undertaken between 9 - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Place of work: This role is based at St Werburghs City Farm in Bristol, however, hybrid working can be discussed.
Annual leave: 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays, pro rata
Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
References: All appointments will be confirmed only upon receipt of satisfactory references.
Application Deadline: 9am Friday 20th September
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact us.
This role is open to job share applications, e.g. we are open to splitting the bookkeeping and management functions if we can identify the right candidates. Please contact us for an informal discussion if this is of interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover. You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.
This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England.
You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.
Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.
You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.
The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.
Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024
Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024
Terms and Conditions
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day). These hours can be worked flexibly.
Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.
Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).
Location: Home-working.
Benefits:
BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.
Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.
A contemporary arts charity dedicated to commissioning high-quality art for, with and inspired by communities in Bedfordshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for making a difference? Join Chiva as our Finance Manager and lead the financial strategy of a national charity dedicated to supporting young people living with HIV.
Based in our Bristol office, you’ll work closely with our CEO, Trustees, and wider team to ensure sound financial management, compliance with SORP standards, and sustainable growth. This is a part-time role (32 hours/week) with occasional UK travel.
Key responsibilities include budget development, financial reporting, grant management, and overseeing audits. You’ll also maintain and improve our financial systems, making complex financial information accessible to non-finance stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone with strong initiative, experience in charity finance, and a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by charitable organisations. If you’re a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a commitment to our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
At Chiva, we value diversity and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification at the link below for full details.
Application process:
Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.
Please apply through the Chiva website.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 19th September 2024
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Home-based in NHS SW Region with occasional visits to our office in London.
Ataxia UK is looking for a skilled and dedicated Specialist Ataxia Nurse for our new community-based nursing service, focused on supporting individuals with ataxia in the South West of England. The role is a significant development in expanding access to expert and joined-up ataxia care for the ataxia community, particularly in regions currently underserved by neurologists with expertise in the ataxias.
As a Specialist Ataxia Nurse, you will provide personalised, face-to-face, and remote support to patients, assisting them in navigating the NHS and social care systems. Your responsibilities will include supporting patients during medical appointments, coordinating essential therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and treatment of ataxia. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of resources and information for the ataxia community.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with a background in neurology or chronic disease management and a strong commitment to patient advocacy. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Your role will be vital in ensuring that individuals with ataxia receive timely and appropriate care, helping them to manage their condition and maintain their quality of life.
Please send a current CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the criteria in the job description / person specification and why you would be best suited for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers? Do you have the skills and dedication to support impactful projects that provide essential support and services to unpaid carers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organised Project Officer to join our Innovation and development team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing projects aimed at supporting unpaid carers and Carers First teams; at times working in partnership with other organisations. This role includes planning, delivering, implementing, and evaluating projects, to ensure they meet our strategic objectives and deliver real impact to the carer community.
This role requires a proactive individual with a passion to ensuring carers receive relevant and essential information bespoke to their individual caring situation. The ability to work in co-production and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and interest in driving forward the delivery of the Carers First Strategy, to reach and provide better support to more carers.
As a Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering programmes aimed at enhancing the support we provide to unpaid carers. You will work closely with our team, partners, and stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the highest standards.
To apply for a role with Carers First, please complete in full our online application form via our website. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your online application, that your application has not been successful.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) is a registered small-sized charity that delivers a wide range of services including community development initiatives and assistive equipment services to people in Bristol who are Deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing. Our mission statement includes, we are working toward creating a Bristol “where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing”.
CfD challenges the prejudice and barriers that Deaf and hard of hearing people face in their daily lives. We are developing exciting new plans for activities that will contribute to our aims and promote equality for all deaf people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at CfD. This new outreach role will support the delivery of our community development work.
We welcome applications from people who understand the Deaf Community and the needs of hard of hearing people of all ages. You will be enthusiastic and passionate about Deaf and hard of hearing issues. You will be an outstanding communicator who believes in people organising themselves and who wants to support Deaf and hard of hearing people to set up activities, and to connect with their communities. You will be enthusiastic about working towards making Bristol a city that is more inclusive of Deaf and hard of hearing people.
Summary of duties:
Our Community Outreach Worker will support the delivery of our new community development project: Connecting People into Communities, funded by Bristol City Council.
The role will include:
• Establishing drop-in sessions throughout Bristol for Deaf and hard of hearing people as a first contact point.
• Signposting/referring individuals to appropriate services and offering support with connecting people into communities – including the Deaf Community, hard of hearing peer support, and local community hubs.
• Providing information on activities and events occurring across Bristol and local hubs.
• Finding out what hard of hearing people in Bristol would like to see CfD offering.
• Strengthening our relationship with community organisations and other community based services, including those who support people from minority ethnic groups.
• Exploring how we can extend our work to reach more Deaf and hard of hearing people aged under 50.
• Developing content for our website so that it becomes a resource for organisations who want to improve their inclusion of Deaf and hard of hearing people.
The post holder will be a part of CfD’s Communities Team and will be expected to support the work of our other community projects i.e. our Deaf People Together and Community Hub projects. The post holder will be based at The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ.
The main responsibilities are to:
• To support the delivery of the Connecting People to Communities project so that it meets its aims by:
- Increasing our contact with organisations and hubs that work with minority ethnic groups throughout Bristol, particularly with those who support older people, and with organisations based in areas of deprivation.
- Working with community hubs (e.g. community centres, libraries etc) to provide regular CfD “drop-ins” – primarily as a first contact point and to alleviate isolation and loneliness.
- Signposting and referring individuals to appropriate services, and supporting individuals with connecting to communities.
- Providing advice and guidance to community hubs on how to make their venues, events and activities accessible to and inclusive of Deaf and hard of hearing people.
- Providing information on activities and events for Deaf and hard of hearing people across Bristol and local hubs.
- Finding out what hard of hearing people in Bristol would like to see CfD offering and what support they need.
• To support the work of our Communities Team by:
- Helping to run events so that local Deaf and hard of hearing people and communities have their say about how services are developed.
- Planning and attending project events e.g. coffee mornings, workshops etc.
- Developing positive relationships between service providers and Deaf and hard of hearing people, and advising providers on how to improve their services to become more accessible and inclusive.
- Supporting the Community Development Officer with collecting project monitoring and evaluation data e.g. equality monitoring data, case studies on the experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people, and recording information on the database.
- Supporting the Community Development Officer with publicising our Small Community Grants scheme, and supporting existing groups with organising their events/activities.
- Working with the Community Development Officer to set up and facilitate Deaf-led advisory group(s).
• To provide content from project activities for CfD’s website and social media, such as information about activities and events.
• Be part of the team representing CfD at local events and exhibitions.
• Be flexible in your working hours. You may be asked to represent the project at meetings/events outside core working hours, or to complete any other duties that may be reasonably required for the performance of this position.
General
• Attend conferences, training, and other staff development opportunities.
• Develop an agreed personal training plan and carry this out using internal and external training as required.
• Adhere to and promote CfD’s policies and standards, especially the Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Communication policies.
• Act as an ambassador for CfD, promoting a positive and professional image and attitude at all times.
• Support the CEO and other CfD staff in achieving the aims of CfD and carry out such other relevant duties as may be agreed.
• Support CfD to find funding for new projects involving Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
• Coordinate and manage own Access to Work support (if needed).
Terms and conditions:
1. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours a week. CfD’s core hours are 10am – 4pm. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
2. Contract until January 31st 2026, with possibility of an extension subject to further funding.
3. Salary £22,000 - £27,000 a year.
Note:
The final interpretation of this job description rests with the CEO in consultation with the Board of Trustees and the jobholder. The job description will be reviewed in the course of supervision meetings and any amendments will be negotiated with the jobholder. The jobholder is also expected to share in other CfD activities as time permits and by agreement with the CEO.
Person specification
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with good knowledge and empathy of the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing people. You will also have a pro active approach and be committed to helping and supporting others.
Essential skills and competencies:
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to anticipate problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude toward Deaf and hard of hearing people with an understanding of the barriers they face in their lives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users and hard of hearing people. This may be direct communication or through a BSL interpreter or speech-to-text operator.
• Experience of supporting or working with groups of people, either as part of paid work or as a volunteer.
• Experience of consulting with individuals and communities or groups.
• Good influencing and negotiating skills so that you can persuade people to make their services more inclusive of deaf people.
• An understanding of the importance of evaluating the impact of project work
• Good attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel round Bristol as this role will require traveling to and from multiple places.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
• Personal experience of hearing loss.
• Good working knowledge and use of simple databases or CRMs (e.g. Charity Log). (CfD will provide training on Charity Log.)
• Knowledge of British Sign Language (CfD will provide training for the successful candidate if they do not have BSL skills).
• Experience working, paid or unpaid, in or with communities, the disability sector or in the third sector.
• An understanding of how you evaluate project work
• Experience of organising small scale events.
• Experience of delivering Deaf Awareness or Equality training.
• Experience of writing content for social media or websites using Plain English e.g. information about events.
Things we expect all staff to support us with:
• Actively seek out opportunities for development and income generation.
• Read, understand and follow CfD’s policies and procedures.
• Stay up to date with key developments in your specialist area.
• Be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
• Participate in team-meetings and development days.
• Be willing to travel across Bristol and occasionally further afield.
• Represent CfD at local, regional and national meetings and events.
In return, you will receive:
• Competitive pay and holiday allowance
- 25 days a year plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
• Employee pension contributions
• A flexible working policy
- Our core hours are 10:00 until 16:00 Monday to Friday
• The opportunity to be part of a committed, skilled and supportive team
• Support to develop your skills further
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.