This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s first social investment organisations which has provided over £0.5billion worth of loans and grants to thousands of charities and social enterprises all across the UK in its 20-year history.

We specialise in helping organisations become more resilient and sustainable so that they are in the best place to grow and increase their impact in our communities where the need is greatest. 

At SIB we want our team to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve.  We also want our organisation to be one where different backgrounds, experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.  This means that when recruiting we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates.  It also means that we are happy to make changes to the recruitment process and to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential candidates may have as a future employee of SIB in order to reach their full potential.

Our Values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

About this role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role plays an important part in supporting our Finance Team to support the delivery of SIB’s new strategy and focus.

Key responsibilities

1. Prepare for and make weekly payments to SIB grantees, investees, employees and suppliers following laid down procedures.
2. Entering invoices into Receipt Bank/Xero, checking that coding and budget data is correct.
3. Matching Invoices to purchase orders and ensuring invoices are uploaded with correct authorisations.
4. Responsible for timely payments of supplier invoices and managing payment issues that arise with suppliers including entering/uploading payment template data in Barclays ready for approval.
5. Responsible for credit card reconciliations.
6. Responsible for ensuring that, by month end, all bank reconciliations are completed for all 5 entities, required for Management accountants to run loan and grant reports. 
7. Preparing the monthly Cash Analysis Report.
8. Maintaining the upkeep of all bank accounts and loan repayments against Singlify to ensure that all cash management transactions are correctly recorded.
9. To reconcile and post interest for non-feed bank accounts when statements are received.
10. To set up payment templates for new payees within SIB’s agreed controls for suppliers, grantees, investees and team members.
11. To upload/import payments for approval when grants and loan disbursement requests are required.
12. To upload/import and arrange direct debit collections for investees on a monthly basis.
13. Handling any payment issues raised by internal/external team members for timely resolution.
14. Ensuring filing and archiving is up to date.
15. Assisting other members of the finance team as and when required.
16. Monitoring and maintaining shared finance (payable) mailboxes.
17. To support the finance team to provide a high level of customer service - monitor and manage the shared mailboxes – purchase orders (as part of this own the purchase order register); invoices; accounts; support the finance team to integrate activities with other teams such as loans and grants functions.
18. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
19. Contribute to the knowledge management, equality, diversity and inclusion and learning priorities in SIB’s strategy and support the implementation and delivery of the strategy.
20. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support the objectives of SIB as required.

Core competencies

• Basic finance/accounting experience.
• Understanding and experience of Xero accounting software.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and willingness to learn new skills.
• Relationship skills, external and internal customer focused.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to equalities and customer care

Reward package

In addition to salary, SIB offer a generous rewards package which includes:

• Hybrid working
• Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Group life assurance – Death in service scheme which pays three times annual salary
• EAP & WeCare – confidential counselling, wellbeing, GP & information services
• Perkbox – free access to over 200 exclusive perks
• Wellbeing benefit
• Remote Working benefit
• Access to training, personal and professional development
• Digital Detox afternoons
• Cycle scheme
• Volunteering and visits – the opportunity to volunteer at or visit one of the many charities and social enterprises we support.
• Enhanced Family Friendly benefits

A vacancy has arisen in the Diocesan Finance Team which is focused on supporting the management of the Curia finances. Working within a busy environment, key responsibilities of the role are the management of the purchase and sales ledgers and updating the nominal ledger.

Flexibility, attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and the ability to prioritise effectively are all essential skills required for this position and therefore we are seeking an individual who is AAT qualified, or similar, and with relevant experience.

An exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join this growing Not for Profit organisation, based in London.

Client Details

A growing animal charity based in London

Description

The Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for:

• Minuting the purchase ledger
• Reconciling invoices to supplier statements
• Processing payment runs
• Dealing with supplier queries on the phone

Profile

The successful Accounts Payable Assistant will be someone who has a strong attention to detail and has previously worked in a similar role.

You will need to be a confident Excel user and have exposure to dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate for this role will be immediately available to interview and happy to start in a temporary position next week. You must be able to commute into the office in central London.

Job Offer

A salary of £25,000 to £30,000

Remote/home-working, with regular travel to UK churches as required

Are you inspired to bring hope and lasting change to some of the poorest and most marginalised people who are living in poverty, facing injustice, experiencing disability, trauma and displacement caused by conflict in the Middle East?

Do you have a good understanding of the UK church and a desire to connect with leaders and churches?

Are you confident you can engage their support for Embrace and its work – through giving, prayer support, advocacy, and volunteering?

Embrace the Middle East is an international Christian charity helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. Our work and the work of our Christian partners, in Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Syria and Iraq, who run hospitals, clinics, schools and centres for people with disabilities, really does make a difference. Together we lift up the vulnerable and marginalised, serving families escaping violence or persecution, people living with all kinds of disability, women and children deprived of access to vital education and health services.

Embrace the Middle East is looking to recruit and welcome to the Engagement team a Church Relationships Manager.  Working collaboratively and supportively with colleagues to develop Embrace’s supporter-base of UK churches and church groups through proactively managing relationships to retain, develop and reactivate churches so that they continue to support Embrace’s work through: giving, praying, advocating and volunteering.

Key areas of responsibilities: 

1. Working creatively and collaboratively to shape, drive and deliver Embrace’s Church engagement strategy to retain, re-activate and develop relationships with church leaders and communities.
2. Manage the delivery and promotion of churches campaigns to raise awareness and increase support for Embrace’s mission.
3. To speak and preach in churches and to church and community groups to raise awareness of Embrace and our work, and encourage engagement via giving, praying, advocating and volunteering.
4. Working with colleagues, to align Embrace’s Volunteer and Events Programmes to support the development of church relationships.
5. To support the Charity in every way possible to fulfil its vision and charitable aims.

About you:

We are looking for an excellent relationship manager, who is skilled in building rapport and developing relationships with UK churches, Church leaders and congregations to increase engagement through giving, prayer support, advocacy, and volunteering. Inspired by their faith, they will be confident at preaching, praying publicly, and leading Christian services in a wide range of church settings, with appropriate references to scripture.

We are keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about Embrace’s work and committed to the Christian mission, vision and values of the charity.  You will be comfortable working in a faith inspired work setting and ready with compassion to serve and work with churches, congregations and communities. 

In return, you will be part of a collaborative team, working with colleagues to bring hope and healing to those we serve through our Middle East Christian partners. You will be part of an organisation that values everyone’s contribution, pays a fair wage, offers attractive benefits, and is committed to supporting your continual professional development. 

Because of the nature of the role it is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that the post-holder be a practising Christian.

To succeed you will:

• Be inspired to help change the lives of marginalised people living with poverty, injustice, disability, trauma and displacement caused by conflict, and other challenges.
• Have experience of working with UK churches and liaising with Church leaders and congregations.
• Have excellent communication and influencing skills to engage, inspire and deliver key messages.
• Have experience of raising charitable income and long-term engagement within a Church setting.
• Have experience of preaching, praying publicly, and leading Christian services in a wide range of church settings, with appropriate references to scripture.
• Be confident to ‘make the ask’ in a church or group setting and confidently invite support for the work of Embrace.
• Be motivated by the belief that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and is deserving of the dignity bestowed on them by God.
• Be able to communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Be available to work on weekends (in particular Sundays - up to 3 Sundays a month) and evenings as required.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Be able to travel to church communities in the UK, and occasional visits to Embrace’s office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
• Have appropriate home-working arrangements.

 Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements.  This includes flexi-time and home-working arrangements. 
• Embrace’s flexi-time framework means that staff can vary, by agreement with their manager, their start and finish times, taking into account the needs of their work and personal preference/circumstance. Staff are required to start work between 7:30am – 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%
• Holiday - 30 days, including 8 bank holidays – rising to 31 days after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year
• Flexi-time working arrangement and support for home-working allowance.
• Reimbursement of pre-agreed travel expenses.
• Life Assurance - 3x salary.
• Employee Assistant Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) and GP helpline – both available 24 /7, 365 days a year
• Training and development programme for all employees.
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, kindly send through a completed online application form, via the link on our website, attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and your motivation for the role. 

We will contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications.

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer.  Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Closing date: 14 February 2022

In joining BIHR as our Operations Assistant, you will have a key role in a small but very passionate and dynamic human rights charity. Your role will be a pivotal one, assisting with our general, financial and event & training administration – work vital to ensuring that we a strong organisation with the administrative foundations needed to achieve our strategic objectives.

A commitment to human rights and to providing the best possible administrative support for our work are essential for this role. It is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent administrative skills and relevant experience now looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you should have experience of working in a small charity, or a clear demonstrable interest in moving into this area.

You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and Person Specification below, including further information about BIHR, the main tasks in the role, and the selection criteria.

Please note BIHR is a remote working organisation (with homeworking equipment provided). However, there is a required monthly full team meeting in London (N1) and the option for a once-a-week flexi-desk space (on rotation), also in London (N1).

If you have what it takes to be our Operations Assistant, apply today:

• Download the Job and Person Specification below. Please read this carefully as showing how you meet the person specification is a vital part of the application
• Download the Application Form below. Please complete this form, following all the instructions carefully, to apply. Do not submit a CV or covering letter, these will not be considered
• Send your completed Application Form and (if you wish) the optional Equality & Diversity Form to the email address specified in the Job Description and Person Specification and on the application form.

The deadline for receiving applications is 9.00 am on Monday 7th February 2022.

Information on our selection process

Interviews will be online via Zoom and are likely to take place on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th February 2022. If you have not heard from us by Friday 18th February 2022, please note that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Due to the number of applications we receive it is not possible for us to respond to all applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note. We operate a rigorous selection process, based on various aspects of the role, to ensure candidates can demonstrate their suitability for the role, and have a comprehensive understanding of this varied and rewarding position.  The process consists of:

• A prepared verbal communication task for you to present at the interview (max 10 mins)
• A timed written task which you will be asked to complete within an agreed time slot prior to the interview (max 2-hour task)
• An online interview with a panel with unseen questions, using Zoom (max. 90 mins)
• We may also ask you to complete a Hogan Test (for more information, search online for Hogan Assessments)

Please also note: BIHR operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, which is set at meeting 70% of the person specification essential criteria. The application form includes a tick box to be considered for this scheme. If you would like further information about our policy on this, please email us at the email address specified in the Job Description and Person Specification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, ambitious national charity that funds and builds state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound spaces for young people (called Youth Zones), providing life-changing support to tens of thousands of young people nationwide.  If you feel you have the necessary skills, apply today!

As Executive Assistant your professional skills & experience will support the senior staff of OnSide, a charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and purpose.  You will work as a team with the full-time Executive Assistant in delivering essential business & administrative support to the senior staff, together with leading in the provision of a secretariat service to the Trustees Boards of our new Youth Centres.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ community. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Benefits: Flexible working culture; 5% matched contribution pension; 33 days holiday pro-rata, inclusive of Bank Holidays (rising with length of service); birthday leave; retailer & leisure discounts, free parking.

Key duties will include:

• Diary management for internal and external meetings (virtual & in-person), events, conferences, travel, accommodation, etc.
• Arranging key team meetings for the senior team, taking minutes and collating expense claims
• Servicing Trustee Boards of new Youth Zone projects, including organising meetings, preparing Board packs, managing the vetting process for new Trustees, and updating Charity Commission and Companies House records
• Recording and managing relationship data on the CRM database (training provided)

About you:

For this role you will have worked as an Executive or Personal Assistant at a senior level, with experience of supporting Boards, diary management and minute taking. You will have a systematic and meticulous approach, an ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people, working experience of Microsoft Office programmes, and a discrete, flexible and resilient attitude.

Other skills and experience you will need include:

• Ability to work in a team and with senior staff and Board members
• Excellent organisational, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and judgement to make sound decisions and refer appropriate matters
• Ability to remain calm and resolve conflicting requirements while working under pressure and with shifting priorities
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 31 January 2022

Interviews: Monday 7 February 2022

OnSide is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with our Child Protection & Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Registered Charity No 1125893

IRMO is looking for an Administrative and Finance Assistant. The post-holder will play a key role in supporting the healthy management of IRMO's day-to-day operations and finances as part of our Operations Team.

IRMO works to enable the development, agency, and participation of Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers, by responding to both immediate needs and structural inequalities. We do this by offering high-quality information and advice services, opportunities for development and training, and a platform to seek social and systemic change. Our work is organised across three main operational areas - Advice and Casework; Education, Training and Employment; Children and Young People - and a cross-cutting area - Advocacy, Research, Policy Mapping and Campaigning.

As part of our Operations team, the Administrative and Finance Assistant will work closely with our Operations Manager and Director, playing a key role in supporting the healthy management of our day-to-day operations and finances.

The post-holder will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including procuring office supplies and liaising with service providers to ensure IRMO is running efficiently, as well as supporting the development and implementation of IRMO's policies and procedures. They will also be responsible for bookkeeping and supporting the maintenance and monitoring of financial records in compliance with IRMO's Financial Controls Policy.

• Working hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reporting to: Operations Manager
• Pay band: £22,427 to £23,803 per year (pro rata)*
• Annual leave: 33 days per year (pro rata)
• Deadline to apply: 30th of January 2022. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. This is temporarily a remote position due to COVID-19, however, we require candidates to be available to work from our office in South London.

To apply, visit our website. Please do not send CVs as we do not shortlist from CVs.

Oasis Community Partnerships is a charity supporting young people and their families in England. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

A new opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Executive Assistant who is comfortable providing senior level support and interested in charity development, training, and governance.  It is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the charity sector.

This key administrative role requires the successful candidate to:

• Provide high level administrative support to the CEO, collaborating with other EAs.
• Provide diary management, arrange meetings and book travel.
• Plan, minute and service Board Meetings.
• To coordinate the administration for compliance, policies and charity governance.
• One day a week will be set aside to work with the HR team.

This is a high-profile role and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate professionalism and an understanding of how the Oasis ethos should play out in day-to-day work activity.  Each day is fast-paced, diverse and varied, so creativity and flexibility is essential!  Are you ready to join our journey and see the difference you can make?

In return, Oasis can offer:

• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

To request a job information pack or further information, please go to the Oasis UK Charity website.  Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Completed applications should be submitted by 5pm Monday 31st January 2022.

First round interviews will be held week beginning 7th February.  Final interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th February 2022.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Permanent contract, full-time hours.  (Flexible working pattern neg.)

Salary:  £27,370 per annum + pension

Location can be flexible (including home working)

An exciting 6 month (remote working) Accounts Receivable Officer opportunity to join a well-established, London based, Not For Profit organisation. You will be responsible for administering the accounts receivables process of invoicing clients and managing any associated debt collection activities.

Client Details

A highly regarded and well established London based Not For Profit organisation.

Description

Responsibilities of Accounts Receivables Officer:

• Processing of invoicing with accuracy, punctuality and continuous improvement in line with departmental targets.
• Timely responding to invoicing and credit note requests in accordance with SLA's.
• Set up new customer accounts and assist in the credit vetting process.
• Assist with the management of the direct debit processes.
• Ensure the outstanding debtors list is up to date.

Profile

Person Specification of Accounts Receivables Officer:

Essential:

• Experience in accounts receivable operations
• Experience in a financial or data entry function
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use their own initiative

Desirable:

• Experience in credit control and aged debtor maintenance

Job Offer

Salary: Circa £26k FTE

Opportunity to work for a well established Not for Profit organisation

Remote working

We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join us on a permanent, part-time basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are looking for someone with strong finance administration processing skills to help to ensure the smooth running of PSPA operations.

You will be a proactive individual with an eye for detail, commitment to achieving deadlines and will have at least three years of experience working in a similar role.

See the full job description for more details.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter illustrating how you meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Deadline: Monday 31st January at midnight.

Provisional date for interviews: Tuesday 8th or Wednesday 9th February

Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT

You will provide comprehensive, confidential and high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Senior Management Team, working with the Governance Manager and the CEO Office to proactively manage the sourcing and processing of information of a highly complex and sensitive nature. Where appropriate, you will liaise and work with other members of the team.

You will also be responsible for the robust management of the CEO’s diary, quality assuring briefing material, ensuring that all matters relating to the CEO Office activities are appropriately escalated and managed to ensure successful delivery. You will manage the time of the CEO in a way that ensures visibility across the Society and beyond, and which helps to support meeting agendas, ensuring that the CEO is fully prepared for the meetings with all necessary documentation provided.

Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Conserve the CEO’s time through delegated authority for decision making in line with the Society’s policies and procedures; routing correspondence; drafting documents and collecting and analysing information
• Undertake the day-to-day running of the CEO’s Office ensuring maximum efficiency with all tasks completed on time to the required standard
• Manage and coordinate the CEO’s activities and workload and provide continuous improvement that embraces the Society’s priorities and initiatives
• Maintain strong communication and working relationships across the business and liaise with key staff and organisations on behalf of the CEO, including meeting and greeting guests and ISUOG’s new starters in the office environment
• Organise domestic and global travel and accommodation / venue bookings, relevant to the role, with complete itinerary planning, including last minute changes;
• Work closely with the Governance Manager and provide ad-hoc support with regards to the Board of Trustees and Committees

Business Administration

• Manage and maintain the CEO’s diary and email account, appointments and documentation on a day-to day basis;
• Proactively and independently manage all incoming and outgoing emails of the CEO ensuring appropriate distribution and follow-up action as required; highlight urgent correspondence and use autonomous judgment and initiative to respond to communications and draft non-standard responses on behalf of the CEO;
• Organise inbound emails into the appropriate folders and any relevant information to be copied into the correct file on the shared drive;
• Create and maintain filing system(s) and procedures that support the CEO Office, making maximum use of technology to support the smooth running of the office;
• Conduct weekly diary meetings with the CEO to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests;
• Ensure the CEO is fully briefed on and prepared for any business activities with a sufficient notice;
• Coordinate busy and complex diaries and schedule on behalf of the CEO both internal and external meetings and conference calls, including regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports and team meetings ensuring the best use of time;
• Provide business support to a range of meetings to ensure the effective governance and delivery of the business, including coordinating agendas, preparing presentations and recording meetings;
• Act as a note taker in meetings as required, exercise sound judgment when taking and finalising minutes from the meetings, ensuring that the key business decisions are accurately recorded and progress is followed up accordingly;
• Draft reports for various meetings on behalf of the CEO;
• Provide support to the members of the Senior Management Team as and when needed;
• Provide general administrative duties, including filing, printing, proof reading and formatting documents to a high quality;
• Support the CEO Office in basic troubleshooting of ICT related issues;

Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT Requirements:

Essential

• Good first degree or equivalent
• Previous PA / EA experience (min. 3 years)
• Experience of diary management, scheduling & meeting organisation
• Demonstrable experience of improving the capacity and efficiency of C-suite and senior managers
• Experience of scheduling and hosting meetings, preparing agendas / supporting materials and minute / note taking
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Broad and deep working experience and knowledge of office administration processes;
• Customer service & relationship management
• Report writing and proof reading skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office and document presentation skills
• Exceptional organising and prioritising skills to deal with own and CEO’s workload;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written (across cultures / professional backgrounds);
• Fluent level of English;

Desirable

• Further business administration qualification or office management / system skills / courses
• Experience of working in charitable companies or membership organisations
• Experience of working with medical professionals
• Experience of working with individuals outside the UK and across time zones
• Experience of organising Global travel and itineraries
• Advanced knowledge of Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint / Adobe suite;
• Competency in using social media to further the aims of the organisation;
• Research and analytical skills;
• Foreign languages

About The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG):

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynaecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.

Location: This role is based from ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR. From 1st September 2021, a hybrid working arrangement is in place, subject to review after one year. The post holder must work from ISUOG House for a minimum of two days each week, subject to any COVID restrictions in place.

Job type: Permanent, 5 days (37.5 hours) per week

Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits

Benefits include: 20 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (rising by one day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional five days), together with three additional days over Christmas and New Year; 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation; Employee Assistance Program; Season ticket loan scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website.

Closing date: 6 February 2022

You may have experience of the following: PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, PA to CEO, etc.

Ref: 106 407

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We have begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

The Volunteer Welcome team are looking for an experienced Project Assistant to support the delivery of an exciting and transformative change project.

The Welcome Project is a collaboration between Girlguiding and Scouts, funded by the Pears Foundation. Girlguiding and Scouts are two of the largest youth organisations in the UK. Combined, we have almost a million young people nationwide and are proud to develop life skills in future generations and have been doing so for over 110 years. We are working together to make the recruitment and joining experience for volunteers more inclusive, accessible and welcoming. We want all our volunteers to feel valued, starting from the very first moment they start their volunteer journeys with us. 

You will support the cross-organisational team to keep the project on track, providing support for events, meetings, budget management and managing small projects which contribute to the overall mission of the project.

Girlguiding operate a hybrid-working approach, working flexibly across both organisations’ headquarters and remotely as necessary. Because of the fast-paced and complex nature of the project the role would best suit someone who is available to work a few hours each day throughout the working week. Further discussions regarding working days and hours can be discussed at interview stage.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, offering hybrid working and providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

CHARITIES ASSISTANT

About The Role

Reports to: The Head of Philanthropy

Direct reports: N/A

Place of work: Hybrid working (The Hall, London)

Who We Are

Merchant Taylors’ Company began as a medieval organisation in 1327. Once linked to the tailoring industry, today we are a network of members from a diverse range of backgrounds who share a passion for community, education and philanthropy.

We are an organisation dedicated to progress, fairness and people. Members volunteer their time, skills and donate to empower a range of charities and support a number of associated schools across the United Kingdom. We help people to achieve their full potential despite life’s challenges. To meet our ambitions, we provide an engaged and driven workforce that ensure we continue to be City leaders.

The Merchant Taylors' Foundation is the Company’s charity. We award grants to charities tackling disadvantage in the London boroughs of Hackney, Lewisham, Southwark and Tower Hamlets. The Foundation also awards educational grants across England and Northern Ireland.

Our Vision

To be a flourishing Livery company that makes a lasting difference, improving lives through education and philanthropy.

How You Bring Value:

You’ll provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Head of Philanthropy and Education Officer across a wide range of duties. You’ll have responsibility for evaluating grant-funding applications and justifying shortlisted applications to our Charities Committee in writing. You’ll create and maintain relationships with external charities, raising our profile as a committed philanthropic force.

As with all our roles, you must attend meetings and participate in Company training and development activities as required.

Grant-Making by Merchant Taylors’ Foundation and other Merchant Taylor charities

• You’ll assess applications to the Merchant Taylors’ Foundation (MTF) from charities asking for funding
• You’ll take ownership of the grant-making database  at all times
• You’ll oversee the entire grant making process from applications, funding decisions made by MTF, notifying applicants of outcomes, assisting with payment of funds, and creating reports about grants for both charity and education grants
• You’ll write summaries of short-listed grant applications, for decision by the Committee, and minutes of their decisions.
• You’ll administer the Charity Visits Scheme, by which Company members volunteer to conduct due diligence visits to charities applying for grant-funding, and any other initiatives by which Company members can become involved in the Company’s grant-making decisions. This occasionally  requires visiting charities. You’ll be our first line contact for queries from charities seeking funding and from members wanting to contribute their time to support our grant-making
• You’ll carry out similar responsibilities on a smaller scale for the other charities for which the Company provides trustees.

Giving Strategy

• You’ll work alongside the Head of Philanthropy in encouraging the Company’s members to make financial donations to the Foundation through regular giving, gifts in their wills, or one off donations.

Charity Management Service

• You will lead on administering all aspects of a small grant-making trust for which the Company provides a charity administration service

Education

• You’ll provide basic administrative support to the Education Officer (for example,  taking lead on the Company’s annual photography competition for the Company’s associated schools or an education seminar)
• Assisting in the logistics of any outreach initiatives by which Company members can give their time to assist the Company's promotion of education

Other Responsibilities

• Keeping track of the  statutory reporting deadlines tracker for charities managed by the Company. Ensuring Trustees sign annual reports and accounts, and submitting them to the Charity Commission
• Updating the Trustees’ terms of appointment tracker and notifying the Head of Philanthropy of any appointments soon to expire
• Regular checking of the Charities, Education and Data Inbox, and replying to all emails and queries
• Assisting the Philanthropy Team with a wide range of administrative/charity governance duties.

Communications

• You’ll help the Communications Manager prepare any wider Company Communications to do with Philanthropy, and occasionally write articles to go out to members.

What You Bring:

• You’ll have level 7,8 or 9 in GSCE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Although not essential, a degree in an area related to Philanthropy, Social Studies, Economics, Law or Charity would be a bonus
• You must have excellent IT skills
• You’ll have a genuine interest in developing a career in the charity/ not for profit sector
• You’ll be able to demonstrate an interest in UK politics, current affairs and social issues as well as in philanthropy
• Your people skills will be strong with an ability to communicate to all levels using verbal and nonverbal communication methods
• You’ll come with a logical mind that is analytical, and you’ll be good at expressing your analyses in writing
• Your attention to detail will be brilliant
• You’ll embrace learning new skills and ways of working
• You’ll be interested in learning about the money/ business model side of how charities work
• You’ll be comfortable working with numbers
• You’ll have the confidence to ask lots of questions, and in time, answer lots of questions related to the Company’s philanthropic work

What to expect from us

We offer training, support, and benefits to ensure we attract exceptional candidates and retain them as we continue to modernise and deliver outstanding opportunities to members and our clients.

Assistant Head of Finance

We have an exciting opportunity for a IHQ Assistant Head of Finance working within the one of the largest voluntary organisations in the world.

Position: Assistant Head of Finance

Location: London

Salary: £70,116.42 plus a travel to work allowance up to £3,400

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, generous travel to work allowance, 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum.

Closing Date: Monday 7th February 2022

About the role:

As Assistant Head of Finance you will serve as a key resource for the organisation and support the IHQ Head of Finance in management of accounting, administrative and financial activities with a particular emphasis upon policy development, seeking excellence and sector-leading practice in compliance and statutory reporting.

This is an exciting time for the department following recent implementation of new accounting software (NetSuite) at IHQ as part of a global software roll out covering more than 85 countries and the post holder will line manage the head of a team providing support to territories around the world as part of the software implementation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the IHQ Head of Finance (UK Operations) to ensure fulfilment of statutory reporting requirements for two registered charities and a registered company.
• Serve on a wide range of boards, councils and committees for oversight of operational matters and development of policy frameworks.
• Oversight selected tendering and procurement projects for material contracts and international schemes.
• Devise and implement processing protocols for large material contracts and international property schemes in consultation with stakeholders. 
• Advise leadership on issues relating to UK Charity Law, Company Law, Tax Regulations and other areas of practice working with in-house legal counsel and external legal, tax and governance advisors as required.
• Progress additional reporting due to the status of an IHQ entity as a Public Interest Entity (PIE) and devise and implement new policy protocols in areas such as environmental reporting, resilience, audit & assurance and payment practices.
• Line manage the Head of FASST (Financial Accounting System Support Team) providing support to the charity’s territories around the world as part of the global NetSuite software implementation.

About you:

The successful Assistant Head of finance will need to be a certified Public Accountant, with CA, ACCA or equivalent, you will have significant experience in senior finance roles. You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Team management experience
• Knowledge of UK Charity Law and Company Law
• Knowledge of UK Charities SORP (FRS 102) is preferred
• Extensive experience of developing and maintaining financial and accounting policies, procedures and controls Willingness to undertake occasional international travel
• Willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the charity and in sympathy with their aims and objectives

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Finance, Finance Director, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Director Financial Services, Deputy Finance Director, etc.