London South Bank University Students’ Union is on a mission to totally transform the way a students’ union works in a modern university. We are now seeking an outstanding professional leader to join the organisation as Chief Executive to take forward its future development, operational delivery and management across a growing team of staff and volunteers.

About the role

LSBSU is the recognised representative body of 18,000 students at London South Bank University. Many of our students come from less privileged backgrounds and have had to overcome significant barriers in life simply to get to university.

South Bank students have high expectations and ambitions for themselves but lead complex lives where they are faced with the pressures of trying to balance their studies with work and juggling their lives at home. Many don’t identify primarily as students, but instead as carers, nurses, engineers, parents, designers, workers, entrepreneurs, apprentices, last chance learners, and Londoners.

In recent times, realising that much of our activity was not engaging significant parts of our student population, we have taken a long hard look at ourselves. We know that we can do so much more for our students.

Following a period of transition, we have set out an ambitious vision for 2025 that will take us on a journey of improvement and innovation. Our goal is to be a truly transformative students’ union that improves the lives of students on every course and beyond at London South Bank University. We have set a plan for year one, and goals for year five, but how we get there could take many routes and we will need you as CEO to steer that journey.

This is a brilliant opportunity to support an SU which is rebuilding itself from the ground up. We have invested heavily in our transformation, started to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and we have significant changes to governance in the pipeline for 2021.

As CEO, you will have the chance to bring people into the senior team and work collaboratively with our Officers, Board and University partner to establish the best way to achieve our goals for 2025.

Who we're looking for

Our ideal Chief Executive will be able to provide dynamic leadership, be motivated to change students’ lives and be passionate about building an organisation that is relevant and responsive to those it seeks to serve.

You need to have strong communication skills, emotional intelligence and an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. It is essential that you are committed to role modelling inclusive behaviours, building equity and removing the systemic barriers that exist to hold our students back.

We are actively looking to diversify our Trustee board and leadership team as this has not been as diverse as our student population in the past. We are especially interested to hear from candidates from BAME communities and/or candidates that have overcome other significant barriers in their lives.

If you are inspired by the job, we highly recommend you contact Peridot for an informal discussion and background on the role.

Job: Director of Finance & Resources

Reports to:  Managing Director

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: £52,460 - £63,976 + 5% pension

Hours:  35 hours/week (28 hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who would love to join an entrepreneurial organisation to help look after all of SSE’s assets; its people, its finances, its technologies, its facilities and its services contracts.

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. We run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But we are not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible.

As Director of Finance and Resources you will build on SSE’s existing operational capabilities and harness the potential of the finance and resources function in support of SSE’s strategic ambitions.

The role will be best suited to a collaborative leader who is comfortable working in a dynamic organisation across a number of workstreams, and who is as motivated thinking strategically as delivering operationally.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

To apply, please see details in enclosed application pack.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th July

Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

This is a small team so you have the opportunity to be involved in systems and development projects, should you wish, and you will always know that you are helping support people with learning difficulties to live their best possible life.

The Finance Assistant will support the team by ensuring that the sales transactions are completely and accurately recorded, and that queries are resolved quickly.

Sales Ledger / Credit Control Duties:

- Daily allocation of receipts from multiple funding streams to customer accounts
- Supporting treasury team with daily coding of receipts
- Reconciliation of cash receipt and refund control accounts
- Support Credit Controller in identifying under/over payments and raising queries with appropriate party
- Manage receipt queries with local authorities
- Liaise with Contracts team for invoicing issues
- Liaise with Local Service teams for manual invoicing and receipt issues
- Reconciliation of customer accounts to assist timely Credit Control
- Support Sales Ledger Manager with month end tasks

You will be proficient user of Microsoft Office suite and a working knowledge of accruals would be helpful but not essential

Salary: £19,000 to £20,000 pa (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent Full time, 37.5 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Closing date: 30th June 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, etc

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To carry out maintenance and repairs to the facilities at Yeldall Manor, using your own trade skills and those of sub-contractors and volunteers. To supervise and train, with the assistance of the Facilities Manager, residents working in the maintenance department as part of the drug/alcohol recovery programme, providing meaningful and challenging work for them. To assist in the co-ordination of Yeldall Manor’s planned maintenance programme, keeping this programme up to date and maintaining records of work carried out.

You will have: practical skills and a desire to use and share them with others; the sensitivity to work alongside men in their recovery journeys; the ability to manage your own workload and stay calm under pressure; a solid Christian faith and the ability to be an appropriate role model to our client group.

As Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation operating a Christian programme, it is an occupational requirement (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) that the successful candidate is a committed and practising Christian. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required.

This post is for 24 hours a week, weekdays only.

Please see the Job Description for additional information.

The role of the Finance Officer’s role will be to take ownership of the financial management of the charity and shop, to ensure all financial accounting procedures and system are compliant and processed on time. Preparation of all management accounts for both the main charity and the shop, and to manage the day to day, purchase and sales ledgers. Payroll for all staff to be processed monthly, and the financial management of budgets, forecasts, bids and contracts, overseeing all utilities contracts, vehicles, residents’ payments and all reconciliation. Take incoming telephone calls, support reception and administration in general duties, such as dealing with residents, visitors, contractors etc.

This role is only open to females only, (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9, Part 1)

 

Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. 

We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.

There is a great opportunity for a keen individual to join our team based at our Central Office in Rushden, as a Payroll Officer.

In this role you will be responsible for preparing and validating the monthly payroll information and providing it to our payroll partner. This is an important responsibility to ensure our colleagues get accurately paid on time each month. You will also be the key point of contract for any pay queries, taking time to understand and resolve any issues.

The successful post holder should have previously worked in an office environment within the finance/payroll team. Previous payroll and pension reporting experience is essential, with a strong preference for having worked with an outsourced payroll service.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills, have strong attention to detail and be a confident communicator who prides themselves in offering good customer service and is able to work autonomously.

This role is initially a fixed term contract for 12 months, working c20-25 hours per week across a minimum of 4 days.

The full job description can be viewed on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post may be subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.

Job: National Programme Officer

Reports to:  Programme Manager

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: Starting from £32,542- £ 33,518 pro rata (depending on skills and

experience) + 5% pension

Hours:  28 hours/week

Contract: Fixed term 6 months, with the possibility to extend

Do you have an interest in social entrepreneurship and social impact? Are you looking for a role coordinating high quality programmes?

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is looking for a Programme Officer to support the management and development of programmes for social entrepreneurs.

You will lead on programme coordination and student recruitment and gain experience with programme development. You will work closely with internal colleagues and some external partners to ensure high quality delivery and an excellent experience for everyone involved.

This role will suit you if you are highly organised with strong multi-tasking abilities, have excellent communications skills and thrive in an autonomous work environment.

School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is a charity that supports people using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle complex social problems. We run practical learning programmes and courses to support people from all backgrounds to realise their potential and bring about lasting social and environmental change.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

Accounts Assistant required for 9 month FTC in Central London.

Your new company
Membership association based in Central London. This organisation has a small but commercially focused finance team of 6. The organisation has a group structure.

Your new role
This is a maternity cover role and will last for a minimum of 9 months. Reporting into the FC you will carry out the following:

• Ad hoc general journal entries

• Posting of bank receipts/payments to all bank accounts

• Credit checking and warning reports
• New DD/Refund details into banking system

• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts

• Reconcile bank accounts and floats in sterling/euro/dollar

• Prepare and post monthly sales invoices

• Processing of invoices/credit notes

• Oversee preparation of statements and BACS/DD schedules

What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience in a similar role and be immediately available to interview and start. You will have a very strong eye for detail and ability to work well as part of a team.

Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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Who is CFG?

At CFG, our vision is to inspire a financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy sector. Everything we do is led by our goal to enable charities to deliver more impact to their causes.

It’s our mission to put finance at the heart of social change organisations, making their money work harder and achieve the maximum positive outcome for their beneficiaries. Our members include over 1,400 charities, social change and public benefit organisations, all working hard to improve the lives and outcomes for their beneficiaries – often on a tight budget.

The role

CFG cannot afford to get its own finance wrong.  The principle purpose of this role is therefore to ensure CFG’s finances are robustly managed and that we can show how finance can be placed at the heart of effective decision making.  Additionally  you will lead our IT manager in ensuring that CFG’s systems and use of digital keep pace with developments and make best use of the resources available to us.  Finally you will oversee our HR Manager and the EA (to the CEO) who also managers CFG’s facilities requirements.

Do you believe that being a leader is not an addition to the day job; rather that it is the day job? If so you may be who we are looking for.

This is a unique opportunity to join the CFG team as the Director of Operations. We want an excellent leader who is excited by the challenge of leading our finance, IT, HR and facilities team.  Given who we are the expectations that we have of your technical and business partnering skills are high; but there is a great profile and access to the largest not for profit network of finance professionals in the UK waiting for the right person.

By nature you will be an exceptional people leader who can inspire and develop talent, spot potential and build capacity and capability in your team and throughout CFG. You will be a natural collaborator and always be striving to break down barriers or silos. Being a people leader will be a top priority for you at all times.

You will know how to bring out the best in people and be comfortable allowing others to find answers. You will be someone who enjoys continuously learning new skills and topics in a rapidly changing workplace.

You will feel comfortable driving CFG’s operations and will have a presence and credibility with internal teams and trustees alike

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including flexible working and a generous pension contribution.

Deadline for applications: We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)

Salary: £26,000 (pro-rata)

Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a pension contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays

Based at: Barnet Office

We are looking for a talented Senior Finance Officer who will provide high quality and effective support and assistance to the Finance manager. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining financial, accounting and payroll services in accordance with internal procedures, good practice and statutory requirements.

We are an award-winning charity delivering community and development services in 7 London Boroughs. We support and represent residents and voluntary and community groups, charities and faith groups across London. We have been established for 40 years, and our mission is to help transform local communities, working in partnership with residents, agencies and volunteers.

CB currently supports over 800 voluntary and community organisations who deliver a range of specialist services to some of our most vulnerable or marginalised communities. Our role is to support and enable these organisations to deliver high quality, cost effective services. We lead a number of partnerships delivering health and social care activities where we are the prime contractor.  To support our growth and development ambitions we have successfully applied for small pots of funding to deliver innovative projects and to build our track record of delivery.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th July 2020 at 9am

Interviews will be held via Zoom

Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification (page 4 of the Job Specification).

We have an exciting, new opportunity for a highly efficient Buildings & Finance Administrator to join our small, inclusive and highly successful professional team.

The successful candidate can expect a thorough induction, supportive colleagues, a diverse and interesting workload and, a range of favourable employment benefits including; pension scheme, annual leave and Employee Assistance Programme support. 

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of finance and finance systems, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add positively to our team dynamics. In addition it is vital to possess a range of administrative skills including good numeracy, data processing/comprehension and IT skills.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, as are effective use of emotional intelligence and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. 

For this varied role, ideally you will have experience of processing grant claims and invoices, an understanding of the education or public sector and strong general administration skills. However, training will be given to the right candidate.

Closing date for applications is:  Thursday, 16 July 2020

Interviews and assessment: Owing to current social distancing restrictions, shortlisted candidates will be notified of selection dates/times after 20 July 2020.

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as our Start Funds Senior MEAL Officer and play an important role in strengthening the quality and coverage of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities for the Start Network funds. 

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Start Funds Senior MEAL Officer you will ensure the continuation of all MEAL processes, the timely uptake of learning and assist with analyses to better the performance of the Start Fund, Migration Emergency Response Fund and the recently created Start Fund COVID-19. You will be responsible for the measurement and reporting of the Start Funds’ and Start Network’s performance in line with the KPIs, milestones, and targets. You will also be responsible for supporting the successful generation of evidence and learning through performance analysis, capacity building, knowledge generation, knowledge dissemination and enhanced accountability practices. You will contribute towards the development and implementation of a learning strategy and learning workplan for the Start Funds and the Start Network. In addition you will:

• Be responsible for the analysis used at Start Funds’ committees/groups 

• Report to all Start Funds’ donors with log frame updates, annual reviews and external evaluations

• Provide advice and support to strengthen management information systems and processes for data quality

• Collaborate with the Start Funds and other Start Network teams to strengthen their quality and accountability practices towards members, partners, and affected populations

• Be responsible for conducting learning needs analyses, delivering project cycle learning activities and closing the learning feedback loops 

• Carry out various thematic research, reviews, studies and learning products according to the MEAL work plan.

To be successful you will be a results-driven problem solver with previous humanitarian field or head office experience, as well as experience delivering MEAL for large organisations. You will have excellent computer skills including data analysis software experience and the ability to maintain management information systems. In addition you will have: 

• An undergraduate degree, ideally in social science, research methods, humanitarian response or a related field 

• Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative analyses, with experience of collecting, organizing and analyzing large data sets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present data and evidence in a user-friendly form 

• Demonstrable experience of strong teamwork capabilities and collaboration, ideally providing internal advice and support

• Experience on programming, artificial intelligence and big data (desirable). 

Willingness to travel regularly and language skills in French, Spanish or Arabic are desirable. 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date:  15th July 2020

Please note, early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close before this date, due to high demand.

Harris Hill are recruiting for TWO Finance Business Partners - Donor reporting roles for this international development charity.

One position is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract and the other is permanent.

You will work alongside the Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of timely finance donor reports, provide structured finance technical support and assist with generating monthly management reports.

You will support the finance team in delivering an efficient business partnering function to other teams.

Responsibilities

* To provide business partnering and support to teams, including providing technical finance assistance and taking part monthly meetings.
* Assist in the investigation of Budget versus Actual variances as highlighted by budget holders or teams.
* Working with the Finance Business Partner and programme teams, prepare interim and final financial donor reports as they fall due.
* Provide technical support and assistance to budget holders during the annual budget planning process
* Provide support with uploading the approved annual budgets on the accounting system
* Create project and donor codes on the accounting system for new projects/donors
* Working with the Finance Business Partner, deliver accurate and timely comparative management reports to the teams

Person Specification
Essential

* International Development Experience is essential
* Experience of working as part of a busy accounting function.
* Good attention to detail
* Good communication skills
* Experience of Finance Business Partnering
* Experience of working in a grant funded environment
* Extensive experience of project accounting and donor reporting
* Proficiency in the use of Excel and major accounting packages

Regent’s Park is a major component of the most important town planning exercise ever carried out in London.  It is a heritage asset of international significance.

The Crown Estate Paving Commission (CEPC) is a unique independent rating body set up by statute in 1824.  Today it is responsible for the management of The Crown Estate land, being streets and ornamental terrace gardens around Regent’s Park along with the latter at Carlton House Terrace, St James’s. The CEPC is independent of The Crown Estate, The Royal Parks and local authorities.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Supporting the Director (CEO) in carrying out his/her duties in running a significant heritage body including:

• Assistance with the day to day administration and running of the CEPC
• Organising the diary of the Director
• Ensuring that the Director is fully equipped with agendas, papers and other material as required for each day's schedule
• Responding to correspondence, answering queries on behalf of the Director.  Acting on their own initiative to resolve problems and ensure that the Director's priorities and commitments are communicated clearly
• Observing appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times
• Preparation of paperwork and minute taking for Board/Sub-Committee Meetings and for other meetings as required
• Managing the administration of events licences
• Uploading data and producing rate demands and other bills on electronic databases
• Opening, sorting and carrying out initial processing of post and incoming e mails on a daily basis
• Day to day running of the CEPC’s office premises, supported by colleagues in the general office
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Sending out postal and email communications to residents/ratepayers
• Processing incoming payments.  Assisting on debtors and billing
• Filing and replacing files (including Board/Sub-Committee Meeting papers and minutes)

In collaboration with colleagues in the general office:

• Dealing with initial enquiries from telephone, e-mail and personal callers on all aspects of the CEPC’s work
• Welcome visitors to the office and ensure all visitors are dealt with courteously
• Maintain up to date customer relationship management database
• Arranging appointments and helping to keep the office diary
• “house-keeping”; including premises opening and closing routines, setting up spaces for events and meetings, posting mail, refreshments for external meetings and visitors

Other duties as instructed by the Director

SKILLS REQUIRED

The post holder must have a methodical approach and be well organised but be prepared to adapt to events and be flexible in dealing with people and situations. An interest in architectural and landscape issues would be an advantage.

The post holder must be able to:

• Deal in a patient, calm, courteous but firm manner with residents and their agents
• Understand, record and convey information relating to real estate
• Demonstrate good written and spoken English
• Apply information technology skills including Word and Excel
• Work as part of a small team in a practical, flexible and co-operative style