Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events, staged every two years. From 2021, as well as producing a biennial festival, we will also run The Factory, a new state of the art building and producing organisation in the heart of Manchester.

To ensure that the organisation engages, increases and diversifies audiences and participants for both Manchester International Festival (MIF) and The Factory. Devise and deliver an audience development strategy. Oversee a comprehensive communication plan for the transition and journey towards The Factory and beyond.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead on the development and delivery of an innovative Audience strategy which will enable The Factory to welcome over 1 million visitors (ticketed and free events) in its first year of operation, as well as achieving ambitions in digital, community and international engagement
• Work with the Director of Organisational Change and Transition to lead/contribute on the audiences and brand strand for transition into The Factory and identify other change needs
• Oversee the management of audience research and evaluation and to effectively interpret patron data – growing both new audiences and retaining existing ones
• Work closely with the Executive Director to ensure an expansive and joined up approach to audiences across all platforms
• Be accountable for audience targets
• Lead the organisation’s approach to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) working with key stakeholders to develop rich content to build engagement with the brand and deliver a meaningful customer experience
• Manage the effective collection, analysis and use of market intelligence, audience research and sales data, to inform and track revenue, reputation and engagement goals
• To oversee the effective delivery of a communications strategy for both The Factory and the Festival working with the Press & Marketing Directors to achieve set goals
• Collaborate closely with the Artistic Director, Creative Director and Producing Department to embed audience development in creative strategies
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Engagement department to ensure integration of audience development and participatory programmes, and to involve the widest possible range of communities as active partners in audience development
• To liaise with the peers internationally to support the development of audiences for MIF and The Factory’s touring work, and to share best practice

First round Interview date: 03 February 2020 

Second round Interview date: 17 February 2020 

All applications must go through the online application form or if you have any specific accessibility requirements (such as printed forms/Job Packs) please contact the MIF Office. Applications through any other method will not be considered.

MIF are always happy to make reasonable adjustments for candidates where possible.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Director of Supporter Data and Operations and lead our drive for public engagement, satisfaction and retention through defining and delivering the use of data, systems and technology.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Director of Supporter Data and Operations you will provide excellent supporter data leadership, transforming us into a more data-driven organisation by directing data operations, planning, analysis and systems for the Fundraising & Marketing and Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns departments. You will lead the multi-million pound programme to completely replace Save the Children’s current CRM system, maximizing the value of the public’s interactions with us when they get in contact by improving our response process. Additionally, you will:

• Oversee the administration of our legacy income, managing any reputational risks that may arise from contentious cases
• Take a leadership role for the Division on continuous improvement and process development, implementing a consistent and effective approach to continuous improvement
• Develop a high performing team of trusted experts in their respective fields
• Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in Fundraising and Marketing, to deliver our Supporter and Corporate Strategies more broadly.

To be successful you will be flexible, tenacious and results driven with proven leadership experience in using data driven decision-making for marketing in the charity, public or private sector at a similar scale to Save the Children UK. A team player, you will have demonstrable experience of leadership of data system change programmes, including the introduction of a new CRM system within an organisation of similar scale. You will have leading edge digital experience, including deployment of new technology platforms and experience of managing a team of technical experts where you may not have direct technical experience yourself. In addition you will have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of supporting operational teams to deliver through matrixed structures such as squads or multi-disciplinary marketing teams
• Team leadership skills, with proven experience of inspiring and improving the performance of a large and diverse team of specialists delivering through a complex matrix structure
• Significant experience and skills in performance improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to deliver cost reductions and/or effectiveness gains
• Knowledge and experience of the compliance environment for charity marketing.

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: 13th December 2019

The Education Programmes Assistant will play a crucial role in the BOA Policy and Programmes team administering a portfolio of education and training opportunities, including courses, fellowships, our annual online examination and outreach to medical students.

This is a busy role, requiring high quality customer support, a well-organised approach and good attention to detail to ensure that all tasks are completed to a high standard. We are seeking an individual with drive and enthusiasm and strong communication, IT and organisational skills to make a difference to the BOA. 

The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the professional body for Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeons practising in the UK. We are a membership organisation, a charity and the largest of the ten recognised Surgical Specialty Associations. We have over 5,000 members worldwide, the majority based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Membership is made up of consultants (active or retired), surgeons in training and staff and associate specialist grades (SAS).

In addition to our strapline of Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons, we have three core strategic objectives of excellence in professional practice, research and training and education.

B-SIDE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 06 JANUARY 2020

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join us in a new period of development. You will be an experienced fundraiser who can work across the range of fundraising activities e.g. grant applications, fundraising events, donors, sponsors and membership.  You will be able to demonstrate sound strategic financial knowledge, and the practical ability to manage finances and systems. There is an ample handover period with the current Executive Director built into our staffing plan. Some experience of managing policies and HR is desirable. 

The Development Director is offered as a 0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a. PAYE position, with an initial guaranteed contract to April 2022 and further extension if the next round of the NPO or other major funding applications are successful. All the senior team are P/T and the remuneration across Artistic Directors / Creative Producers etc. is fixed at the same rate: the team ethos is generally collaborative and non-hierarchical.

Background

b-side has an unusual mission: ‘curating’ the Isle of Portland, Dorset with a series of temporary, commissioned artworks and a biennial festival. We are site-specific, site-responsive, outdoors and accessible. We produce moments not monuments. Our ‘collections’ are the collective memories of our audiences and participants. We ask our supporters to be players, partners and protagonists.

b-side was founded in 2007 as part of 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It became a Community Interest Company in 2009 and an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation in 2012, retaining this status in 2015 & 2018. ACE continues to be its principal funder: other grants have included Heritage Lottery Foundation, Awards for All, Alice Ellen Cooper Dean etc. Recently b-side was awarded a Catalyst Small Grant and have developed a wider fundraising strategy with Cause4 to diversify our business model and income, which the Development Director would work with.

The Isle of Portland is an amazing island fortress of limestone, connected by a causeway to the Jurassic coast of Dorset. The distinct geology and geography have determined a distinct and significant environment and history. It is fitting that industries here include quarrying, prisons and the navy. It has strong, active communities; yet some wards are in the top 10% of multiple deprivation, the borough was ranked last in the UK for social mobility (2018) and is in the lowest quintile of the HEFCE PILOT4 survey (2017) measuring the proportion of school leavers entering HE.

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can develop ideas into sustainable business initiatives; lead, manage and engage people; understands the challenges and complexities of working in the third sector; and has some knowledge of therapeutic counselling services, or a willingness to learn. 

You must be self-motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude; able to adapt to and lead change; be positive and enthusiastic; have excellent interpersonal skills; have a sound understanding of financial management; ability to think and act strategically and demonstrate proven success in generating ideas that lead to income generation. 

Please submit a CV and supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Please pay attention to the essential and desirable requirements in the personal specification. Candidates who do not provide a supporting statement will not be shortlisted.

Interviews: Monday 13th January 2020. 

Post commences on or after 1st April 2020. 

ABOUT US

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

OUR AIMS

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:

 Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living

 Help more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.

 Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.

 Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimising their impact on lives and livelihoods.

HOW WE WORK

We work on holistic solutions that change systems and have a framework to help us achieve our aims:

 Analyse the root causes of a poverty and vulnerability

 Define the change at scale we need to make

 Develop activities along three complementary paths: Demonstrate, Learn and Inspire.

- Demonstrate that our solutions are sustainable in the real world

- Learn by capturing evidence and adapting our approach

You will work directly with key suppliers and creative agencies, liaising to co-ordinate the successful execution of campaign activities

JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Contribute to the 3 year strategic plan for donor development to maintain and develop engagement of existing supporters, through direct marketing activities, committed giving and stewardship, contributing to organisational planning process

 Support the implementation and delivery of a strong appeal programme and stewardship for both cash and committed giving

 Support the delivery of all activities to brief, time and budget. Ensuring value for money and compliance with Practical Action’s fundraising policies, data protection legislation and other codes of practice

 Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of campaign management processes and procedures through efficient execution, ensuring ongoing evaluation and learning

 Deliver briefing and scheduling information to the Communications Team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate content and copy for campaigns, participating in collective planning

 Responsible for undertaking project research to support the delivery of activities

 Undertake occasional overseas trips to collect content if required

 Manage the electronic and physical storage of campaign materials

 Track and monitor campaign results through daily reports and produce results analysis for all channels ensuring value for money

 Contribute to the monitoring of the supporter development (income and expenditure) budgets.

 Ensure the Supporter Services Unit are well briefed, have samples and are provide with thank you letters in advance of activities going live

 Coordinate the delivery of activity and internal campaign briefs, print management and procurement, database selection briefs and schedule management, ensuring that all stakeholders are well briefed

 Coordinate the day to day relationships with suppliers and agencies, including responsibility for collating, synthesizing and sharing feedback on materials and activities

 Support the delivery of monitoring and evaluation of stewardship activities and supporter journeys to retain and motivate supporters

 Present and feedback on our work, our activities and results to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Keep abreast of individual giving development activities amongst competitors and the wider charity sector maintaining an awareness of commercial and sector trends and legislation that relate to Practical Action and its ability to grow its fundraising

 Ensure Practical Action follows and champions best practice relating to fundraising standards and our approach to supporter care. Share and promote best practice, priorities and outcomes

 Maintain compliance with organisational policies and attend mandatory training

 Undertake any tasks reasonably requested by the Organisation

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

 A level or equivalent qualification

 Knowledge of scheduling and project management

 Knowledge and experience of direct marketing techniques and practice for fundraising

 Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection and fundraising regulations and compliance

 Knowledge and understanding of industry wide good practice and developments in fundraising; awareness of trends and opportunities in the sector

 Proficient use of business IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the use of CRM databases preferably the Raisers Edge.

Skills and Experience

 Excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven experience in the ability to plan, prioritise, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment

 Direct marketer at least 2 years’ experience working in a supporter development environment

 Good understanding of print production processes, media buying including briefing of suppliers

 Solid skills evaluating copy, succinctly synthesizing and collating feedback from multiple stakeholders

 Strong written and verbal communication skills; copy writing and proof reading, strong attention to detail and the ability to present internally and externally

 Experience of working with and building strong relationships with creative agencies, professional fundraising organisations, consultants and suppliers

 Good understanding and knowledge of donor audiences and segmentation

 Good analytical and research skills

 Team member who can easily work as part of a cross functioning team to deliver shared goals

 Presenting to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Experience and interest in international development and an ability to convey this to our supporters in a passionate way is desirable.

Please apply direct through our website.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2019

Interviews to be held on Friday 10th January 2020

The Rose Castle Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the Founding Director (FD). The role will include creation and execution of an effective organisational infrastructure for optimising programme development opportunities and the supporting of generation, follow-up and conversion of fundraising leads.

Hours: ​​Offered as a full-time position; 37.5 hours/week. Candidates looking for a part-time position may be considered. Fixed term 12-month contract with 3-month probationary period. Ongoing contract is subject to review thereafter. 

Location: Remote working. Ideally based in London, Cambridge or surrounding area. Applicants from Cumbria/elsewhere in the UK also considered.

Remuneration: ​£24,000 - £30,000/annum (to be determined by experience)

Ideal Starting Date: ​April 2020

About the Rose Castle Foundation 

Rose Castle Foundation is an international centre for peace and reconciliation, based at the 800-year old Rose Castle on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Its aim is to equip a generation of reconcilers to cross deep divides: within and between faith communities, across religious and secular lines; and between communities and the natural environment. It trains and supports individuals, communities and organisations to build sustainable relationships that lead to reconciliation.

Rose Castle Foundation (RCF) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1159568). 

Closing date for applications: 9:00am, Monday 27th January 2020; interviews held 5th -7th February.

Please see attached job specification for full details of the position as well as information on how to apply.

We are currently working with a National Charity, they urgently require an Interim Assistant Director of HR to join their team.

Interim Assistant Director of HR (Qualified CIPD/FCIPD)
Located in North London
Duration till end of May 2020 with a possibility of extension
Pay £250-£350 per day or Fixed Term Contract
Start in January 2020

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction and leadership of the organisation's people strategies; ensuring they are designed to deliver the overall organisational strategy and effect the appropriate cultural change. As well as being responsible for the delivery of those strategies by providing ownership, leadership and strategic direction for the people agenda, working collaboratively and leading through others to achieve them.

You would be reporting to and working closely with the ED Corporate Services, will have overall operational and budgetary responsibility for managing the HR function. With this remit, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational support for the delivery of the charity's strategic goals.

You will have significant experience in a senior HR leadership role in complex organisations, delivering sophisticated cultural change and performance improvement. You will have experience of developing and successfully implementing people strategies, organisational development programmes and change solutions both at an operational and strategic level. You will be able to develop and deliver complex HR strategies for complex organisations and manage competing priorities effectively including OD programmes as well as day to day activities, budgets and resources.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV by Friday 6th December to [email protected]

CHICKS is an award-winning national children's charity that aims to provide life-enhancing respite breaks to as many disadvantaged young people as possible, from all over the UK, at one of its retreats in the South West and Derbyshire.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to build our fundraising capacity as well as grow our presence nationally by providing excellent fundraising and communications knowledge and offer strategic guidance and support as part of the leadership team. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who will give CHICKS a voice and help move the charity forward for the future. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional, a team player willing to take on a varied role, working across multiple sites, with ambition to grow income and deliver new initiatives.

Role Scope & Purpose:

You as the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective running of the Fundraising and Development Team, meeting fundraising targets, developing income streams, ensuring the CHICKS voice is heard nationally, marketing a series of campaigns across the year, and motivating an enthusiastic and talented team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop the fundraising and development strategy to raise income in line with set targets, the agreed annual budget and the charity's business plan
• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and other statutory legislation and conforms to Institute of Fundraising and Fundraising Regulator codes of conduct and practice
• Keep abreast of changes in market practices and trends in charitable giving both locally and nationally
• Control and monitor budgets in respect of the fundraising and communications targets and objectives
• To analysis, identify and evaluate fundraising and communications options; utilising financial and other performance management data
• Make and assist with presentations about CHICKS to potential and current donors
• Travel nationally as required, following and strengthening fundraising leads
• Build strong relationships with current and potential donors and ensure that ongoing support is appropriately recognised
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure that monthly reconciliation of all income and expenditure is in line with targets set
• Be an active and effective member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
• Produce regular reports for our Trustees and attend Board and Action Group meetings as required

Person Specification:

• Experience of managing a fundraising team
• Experience in fundraising and communications
• Ability to use own initiative and think strategically
• A self-starter with strong self-management skills
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Good humoured and approachable
• Full Drivers Licence and access to a car is essential
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to specific deadlines
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to establish and manage various donor relationships and building strategic relationships
• Good computer skills with the ability to use database software. Experience of Raiser’s Edge is desirable
• Ability to show a commitment to professional standards and apply industry best practice to all aspects of the role
• To understand and actively reinforce the ethos, culture and operations of CHICKS

**Please note, once submitting a CV and if you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Closing date for completed applications: Midday on Monday 6th January 2020

Interviews for this position are likely to be held mid-January

ThinkForward Executive Assistant

Location: London, Islington
Salary: £29,078-£30,983 (pro rata) including London weighting
Hours: Part Time - 22.5 hours per week – semi-flexible working offered
Contract: Permanent 

Please press the 'apply' button to send word versions (not PDFs) of your CV and a cover letter of no more than one side by 9am on Thursday 12th December.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications is received the post may close prior to the specified closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Interviews: week commencing 16th December

Overview of ThinkForward
ThinkForward is a breakthrough coaching programme that offers young people 1 to 1 support through trusted, long-term relationships to help overcome challenges in and out of school and linking them to ready for work activities provided by a community of businesses. By the end of the programme young people develop the aspirations, skills and mind-sets needed to thrive and sustain employment.

Purpose of the role
The Executive Assistant is a pivotal role within ThinkForward, responsible for the smooth operation of the executive functions of the charity, including support for governance (board and subcommittees), office management plus team diary support.

Key Relationships: ThinkForward Trustees and Executive Team, Central Team

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Governance:

• Lead responsibility for the administration of board meetings and sub-committees, including timetabling, paper collation, formatting and distribution.
• Production of board meeting and sub-committee minutes and updating of the rolling action log.
• Manage external file sharing platform, including providing access and uploading documentation
• Administration of specific project sub and working groups as required
• Liaison with trustees as required, including setting up telephone calls
• Perform charity and company secretarial duties

Office Co-ordination:

• Act as point of contact for suppliers in relation to facilities matters
• Support the Office Administrator to resolve technical & IT issues
• Manage office layout, storage and ensure Office Administrator maintains supplies of equipment and stationery
• Manage the telephone conference calling facility

• Lead for telephony relationships, including opening and closing accounts, maintenance of asset log and monthly reconciliation

Team administration:

• Timetabling of Exec Team appraisals and staff member 121s
• Organise and minute relevant team meetings
• Co-ordinate operational set-up and organisation of external events, meetings and training, co-ordinate office events calendar
• Diary management for Chief Executive, COO, Director of Fundraising and Director of Delivery
• Drafting correspondence and responding to enquiries
• Ensure accurate filing in paper and electronic form

Other responsibilities:

• Support the Heads of Fundraising & Delivery and the COO with operational and finance related duties
• Other support as could be reasonably required

Person Specification:

Qualifications/skills/experience:

• Excellent data inputting skills and keen attention to detail.
• Computer literate with intermediate skill levels in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Team player, with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• Aptitude for numbers, data, absorbing lots of information, willing to learn a lot and take on responsibility
• At least 3 years’ relevant prior experience with knowledge of administrative and policy procedures
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Proactive in reviewing and evaluating personal performance and identifying areas for improvement and development

The Executive Assistant & Office Manager will be a confident and energetic individual with demonstrable experience in the fields of office management, governance support and administration. A skilled and confident communicator, they will be able to work on their own initiative and take a solution-focused and accountable approach. This is an external facing role and the post holder will need to identify and exhibit behaviours which promote our values and purpose.

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate an affinity and empathy with our charity. Ideally, the candidate will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and may have worked in a charitable environment where they have managed sensitive information. Discretion and at all times maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality are paramount.

ThinkForward’s staff competency framework informs our recruitment and performance management of staff. The following behaviours for each competency define the expectations for this position:

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels from a variety of different stakeholders
• Approachable, open and transparent with young people, stakeholders and colleagues
• Ability to deliver messages in an interesting and stimulating style, appropriate to each audience

Planning and organising

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively
• Very strong organisational and project management skills, including use of appropriate tools and systems
• Excellent computer literacy

Teamwork

• Working in a team ideally in a fast pace environment, working collaboratively to achieve goals
• Building lasting relationships with different stakeholders for example suppliers, property agencies and their representatives, colleges, other charities,

Impact and quality focused

• Comfortable working to targeted outcomes/goals
• While working to targeted outcomes, ability to keep ThinkForward’s core mission at the heart of what you do
• Driven by excellent standards and high quality

Professional expertise

• Three years direct experience of working in a similar role
• High levels of customer service delivery
• Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Experience in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level
• revious experience supporting senior executives essential

ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.​

ThinkForward is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.​

This will role will be offered subject to the outcome of a DBS check and a 6 month probation period.​

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Operating as an integrated part of the Living Well UK team the post holder will be responsible for administering finance duties on a day-to-day basis as per the key duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, and in partnership with the Board and senior managers, you will implement any agreed changes to the delivery of the finance function.

You will contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategy and business plan and ensure that the aims and objectives arising from this are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated forecasts, undertaking analysis and reporting to Trustees of Living Well UK, the Board of Living Well Consortium and managers as required.
• Undertake and improve the month end financial process, including bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation and payroll reconciliation.
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for companies and registered charities in order to obtain a clean audit report. Responsible for ensuring audit adjustments are appropriately posted within the accounting system.
• Manage the production, implementation, maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and controls.
• Manage the payroll system and payments to the organisation’s pension provider.
• Manage the organisation’s VAT and corporation tax position, including quarterly VAT returns.
• Contribute to and drive performance against financial targets using appropriate systems.
• Support the development of potential new services, assisting with the preparation of budgets etc.
• Support the management team by preparing financing analysis and reporting as requested.
• Assist the CEO in facilitating the Board of Trustees.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities to ensure compliance in line with Company Secretary’s responsibilities.
• Manage grants, trusts and small awards to other organisations.
• Oversee key HR functions ensuring continued compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure the organisation is fully and appropriately insured and that archives are appropriately retained and stored.
• Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(E = Essential; D = Desirable)

Education

• To degree level or equivalent (E)
• Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (E)

Experience

• Financial experience in a related field e.g. charitable finance. (E)
• High level understanding of relevant charity and company law. (D)
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets and book-keeping. (E)
• Responsibility for managing payroll. (D)
• Responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC (E)
• Experience of IT based systems relevant to the organisation’s activities (E)
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. (E)
• A proven track record of working in a team and supporting colleagues. (E)
• Experience of working with auditors (E)
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees (E)
• Knowledge
• Charity finance and accounting practices (E)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work on your own initiative but with a strong sense of team identity that supports team development and management objectives (E)
• Excellent administrative, recording and reporting skills (E)
• An excellent standard of numeracy and literacy and excellent attention to detail and accuracy (E)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (E)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required. (E)
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team. (E)
• Ability to present in a professional manner. (E)
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of SAGE 50. (E)

Attitudes & Values

• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. (E)
• Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation. (D)
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. (E)
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change. (E)
• Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities. (E)

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

STATEMENT:

This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the manager to whom he/she is accountable.  It may be reviewed in light of experience, changes and developments.

The information being handled by employees of Living Well UK is strictly confidential.  Failure to respect the confidential nature of this information will be regarded as a serious breach of regulations, which will result in action under the Disciplinary Policy including possible dismissal.  In the case of computerised information, could result in prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Living Well UK is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is the aim of Living Well UK to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Living Well UK is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Living Well UK to fulfil these obligations, Living Well UK policies and codes of good practice.

This job description may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder.

We are looking for a PA to join our vibrant organisation. 

The primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to the Clerk and Master’s office, mainly focusing on managing their social diary.

• Managing the Clerk and Master’s individual diaries.
• Maintaining an efficient recording system of all internal and external invitations.
• Maintaining a feedback record system for all internal and external events.
• Research and produce a brief for all social events where the Master is representing the Company.
• Research and book all travel and hotel arrangements for the Clerk and Master.
• Manage expenses for the Clerk and Master.
• Assist with “gatekeeping” of calls and messages for the Clerk and Master when the EA is unavailable.

Qualifications

• GCSE, C (Grade 4) and above in Maths and English
• Personal Assistant/Business Administration BETC Diploma (Level 3) - Desirable

Experience

• 1 year experience in an administrative role desirable but not essential.
• Proficient computer skills and confident with learning different IT systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain level of excellence under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)

Job Title: Chief Executive

Salary:  £40 – 50K

Hours of work: full time/permanent

Location:  Bristol

We are working in partnership with PROPS, an established medium sized charity currently in a period of growth and expansion.  The charity provides work focused day care opportunities, and work opportunities to predominantly younger adults with learning disabilities from their centre in Bristol. The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive to deliver the strategy supported by a tangible set of actions, key dependences and outline financial modelling.  Reporting directly to the Trustees, you will lead a team of circa 30 employees and contractors through effective management of the leadership team.  

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Professional experience of working within a similar sector
• Commercial acumen gained working in a growing enterprise
• Proven experience of leading successful teams in a senior role
• Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans
• Experience of managing strong stakeholder relationships
• Project management experience.

We are seeking an individual with a commitment to the vision and values of the organisation.You will be a team player, with drive, energy and enthusiasm.As a leader you will have the responsibility for ensuring a successful, motivated and happy team.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jill Livingstone, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO1723.

Closing date for applications: 12 December 2019

Interview date: w/c 6 January 2020

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity seeking to accelerate change for those affected by brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. Our five-year strategy is ambitious and sets out plans to double survival from brain tumours and halve the harm they cause to quality of life.

Our exciting job role!

The Director of Finance and Governance will lead The Charity’s finance and governance functions to ensure we are fit for purpose and constantly evolving.  The successful applicant will rapidly become a critical friend and sounding board for the CEO and will contribute to the senior leadership team of The Charity to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals!

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It's simple - all you need to succeed in this role is talent, ambition and energy. You must completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit, inspire us every day and deliver amazing results in a fast paced environment.

According to the job description you should have humility, humour, a participatory leadership style with a can do, let’s just sort it attitude!  You should also have an enthusiasm and passion for our strategy and relish being accountable for assessing our progress.  If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas as a ‘thank you’ for volunteering your time at some of our events throughout the year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Tuesday, 17th December 2019

First interview date and location: Monday, 23rd December 2019 via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Don’t forget to check out our short video (you can find it on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know we have won a variety of awards for our HeadSmart campaign including the NHS Innovation Award, Third Sector Excellence Awards and Charity Times Awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey?

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate! 

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*subject to qualifying criteria