Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a UK leading Business that strives to make a positive impact on people's lives. They are on the search for their Associate Director of Partnerships (maternity cover) to lead on successful public sector engagement, projects and be the go-to person on the organisations funding priorities.

This is an important role across a diverse portfolio of land, property, housing, commercial, energy and environmental opportunities, and you will assist the business in delivering on its key objective of realising possibility in conjunction with key stakeholders.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

- Public sector funding portfolio, leading on the following main elements- partnership engagement, commissioning, business case/bidding, legal contracting and monitoring and assurance.

- Partnership Engagement- maintaining and establishing key contacts in conjunction with the organisation's requirements, identifying and understanding the strategic business development priorities and focus, and acting to ensure that those priorities are fully progressed.

- Building and maintaining those key relationships with local partners, stakeholders and other government departments to ensure that the organisation are proactively engaging in a collaborative and inclusive way.

- Brief material for the SLT, including briefings on funding opportunities and associated areas and topics such as state aid. Presenting partners with exciting concepts, ideas and projects for their consideration and feedback and working collaboratively to identity the route to delivery.

- Bid writing and supporting the preparation of business cases where appropriate, with a notable focus on the economic, commercial and management aspects of cases to ensure best practice is developed across the business.

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of the public sector funding landscape and the strategic issues affecting economic development and regeneration in areas of need. You also need to ideally be qualified at least to degree level, or extensive experience, with keen interest in place making, communities and regeneration as a driver for growth. You will also need a sound understanding of the requirements for fund-bidding and of the business cycles for the allocation of new funds, including the uses and content of business cases.

If you are wanting a full job description and a chat about the role then please do not hesitate to get in touch. Please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Closes on Wednesday 30th of December 2020.

Interviews will be held in early January 2021.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Divisional Resourcing Coordinator

Find your place with us and help change lives.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency, supporting operational colleagues and hiring managers in creating an excellent candidate to employee journey.

As a Divisional Resourcing Coordinator you will be field based across 6 regions, responsible for coaching and guiding hiring managers in recruitment and selection activities. Working to KPIs, you will provide support and advice to operational colleagues involved in recruitment, ensuring consistency in processes to reflect best practice and Hft values.

Salary: £28,515 per annum plus car allowance

Hours: Full time, Contract - Fixed term - 6 months with the view to start ASAP

Location: South East: Kent North, Kent South, Sussex, Surrey, North & South Oxfordshire

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) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience within a similar capacity, including providing professional advice and support to recruiting managers. Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering recruitment and selection campaigns to a positive outcome is essential, as are excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office and the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and draft basic reports. Up to date knowledge of relevant employment law is required. You must also be able to travel across your division which may include overnight stays.

Closing date: Saturday 30th January 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Executive, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Assistant, Resourcing Executive, Recruiter, In House Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recon, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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City & Hackney Carers seek a warm and experienced individual to coordinate our Parent Carer Support Service. The postholder is responsible for supporting carers of children with additional needs, providing emotional support, advice and information on welfare benefit entitlements and facilitating peer support and information groups. The post involves home working with travel to and from meetings in Hackney and the wider London area as needed.

This service is supported by the Mercer’s Charitable Foundation and London Catalyst

To apply :In the first instance, please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description. Relevant candidates may be asked to complete an application form and equal opps format a later stage  .

UK Office, London (Victoria) or home based

The Vacancy

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role

This is an exciting time to be joining Parkinson's UK as we embark on year two of our 2020 - 24 strategy, Transforming Parkinson's Together. The charity has an estimated fundraising target of c. £30m this year and now we're looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Engagement and Fundraising teams. 

The Engagement directorate was launched in November 2019 and brought together fundraising, communications, volunteering and movement building colleagues. As such this new role comes at an exciting time at the charity when we will be developing new approaches to supporter engagement. This is not a traditional director of fundraising role - it is broader and more exciting than that, as if that were possible.

You’ll work with the Director of Engagement and Associate Director of Engagement & Communications in developing and delivering the charity’s engagement strategy to deliver ambitious income, supporter growth and understanding of the condition. Through thoughtful and inspiring leadership you will play a pivotal  role in  driving the growth of the UK Parkinson’s movement, increase understanding, attitudes  and encouraging creativity amongst our Engagement and Fundraising staff, so that we seize every chance to get Parkinson’s noticed.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across our income generating business area
• Provide line-management to Engagement senior managers
• Co-lead in planning, implementing and monitoring the engagement strategy and OKRs
• Promote our engagement principles across the charity to build true partnerships and collaborations with all supporters that value their  money, time, voice and more
• Be a champion for modern, people first approaches to lead and direct key frontline fundraising and supporter engagement business areas

What you'll bring

• Demonstrable experience leading and inspiring multi discipline teams in a truly collaborative way
• A successful relationship fundraiser with a proven track record in leading key fundraising disciplines and teams
• Proven experience of developing a strategy and plans that prioritise the whole supporter experience and value every type of contribution 
• Demonstrable experience of using audience insight and data to drive change and improvement in a mid-size organisation
• Knowledge and experience of delivering successful integrated campaigns

Closing date: 8 February

Interviews to be held: w/c 14 February 

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we're unlikely to be fully reopening our London office during 2021. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of office and home working until we’ve re-opened our London office. We will continue to review the situation inline with government guidelines

What's it like to work for us?

We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.

We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.

About Options

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of MSI Reproductive Choices. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high-quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Position

The position will work within the New Business and Partnerships team to play a key part in coordinating and managing the business development process. This includes analysing new opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, and pursuing and managing technical and commercial proposals to secure new business for Options. The BDM also contributes to the implementation of Options’ new business strategy, supporting our approach to new clients, design and innovation, and expansion in new countries. The post holder will act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Identification and tracking of new business, including understanding the market and landscape.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Options’ strategy for expanding work with institutional donors, new clients, foundations and in new markets, including developing engagement strategies and supporting aspects of our geographical strategy development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients, consultants, and potential partners.
• Analysis of opportunities, tender documents, potential partners in collaboration with senior Options staff.
• Lead and managed the development of proposals providing support to forming consortia.
• Act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making, on-going learning and process refinement.
• Along with the rest of the team, seeking ways to improve BD systems and processes to enhance the team’s efficiency and knowledge management.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification or degree in a relevant subject (relevant post graduate qualification in international development or health desirable)
• Extensive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or programme management in international development
• Work in/with developing countries
• Identification and tracking business opportunities
• Supporting the development and contributing to successful proposals for government, foundations and other donors
• Budgeting (using Excel);
• Time management and organisational skills, and an ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly good editorial and proof-reading skills
• Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Commitment to Options’ mission

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance.

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• Our organisation 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.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid work permit

We have a brand new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Income team at Samaritans. Samaritans is a leader in the disciplines of emotional support and suicide prevention. This role will enable Samaritans to maximise income potential from training and learning activity through the sale of online and offline products and services.

• Permanent
• £35,000-£42,000 per annum 
• 35 hours per week
• We are open to flexible working
• Home-based and then 2-3 days per week in Ewell, Surrey when our office reopens in 2021
• Moderate travel required

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving the annual training and learning income target for online and offline products
• Identify and develop opportunities for Samaritans service contracts
• Design and implement a strategic business plan to achieve sales targets and multi-year growth
• Work with the L&D function to build off the shelf propositions for external customers
• Work with the L&D function to define, review and implement an external solution design framework
• Manage a prospect pipeline with an agreed profile of value and conversion rate
• Roll out and manage a mixed lead generation strategy to ensure balanced pipeline of activity
• Build market insight to support product and service development
• Design and implement a marketing strategy to position Samaritans as though leaders within the wellbeing, emotional support and suicide prevention learning space
• Develop content to inspire the sector through case studies, press and social media
• To be the key point of contact on all mid to large value relationships
• To design and manage a best in class customer journey from initial engagement onwards
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Develop a customer retention program and KPI’s
• To create leads and opportunities for other Samaritans teams, specifically corporate partnerships and external affairs

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Thorough understanding and track record of all elements of the sales cycle:
  • Lead generation and qualification
  • Understanding client / customer needs
  • Solution identification, design and dynamic pricing
  • Presenting / proposal writing
  • Negotiation & contracting
  • Aftercare and retention
• Able to produce high quality written material (bids, proposal, marketing content)
• Strong account management skills, with a track record of growing revenue within relationships
• Experience of prioritising own workload and working to deadlines with speed and accuracy
• Excellent IT Skills
• Project management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy to achieve goals, working across teams and with multiple stakeholders. Also strong writing and presentation ability
• Good financial literacy and experience with forecasting and budgets

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Please find the full job description below.This role will close for applications on 28/01/2021. 

Finance Director

£75,000 to £80,000 

Flexible (office base Leatherhead), Surrey

Can you provide financial leadership to contribute to the success of QEF’s future growth?  Are you looking for a flexible senior role?  Do you have experience of working in the health and social care sector?

QEF is a Surrey based charity that provides a range of services supporting and enabling disabled people to live as independent lives as possible. We have a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team who care for over 10,000 disabled adults and children with a range of physical and learning disabilities every year.

This is an exciting time to join the QEF Group as we opened our brand new, state-of-the- art Care and Rehabilitation Centre in July 2020.  As Finance Director you will work collaboratively with the Chief Executive, Trustee Board and senior management team to deliver our business plan and future strategy.  Working proactively with stakeholders to manage costs and exploit potential revenue opportunities to deliver the budget.

This is an opportunity to be part of a unique organisation in a challenging role which is integral to the strategic direction and future success of the QEF Group.

To be successful you will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience of finance and IT, preferably in the charity or health and social care sectors, able to demonstrate you are:

• a strategic thinker, able to provide analysis and logical assessments, to develop and evaluate the financial viability of options arising out of the strategic review
• able to support the CEO as a key agent for change to ensure future performance and sustainability
• confident and credible in delivering key financial information to the senior management team, Trustee Board and sub committees
• a team player, able to communicate effectively, influence decision making, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• a strong commercial negotiator, managing external relationships and ensuring financial sustainability

Through experience you will be able to:

• ensure the integrity of financial and management accounting for all charities and companies within the QEF Group, ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are in place
• develop a financial strategy for the future funding of the QEF Group, including the meeting of all existing obligations
• control the cash flow of the QEF Group ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet the needs of the charity
• consider the opportunities for greater digital transformation to create efficiencies and improve information systems
• lead the improvement of robust management information to improve operational management, decision making and strategic development
• manage and mitigate key financial risks as part of QEF’s risk management approach
• ensure agreed digital developments across the QEF Group are effectively managed, cost effective and deliver the required objectives
• oversee the development and implementation of new finance and operational systems

Being part of QEF means being an ambassador for our values and behaviours: Everyone Matters, Works Together and Makes a Difference.

The office base is Leatherhead, close to Junction 9 of the M25, whilst attendance will be required, flexibility will also be considered for the right candidate in respect of working location and hours of work. 

For further information or to apply please visit our website via the link.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from disabled applicants.

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Flexible working
• Free on-site parking

Customer Relations Advisor

Base (Negotiable)

£18,408 - £19,539 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Part-Time/Full Time considered, Permanent.

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have exciting opportunities for Customer Relations Advisors who will Support the Sales & Marketing team to effectively manage enquiries for group reservations for FSC centres

From initial enquiry to deposit payment, you will support customers with relevant and accurate information about our products and facilities and follow up to close sales. You will be effectively managing FSC centre bookings to ensure a strong relationship is built up with customers, to include:

• Effectively managing communication with customers by email and telephone including timely follow-up to enquiries
• Ensuring that all customer enquiry and reservation information is updated on the sales database

To be successful in this key role you will have Minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent, to include English and Maths, or appropriate vocational experience, Experience working in an administrative and/or customer service/sales role, Experience of dealing with customers via telephone and email as well as experience of using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and databases.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with others are a must with a professional, confident and polite telephone manner. We’re looking for people with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team, adhering to strict deadlines and accepting responsibility for your own performance.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 25th January 2021

Interview Date: 1st and 2nd February 2021

Your new company
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Director to work as a part of a dynamic charity based in a village just outside of Newbury, Berkshire. Leading within its field, this organisation is a well-established and reputable charity both locally and nationally.

Your new role
As the Finance Director you will be a part of the Senior Management team and work closely with the Board.
Responsibilities include budgetary control, treasury management, financial reporting and risk management as well as deputising for the Company Secretary when needed.

• Monitoring budgetary controls as well as business strategy planning
• Supporting business development activity and negotiating new contracts with relation to finance
• Monitoring and enhancing the systems with regards to payroll, pensions, income and expenditure and sales ledger
• Preparation of financial statements and engagement with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with regulations and laws including SORP and HM Revenue
• Responsibility for charity tax and VAT submissions
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Recruit and motivate a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed
A qualified accountant with good accounting experience from an SME. Charities experience isnt necessary but would be beneficial.

Candidates seeking part time work will also be considered for this position as well as candidates who are looking for a step up into their first FD role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We are currently recruiting for a progressive Learning and Development professional to join our People & Culture team as a Learning and Development Officer based in London. Leading the full cycle of development planning, the ideal candidate will partner with People and Culture colleagues to develop an internal talent pool and a structured system for succession planning.

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the successful candidate will be expected to build and enhance the workforce development strategy that engages all employees, promotes the SIG vision and create a culture of coaching and feedback, empowering employees to achieve their full potential.

You will be confident in using research and will use your knowledge, excellent presentation and writing skills to develop training resources to support the wider organisation. Passionate about collaboration and engagement, you will be enthusiastic and self-motivated to inspire, influence and engage others, striving to embed a culture of coaching and empowerment to improve employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote the organisation’s commitment to investment in personal development as a means of improving employee morale and engagement.
• To work with People and Culture team colleagues to ensure all learning and development requirements are met.
• To be the first point of contact for all training inquiries and activity.
• Coordinate all training activity, book delegates, venues and training providers and process all associated administration.
• Manage the internal training system to ensure course information and training records are kept up to date.
• Source and partner with a network of external training providers ensuring they have a deep understanding of the business requirements.
• Identify and compile a portfolio of learning and development interventions compatible with business needs.
• To work with People and Culture colleagues and management teams to identify gaps in performance and take appropriate measures to address.
• Ensure training systems and programmes are compatible with business growth targets and individual career progression.
• Resource and embrace innovative and contemporary learning techniques, such as e-learning, and work with People and Culture colleagues to embed across the business.
• To work with People and Culture colleagues and management teams to develop an internal talent pool through identification of high potential and targeted career mapping.
• To work with People and Culture colleagues to design and deliver new employee induction.
• To research and implement a training evaluation system to measure the effectiveness of training interventions and ROI.
• To positively promote an environment within the Group which respects and values the diversity of both staff and service users.
• To be a visible and approachable support service to both managers and employees.
• To take responsibility for personal growth and development and to ensure that professional knowledge is up to date and accurate.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Highly organised and efficient with the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Works with a highly professional and flexible approach
• Innovative and a creative thinker
• Must be proficient in the use of LMS and HR systems
• Must be self-motivated, persistent and diligent and willing to network
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and coaching skills are essential
• High level of confidentiality and ethical standards/values
• Positive, “Can Do” attitude
• Ideally CIPD qualified or with experience commensurate with the qualification, or working towards Level 3

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

The Association of Directors of Adults Social Services is the membership charity for current and former directors of adult care or social services.  You can learn more about who we are and what we do on our website.

We need someone to support our work by developing sustainable revenue using our existing ways of working with sympathic commercial partners and by innovating.

You will bring your expertise in commercialising charity assets, credibility, great networking skills, and the vision to find and develop new revenue generating opportunities.

We are happy to consider proposals across a range of ways of working together, and to use an agreed bespoke  reward structure.

The Methodist Church is seeking a meticulous and organised copy editor with strong project management experience to join our in-house Publishing team.

You will manage the editorial process, overseeing the quality of editing, adherence to house style and tone of voice.

You will be required to copy-edit and manage our team of freelance editors to ensure the delivery of high-quality products, on time and budget. From formal reports to posters and postcards, to online content and books of prayers and training manuals, our wide range of publications is designed to equip the Church with resources for worship, discipleship and mission as we respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ.

This role is usually based in our central London office, but staff are currently being equipped to work from home as required by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Interviews will be conducted via video conferencing: Wednesday 24 Feb or Friday 26 February 2021

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R3

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 11th JANUARY 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Previous applicant need not apply.
• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [11th JANUARY 2021].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Role Overview:

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.

• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.

• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.

• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.

• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.

• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.

• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.

• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 

• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.

• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.

• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.

• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.

• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).

• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.

• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.

• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.

• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.

• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.

• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods [Ramadan, Qurbani and Emergencies].
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification:

Essential Requirements: Qualification and Experience 

• Minimum degree level ideally in management/Accountancy or business qualification and membership of appropriate professional body.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working as a finance coordinator within the not for profit sector or Public Authority (Local or National Government

• Experience of managing /assisting financial operations in an organisation or as second-in-command in a larger organisation. 

• Experience of leading, managing and motivating non-finance functions such as HR, legal, facilities and administration highly desirable.

Essential Requirements: Skills

• Strong management capabilities with the ability to hire, inspire, and maintain a team of top professionals, interns, and consultants.
• Demonstrated budgeting skills and solid experience in financial systems, with a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and profit and non-profit accounting and accounting systems. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the financial reporting and analysis required to support strategic decision making.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data (both written and verbal), articulate trade-offs, and distil information into clear recommendations for a range of decision-makers.
• Good level of knowledge with audit, compliance and internal control issues, and best practices related to risk management and insurance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in her/his work, exercising excellent judgment and discretion at all times.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Accomplished at working in an environment that is demanding and fast-paced, where there are sometimes competing needs and limited resources

In addition to which,

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

[1] Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

[2] Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 11th JANUARY 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by / after the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Managing Editor at China Dialogue (Fixed-Term Cover)

 

Location: London

Position: Managing Editor (Cover)

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Fixed Term, until 3rd September 2021

Starting salary: £37,000 Per Annum

Start time: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 9am, 1st February 2021

Description

China Dialogue seeks an experienced editor to join its London team to provide cover for a core team member’s parental leave. The ideal candidate would have a keen interest in climate change and the environment and the global role and impacts of China. The candidate would be proactive, highly organised and self-motivated, with a strong track record in  journalism, and with experience of managing investigative journalism projects,  excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, an aptitude for digital technologies and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

About us

China Dialogue has a 15-year track record of commissioning and publishing high-quality information, and promoting communication on environment and climate change in Chinese and English and, on our sister sites, a total of eight languages. We support open discussion, with the aim of informing international and Chinese readers and contributing to equitable and constructive solutions to global environmental problems.

China Dialogue researches, writes, commissions, edits and publishes bilingual high-quality content that includes extended reports, policy briefs, essays, and book reviews on the environment and climate change. 

China Dialogue works closely with its network of sister websites – China Dialogue Ocean, The Third Pole and Diálogo Chino – cross-publishing relevant material in order to better serve our readerships. Taking a strategic global perspective of our work, the successful candidate will work to deepen these relationships, drawing on the resources we have established over the past decade to generate new synergies in content, from grassroots reporting to high-level analysis in a truly global dialogue.

 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work for China Dialogue as a key part of its London-based editorial team.

Essential skills:

• An understanding of and commitment to the work of China Dialogue Trust and its websites;

• Proven interest and literacy in environment and climate change;

• Experience in web publishing, investigative journalism, and multimedia and digital tools;

• The capacity to exercise strategic oversight of projects and to foster innovative approaches to addressing global environmental problems and climate change;

• Flexibility and ability to multitask, verbal and cross-cultural communications skills;

• Ability to work independently.

Desirable skills:

• Interest in or knowledge of China and international affairs;

• Chinese (or other relevant language) language skills;

• Interest in or knowledge of investigative journalism techniques. 

Main responsibilities

• Taking a strategic approach to initiating, developing and implementing original editorial projects;

• Planning, researching, commissioning, writing and editing content;

• Liaising with editorial teams in China, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America on joint editorial projects and themes of mutual interest;

• Supporting evaluation of projects and reporting to funders.