Purpose of the role
You will ensure excellent professional standards and productivity; enabling the CEO to lead the organisation through its next phase of development and growth.
Working closely with the CEO, you will contribute financial information and ideas to business plans, funding applications and proposals including capital developments, regeneration projects, creative programmes and other commercial opportunities.
As a key member of a small but growing leadership team you will be responsible for the delivery of important objectives focused on the profitability and capacity building critical to achieving our business aims.

The opportunity
ACAVA is undertaking a wide-ranging organisational change process as we reimagine our purpose to meet evolving cultural, economic and social contexts and pursue several emerging business opportunities.
The Director of Finance and Operations role creates a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of a leading cultural organisation with enormous potential at a moment of urgent social and cultural need.
If you have the drive to lead, confidence to influence and you are passionate about our purpose, this could be the role for you.

Finance
Confidently lead on all aspects of financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.
Ensure effective systems and controls are in place that safeguard the management of company finances.
Lead the development of robust financial processes and procedures that prioritise efficiency, profitability and financial stability.
Lead the relationship with our external management accountants and ensure the timely preparation of reports for the CEO, trustees and auditors.
Lead relationship management and negotiations with our bank to renew and/or extend banking facilities.
Analyse and improve financial performance through robust cost control, pricing policies and income generation to consolidate financial stability.
Contribute financial information and ideas to business plans, business pitches, fundraising applications and other projects as required.
Ensure grant income is disbursed according to award requirements, oversee accurate records and reporting to funders.
Develop and regularly review company and departmental budgets.
Produce accurate quarterly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts for the CEO, subcommittees and board.
Prepare regular comprehensive financial analyses highlighting risks and identifying opportunities for improving financial performance.
Oversee the smooth completion of the annual audit liaising closely with our auditors and accountants.
Assess the financial capabilities of relevant staff and identify training needs where necessary.
Support the CEO with financial forecasts and business modelling.
Communicate and negotiate with senior stakeholders on finance, property and business development matters.

Property
Lead the management and operation of the property portfolio to ensure compliance with legal, health and safety and other requirements.
Develop a strategic plan for the estate, projecting future costs and benefits and provide analyses to inform business decisions.
With the CEO, assess the financial viability of individual buildings and develop a strategy to address underperforming sites.
Lead the oversight, negotiation and renewal of leases.
Develop a building-by-building strategy for business rates.
Produce detailed income and expenditure budgets for individual buildings that aim to generate a financial surplus.
Assess the untapped income generating potential of buildings; maximise efficient use of all spaces and identify opportunities for additional income.
Establish sound processes/policies that produce consistent income from studio licence fees and introduce a fair transparent system of utilities recharging.
Oversee excellent health and safety standards at all buildings.
Oversee cost effective planned programmes of property maintenance that sustain high quality workspaces and facilities.

Administration and HR
Lead and inspire your teams setting challenging and enriching objectives.
Oversee the efficient professional administration of the company.
Provide thought leadership to ensure best practice including a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in all of our work.
Direct HR processes including recruitment, contracts, staff development and disciplinary.
Oversee efficient studio allocation processes that minimise voids and maintain high occupancy.
Secure value for money in all aspects of ACAVA’s work and ensure that contracted services are fit for purpose.
Act as data controller ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and undertake regular compliance reviews.
Maintain oversight of essential policies and ensure they are kept up to date.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.  We are now seeking a dynamic and transformational leader as the Director of Learning and Enrichment for Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

We are looking for an organisational leader with the ability to lead and develop an education offer that is highly differentiated and innovative to achieve our shared vision. You will be values-led and have sustained, relevant leadership experience of working with children who are neurodiverse and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, challenging behaviour and experience barriers to learning.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Oasis UK charity website or download the documents from this page. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Applications should be received by noon on Friday 30th April 2021.

Leadership interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th May via Teams.

Assessment and final panel interviews will take place on the 12th and 14th May and are being held at South Quay College, East London.

Job title: Director of Learning and Enrichment

Job reference: OR-DLE

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

Contract:  Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  £67,364 - £74,295 (L20 - L24)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

About you and the role

The Hansard Society is looking for a Membership and Operations Manager to strengthen our organisation and develop our supporter base.

If you are interested in politics and think what Parliament does matters, then this is a great opportunity to help us with our mission to foster knowledge and understanding of the Westminster Parliament and ways in which Parliament can be made more effective.

The purpose of this new role is to:

• develop a larger and more active and engaged membership community to support the Society’s research and educational work in the years ahead;
• strengthen the Society’s operational functions, enhancing its capacity, resilience, and future development.

We are therefore looking for someone who is highly motivated and will embrace a new role, in a small, dynamic research Society with an international reputation, where you can make a big impact and enjoy significant autonomy. You will have some relevant experience in a membership or similar role, perhaps at a bigger organisation, but will relish the opportunity to take what you've learnt and apply it to help revitalise the Hansard Society's membership model and help us engage more effectively with our supporters. You will manage business-critical functions, gain in-depth experience of all aspects of running a charity, and take an entrepreneurial approach to improving our operations.

As our Membership and Operations Manager, here’s a taste of what you’ll do:

• Expand, develop and manage the Society's membership. You'll develop and implement a new membership strategy, oversee production of new marketing materials, communicate regularly with our members, and organise members-only events, including our AGM.
• Financial administration and governance. You'll co-ordinate each week with our accountants about invoice-raising, payment-chasing, expense claims, and credit card reconciliation. And you'll liaise with our Statutory Instrument Tracker® clients about contracts, invoicing and subscription renewals, and help keep our CRM (contact relationship management) system up to date.
• Operational improvement. You'll review and develop our operational policies and procedures (e.g. on diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and privacy) and keep them up to date, with the ability to call on our external HR advisers for advice where necessary.  
• Support the operational delivery of our programme of public and private events. As and when we can return to in-person events, you'll book venues, catering, and other suppliers. You'll keep our CRM system updated and maintain the financial records. And, working with other members of the team, you'll liaise with speakers, sponsors and attendees.
• Support the Director with the governance of the charity. You'll liaise with our Board of Trustees and assist with our corporate reporting and compliance with charity and company law. You'll also help with reporting to funders and sponsors.
• Ensure the smooth running of the office. As the first point of contact you'll liaise regularly with the landlord and our suppliers. And occasionally we may need you to provide PA-type support for the Director and other staff such as organising staff meetings, co-ordinating diaries, ordering supplies and booking rooms and travel.

This is a new role, so you will help shape how it develops, but the ability to multi-task and juggle priorities is essential. The role carries considerable responsibility, with a lot of potential for growth and development in the future. 

Our office is situated near Westminster on the 1st floor of Millbank Tower. As and when the pandemic-related lockdown eases, staff will need to spend some time in the office together, but we anticipate being able to offer hybrid arrangements with some continued remote working.

Your skills and experience

You'll be the right person for this job if:

• You have some experience of working within the membership team of a membership organisation or professional association or similar body.
• You have excellent organisational and project management skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to juggle priorities and work with minimal supervision.  
• You have exceptional people skills and are a collaborative team-player.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have excellent IT skills: are familiar with CRM systems and are proficient in using Microsoft Office software.
• You are a creative thinker and problem-solver with a 'can do' attitude.
• You appreciate our mission, have good political awareness, and can commit to the non-partisan values and ethos of the Hansard Society. 

For full details about the role, the Hansard Society and the application process, please read the job information pack. 

The London Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking to fill the following position:

Senior Procurement Assistant, G5, Temporary appointment (TA) Job Opening ID: 26338

Background information

Established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern.

In the UK, UNHCR provides guidance on refugee and statelessness law and policy to the UK government, legal practitioners, non-governmental organizations and others. We are involved in coordinating UNHCR’s engagement with the Home Office to deliver protection to persons of concern through its resettlement programmes. The Office is also focused on working with the UK authorities to strengthen the integration of refugees in the UK. The Office’s work includes intervening in court proceedings, which are precedent-setting for the international protection of refugees, engagement with parliamentary bodies, including with respect to the development of legislation affecting persons of concern to UNHCR, and providing training on a range of issues to those working with asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons.

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Senior Procurement Assistant provides procurement support to all activities pertaining to the procurement function including planning, tendering, evaluation, award and contract administration within the area of responsibility (AoR).

The incumbent is supervised by a relevant higher-level position and receives regular guidance and instructions from the supervisor on successive steps. S/he works independently on routine tasks while follows instructions of the supervisor on more complex issues. The incumbent may have contacts on a working level on specific issues with other UNHCR offices, UN agencies, NGOs, government partners and commercial contractors in the area to facilitate performing the procurement function. The duty of the incumbent is to support procurement management within the geographical area covered while exercising efficiency in the use of those resources.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties:

• In compliance with procurement rules and procedures, support the related procurement activities to facilitate UNHCR end to end processes resulting in a timely and quality delivery of goods and services to persons of concern. 
• Apply UNHCR's sourcing & procurement strategy when planning and/or purchasing commodities and services.
• Examine purchase requisitions to ensure conformity and liaise with requesters when necessary.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation as well as formal tender documents.
• Actively support Evaluation Committees within the AoR.
• Produce bid tabulations and prepare Purchase Orders for approval.
• Dispatch approved Purchase Orders, and follow-up with the delivery of ordered commodities and services.
• Administer contracts and update vendor performance evaluation in coordination with the Contract Manager
• Provide information on all procurement activities within the AoR.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on procurement activities and provide reports and updates periodically, and on request. Compile statistical information on procurement related matters that will assist in decision making.

In the Country Operations

• Ensure local liaison to effectively support procurement activities.
• Assist in procurement management of goods and services according to UNHCR rules and regulations as well as country-specific SOPs;
• Assist in vendor evaluation and preparation of submissions to relevant CoCs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Operational Context:

The Senior Procurement Assistant will report to the Admin Associate. The United Kingdom Country Office (CO) is located in London and works under the Regional Bureau for Europe.

The Country Office is moving into new premises. The incumbent will support the Admin Unit and act as first point of contact ensuring that all preparations are made in good time and the move is carried out efficiently.

In particular, the incumbent will liaise with suppliers, trades people and others to ensure that the fit out is carried out in accordance with agreed standards and UNHCR rules; and that the move of staff, goods, etc. to the new premises (located in the same building) is properly organized. The incumbent will also liaise with UNHCR’s own IT services to ensure that the infrastructure is in place.

The Senior Procurement Assistant will be assisting with the tendering and will need to be familiar or able to understand quickly UNHCR procurement and supply policy. They will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to budget and raising cost implications of the move to ongoing year on year costs. Experience with project management within an international organisation or charity would be a desirable asset.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Fields of education:

N/A

Certificates and/or Licenses

Supply Chain, Procurement, Administration,

Economics, Law, Engineering

Relevant Job Experience:

Essential

Not specified.

Desirable

Not specified.

Functional Skills:

IT-Computer literacy

SC-PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management

SC-Supply Planning

SC-Customs clearance

SC-Logistics

SC-Warehouse Management

SC-Asset Management

SC-Fleet Management

Language Requirements

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 11pm BST 25/04/2021.

Additional Information

This position is a Temporary Appointment (TA) and the initial contract is for 3 months.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position, therefore you must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this position. Applicants should state their right to work in their motivational letter.

Interested internal candidates should apply through MSRP - Self-Service - Recruiting Activities - Careers (please search by JO number 26338 or by Location). Please update your personal profiles with all required information in order to be able to apply.

Interested external applicants are also invited to apply online and complete the mandatory motivation letter. External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external UNHCR website using the yellow apply button at the top of this advert. Please go to this website and follow: Careers - Career opportunities - Other Opportunities - Vacancies and search by Job Opening number 26338.

Not signed, incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview via Teams. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).

UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants to apply. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms gender, disability, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Salary: starting from £29,732 (Income Tax-free - subjected to National Insurance contributions ONLY) depending on experience.

The position is in London. There is some will be some expectation to be onsite, due to the nature of the work. Therefore, some flexibility will be required as the office transitions from working at home to returning to the office.

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

We work with over 20 charity partners and employ approximately 40 people..

About this role

This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.

The primary focus of the role will be finance. This is an interesting and broad role and will include a full range of work on our accounting system. Your key objective is to ensure the accounting system is up-to-date and accurate and that transactions are recorded correctly on it. You will play an important part in maintaining strong financial controls and helping staff across the organisation with finance.

The finance team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations and the Finance and IT Manager. Payroll is supervised by the HR and Learning Manager and outsourced to a third-party organisation. Our most recent accounts are found here: Impetus accounts

In addition to your finance responsibilities you’ll be working with other members of the Operations team supporting them in their roles with a range of HR and office duties.

The role is full time (37.5 hours a week). You will be required to be in the office at least three days a week but we are otherwise open to a discussion about how the hours are spread over the week. We can discuss this at the interview or in advance if you wish to discuss working arrangements further.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the supplier and customer ledgers
• Processing invoices from suppliers and invoices to customers
• Processing expense claims
• Preparing and entering journals including for payroll journals
• Recording bank transactions on the accounting system
• Setting up payments on online banking
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Performing monthly control account reconciliations
• Processing credit card statements and supporting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts including the month-end process
• Advising staff on financial procedures
• Helping the auditors and contributing to the preparation of the annual accounts
• Supporting the HR team with a range of administrative duties, including supporting with recruitment (managing applications, co-ordinating interviews etc.)
• Supporting the upload of payroll data to our pension provider
• General administrative duties to support the Operations team and wider organisation.
• Anticipated split of duties will be 70% in finance and 30% supporting HR and other operational duties.

Person specification

Essential

• Proven experience working in a finance orientated role with an accounting package is essential
• An eye for detail and an interest in first-time accuracy in recording transactions
• An ability to explain finance procedures to non-finance people
• A good level of initiative, willing to get on with sorting out problems unprompted
• A good communicator and ability to manage various stakeholders
• A confident and assertive personality, combined with the ability to carry out duties with good humour, tact and diplomacy
• Understanding of the reasons and need to maintain confidentiality at all time
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office; in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and of using systems to monitor and maintain records
• A commitment to Impetus’ work
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Strong purchase ledger experience
• Obtained or working towards achieving an accounting qualification is desirable
• Experience of working with Sage is desirable

How to apply

Please send a comprehensive CV and supporting statement to us by 9am Monday 19th April 2021.The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

In order to complete your application please also complete the following equal opportunities monitoring form on our website.

You should include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Interviews will take place w/c 26th April 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Be right in the middle of things, helping keep the organisation moving, for a busy charity renowned for its amazing work with some of Britain's most excluded people.

About Us

First Love Foundation, a Christian charity, was founded 10 years ago with a desire to see the transformation of society through the pursuit of justice, dignity, and equality for all members of the society. Our vision is for Britain without poverty and our work is underpinned by the belief that no one regardless of faith, ethnicity, socio-economic background, or any other factor should live in poverty or go through this type of crisis alone.

Based in the east end of London, First Love Foundation works with families and individuals experiencing crisis i.e. ‘income-shocks’ ranging from incorrect denial (or suspension of) welfare support, serious ill health, debt, homelessness, right through to domestic violence, trapping them in a continuous cycle of poverty.

We respond to poverty and crisis through the delivery of our highly regarded solutions-oriented Enabling Lives Programme. The programme provides instant access to high-quality support and advice at the point of crisis.

Our mission is ‘to empower people to create their own independent lives by working alongside them with love”. This mission and our theory of change have been carefully developed over many years on the front line, helping people in crisis and learning what it takes for people to break the cycle of poverty.

With projects already in the pipeline that will serve to help even more families and individuals make the journey out of their crisis, we have scope for scale which needs to be supported internally by strong management of crucial areas of the charity’s operations.

About the Role

This is the ideal role for someone who loves being in the thick of everything that goes on in a team, keeping things moving and on track. You will have strong organisational, administrative and diary management skills, a passion for justice and a desire to tick things off to-do lists.

Key responsibilities are across the following core functions:

• Day to day management of the Office & its facilities
• PA Support to the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Board of Trustees i.e. diary management, minute-taking
• Administrative support to team members responsible for the following areas
  • Finance
  • HR
  • Health & Safety
  • Fundraising & Marketing
  • IT

Time and diary management skills, attention to detail, good IT skills and a high level of accuracy are important.

Communicates with:

First Love Foundation colleagues / External Partners, Donors and Suppliers / Volunteers / Churches

The successful candidate must be in sympathy with the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation.

Fair Trials is an international human rights NGO, which exists to build respect for the human right to a fair trial in criminal cases. Fair Trials has an established track-record as a trusted voice on criminal justice.

We are expanding our work in the UK in response to growing threats to the right to a fair trial in England & Wales. Decades of cuts and under-investment, combined with repeated failures to address underlying systemic challenges have damaged the criminal justice system, and there is an urgent need to push back against continuing efforts to restrict and undermine defence rights. The successful candidate will support us as we develop our new and exciting work on UK criminal justice reform.

The role of Assistant Legal and Policy Officer provides an opportunity for outstanding candidates with exceptional legal skills who are looking to gain a wide range of experience in criminal justice and human rights. You will support our work in key areas, including on access to a lawyer in police custody, the overuse of pre-trial detention, guilty pleas, and the digitalisation of criminal justice. Although the primary geographic focus of your work will be England & Wales, there may also be opportunities to work with Fair Trials’ other offices in other regions.

This is a short-term (six month) position, for which we will be welcoming applications from recent graduates and other candidates at the start of their careers in law, criminal justice, and human rights.

Please see the candidate brief and the job description for more details.

Discrimination is systemic in criminal justice systems across the globe and we believe diversity at Fair Trials will make us more effective at fighting injustice. We are actively seeking a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people with lived experience of criminal justice.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter identifying how you meet the job description by 23:59 (BST) on 8th May 2021. Please clearly include your name and “Assistant Legal and Policy Officer” in the subject field of the email.

We are currently seeking an interim Director of Finance to join our team. Although this role is currently working from home due to Covid restrictions, it is based at the National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. You will join us on a full-time basis until May 2022 and in return, you will receive up to £80,000pa plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day. The Charity has an annual revenue budget of £75m and operates a trading subsidiary with income in excess of £2m per annum.

As our Director of Finance, you’ll lead a highly skilled team of employees, covering financial accounting and transaction processing, management accounting and reporting, Payroll and Procurement. You’ll be the accountable executive for all the finance activities of the Charity including planning, budgeting, forecasting, decision-making and monitoring through 2021.

Reporting to the CEO, this senior position will share in the collective accountability and responsibility for leadership of Cats Protection. This includes leading the development of strategies, policies and plans to discharge Cars Protection’s purpose; monitoring the performance of the Charity to ensure it meets its strategic objectives and targets, and promoting high standards of propriety, best practice and the efficient and effective use of people and resources.

Key responsibilities of our Director of Finance will include:

• Ensuring the EMT and Trustees are able to discharge their responsibilities in overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements
• Overseeing procurement activities of the Charity, ensuring service excellence and cost-effectiveness so that budget holders spend the Charity’s money wisely
• Driving the development of financial management methodologies for 2022 to meet organisational needs, support change and ensure robust financial management
• Ensuring appropriate and effective overall management of risk for the charity
• Ensuring the development of financial aspects of the Cats Protection strategy and transition planning
• Overseeing the implementation of effective and useable project, portfolio and programme management across the charity – including the implementation of a new finance system
• Supporting the Audit and Investment Committees and internal and external audit functions
• Leading the Directorate teams and managing the above reports

What we’re looking for in our Director of Finance:

• A fellowship of a Professional Accounting Body (ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA), educated to level 7
• Significant knowledge of cross-section legislation, regulations and financial issues relating to the not for profit environment
• Experience of leading a finance function within a regulatory environment – preferably within the Third Sector
• Significant experience of developing and implementing successful organisational and financial plans
• Substantial senior management experience, including monitoring, evaluating and improving organisational performance
• The ability to evaluate data, including financial and other numeric data, in order to make systematic and rational high-level judgements
• The ability to motivate, empower and develop people, paid and unpaid, at all levels in a complex, multi-location organisation

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary plus excellent benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• A range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme… and more!

Join us as our Director of Finance and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 25 April 2021

Virtual interview date: 30 April 2021

About the role:

We are looking for a highly efficient, well-organised administrator to join the team and support the smooth running of the operations of the organisation. The role will require effective management of multiple functions; including office management, IT support, HR admin and event logistics. The role will also involve managing, implementing and reviewing key company processes and procedures, as well as supporting our work reporting to grant funders.

About you:

You’ll be a highly efficient administrator with experience of managing a range of operations functions and supporting senior-level staff. Positive Money is a small team that works closely together, so you will also be someone who enjoys and is very capable at juggling multiple projects and chipping in where help is needed. You will be a self-starter who is comfortable working proactively with limited supervision. You’ll be excited about working in an organisation that develops a new type of culture based on innovation, trust, and open-mindedness. You will be committed to Positive Money’s mission (described below). You could come from any background or walk of life, and share our commitment to an inclusive and diverse team, and money and banking system.

About Positive Money:

Our money and banking system increases inequality, fuels climate breakdown, and is undemocratic. We think that should change. Positive Money is a fast-growing organisation that combines the activities of a think-tank, a pressure group, and international movement. Born out of the financial crash of 2008, Positive Money is the leading civil society organisation challenging our central bank, banking system, and wider economy to work in the interests of people and planet. Our mission is to reform money and banking to build a fair, democratic and sustainable economy.

Roles and responsibilities

• General office and facilities management, including managing a potential office move in 2021.

• HR administration, including employee and consultant contracts, inducting new staff, managing our annual leave system (timetastic), and administering all recruitment campaigns.

• Oversee and ensure the effective maintenance of all IT equipment including printers and computers, telephones and other equipment.

• Maintain and manage all company IT software accounts as general admin, and act as general IT support to the rest of the team, working closely with an external web developer as needed.

• Manage the office and electronic filing systems (Gsuite/dropbox).

• Manage day to day relationships with all company suppliers, and manage sourcing and purchasing of key company needs such as insurance.

• Support the Senior Finance Manager on financial administration, including purchasing and a weekly payment run.

• Support the effective governance of the organisation, scheduling board meetings and preparing papers, attending board meetings as minute-taker, and providing administrative support to the Board of Directors where needed.

• Monitor our grants reporting schedule, and support Director and Senior Finance Manager to deliver reports to our grant funders.

• Manage donor database including cancelling donations, tracking new and increased donations, updating details in Action Network, dealing with direct debit / Paypal changes upon donor requests, and emailing donors where necessary. Training would be provided.

• Work with senior staff to ensure key policies and procedures are kept up to date and adhered to.

• Managing and organising online and offline events, including webinars, conferences, roundtables, festival stalls and supporter meetings.

• End-to-end event logistics; identifying and securing venues; sending out invitations, securing and managing event suppliers, directing other team members on key event tasks.

• Organising all staff travel and accommodation.

• General administrative support to the Director as needed.

Essential skills and experience

• At least two years experience as an Operations Officer/Coordinator/Manager, Team Administrator,  Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar

• Strong administration and organisational skills, with a close attention to detail.

• Strong IT skills, and some familiarity with IT systems such contact databases, Cloud based filing systems, HR software or similar. A willingness to learn and become proficient with new IT systems

• Proficiency in using office software: Microsoft Office suite / google docs or equivalent, Email / Slack, and in managing electronic filing systems

• Experience of working on HR administration

• Experience of organising events, ideally both online and in person.

• Ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines, prioritising effectively, adapting to circumstances, and juggling a range of projects

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, needed to work closely with a small team, and a range of external contractors, funders and stakeholders

• A good project manager, able to plan ahead effectively and manage their time.

• Experience setting up, developing and maintaining effective operations systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ready to get stuck in and undertake a wide range of tasks, using your own initiative.

Desirable skills and experience

• Some financial management experience

Values and behaviours:

• Be committed to our vision for a fair, democratic, and sustainable economy

• Enjoy working with a high level of autonomy, trust and experimentation

• Enjoy thinking outside the box and seeking out new opportunities

• Be committed to working in an innovative and collaborative way

• Self-motivated and a team player: enjoy working collaboratively within a team

• Ability to work in time-pressured situations, multi-task and meet deadlines

• Be self-reflective with a high degree of empathy and self-awareness

How to Apply: Please download and fill out the APPLICATION FORM in full. 

Closing Date for applications: 12noon, Tuesday 4th May

Interviews will take place on: Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th May
(interviews will take place online)

Director of Finance

Venn Group are delighted to announce that they are partnering exclusively with Florence Nightingale Foundation to source an excellent hands-on Director of Finance.

The role will sit in a small high performing Finance team and have overall responsibility of the Finance function. It will report to the CEO and be part of the Senior Management Team.

Job responsibilities include:

* Prepare quarterly financial update for the CEO, Treasurer and Trustees for consideration at the FIC and Board
* Prepare monthly management accounts including Income and Expenditure accounts Balance sheet and cashflow and supporting analysis as required
* Prepare financial aspects of the annual report and accounts and successful management of annual audit
* Maintain appropriate records and controls over Restricted Funds to ensure funds used and reported appropriately
* Maintain clear policies and processes to ensure good financial controls are in place that meet legal and tax requirements
* Manage cash balances and monitor investments and reserves in line with policies and report to quarterly Finance and Investment Committee (FIC)
* Manage Finance team of two

The successful candidate MUST have:

* A recognised Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* Relevant experience in a small Charity
* Experience of working closely with senior management and external auditors
* Understanding of Charity SORP
* Staff management experience
* Strong system skills

Agency Reference Number: 7045260

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Length: Permanent

Who are we looking for?

UK Youth are currently looking for a dynamic and talented People professional to join our Charity Services team to lead the People function and deliver solutions and people-first principles within the charity.

The new People Assistant Director is responsible for developing and delivering a people strategy that supports all staff at UK Youth to thrive in their roles; enabling them to deliver our vision and aims. This role reports into the Chief Operating Officer and will be delivered in partnership with staff, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. The role will provide strategic and operational leadership across the whole people lifecycle. Looking at how we recruit, onboard, develop and retain highly engaged staff.

The role will work with the COO and lead on developing a truly inclusive and dynamic working culture, taking the organisation forward in our ambitions to deliver on our transformational strategy of impact and support for young people across the U.K. We are looking for candidates who have excellent HR knowledge and experience of implementing best practice HR solutions to drive a high-performance culture. To thrive in this role you will need experience in effectively embedding EDI commitments across organisational culture and ways of working, as well as a can-do attitude, proactively responding to change and an ability to establish professional credibility quickly with colleagues.

Who we are?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and

empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply?

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click through the link to our website to find out more information

The Mulberry Centre (TMC) is an award-winning cancer information and support centre and an independent charity, based on the grounds of the West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. It has been open for over 19 years and has provided services and support to more than 15,000 people. 

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager.  We are looking for an individual who will support and coordinate the smooth running of the Centre’s operational and support services, enabling The Mulberry Centre to deliver quality services with a professional and caring focus.  You will need to be a warm and welcoming team player, be proactive and an office all-rounder supporting your colleagues.

If you are interested in the work of The Mulberry Centre and have the relevant experience to perform this significant role, we would very much like to hear from you. 

UK Youth works through networks of youth organisations, young people and cross-sector supporters to galvanise a collective movement in support of our shared vision. Our new Collective Action Department will be at the forefront of helping to solve the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference by transforming the way the system brings cross-sector leaders and young people together to share, grow expertise and solve key issues collectively.

This is an exciting role that will lead the operational strategy for strengthening our approach to mobilising a cross-sector movement of people to actively work together in accelerating positive outcomes for young people. Our network approach will use digital platforms, be anchored in proven collective action theoretical principles and will ultimately ensure:

• The Youth Sector and outdoor learning (in all its diversity) is strengthened through effective outcomes-focused collaboration, shared learning, challenge and the sharing and embedding of solutions
• Young people have the skills, confidence and opportunities to unlock agency and lead through our work to build to the #iwill Movement
• The broader understanding of youth work is increased due to stronger connections between policy makers and cross-sector bodies working on behalf of young people
• UK Youth maintains a UK wide approach to our collective action approaches. Working in meaningful and effective ways to bring cross nations youth organisations together

Comfortable with using a ‘test and learn’ approach, with a passion for systems change and driving systems change, this role will be responsible for growing and developing the UK Youth Movement and creating innovative mechanisms to understand the needs of the youth sector and young people, working with others to turn them into action. The role will lead and develop a clear strategy for ensuring young people’s voices are at the heart of the network.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply. 

• Closing date for applications will be 12pm, 4th May 2021

Assistant Director of Finance: £70,000 - £77,500 + benefits: SE London (6 Month Contract)

For a University in South East London, we are recruiting an Assistant Director of Finance for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the CFO, this pivotal role will lead the development of a best-in-class management accounting and reporting function whilst supporting new members of Finance moving across from the organisation during a high-profile change. The Assistant Director of Finance will on-board new team members and integrate them with existing management accountants, supporting a service driven Business Partnering function. This role will suit a natural leader with a strong track-record in leading management accounting and business partnering teams.

Main Duties:

• Lead, develop and inspire new Finance Business Partnering Team to deliver best-in-class support to internal stakeholders
• Manage a team including the Head of Management Accounts, FP&A Accountant and Faculty Business Partners
• Lead on annual budget setting, re-forecasting, and month-end
• Support the Leadership Team with financial information and reporting
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and medium-term financial forecasts for the University and subsidiaries including CAPEX, cash forecasting, narrative and reports
• Support Faculties and Directorate in the preparation of 3-5-year plans
• Implement business partnering to enhance service delivery, optimise finance work processes to create value, improve productivity and underpin the Finance operating model

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of leading management accounting and business partnering teams across multiple locations
• Track record of providing financial leadership to Executives
• Experience of working within the University or Higher Education sector would be desirable
• Experience of leading and influencing through transformation and change is essential
• Experience of setting up and embedding new departments / functions
• Gravitas and leadership qualities

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