Age UK East London aims to be an organisation that enables older people to:

• Retain maximum possible choice over the direction of their lives;
• Maintain and improve health;
• Prevent social isolation;
• Live in physical environments suited to their changing needs;
• Have as many opportunities as possible for involvement in fulfilling community and leisure activities.

Older people and their carers are our partners in everything we do.  We aim to keep our work:

• Personal
• Safe
• Expert
• Progressive
• Respectful

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) ensures Age UK East London (AUKEL) has a strong financial management and robust operations needed to deliver its mission, leading on all AUKEL’s organisational budget planning and management, audit, compliance, and infrastructure functions. They are a key member of our Senior Management Team and play a key role in strategic and operational decision making.

The DFO is responsible for developing and monitoring the organisation’s annual budget; undertaking forecasting and reforecasting as needed; ensuring that the organisation remains compliant in terms of both its finances and its operations; overseeing the Business Support team.

The Business Support team is comprised of the Operations and HR Manager, the HR Assistant, the Accountant and the Evaluation Officer.

AUKEL is a respected provider across East London and this role offers great challenge and opportunity to shape the organisation as we implement our plans for growth in the coming years. Please join us and play a key role in building and developing our finance and operations function to enable AUKEL to grow its resources and deliver greater, more sustainable impact.

AUKEL believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results. We want our team at Age UK East London to represent communities we serve.

Job purpose

• Strategic responsibility for Finance, GDPR, Premises, HR, Evaluation & IT.
• Develop and deliver effective finance and resource strategies which support AUKEL’s strategic aims, income generation and operational plans.
• Working with our IT provider, develop and deliver effective IT and technology strategies that make us more effective and efficient.
• Work closely with the CEO as a member of the Senior Management Team helping formulate and implement the strategic direction of AUKEL.
• Work closely with the Trustees, Directors, and senior managers to plan, challenge, monitor and take corrective action as required.
• Manage key external relationships and negotiate on behalf of AUKEL.
• Provide company secretarial support to AUKEL and subsidiary companies and liaise with external auditors in producing subsidiary accounts.
• Ensuring the offices and facilities function well and in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Being a key point of reference on legal, contractual and regulatory issues.
• Being alert to the risks facing AUKEL and they ways they can be mitigated.

Key tasks

• Oversee the finance function, ensuring proper administration of AUKEL’s financial affairs; advising and assisting the CEO and SMT on budget and financial planning strategies; monitoring and revising the budget in line with changing demands and projections and recommending actions in a timely manner to ensure the financial sustainability of AUKEL.
• Ensure the timely and efficient operation and financial accountability of AUKEL and any subsidiaries (currently dormant) through robust accounting and reporting systems and controls.
• Develop and implement robust financial forecasting together with policies and systems to integrate financial reporting with activity and other information in order to ensure the most effective use of all resources.
• Maintain the financial viability of the organisation through regular reporting and supporting or challenging the programmes and income generation plans.
• Advise (and where appropriate lead) on growth opportunities.
• Ensure the cost effective management of other services (e.g. HR, IT, Evaluation, Premises, GDPR, Legal).
• Overall responsibility for ensuring AUKEL complies with its data protection obligations as Siro.
• Provide professional leadership to ensure that the team are highly trained, motivated and resourced t deliver excellent services.
• Lead on production of annual report and accounts.
• Advise the Board and Finance Sub Committee as necessary.

Person specification

Essential

• ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified or equivalent
• Proven success at managing and directing resources at a senior management level
• Possession of financial and business acumen to plan and manage budgets and achieve value for money both internally and through external contracts and opportunities
• Sound and objective judgement and decision making skills coupled with high levels of integrity, impartiality and ethics
• Ability to think strategically, analyse problems, make balanced judgements, influence decision making and translate ideas and policy into delivery
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Ability to build, challenge and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build, motivate and inspire effective teams, both holding them to account through rigorous performance management and the delivery of hard outcomes and using interpersonal and influencing skills to build consensus, change perceptions and attitudes and to manage conflict and challenge constructively.
• Effective communication skills with ability to adjust style appropriate to a range of audiences
• Effective delegation skills, to monitor progress regularly and offer timely support where necessary
• Data protection and GDPR knowledge and experience
• Effective Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A genuine commitment to the principles and goals of AUKEL, passionate about older people and keen to make a difference.

Desirable

• Experience of CRM systems e.g. Charity Log, etc
• Experience of Theories of Change and Evaluation functions
• Experience in the not for profit sector
• A sound practical knowledge of charity accounting and SORP
• Experience managing an outsourced IT function
• Experience managing turnovers of around £2m pa
• Experience of managing finance for over 15 departments

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

The post holder will provide leadership, line management and operational support to service managers, who are responsible for a range of services across the country.  These include  safe emergency accommodation through refuges in secret locations across the country; community-based outreach services; culturally specific services for women from South Asian, African and Caribbean, Eastern European and Vietnamese backgrounds; independent advocacy services for women at the highest risk of serious injury and homicide; a range of single point of access services for women, children and men experiencing all forms of violence across entire regions; and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership with Women’s Aid. 

As a member of the senior operational management team, the post holder will be required to participate with the other senior operations managers in an out-of-hours service. The post holder must have the ability to travel regularly across all of Refuge’s services, including rural locations. The Senior operations manager will also contribute to the strategic development and implementation of Refuge’s operational procedures and quality management system.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black and minority ethnic communities, who are currently under represented in the senior operational management team.

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 10 November 2020

Interview Date: 18 November 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of older people in Bolton? Age UK Bolton is looking to recruit a Home Services Manager for its relatively young but successful Home Services business.

Working directly to the charity’s Commercial Services Director, you will co-ordinate and support a small team of Home Services Assistants delivering cleaning, shopping and home support primarily to older people in their homes.

You will ensure the smooth running of the service including: the highest standards of professionalism and customer care; effective communication; staff wellbeing and sound financial and operational performance

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow this vital paid for service within our charity, providing valuable support for those for whom day to day living has become increasingly challenging.

If you believe you have the skills along with a desire to be part of a caring and dynamic organisation then please submit your application to or call Pat Kitchen, Commercial Services Director.

Full details of the job description, person specification and application form are available on our website

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,111.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Our central office has protective measures in place with risk assessments, handwash stations, social distancing and PPE.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Operations Assistant to provide administrative and coordination support to the Property & Compliance Manager and Director of Finance & Operations (DFO), as well as acting as front-of-house at International Alert’s London office.

Operations administration will be a particular focus for this role, but the opportunity will help the right candidate to gain valuable experience and skills, as well as a broad insight into the range of activities across the organisation.

Among the main responsibilities will be providing high-quality assistance across a range of administrative tasks, as well as having the opportunity to contribute to special organisational projects as assigned. This role requires an interest in providing a high-level of customer service and operations support, and in return the placeholder has the chance to develop their skills and experience in an industry-leading peacebuilding organisation and gain exposure to the strategic strategic objectives of our country programmes.

Kindly note the above outlines some of the requirements for the job - for the full job requirements, please see the job description.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated, productive and organised research assistant to support existing research projects in the Immunotherapy group. Candidates must have a BSc or MSc degree in a biological science subject, preferably with some experience in cell culture and other cell biology techniques. Technical experience in flow cytometry would be advantageous. Above all we value scientific integrity, a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to integrate effectively in a highly driven team. 

You will:

• Assist with current projects in the immunotherapy group. 
• Provide technical support to advance on-going programmes in the immunotherapy group 
• Assist with the smooth running of the laboratory 
• Help with the maintenance of specialised equipment such as flow cytometer, etc.
• Plan an organise your work with relatively little input
• Give regular updates on progress both written and as oral presentations to colleagues. 

Our expectations of you:

You will bring:

• You must have a BSc. or MSc in a biological science subject
• Have some laboratory experience, preferably in cell biology and tissue culture
• Have basic understanding of immunology and cell biology
• Preferably have some practical experience of cell isolation, flow cytometry or cell culture
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will do the role by:

• Being enthusiastic and open to learning
• Being able to follow direction but also work on you own initiative
• Having a flexible approach to work and a positive attitude
• Being precise and paying attention to detail
• Being punctual and respectful of your time and other in the team
• Being reliable, responsible and accountable

You will also be good at:

• Listening to advice and direction
• Learning from mistakes
• Contributing positively to the work on the team
• Managing your time appropriately
• Providing technical support as and when needed by the different members of the team
• Having a “can do” attitude

Please ensure you submit a CV and cover letter in pdf format.

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The Executive Assistant will be based in our London office, with time shared between general office management duties and support to the CEO and Senior Director of Finance & Resources. The role will rarely be the same from day to day and will therefore provide ample opportunity for the job holder to acquire new skills and on-going professional development.

Due to current circumstances the breakdown of duties may be more heavily skewed to Executive Support while the London office remains closed due to Covid-19 concerns. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Executive Support (60%):

• General Executive Assistance for the CEO & Senior Director of Finance & Resources: Diary management, travel planning/booking, expense reimbursements, support to/attendance at external meetings and general correspondence.
• Formatting and proofing of written & financial reports.
• Other corporate (ad-hoc) special projects as required.
• Ad-hoc assistance for Board and Committee meetings where required.
• Support the organisation of Internews events.
• Managing speaking engagements for the CEO.

Office Management Duties (40%):

• General administration as required: call handling, front door, post etc.
• Support of facilities management: oversight of cleaning and maintenance contractors, management of office supplies and procurement.
• Facilitating work from home set-ups and procurement.
• Facilitating new starter set-up in collaboration with HR & IT.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, tidy and professional office environment at all times.
• Ensuring the office is health and safety compliant with collaboration with HR.

Person Specification

The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of the requirements below through their application and at their interview.

Essential

• A commitment to the highest standards and service in professional administration
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and build collaborative working relationships
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Ability to gain trust of senior colleagues through careful handling of confidential information, acting with the utmost discretion at all times
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and manage time effectively
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate a calm, confident and flexible approach to work
• Proficient in Microsoft and other common software application packages
• Fluent spoken and written English

Desirable

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and public profile
• Relevant higher academic qualification/s or equivalent professional experience
• Working experience in other international development NGOs or similar organisations
• Knowledge of international development, independent media and/or issues around the freedom of information
• Additional international language skills, especially French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 04 November 2020

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

The Accounts Assistant will perform a vital role in the efficient workings of the finance department and is expected to contribute actively to the improvement and development of the department’s activities.

They will be responsible for preparing financial statements and accounts, managing ledgers, support creation of forecasts and budgets, and help with the preparation of tax and gift aid returns.

Resurgo Trust annually generates about £3 million of donations, employs c.50 staff, and is based in London. It is regarded as one of the leading UK charities for social impact and enjoys demonstrably high-impact outcomes.

The finance team is led by the Head of Finance working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.

Please see the attached job description, company profile and our website for more detail

Position Objective:

To contribute to the execution of PETA's and its international affiliates' (PETA France, PETA Netherlands, PETA India, PETA Australia and PETA Asia) online fundraising programs by assisting in the production of online fundraising campaigns and data management.  

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

International New Media Fundraising Manager

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with PETA's and its affiliates' online fundraising campaigns, including data selects, data quality checking, e-mail sends, donation tracking and reporting
• Assist with the statistical analysis of online fundraising campaigns
• Review online donation transaction data files and ensure they are entered to relevant databases in a timely manner
• Maintain online fundraising appeal archive and ensure that materials are organised and stored efficiently
• Assist in building online advocacy campaigns for PETA and its affiliates
• Ensure the operation of the fundraising and data-collection elements of PETA's and its affiliates' websites
• In liaison with the supporter services administrator, assist in maintaining and updating supporter records and subscriptions in fundraising databases
• As directed, work with the PETA Foundation US' IT Department and database-management vendors to ensure that all data collected online is managed and maintained properly
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experience with CRM, ideally Raisers Edge or other fundraising database
• Experience with Excel and good numerical skills
• Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

Islamic Relief Worldwide are an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of a ‘Field Development and Operations Manager’. The post holder will also be expected to set strategic direction, manage and oversee all local fundraising initiatives and support in the development of the establishment of the Fundraising focus area of the field office.

Furthermore, the selected individual will be in charge of managing local risk management within the unit and ensuring compliance.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Good knowledge of Fundraising Models and Risk Management
• Excellent and proven fundraising and senior management skills and experience
• Proven experience of managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers at a senior level
• Senior level experience of successfully setting, managing and delivering on targets
• Experience of generating positive publicity from local media

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/11/2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Develop the next generation of young black leaders through innovative youth education. Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy has created a unique space on the  youth leadership landscape, for nearly 20 years, shaping the lives of thousands of young people from black and minority backgrounds. We partner with state and independent schools, parents, and the corporate sector to bring about transformations for individuals and communities. We are entering an exciting phase in our growth and development, leading to the creation of this appointment.

In this important full-time role, you will oversee the leadership programmes and support the education programmes which take place on Saturdays, during school holidays and after school.

You will need a demonstrable understanding of a youth work and/or teaching environment. The capacity and flexibility to manage a varied workload and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders are also essential attributes.

EYLA has a distinctive mission and purpose, and our success relies on people who show a strong understanding of the underlying need for our work and the values which sustain it. This is a necessary requirement for the role, to be explored during the selection process.

Completed applications via CV and covering letter (one page max) addressing the key requirements of the role should be submitted. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 26th October. Interviews will be held the first week in November.

Countless talented young people across the country are unemployed, under-employed or looking for a better career. Meanwhile, the NHS (one of the largest employers in Europe) is currently in a staffing crisis with thousands of vacancies across hundreds of roles. See some potential to do some brilliant work? Us too! Could you lead our programmes to get 10,000 young people into health and care careers over the next 3 years?

You might be the right person for our Senior Head of Operations role that focuses on leading the infrastructure developments to support our regional operational team based across the South of England. 

You’ll be to be someone who…

• Wants to see things change. You’ll need to believe in your heart that all young people have limitless potential
• Is comfortable being uncomfortable. We’re a place where innovation is rife so change and uncertainty is inevitable
• Loves being around people. Capable of leading people to achieve amazing things; not being scared to ask people to dig-deep or to make difficult decisions

You should know…

• We think big. We want to have impact across the whole country.
• We’re positive, proactive, solutions-focused people. We take a strengths-based approach to everything we do, believing anything is possible
• We’re super digital and data driven… or trying to be! If you hate tech or numbers, you might not love us. We work at pace, continually looking at our performance and seeing how we can improve.

In a nutshell, you’ll be responsible for…

• Ultimately, getting 10,000 young people into health & care careers over the next 3 years
• Developing excellent partnerships and overseeing the delivery of national and/or local contracts
• Managing large teams spread across England
• ….and lots of other things detailed in the Job Description!

For more information about this role, please visit our website. 

Job Title  Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Duration Permanent

Hours Part / Full time 3-5 days per week. We are open to hearing about flexible models or slightly different hours

Salary £27,000 per annum pro rata, pension matched up to 6.5% of salary after successful completion of probation

Annual leave 25 days per annum pro rata – plus the days between Christmas and New Year

Location A mix of home and office-based working, Central London, in line with government guidance at the time

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 160 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them, with a particular focus on people affected by inequality and disadvantage.

Since starting 18 months ago, National Voices’ Chief Executive Charlotte Augst has revitalised the charity, overseeing the implementation of a new strategy, developing a new business model, and bringing in a new team. Under her leadership we have achieved considerable influencing success and are growing as an organisation. Charlotte was recently recognised by the Health Services Journal as one of the most influential people in health and care in the UK.

We are a small, friendly team of eight who work closely together to achieve our aims.  

The Role

Charlotte now needs a very personable and capable Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to ensure she has the space to focus on leading the charity into a sustainable future. This is a varied role which requires someone who can think on their feet at the same time as ensuring high-quality administrative and organisational support.

The postholder will have the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders from across our member charities, the NHS and government, at the same time as supporting a growing organisation to undertake vital work that makes a tangible difference to people using health and care services.

National Voices has a strong commitment to equality and diversity.

We particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We also encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of using health and care services.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Chief Executive

To provide administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive:

• Manage the Chief Executive’s busy and complex diary
• Email management, ensuring queries and actions are followed up
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Support the Chief Executive with their line management responsibilities, for example by setting up 121s and providing follow-up
• Support the Chief Executives with financial oversight, for example checking expenses claims and payments prior to authorisation.

Team support

• Support team meetings and away days, including the documentation of agendas, decisions, and actions
• Act as health and safety officer, with the support of the senior management, to ensure compliance with H&S requirements
• Provide administrative support for the Board of Trustees and its sub committees, working with the Head of Office

• Be proactive in suggesting and implementing administrative improvements to support the team and organisation to work in a more efficient and collaborative way
• Keep track of the team’s development and training needs, providing advice to managers where required.

Other

• Any other duties as required by the line manager and commensurate with the role

Person specification

All candidates will be assessed against the following criteria, please use specific examples when applying:

Values, attitudes and behaviours

• Passionate about National Voices’ mission and work
• Proactive, flexible and responsive
• Comfortable working in a team, as well as under own initiative
• Able to think and act creatively to solve problems and challenges
• Committed to reducing inequalities and understanding diversity
• Excellent people skills, working with very senior stakeholders as well as the NV team
• Leadership, drive, and an ability to get things done

Skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Highly organised and able to react quickly to a fast-paced workload in a busy environment
• Experience of diary management
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to build relationships at all levels with the team, external stakeholders, National Voices members, service users and volunteers
• Proactive and able to anticipate, plan and prepare in advance of requests
• Experience of using a CRM (customer relationship management) system would be an advantage.

Experience, knowledge and understanding

• At least 1 year’s experience supporting an in-demand chief executive, director, senior manager or similar in a challenging environment
• An understanding of health and social care, and/or the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

Application guidance

Please complete the National Voices application form explaining why you are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the values, skills and experience identified in the person specification.

For the email address to send application to please see guidance in JOb pack and person specification below.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the interview.

The deadline for applications is end of day on Sunday 01 November 2020.

Initial virtual interviews will take place w/c 09 November.

Aims of the role

The Finance Assistant actively supports the smooth and efficient operation of the Finance Department, which serves supporters, members and the various departments within Wycliffe Bible Translators.

The Finance team processes and reports on all financial transactions within Wycliffe by processing transactions, providing reports and statements and responding to enquiries about giving, suppliers, funds and reserves and overseas projects.

The role requires a proactive and positive approach to work demonstrating a keen eye for detail and accuracy while being able to meet deadlines.

Key tasks

The Finance Assistant will:

• Ensure and participate in the prompt and accurate processing of transactions, that supports timely month end management accounts
• Process financial transactions on the accounts system and perform regular reconciliations
• Produce journals and be involved in the month end routine
• Ensure and contribute to the maintenance of accurate personal and financial records on the finance system
• Respond in a prompt, friendly and efficient manner to enquiries, liaising with other Wycliffe departments as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to all departmental procedures, reviewing and improving these as required
• Able to work with minimal supervision, although support and training will be provided when required
• Actively participate in team meetings, office prayer meetings, and in wider staff meetings as appropriate
• Take responsibility for own personal development and performance.

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Able to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Experience of performing reconciliations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Communicate effectively regarding financial transactions to non-financial staff and supporters, and able to see things from the other person's point of view
• IT literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel) and preferably with experience of database management
• Developed team working skills to provide cover for absences and sharing team workload
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal organisation and self-management, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Relevant experience of processing donations

Desirable

• Knowledge of GDPR
• Relevant experience of processing gift aid
• Relevant experience in a finance department
• Experience of SunSystems
• Experience of Salesforce
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Part-qualified 

Personal qualities

• Passionate about Wycliffe’s aims, personally committed to cross-cultural mission
• Able to get on with others as part of a team
• Have an aptitude for and enjoyment in working with financial matters and an interest in relevant learning and development
• Ability to take appropriate initiative when necessary and being goal oriented
• Trustworthy and honest.

Support Assistant

Closing date:          Wednesday 11 November 2020

Aim of the role: To support and empower our customers to increase their life skills and to run workshops and customer activities.

Salary:   £20,600 per annum

Location:Upper Norwood

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 22.5 per week.  Working on shift which is 3 days a week over a 7 day rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Requests for working days and times can be considered.

Benefits:

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years 
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Covid-19

Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and the homeless people we house and support.

We are fully complying with the Government’s Laws and guidance on social distancing and infection control, to keep our colleagues and homeless residents safe throughout the pandemic. All of our policies and procedures have been updated to ensure covid-safe working practices are followed. We have installed screens between desks in offices within our supported accommodation, and changed layouts and use of meeting rooms in our services to ensure maximum social distancing. All colleagues have access to PPE and hand sanitiser in the workplace. Our Head Office is currently closed, with all central teams working from home, and we will continue to review this situation on an ongoing basis.

About the Role

The aim of the role is to support and empower our customers to increase their life skills, self-management and confidence to successfully sustain independent living.

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You will be required to run workshops and events with customers and to increase overall engagement with the service

You will work alongside Support Worker colleagues to assess customer needs and risks and ensure our customers can thrive and achieve their potential.

About You

As well as having an interest in supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.