We are seeking a motivated and competent individual to take up this key position in the organisation, combining their commitment to the mission with their ability as a leader and a manager to guide and support it into the future.
The Director is responsible for:

• Working with the Board and Core Group to discern and guide the overall direction for the organization in line with our Mission and Values
• Developing and maintaining the key internal and external relationships that the organization relies on to have the desired impact
• Developing and overseeing the internal organizational systems and processes
• Supervising and supporting ICA:UK staff members

EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY TO THE CREMATION SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN

3 days a week

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 pro rata: FTE £45,000- £55,000

Pension included

Applications are invited for the part-time post of Executive Officer and Secretary to The Cremation Society of Great Britain, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee with headquarters in Brecon House, Maidstone, Kent.

The Society is looking for a committed individual with leadership qualities, excellent inter-personal skills and experience in office management at a time when The Society is developing its new strategic plan and cementing its international position as a resource and authority on cremation. Aligned with this is the opportunity to play a key role in meetings involving the cremation and funeral sectors, Government departments, external bodies and other panels approved by the Board of Trustees.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the office and staff; the Society budget; and Brecon House, the Society’s property. Acting as Company Secretary you will ensure compliance with all Charity Commission and statutory requirements and guidelines; attend and minute all Council and Annual General Meetings. In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, you will develop and implement the Society’s Strategic Plan and take full responsibility for the delivery and completion of the Annual Operating Plan. You will have overall responsibility for editing the Society’s journal (Pharos International) and other Society literature (both print and electronic).

Closing date: 8 January 2021.

Please submit CV and covering letter 

Key responsibilities

Tasks will vary from week-to-week depending on priorities, but regular tasks will include:

Line management

• Provide effective monthly line management to up to 3 employees
• Line Management tasks will include; coaching and performance development, probation reviews, 1:1’s, supervisions, team meetings, annual appraisals, development plans, identifying training opportunities/needs and responding to ad-hoc support requests.
• Ensure staff understand and follow organisation and department policies and processes, including prompt and accurate completion of assessments and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure excellence in the recruitment, training and ongoing support of volunteer counsellors including organising an annual volunteer development calendar and a celebration event.
• Work to implement and embed new HR handbook and associated policies
• Work to implement service agreements
• Support the Service Director as the day to day operational arm of the organisation

Service day to day management

• Coordinate, manage and lead a safe, professional and accessible suite of services  
• Develop and review appropriate contracts, policies and procedures, including referral, cancellation, assessment, financial and administrative procedures
• Support the implementation of internal digital transformation – a new CMS is being installed and this post would be one of a few system champions identified
• Ensure the organisational team carries out the following duties:

• Client access channels are responded to immediately with appropriate information;
• Support the administrative process for allocation and booking in clients for assessments;
• Support the process for administrative aspects of allocate/book in clients to suitable counsellors
• Oversight of the waiting lists
• Ensure service outcomes and outputs are effectively monitored and evaluated and prepare service statistics monthly.
• Respond to information requests from staff, clients or external organisations efficiently in a timely manner.
• Keep bookings/diaries/room allocations up to date and keeps clients informed of where they are within any waiting lists (if appropriate).

• Hold regular team meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications in association with clinical colleagues
• Ensure Somerset Counselling Centre retains organisational membership of BACP alongside clinical colleagues
• Ensure all clients have terms and conditions of service/agreements/contracts signed and signed GDPR consents are also in place
• Ensure that the counsellor’s ‘agreement of services’ are kept up to date, that all counsellors have clearly explained the terms and conditions of service to clients who have signed the relevant administration forms and have agreed to have their fees collected as agreed. 
• Support the finance co-ordinator to manage income from counselling clients either via card, charity checkout or similar and ensure all money fees are kept surely and banked where appropriate.
• Monitor all client records are kept in line with all Somerset Counselling Centre GDPR policies and procedures. 

Business Management

• Work with the business plan to implement business as usual growth trajectory
• Manage sales and marketing requirements including meeting new client targets and social media presence and management daily
• Work with the Clinical Lead and Service Director to manage the services across the organisation effectively and in line with organisational values and performance KPI’s within the dashboard.
• Continuously develop and implement a business plan and a sustainable business model for our counselling services to thrive
• Attend and participate in any reviews of project work
• Monitor grants and collect evidence against KPI’s for end of grant/funding reports and evaluations – write up reports in collaboration with Service Director.
• To interpret performance and impact data and be responsible for reporting against service targets to the Service Director as and when required.
• To continually drive enhancements to operational effectiveness and maximise outcomes against targets from service delivery.
• To support the Service Director to mobilise new services in line with agreed project plans.
• To pro-actively develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to improve and develop service provision for people with mental health needs.

Financial Management

• Offset any gaps/shortfalls in counselling income generation forecasts by writing, or assisting in writing bids, for grants and trusts fundraising and meet annual targets to be able to support low cost counselling increases
• Manage the counselling budget, including forecasts and income targets; collaborating with the Operations and Finance coordinator, and Service Director as required.
• Client fee generation; working with the Senior Clinical team ensuring all counsellors follow protocols and adhere to policies regarding fees.
• To work with the Service Director and Service Delivery Manager to ensure sound day to day financial management and work within agreed operational budgets; contributing to the annual budgeting cycle.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure Safeguarding is maintained within services and monitored
• Ensure GDPR and Health and Safety policies are updated and implemented
• Premises compliance and fit for purpose is maintained
• Support the mandatory online training modules for safeguarding, information governance and record keeping as minimum for all and report on compliance
• To support the Clinical team or Service Director to draft and update operational policies when required and ensure a consistent approach throughout the organisation.
• Ensure that client complaints are investigated and dealt with appropriately in association with the Service Director

Service User Involvement

• To ensure high levels of meaningful service user involvement in service provision; responding to the needs of service users locally.
• Ensure bi-annual service users satisfaction surveys are undertaken and end of counselling client feedback collated.
• Review client evaluation and feedback to maintain and improve provision of service. 
• Use client evaluation as evidence of efficacy of service for funding opportunities.

Organisational

• Attend meetings and action tasks as appropriate.
• Represent Somerset Counselling Centre at external meetings as agreed with the Service Director
• Work alongside line managed staff; establishing proactive working relationships
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure operational issues are co-managed effectively
• Assist the Service Director to produce quarterly Operations reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Keep the Service Director fully informed of matters relating to operational delivery.

• To support the Service Director in the delivery of the organisational strategy with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of Somerset Counselling Centre

Overall

• Contribute to team meetings, counsellor meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications
• Attend elements of Trustee meetings if required
• Confident and positive representations of self and SCC externally to promote the work of psychodynamic therapy
• Undertake such duties not included in the job description relevant to the level of role as reasonably discussed with clinical lead and service director
• On occasions this might involve out of core hours working and a willingness to work flexibly

Person specification

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Somerset Counselling Centre: Business Manager.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these conditions and requirements in your supporting statement that accompanies your application as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Positively supports the aims and work of the Somerset Counselling Centre (E)

Qualifications and experience

• Recognised management qualification (Diploma) or equivalent and up to date experience of 5 years (E)
• Significant safeguarding experience (E)
• Sales (income generating) experience (E)
• Marketing experience and newer digital platforms (E)
• Experience of managing budgets (or other similar budgets) including annual budget forecasts and planning income targets. (E)
• Experience of bid writing/ applying for grant funding from Trust and Foundations and/or local Council funding pots. (E)
• Experience of delivering talks and presentations. (D)
• Significant experience of managing, motivating, developing and training staff/volunteers (E)
• Developing and implementing policy and procedure. (E)
• Compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against service targets. (E)
• Successful track record in planning and project management. (D)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and empathy for the issues facing people with mental health problems. (E)
• Knowledge of the day-to-day application of relevant legislation e.g. GDPR, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, HR Practice. (E)
• Knowledge of BID writing or equivalent ability (E)
• Knowledge of sales and marketing

Skills/attributes/abilities

• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. (E)
• Skilled in promotion and communications around sales/income generation campaigns including; new digital platforms externally social media, website management and production of leaflets and posters. (D)
• Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this.  (E)
• Is committed to working to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Somerset Counselling Centre including equal opportunities and confidentiality. (E)
• Positive attitude, passionate about working for Somerset Counselling Centre and able to inspire people to higher levels of performance. (E)
• Team player and able to form positive, professional relationships with staff at all levels. (E)
• Able to work effectively with external stakeholders and the Board of Trustees. (E)
• Creative approach in identifying appropriate opportunities to take Somerset Counselling Centre forward. (D)
• Strong organisational skills and able to take control of own workload and meet deadlines. (E)
• Confident in challenging poor performance assertively, constructively and successfully. (E)
• High professional standards and the ability to communicate these clearly to others. (E)
• IT literate to aid communication and analysis of data. E.g. Excel formatting/formulas word tables/publications and use of Microsoft Teams. Work with a CMS essential (E)
• Willing to undertake training and development. (E)
• Access to own vehicle with appropriate licence and insurance

Zetetick Housing (ZHC) is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance (HoF) to provide consistent, robust and expert financial support to the Exectutive Team. A new exciting role offering opportunities to help shape our future.

You will be expected to take on executive functions and provide operational line management to the finance team. Working closely with the finance team, the HoF will be accountable for all aspects of financial accounting and transactional finance for the Charity, ensuring all systems are updated and reporting is timely and in line with all annual financial returns.

This is a hands-on role working with the Executive team to develop and maintain a five-year business plan and associated budgets to meet the Boards strategic objectives for development and sustainability in operational and educational areas. 

You will be expected to develop new standard operating procedures, policies and protocols where needed for an organisation that has grown organically and intends to grow further, handling all aspects of finance recruitment.

The HoF will support the CEO in all aspects of our Company Secretarial obligations, in particular acting in similar capacity for the Chair of the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee.

This is a great time to join ZHC Executive team, as the Board sets ambitious goals to double in size over the next 5-7 years, as well as seeking approved registration as a Registered Provider with the Regulator for Social Housing.

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Reports to: Chief Executive

Salary: £36,297 pro rata

Hours: 28 hour per week

Location: Parkhaven Trust locations

Job summary:

The post holder will be responsible for the development and management of excellent human resource practice across Parkhaven Trust. They will develop and deliver the annual workforce plan and support managers to lead their staff in accordance with best practice.

To be a member of the Senior Management Team of the Trust and participate in the senior managers on call rota.

Main tasks and responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver the annual workforce plan.
2. Review and develop relevant Trust Policies and Procedures ensuring they are compliant with best practice.
3. Provide HR input to the CEO & Senior Management Team as necessary, supporting organisational changes including redundancy & TUPE.
4. Be the first point of contact for all HR related queries, providing confidential ad hoc advice and assistance to Parkhaven Trust employees.
5. Provide advice, coaching and training to managers in relation to employee performance, conduct and absence management.
6. Lead Trust recruitment procedures for paid staff and volunteers.
7. Develop and maintain supervisory and appraisal systems working with line managers to ensure compliance.
8. Ensure that training and development needs are identified and delivered
9. Provide relevant and accurate reports to the senior management team and trustees as and when required.
10. Maintain and develop the HR workforce system.
11. Prepare payroll amendments each month liaising with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate payroll information.
12. Support the Volunteer Coordinator as appropriate to ensure best practice in supporting volunteers and assist in producing relevant policies for volunteers.

 HR Administration

1. Support managers to maintain contracts, personnel files and other employee information.
2. Support the HR Officer to deliver an effective recruitment service across the Trust.
3. Support the HR Officer to deliver the agreed training programme.
4. Complete HR surveys and reports as required for internal and external reporting purposes.

Other duties and responsibilities:

1. Undertake such other duties as may lie within the scope of this post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the Trust.

2. Support and actively engage in fundraising and promotional activities.

3. Act as an ambassador for Parkhaven Trust.

4. Participate in the senior manager on call rota.

General Statements:

Confidentiality
All information relating to service users and/or staff obtained during employment with the Trust is to be treated as confidential and as such employees should not disclose it without appropriate prior authorisation.  Unauthorised disclosure of any confidential information, or that covered by the Data Protection Act may result in disciplinary action. 

Continuous Improvement
We are continuously improving services and all members of staff employed by the Trust are expected to play an active role in the development and improvement of services to the benefit of service users.

All employees are required to participate in an annual appraisal and any associated training and/or learning opportunities.

Data Quality
All staff involved in the collection of data are responsible for the accurate and timely collection and recording of information.

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

The Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity, anti discriminatory and anti oppressive practice.  The Trust will rigorously uphold our duty to promote human rights in everything we do, believing that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. 

Health and Safety
Employees must contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.  Employees must act in a responsible manner to ensure the care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their omissions at work.

Employees must co-operate with the employer insofar as is necessary to enable Health and Safety duties or requirements to be performed and complied with.  Employees must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse anything that is provided in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of staff, service users and the general public.

Infection Control
Infection Prevention and Control is everybody’s business, and all employees have a duty to act in accordance with the standards and procedures as set out in the Infection Control Policy at all times.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding vulnerable adults is the business of everyone employed by the Trust.  All staff must be responsible and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns. 

Other
You may be required to undertake work in other locations within the Trust as determined by the duties of your post.

The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

You may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including internal job rotation and absence cover.

This job description is an outline and account of the main duties. Any changes will be discussed with the post holder in advance but will also be reviewed regularly to take into account changes and developments in service requirements.

Job Specification E=Essential D=Desirable

Qualifications

CIPD Level 7 Qualification - E

Degree level education or equivalent - E

Evidence of recent CPD - E

Experience

Experience in an  HR Business Partner role (minimum 2 years) - E

Experience of delivering a diverse HR service to meet the needs of the business - E

Experience of supporting managers to improve staff performance - E

Record of successful management of organisational change and employee casework - E

Highly developed interpersonal skills to ensure information is shared in a clear manner - E

A thorough and up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of its pragmatic application - E

Demonstrable experience of policy development - E

Experience of working in the 3rd Sector and an understanding of the current issues facing the 3rd Sector - D

Knowledge and Experience of the use of workforce systems - E

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant equality & diversity legislation and the practical application of it in policies, procedures and practices - E

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the business and ability to translate business needs into creative HR solutions - E

A solution focussed approach to problem solving and relationship management - E

Strong interpersonal skills, able to quickly build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation and wider health/social care system - E

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present highly complex information, taking account of the needs and level of the audience - E

Ability to write and present clear reports, short articles and presentations taking into account the audience who will receive it - E

Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint packages - E

Able to work to tight deadlines and pay attention to detail - E

Able to prioritise and manage own work - E

Tact, diplomacy and emotional intelligence - E

Experience of influencing a range of stakeholders and shaping good management practice - E

Ability to analyse complex information and workforce trends to identify key concerns and develop potential solutions - E

The ability to provide comprehensive senior reports, workforce information and to support the development of business cases - E

Qualities

Able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances, frequently when imparting information e.g., discipline, sickness, organisational change - E

The ability to work on own initiative, responding to immediate requests - E

Works effectively both autonomously under own initiative, and as part of a team - E

Able to demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - E

Proactive and self-motivated - E

Confidence and experience in making difficult decisions - E

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Nottingham City, but travel to Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire Lincoln and Lincolnshire is an essential part of the role.  Some home working is an option

Salary: FRWK 18, £31,602 to £34,041 pa FTE

Status & Hours: Permanent, 37 HPW (to be worked over 5 days)

Interviews: 14/12/2020

Do you want to work for an organisation where 96% of staff, in the last Staff Survey, said that they enjoy their work?

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our enthusiastic and busy HR team.  Reporting to the Head of HR, you will join a team of 12 (including 2 other HR Business Partners), and play a lead role in supporting and advising our staff and Managers at all levels.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record and experience in all aspects of employee relations
• Have excellent generalist HR knowledge and a sound working knowledge of current HR employment legislation
• Have experience of advising Managers and Senior Leaders
• Have experience of managing processes of change, i.e. TUPE/Redundancy/Restructure processes
• Have experience of writing and advising on HR policies and procedures
• Have excellent IT and communications skills
• Know how to make a positive impact in the interests of service delivery to our Service Users
• Be a graduate CIPD member

• Be resilient, confident & determined

• Have access to a car for work purposes and be willing to travel regularly to various sites across the organisation

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package plus the chance to join an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Finance Manager

Cruse Bereavement Care is the largest bereavement charity in the UK. Our mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance societies care of bereaved people.

This is an exciting time to join an evolving organisation and an excellent opportunity to take the next career step. 

This is a key role in Finance that will manage the finance team and report to and deputise for the Director of Finance & Corporate Services. The role will provide true business partnership, drive the accuracy, completeness and timely completion of the management and statutory reporting for Cruse, and enable positive change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of all financial control and reporting, including but limited to, monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow), balance sheet reconciliations, process and systems improvements, etc.
• Management of the finance team, including performance management, training and mentoring.
• Business partnering with stakeholders within the organisation including providing reports, analysis, budgeting support, financial plans, business cases, etc.
• Full preparation and ownership of the statutory accounts and audit process in line with SORP requirements.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountability of the post including flexibility of working hours and additional responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

• Part-Qualified / Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong finance and accounting technical skills with an understanding of charity SORP
• Prior experience working with Netsuite is highly desireable
• Experience of managing a team of 4+
• Strong excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, vlookups, etc)
• Stakeholder management, relationship builder and collaborator
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure to meet conflicting priorities
• Great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

This role is home based during the Corona virus pandemic, but will be office based when we can return to work in offices. 

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.

About the organisation:

The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.

Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.

About the role:

This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:

• Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
• Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
• Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.

How To apply

Stage 1

Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification. 

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.  If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.

Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.

Stage 4

The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

The Director of Ceremonies, a new position within Humanists UK, will be responsible for developing and implementing business plans for Humanist ceremonies. And, creating and implementing strategies to grow the business to deliver 10% of all ceremonies by 2025.

The Director of Ceremonies has line management responsibility for the Ceremonies Training and Development manager. And will work closely with the Humanist Ceremonies Marketing officer and the Administration team who form part of the Celebrant helpdesk but also carry out the administration for the Ceremonies training courses.

Humanists UK is seeking someone who can demonstrate their leadership skills within a large organisation, business, or charity. To proactively apply business intelligence in developing, implementing and maintaining strategic business plans aimed at growth within the ceremonies market. The role holder will need to swiftly develop relationships with key stakeholders within the Ceremonies industry.

This position will be on a part time basis of 21 hours per week. Offering a salary in the region of £42,000 (FTE £70,000). Holiday entitlement is 15 days per annum (FTE 25) plus public holidays. This role will become permanent after a probation period of three months. 

As an equal opportunities, and striving to be, an inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applicants from Women and Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience, relative to the role.

To apply, please visit our website via the link below.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 7 December 2020. CV's and cover letters will not accepted, please do not send them.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

£41,723 PA pro rata

6 months with potential to be on going or permanent

Fixed term contract 

Part time 2 days per week

Wakefield Hospice is committed to providing the highest level of symptom management and care for people who have advanced active, progressive and life threatening illness.

The Hospice endorses a holistic approach in promoting quality of life for patients as well as in the continuing support that is offered to families and carers throughout the period of illness and into bereavement.

We are now urgently seeking a Financial Accountant to join the busy and successful Finance Team. We are looking for a committed and dedicated individual to help us manage our operations as we embark on our new exciting ventures.

You will join a fun and vibrant team of talented individuals, with a passion for the work of the Hospice and a desire to provide an exceptional supporter experience.

For more information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role.

Closing date:

23 Dec 2020. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

To apply:

Applications are subject to DBS enhance check and right to work in the UK. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient application. 

Privacy Policy:

In order to process job applications, Wakefield Hospice collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy.

We are looking for an organised and analytical individual to join this household name international charity as Tax Manager to lead the organisation in effective tax planning and tax mitigation. This role will suit someone with experience as a tax manager of another large charity, or someone coming directly from practice in a tax-focussed role.

As Tax Manager you will require a clear overview of all activities of the organisation and an understanding of potential tax implications for each of the areas of:

• VAT
• Gift aid
• Corporate tax
• Payroll tax
• How tax issues should be resolved.

Your role will be to ensure the charity does not incur any unnecessary tax costs and provide training and guidance to ensure that all teams are able to identify potential tax issues and have the ability to raise them. Providing specific guidance on new and existing business activities, you will communicate and propose solutions on key tax issues with senior executives combining tax expertise with commercial acumen. In addition you will:

• Update the Head of Finance Strategy on key tax risks and how they are being mitigated
• Provide tax planning ideas and proposals for tax savings through understanding the activities of the organisation and implications of new or existing legislation
• Ensure policies, processes and controls related to tax matters are in place, effective and updated when necessary to meet changes in tax legislation
• Ensure all tax returns are completed accurately and filed appropriately including corporate tax returns and quarterly and annual group VAT returns
• Maintain and update our partial exemption methodology and ensure that it is properly applied.

To be successful in this role, you will be a full or part qualified chartered tax adviser with a good knowledge of all types of taxation as applicable to charities.

• The ability to work independently and meet report deadlines
• An approachable nature so you're able to establish co-operation from teams throughout the organisation and from other tax experts across the industry
• Strong Excel skills
• Confident communication skills.

Please note - this post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, this role will be interviewed remotely, and will start remotely due to the ongoing pandemic.

The Chief Financial Officer role replaces a previous Head of Finance post and has been introduced to assist the charity transforming its systems and processes. As a new post it has been advertised to appeal to applicants interested in a full or part time role. Consideration of applicant experience, expertise and preferred working hours against achieving the key objectives will be applied accordingly..

As CFO you will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding financial support service to the charity. The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team with overall responsibility for the finances of the charity and managing personnel with a finance team of 3.

As a qualified accountant you will be fully competent in managing budget setting; you will lead in the provision of timely and accurate financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.  You will work with the team to draft budgets and forecasts; monitoring them throughout the year; and work closely with operational budget holders to ensure they understand their financial position.

You will be comfortable leading change with empathy and collaboration, therefore the ability to build internal and external relationships, communicate well and adapt styles to differing audiences is critical.  Furthermore as a member of the executive team reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will sit on the Finance & Development Governance Committee. In addition to business as usual, you will also contribute to strategic direction of the charity and the development of new projects, tenders and grant applications providing oversight on the financial aspects. Applications from a solution focused person with an interest in taking the lead to further develop the charity’s finance function through systems and processes would be welcomed.

The success candidate will need to have:

• Significant financial management experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience and knowledge of financial management information systems
• Experience of operating at both strategic and operational level.
• Education to a degree level or a Business Management Qualification with a professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CCAB, ACA, CIMA

To succeed they will need to:

• Be comfortable communicating effectively both orally and in writing; adapting the message for a diverse audience.
• Be skilled at motivating and leading a team effectively.
• Have a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be confident making important and high level decisions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and based in the Lower Earley office you can join us to play a vital role in our objective to ensure autistic adults are valued by society and supported to live happy lives.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 7th December 2020.

Interviews will take place Friday 18th December and, 2nd Interviews, if required, will take place on Monday 21st December.

Interviews will most likely be conducted on Zoom although consideration to socially distanced meetings in the Lower Earley office may be possibility.

For more information on the role and recruitment timeline please view the attached brief . The recruitment process will take place over 18th December and 21st December. Interviews will most likely be conducted on Zoom although consideration to socially distanced meetings in the Lower Earley office may be possibility. Shortlisted candidates will be informed as soon as possible and are asked to keep those dates free

To Apply: Please submit your application via this website to Julie Harmsworth, HR Recruitment Officer

Your application should comprise: A full CV including a full employment history including relevant achievements; A covering note of not more than two pages summarising your motivation and reasons for being interested in the Chief Financial Officer position at Autism at Kingwood would be welcomed to accompany your application.

We believe the successful candidate will enjoy working with the Autism at Kingwood team, and will find involvement with the charity and its work very rewarding.

If you are a proven expert with a sound financial background we look forward to hearing from you.

Risk Manager, Senior Risk Officer

Your new company
Launched in January 2019, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) brings together the free services delivered by the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

We are an Arms-Length organisation, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people have access and guidance to the information they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime. The organisation will also engage with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice. Working hand-in-hand with stakeholders throughout the UK, the Money and Pensions Service will ensure that money and pensions guidance is available to those that need it, adapting to people's changing needs throughout their lives.

Your new role
Your role as Risk Manager will see you support the Interim Head of Enterprise Risk, the Risk, Compliance & Assurance Director and the wider Executive Leadership Team in the effective management of risk across the organisation. This role will have primary focus on the management of functional risks and the embedding of risk management across the organisation.

Some key accountabilities of the role include:

• Facilitating and supporting the implementation of the risk management framework and associated processes across the organisation
• Implementing and maintaining a continuous improvement framework for risk management ensuring agreed improvements are embedded into the organisation's knowledge base and management processes
• Embedding and facilitating a proportionate risk management approach for the organisation
• Maintain exceptional senior management relationships to manage priorities and ensure confidence in strategic & functional risk management
• Aligning the risk framework with the Corporate strategy and organisational performance framework ensuring regular reviews and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to champion best practice in risk management and ensure we have appropriate safeguards in place
• Performing risk and control assessments (RCAs) and evaluations and producing risk reports which evidence and assess the level of risk across the business
• Educating colleagues on the importance of the management of risk ensuring they understand their responsibilities when it comes to risk management
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and guidance
• Reviewing current risk management policies and approaches and updating them where required

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful on application, it is expected that you will possess the following skills/experience:

• Ability to analyse complex data, draw conclusions, produce reports and make recommendations to management in relation to delivery
• Good level of abstract thinking skills and ability to take the 'big picture' view and identify linkages and dependencies between activities
• High level of PC literacy with good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Stakeholder management: excellent influencing and negotiation skills, able to challenge constructively to drive positive change
• Extensive experience of operating independently and collaboratively with peers
• Previous experience of managing / facilitating risk management
• Previous experience in presenting reports to senior management

What you'll get in return
In return you will be placed into a permanent position paying circa £57,500 per annum.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and are committed to having a team representative of the diverse characteristics and experiences of the population we're working to ensure make the most of their money and pensions now, and in future generations.

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

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TENANCY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGER, HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK17 £30,699 - £32,588

Due to an internal restructure within the management of Framework’s Housing Management service, a new position has been created to further develop the landlord function that Framework provide. 

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the Housing Management Service for all Framework’s owned, managed and leased dispersed properties. 

They will be responsible for ensuring appropriate action is taken in respect of managing property, occupancy agreements and anti-social behaviour, and will take the lead in the associated decision-making. 

They will also ensure the delivery of a value for money, high performing, high quality, Housing Management Service which meets the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders in line with service promises and standards. 

This will include the personnel management of the Housing Management Service staff in respect of performance, through regular supervision, supportive team and individual leadership, mentoring, coaching and appraisal.
 

For this role, the successful candidate must hold a full driving licence, have use of a car and be prepared to cover a geographical area within the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire area.

Duties and skills will include:

• Experience of managing others, including supervision, appraisal and development

• Practical experience of housing management functions

• Experience of managing complex issues related to tenancies, which may lead to resolution in court

• An understanding of some of the issues faced by vulnerable people

• Ensuring income is maximised through effective rent account monitoring and enforcement action

• Ensuring arrears preventative measures are delivered, and ensuring that rent arrears are minimised

• Working closely with support services to prevent eviction and manage challenging behaviours

• Improving resident involvement

• An ability to plan and organise their own workload

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, enabling communication to a wide variety of audiences

• A qualification in Housing Management or similar level 5 (or a willingness to obtain one)

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.