The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to lead our Nursing and Health Information team. This is key strategic role in leading the clinical work across the whole of Breast Cancer Now and being our clinical voice representing our views in a wide range of situations, wherever our expert voice needs to be heard.

We are looking for someone who can provide leadership to the Nursing Team, but who can also develop the clinical aspects of our services and our health information. As part of this you will enable our clinical activities to play their part across the whole of Breast Cancer Now and to be one of the main drivers of our work to reach health care professionals across a range of disciplines, not just nursing.  

You must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and to occasionally work varying hours. There will be a combination of home and office-based working from our central London office.

About you

You will be an experienced nurse having worked at a senior level with significant breast cancer nursing knowledge and an expert communicator with the ability to covey complex information to a variety of audiences. A strategic thinker, you will have a track record in leading teams of nurses to deliver high-quality information and support services.

If this sounds like you and for further information on the role, please download a copy of the recruitment pack. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, please contact us using the contact details provided within the recruitment pack or within the apply button.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. 

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 5pm on Thursday, 7 October 2021.

Interview date First interviews will be held on Tuesday, 19 October 2021 between 9.00am and 1.00pm and Thursday, 21 October 2021 between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. 

This is a brilliant opportunity to join the Technology and Innovation Directorate within the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as Associate Director of Service Management, where you can play an active role in helping make recruitment safer.

The DBS has recently moved away from a full technology outsource model, and is on a pathway to disaggregate its technology services. With a clear and ambitious Technology Roadmap in place, this is a chance to join a Directorate seeking to modernise both technology and ways of working.

The development of a SIAM function is essential to the DBS. With a co-sourced SIAM team currently in place, and a mature plan to fully in-source the capability, now is an opportune time for a dedicated Associate Director of Service Management to join DBS. This individual will be responsible for the completion of the SIAM in-sourcing activities and the ongoing development of the function.

Reporting directly into the CDIO, the post holder will provide line management for internal teams of 12-18 staff, including several direct reports. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to the DBS IT Service Management and SIAM function, with budget accountability of c. £35m, including significant provider contracts and internal resource costs.

You will govern and performance manage strategic partners contracted to deliver key ITIL capabilities and managed services design. You will also own, manage and lead on the tactical and day to day operational relationship with all IT service and system suppliers to the DBS including internal and Central Government groups.

In order to meet the requirements of the Associate Director of Service Management position, the successful applicant must display the following essential criteria:

• ITIL V3 Expert certification or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of an Enterprise Architecture framework
• Extensive experience of working in complex multi supplier environments
• Experience of delivering IT services across all stages of the IT service management Lifecycle
• Experience of operating within an Agile delivery environment
• Experience of managing and running a SIAM environment
• Strong financial management and budget accountability
• Extensive leadership and experience of managing multi-disciplined teams
• Ability to establish and maintain senior level relationships and influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills demonstrable at all levels and across all stakeholder and delivery groups

Applicants with an understanding and experience of working within the public sector are likely to be of particular interest to the hiring panel.

This is an excellent time to join the DBS, not only from a technology perspective but this appointment is part of a wider recruitment strategy to add 15 new Associate Directors (Grade 6) into the organisation across a range of specialisms, including IT, Finance, Legal, Transformation, Commercial and Communications.

The DBS embrace remote working, so while occasional travel to the Liverpool or Darlington offices will be required, this vacancy is available to applicants across the UK. In addition to an attractive salary, employee benefits include access to the unrivalled Civil Service pension scheme, 25 days annual leave and flexi-time.

For more information on this role and the DBS please apply to this advert to receive a full job description. 

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 10th October. A CV, supporting statement and completed diversity form will be required.

• Exciting opportunity to work for a worthwhile & rewarding Sussex based Charity
• Experienced and dynamic Finance & Infrastructure Director required

About Our Client

Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA), delivers a range of projects, services & activities aimed at supporting the involvement of the whole of the community. They continue to grow and respond to community need, both geographically and in terms of the staff responsible for the delivery of their services. This is an exciting time in their development as an organisation, and they are currently looking for a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join & enhance the Senior Management team.

Job Description

Strategic oversight and adviceFinancial performance plays a crucial role in defining the work of the Charity. As the
primary source of expertise in this area, the post holder will be expected to provide broad strategic advice and input to the Chief Executive, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees.

Internal financial controls and risk management
The post holder has responsibility for ensuring that an appropriate and effective system
for financial management and reporting is in place.

Commercial Management and Compliance
The post holder has responsibility for ensuring financial compliance with all contracts. This task will be fulfilled by working in conjunction with Programme Managers and others.

Board and Legal
To support the governance of the Charity by working with the Board of Trustees and its
sub-committees to ensure the Charity complies with all statutory legislation. To ensure the Charity has appropriate insurance cover for all aspects.

Risk Management
To manage and review and update, at least annually, the Charity's risk register
coordinating input and ensuring clear actions are designed and implemented to mitigate risk.

IT
To ensure the Charity has a robust and developing IT strategy that fits the needs of the
organisation and makes the best use of technology, recognising budgetary constraints.

Estates & Premises Management
To be responsible for all the operational aspects of the Charity's buildings; both leased and owned; and ensure that the Charity's commitment to creating and maintaining high
standards in the built environment are adhered to.

Health, Safety & the Environment/Legal compliance
To take overall responsibility for ensuring of the Charity's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Team management
Ensure effective management of the Finance and Infrastructure team.
Ensure effective communication with other teams and particularly the Programme
Managers and SMT.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should ideally have the following skillset;
 

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCA) or DChA (Diploma in Charity

Accounting) with at least 5 years' experience.
· Wide and extensive experience of budget management/financial management,
preferably in both charitable and commercial settings.
· Experience of managing people, delegating duties and checking accuracy of work.
· Experience of operating as an effective member of a senior management and
corporate decision-making team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

· Analytical and strategic thinking.
· Ability to communicate financial issues to non-specialists.
· Ability to produce results quickly in a rapidly changing situation, often working
under pressure.
· Experience of writing budgets supporting business growth and development
· Flexibility and a willingness to work in innovative and non-traditional ways.

• Experience of writing budgets in support of bids or contract tender provision.

· Some experience of Charity and Charity finance rules and governance.
· Experience of preparing organisations for audit.
· Previous experience of the oversight of a range of properties, leased and owned
and regulations associated with these responsibilities.

What's on Offer

• The post is based Newhaven with occasional travel across East Sussex
• Full time hours ideally (37 hrs pw), but happy to discuss part time options for the right candidate
• Salary range £55 to £60K per annum pro rata
• 25 days holiday
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Friendly and established team
• A chance to work for a particularly worthwhile & rewarding organisation

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY082021-2957258Z

Doing Difference Differently! Open Theatre is a fast-growing medium-scale charity and Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) which work with children and young people with learning disabilities using our unique Practice.  We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to help take us into the next phase of development.  This is a senior management role with responsibility for the strategic and operational development, implementation and on-going management and maintenance of financial practices, policies and systems for the company.  You will work closely with the Director to produce the annual budget; prepare monthly management accounts; quarterly finance reports, monthly payroll as well as manage the preparation for the external independent examination and year end statutory accounts. If you have an interest in the arts, young people and accounting and wish to help move the company into our next stage of development then visit our website for more information: 

Accountable to:

National Leadership Team (EFGA Trustees)

Responsible to:

Executive Director (ED)

Salary Scale:

Circa £70,000   - £75,000

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

The post is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Benefits:

Hybrid working arrangements possible subject to attending the office 3 days per week.

DB Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

BHSF membership

Location:

Elim International Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire.

(This post allows for up to two days working from home)

Holidays:

Paid annual leave entitlement is 25 days pro rata (this excludes paid statutory and customary holidays, to which the post holder will be entitled)

About Us

The Elim Pentecostal Church (or its legal name: Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance) is a UK-based Pentecostal Christian denomination and represents a global network of 500 plus churches in the UK and thousands overseas, operating in over 50 countries worldwide. Elim International Centre (EIC), our central administrative office is based in Malvern, Worcestershire where Regents Theological College is also co-located. EIC has approximately 100 staff.

About the role

As an integral member of the Executive Team, you will play a key role in the leadership of the organisation in support of the Executive Director, the National Leadership Team, the Finance Board and the Audit & Governance Committee (AGC).

You will work collaboratively with the ED and Department Heads to deliver an organisational change strategy. This in turn will deliver a future-fit business infrastructure that effectively serves EFGA’s mission and charitable objectives.

There is an occupational requirement under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 for this role to be held by a person who subscribes to Elim’s foundational truths.

 Summary of Role Responsibilities

You will:

 · Develop and implement a sustainable finance strategy for the organisation

 · Provide leadership to the Finance Department. This includes delegating where appropriate, carrying our regular reviews, ensuring the provision of training as necessary, seeking to continuously improve our systems and services in line with legislative requirements and best practice.

 · Have specific responsibility for delivery of EFGA’s financial management, best practice and governance.

 · Be the executive lead and person of contact for the Elim Ministers’ Pension Fund (EMPF)

 · Lead the annual external audit process and timetable on behalf of the Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance.

 · Have overall leadership of our commercial partnerships and supplier relationships.

 · Support colleagues to manage devolved budgets and to ensure that reports are generated for budget managers and departments.

 · Work with the ED to develop and manage the risk register for the organisation, provide a regular report to the board on key risks and mitigations.

 · As Director of Elim Trading Company, attend board meetings and working with the Executive Director, ensure EFGA complies with all statutory regulations and funding requirements

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Business Strategy

 • To ensure the provision of high-quality financial reporting, support and advice services to the NLT/ Trustees, Finance Board, Management Board and AGC, enabling evidence-based decision-making.

 • To support the ED and NLT in long-term business planning and collaborate with the ED to update the risk register to identify potential problem areas and propose solutions.

 • To develop a three-year rolling budget to ensure future sustainability.

 • To prepare and present finance reports to the Finance Board, Audit & Governance Committee and the NLT in a timely and accurate manner.

 • To help develop and cost business structures and systems in line with both the finance and organisational strategies.

Management and working with colleagues

• To be an active member of the Executive Management Team, helping to set and monitor the organisation’s strategy and its achievement.

 • To line manage and support the Finance Manager to lead and develop the finance team.

 • To develop and implement systems and a programme of coaching to enable managers across the organisation to take on devolved budget management responsibilities.

 • To provide substantial financial management and leadership to the finance department.

Systems and Controls

• To develop, monitor, and ensure the quality of all aspects of financial systems and controls.

 • To ensure all financial control systems and policies are reviewed on a regular basis and properly implemented including purchase ordering, banking, creditor payments, debtor collection and payment of grants to schemes etc.

Statutory Accounting

• To oversee legal compliance and the preparation of annual statutory accounts and returns as required by the various regulatory bodies.  

 • To work with the auditors and AGC to prepare the annual accounts

 • To work with the ED and NLT Board on the preparation of the Annual Report and presentation of the accounts to the Elim Leadership Summit Business Programme.

 • To act as the Director for the Elim Trading Company.

Management Accounting, Payroll and Pensions

• To ensure that budget managers receive monthly management accounts to support effective and autonomous devolved budget management.

 • Forecast projected outturn for both restricted and unrestricted funds.

 • To lead on the annual budget setting process.

 • To oversee the payroll system, pension provisions and childcare vouchers as relevant for the team.

Commercial Partners

• Monitor the overall effectiveness (cost and quality) of our current legal expenses, public liability insurance and benefits advice services via our brokerage partners and advising the ED and board on any proposed changes.

 • Ensure that the charity acts in accordance with FCA regulation in its relationship with insurers and brokers.

 • Undertake any other related tasks commensurate to the seniority of the role as directed by the Executive Director.

 Person Specification

You will be an experienced finance professional, ideally from a charity environment. The skills that we are looking for are detailed below and will be assessed initially via Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the supporting statement and if shortlisted, by interview and references.

Competencies - Essential, Desirable and Qualifications

Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or   equivalent)

 Knowledge and Experience

 Significant experience of operating at a senior level including reporting at a board level

 Experience of effective use and development of finance systems and reporting tools

 Experience of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management.

 Experience in ensuring strong governance and internal control processes and procedures in place

Proven experience of developing and maintain systems for the timely production of relevant financial management, financial forecasting and risk information management

Previous charity experience with a good working knowledge of charity SORP.

Experience in use of Power BI as a data & performance visualizer.

Skills and abilities

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with enthusiasm for working as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate financial information and concepts to non-financial persons/laypersons.

Experience of line management of staff

Ability to manage relationships through listening, influencing, negotiating and collaborating

Can-do attitude with a hands on approach and the ability to drive and manage change

IT skills with competence of working with Excel.

Drive to deliver excellent customer service with the ability to accessible to church leaders and their associate staff

Personal Qualities

Strong commitment to the mission of EFGA

Can delegate tasks to direct reports to foster the development of  their professional financial competence

Commitment to continuous personal development

High level of professional and personal integrity

Leading by example

Other Requirements

The main duties and responsibilities of the post are outlined in this job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect the main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and the post holder will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to the job description that are commensurate with the salary and in line with the general nature of the post. There will be consultation about any changes to the job description before any change is implemented.

There is an occupational requirement under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 for this role to be held by a person who subscribes to Elim’s foundational truths.

The Application Process

The vacancy will close on Friday 8th October, or earlier on receipt of sufficient applications.

Please submit the following:- 

· A full curriculum vitae and

· A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post.

 Applicants are encouraged to find out more about Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance, its ethos and activities 

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact, Liz Lewin, PA to the Executive Director, who will set up a virtual meeting or telephone call with the Executive Director.

 To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment.

Further details regarding the interview process will be sent out to the  interviewees ahead of the scheduled interview dates.

Would you like to be a part of the UK’s leading education and wellbeing charity, and arguably the most recognisable and iconic of all charity brands with almost 200 years of history?

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team who is committed to the values of Central YMCA, has pride in their work and believes in the work we do.

Our Values

We are looking for candidates who understand and display our values in the work they do, strengthening our drive towards our purpose:

We are driven by Equity and believe everyone can thrive.

We are Brave, always striving to do the right thing.

We Nurture people to succeed.

We are Creative, adapting and evolving to tackle today’s challenge.

What we offer

Up to 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

Flexible working

Free Gym Membership (YMCA Club)

A forward-thinking approach to EDI, built by our employees.

A true employee voice sought through effective forums, participative town halls, and regular surveys.

A real opportunity to impact change in the community.

Our Commitment to Equality

Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential.

The more diverse our workforce is, the better we become at serving all areas of society and achieving our purpose.

Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

The Role

The Finance Manager wil be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance function and for leading on all financial and management accounting processes. Driving the budgeting and reporting cycle, this role is key in ensuring the integrity and quality of financial performance information to support management decision making and providing the Board, Executive Team and Managers with a thorough understanding of Central YMCA’s financial performance.

The day-to-day duties will include:

1. Leadership: Provide effective leadership to the finance team on all matters relating to solid finance operations and robust future financial planning.
2. Management Accounting: Lead the process of management accounting for the Organisation.
3. Budgeting and Planning: Effective management of the organisation’s budgets and
financial performance, including financial forecast and strategic plans.
4. Treasury: Support the Charity’s cash flow management processes.
5. Statutory Reporting, Audit and Risk: Ensure effective management if statutory reporting, managing a smooth annual audit and supporting on completion of the risk
register.

About you

Wea re looking for people with the  following skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Business related degree or other post graduate qualifications is desirable but not essencial 
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA with significant post qualification experience
• Solid experience of audit and preparation of annual financial accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS and understanding of the obligations of charity SORP
• Experience of managing the full finance function or a breadth of experience managing teams across finance disciplines
• Experience of preparing and critiquing business cases and modelling financial outcomes
• Experience of developing productive professional partnerships with key customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems
• Project management experience implementing new finance software solutions and/or financial budgeting and reporting processes
• Significant experience of preparation of monthly management accounts
• Experience of managing ESFA contract obligations and understanding of government funding compliance requirements
• An ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate this in easily understood formats to non-financial managers
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and highly professional in areas of expertise
• Have a personal reputation for a positive ‘can do’ approach, delivering results on time and to budget, in a supportive and client focussed manner

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in the community. Interested? Click apply now and register your details.

If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist. 

For any individual who will be working with us, all recruitment and engagement processes will be subject to pre-employment checks (including referencing and an appropriate level of disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service).

My client is an established and successful housing association who is looking to recruit a Finance Manager / Development Manager to their finance team.

This is a great opportunity to join a very unique organisation and really make a difference in supporting their development and growth over the next 5 – 10 years.

As well as overseeing all areas of financial reporting for the development division, you will also have responsibility for the commercial subsidiaries financial and management accounts and manage all projects associated with this separate business venture

You need to be a qualified accountant and have an eye for detail and be able to understand and report on multiple projects at any given time.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle different workstreams is very important 
Prior experience of working in the housing or housebuilding sector is advantageous but not essential

About Epping Forest Foodbank 

Epping Forest Foodbank (EFFB) is a charitable incorporated organisation providing emergency food parcels to local people in the Epping Forest area experiencing temporary financial crises. It was founded by local churches on Christian principles and this is reflected in its ethos and values. EFFB currently has 4 distribution centres, and rents a warehouse in Loughton for storage and office space. 

In 2020-2021 EFFB handled over 1,200 referrals from referral agencies in the local area, providing emergency food for over 3,000 people. This was a 75% increase on the previous year. In addition to providing food, EFFB is committed to signposting people in crisis to relevant support according to their circumstances. EFFB currently has over 100 volunteers. 

In order to alleviate hunger and effectively support local people, EFFB works in partnership with many local agencies and also benefits from operating as part of the wider Trussell Trust network.

Overview of role

• Strategic oversight and encouraging improvement and development of the foodbank

• Ensure all activities of the foodbank are in line with the charity’s vision, mission and values 

• Ensure proper management of the charity 

• Develop local relationships with businesses, churches and other relevant organisations

• Lead fundraising development and activities 

• Manage the finances of the foodbank

• Lead the spiritual development of the charity

Duties of job role

Strategic oversight and encouraging improvement and development of EFFB

• In collaboration with the Trustees and Trussell Trust, lead on the development and implementation of EFFB’s strategy

• Together with the Trustees, keep under review EFFB’s structure and operations and propose changes where needed. 

• Oversee the pathfinder programme run by the Trussell Trust

• Regularly report to the Trustees, attend Trustee meetings and bring proposals to the Trustees as required to develop EFFB

• Identify opportunities to improve the impact of EFFB and ensure it is sustainable in the long-term

Ensure all activities of the foodbank are in line with the charity’s vision, mission and values 

• Ensure staff receive the necessary training for their roles

• Ensure the Operations Manager oversees volunteers and the relationships with referral agencies well and that foodbank users receive the best service possible

Ensuring the proper management of the charity

• Line manage the Operations Manager

• In partnership with the Trustees, ensure EFFB’s compliance with regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and charity governance

• In partnership with the Trustees, prepare the annual report and any necessary filings for the Charity Commission or other regulatory bodies

• Ensure EFFB has up-to-date policies and procedures for its activities 

• Ensure EFFB has the necessary distribution centres and warehouse/office space

Develop local relationships with businesses, churches and other organisations

• Oversee public relations for the foodbank, including the website and social media

• Maintain existing relationships and develop new ones amongst churches, business and other relevant organisations in the local community 

• Liaise with the Trussell Trust where needed and maintain EFFB’s relationship with the Trussell Trust. 

• Oversee EFFB’s communications, including mailings, flyers and reports

Lead fundraising activities for the foodbank 

• Maintain and develop relationships with donors 

• Apply for grants and funds for EFFB from charitable trusts and other third party organisations 

• Oversee fundraising activities and food donation events

Manage the finances of the foodbank 

• In partnership with the Trustees, prepare and maintain a budget and forecast for each financial year 

• Monitor and record EFFB’s income and expenditure

• Deal with all invoices and payments due

• Present finance updates at Trustee meetings 

• Oversee the claiming of gift aid

Lead the spiritual development of the foodbank

• Ensure the Christian ethos of the foodbank is maintained and encourage spiritual development 

• Lead regular prayer among staff and volunteers 

Personal skills 

Experience

• Experience of managing people

• Experience of working with those affected by poverty and/or food insecurity 

• Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers 

Skills

• Strategic leadership skills 

• Excellent organisation and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands

• Confident oral communication, including in front of larger groups of people and in a one-to-one setting 

• Excellent written communication skills

• Competent using Microsoft Office, Google applications, email, internet and social media

• Driver with use of a car

Personal requirements

• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and make decisions for EFFB

• Ability to work under pressure and deal with challenges calmly 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak appropriately to all types of people

• Ability to be flexible with work hours and type

Other 

• Passionate about tackling poverty and food insecurity

• Commitment to the aims, values and purpose of EFFB

• Understanding and practice of Christian belief

The Moving Minds Alliance is a multi-stakeholder partnership of 20+ organisations working to scale up the financing, policies, and leadership needed to effectively support the youngest children and families affected by crisis and displacement everywhere. The Moving Minds Alliance is hosted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Four years since its inception, and having just updated its strategy, operational model and governance, Moving Minds Alliance is embarking on its next phase of activity with its expanding membership. Bringing on board and building collaborations with key stakeholders across sectors will be a key goal for this next phase, as well as shaping MMA as a platform for effective sharing and learning for the growing community working to support the children and families affected by crisis.

To lead the Moving Minds Alliance, we are looking for an enthusiastic changemaker who embodies our principes of being action-oriented, ambitious but practical, committed to sharing learning, and collaborative and inclusive.

The successful candidate will ideally have worked across more than one of the sectors represented in the Moving Minds Alliance (e.g. philanthropy, UN/non-profit, private sector), have experience in multi-stakeholder engagement and partnership-building for social change, and a proven track record in strategy development and implementation, team and project management, and operational oversight.

Note that funding for this role has been secured and is in the process of being transferred to the IRC.

Our Vision: Rebuilding resilience of the youngest refugees

Forced displacement worldwide is at a record high, and children are disproportionately represented among those fleeing from emergencies and crisis-affected contexts. One in four children around the world lives in contexts affected by conflict or disaster, and more than 30 million children have been displaced by conflict.

Given the protracted nature of modern displacement, most children born in displacement will go on to spend their entire childhoods away from home. Experiences during this period, in the very first years of life, shape the architecture of the brain and lay the foundation for future development, learning and physical and mental health.

Prolonged exposure to violence and toxic stress is associated with high levels of depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, which can have life-long negative effects on children’s development.

The good news is that evidence indicates early childhood services, including those that support and guide parents, caregivers, and families in times of crisis, can mitigate the negative effects of trauma and stress on young children and promote resilience and well-being for a lifetime.

While the international community has made significant efforts to ensure children have access to basic healthcare and nutrition, the provision of services for other critical areas of a young child’s development is severely lacking in crisis situations across the globe, as well as in communities hosting refugees and asylum-seekers. A 2018 review of active humanitarian response plans revealed that only 10 out of 38 plans included interventions specifically targeting the youngest children. A more recent MMA analysis of financing for early childhood in crisis contexts, found that only 2% of humanitarian aid, and 3% of development aid finds its way to supporting the needs of the youngest children and families in crisis contexts.

Coordinated action by the humanitarian community, donors, and policymakers is needed to raise the life prospects of millions of young children on the move.

About the Moving Minds Alliance

The Moving Minds Alliance came together to close the gap in support for the youngest children on the move and their families. It is multi-stakeholder partnership working to scale up the financing, policies, and leadership needed to effectively support young children and families affected by crisis and displacement everywhere.

Originally established in 2017 by a group of six philanthropic foundations, today it counts nearly 25 members including foundations, NGOs, UN agencies and academia. Members combine their programmatic, funding, and research expertise to support prioritization of the youngest refugees and their caregivers.

Moving Minds Alliance develops activities in the areas:

•  Joint Advocacy: Ensuring donors, humanitarian actors & networks, and country governments prioritize and champion early childhood development (ECD) in crisis settings;
•  Sharing & Learning: Establishing a thriving network that is sharing and applying insights effectively to deliver on its common agenda for change.

Moving Minds Alliance’s activities are focused on the areas described above; MMA does not provide funding for implementation of early childhood programs on the ground. Activities are taken forward collaboratively by its members, with support from the Secretariat (interim support is currently provided by consultants).

Operational costs and activities are financed by a sub-group of philanthropic foundations that is part of the overall MMA membership, through a combination of annual member fees and additional donations and grants. A Steering Committee provides overall strategic direction, while sub-groups (most notably the Joint Advocacy Group) are responsible for operationalizing specific areas of work. MMA’s Secretariat and pooled fund is transitioning to be held by the International Rescue Committee.

The Position and key working relationships

In the past year, several updates were made to Moving Minds Alliance’s strategy, governance, and operations, to be able to accommodate a growing group of member organisations at a new host organisation, and respond to shifts in the constantly evolving broader ecosystem of partnerships and initiatives.

The Director is the first hire in this new set-up, and will be critical in ensuring a smooth transition, and delivering the vision and leadership to take the Alliance’s work and impact to the next level.

The Director will be expected to lead the Movings Minds Alliance, and will have considerable autonomy in shaping and implementing MMA’s strategy. In the short term, it is envisioned a senior advocacy specialist will be recruited specifically to support MMA’s joint advocacy activities. A project officer will be hired to support activities, administration, and communications. Both these positions will report to the Director. The Director is expected to lead on recruitment of the project officer.

The Director will work most closely with and under the oversight of the MMA Steering Committee (on which the Director will have an ex-oficio, non-voting seat). For administrative purposes the Director will formally report to a senior member of IRC staff.Funding for this role has been secured and is in the process of being transferred to the IRC.

Responsibilities of the Director will include:

Vision & Strategy

•  Oversee refinement of the MMA strategy and multi-year plan (in particular in the area of Sharing & Learning), in coordination with the Steering Committee and in consultation with MMA members
• Oversee the implementation of all aspects of the MMA strategy and activities, with other Secratariat staff and MMA members
• Oversee development of organization-wide budget and associated workplans for approval by the Steering Committee
• Oversee development of of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plan for the Moving Minds Alliance and track progress toward indicators

Alliance Development and Outreach

• Maintain good relations with all MMA members, and ensure they are adequately supported to deliver on the group’s ambitious objectives
• Establish relations with high-level/influential leaders (inside and outside the membership) who can champion and support MMA’s objectives
• Serve as point of contact for Foundation group members (the philanthropic foundations who fund MMA’s activities) and the philanthropic community more broadly
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant networks and organisations (both known allies and more ‘unusual supsects’) for purposes of coordination and collaborationRepresent the Moving Minds Alliance in relevant meetings and conferences

Operations & Governance Oversight

• Support recruitment, oversee the work and support development of two other Secretariat staff (senior advocacy specialist, and a project officer), and build a strong team that embodies MMA’s values
• Provide overall oversight of the Alliance’s finances including development and monitoring of the annual budget, and authorizing expenditures
• Support resource mobilization for the Moving Minds Alliance in active collaboration with Steering Committee and MMA members
• Oversee development of materials (incl. Annual Reports) on all ongoing activities and report to Steering Committee on progress, management, and operations
• Work with the host agency on day-to-day financial transactions, grant management, HR, and legal issues
• Oversee development of a conflict of interest policy, shape and oversee the MMA brand and identity (incl. the MMA website)
• Manage and coordinate brand review & approval process (where needed involving the MMA Steering Committee)
• Recruit, brief, and manage consultants hired to support MMA’s work

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has the following skills and experience:

•  Master’s Degree in public policy, organizational management, humanitarian assistance, international development, child development or another relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Fluent in spoken and written English. French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, and/or knowledge of other languages desireable
• 12+ years professional experience in a strategic leadership/management role in international development/ humanitarian aid, social business, and/or philanthropy. Experience across more than one sector a plus
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating staff, and overseeing operations
• Prior experience leading (development/social change) partnerships informed by strong strategic vision
• Strong solutions- and result orientation, energized by thinking out of the box
• Excellent listening, communications and persuasive ability, proven track record in uniting people around a common goal
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively
• Able to efficiently analyze complex problems, identify risks, and propose solutions
• Passionate about social change, and driven to make a difference in the lives of young children on the move (early childhood knowledge not required)

Please include the following questions in your cover letter:

1.Please describe two opportunities and two challenges you see for Moving Minds Alliance to increase prioritization of early childhood development in crisis settings by major donors, humanitarian actors and host country governments.

2.What are three important values you would foster in a (mostly) remote, multi-stakeholder partnership, and why?

3.What are two concrete learnings/insights from leading a multi-stakeholder partnership in the past that you would bring to MMA?

MMA Secretariat staff will be on IRC staff contracts. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Les employés du Secretariat MMA seront employés sur la base des contrats de IRC. IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles. 

The application deadline is 27th October 2021.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or Switzerland. 

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination foralljobapplicantsandemployees,andweseekto ensureweachieve diversityinourworkforceregardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

We are seeking a full-time Finance Manager who will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, supervise 3 members of staff, and will report to the Head of Finance and Operations, and work closely with other colleagues.

Finance Manager
Ref: FM
Location: Camden, London
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year
Hours: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Role Summary

This is a varied and dynamic role and the post holder will help set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, provide support during the annual auditing process, and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background, qualified or part qualified studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or similar and/or qualified by experience, you will have an excellent understanding and experience of financial planning, demonstrable experience and ability using computerised accounting software/databases, bookkeeping and Excel to an advanced level.

You will be well organised with a high level of attention to detail, be able to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial staff, and have the ability to both organise and prioritise your own workload, and work flexibly and pro-actively.

About us:
Variety, the Children’s Charity

In the UK there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and young people and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety, the Children’s Charity, exists to improve their lives.

Variety is a grant-giving charity that provides practical, tangible, direct help that makes an immediate difference to children and young people, as well as their parents and families. We do this through funding wheelchairs, specialist equipment, adapted accessible transport in the form of our Sunshine Coaches and memorable experiences through our Variety Great Days Out programme. We aim to help children have fewer bad days and more great days by facilitating their independence, freedom, dignity and greater self-esteem, so helping them to make the most of their childhood. Our focus is on supporting children aged 18 and under.

Variety in the UK is part of a global organisation, currently active in 17 different countries. Since setting up its UK division in 1949, the charity has raised close to £300 million, and supported countless children affected by disability and disadvantage.

Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and chosen candidates interviewed as appropriate, so you are encouraged to apply immediately.
We therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received, and we are successful in recruiting from early applications.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Variety, the Children's Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

No agencies please.

Abandon Normal Devices (AND) is a catalyst for new approaches to art making and digital invention. We commission groundbreaking projects that challenge the definitions of art and moving image.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to work with Abandon Normal Devices to maintain the company’s finance functions on a part-time, permanent basis. Duties will include inputting sales and purchase ledger, payroll for members of staff, preparation of financial reports and management accounts and working with the company auditors.

Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £30,000k (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, 0.2 fte, ideally able to be worked flexibly to respond to monthly / annual workload fluctuations
Location: Remote working, with optional use of AND Office in central Manchester
Start date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Director

The closing date for applications is noon Thursday 30 September 2021
Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 6 October

RESPONSIBILTIES

Data Input

• Importing of purchase ledger invoices onto Sage 50
• Processing of sales receipts and credit control
• Processing monthly PAYE Payroll and Pensions management for between 4 and 8 staff

• Processing Petty Cash and Credit Card transactions and preparing monthly bank reconciliation

• Detailed analysis of complex projects as required by funders

Finance Management

• Implementation of financial controls to ensure efficiency, stability and good governance, maintenance of records to provide a clear audit trail.
• Administration of payroll, pension contributions and associated reporting
• Timely preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, highlighting of significant points, and discussion with senior staff and trustees as required
• Monitoring against budget, and investigation of variances
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, including accruals and other adjustments.  Preparation of audit working papers and liaison with Auditors including attendance at meetings with auditors as required

• Working with senior staff to prepare annual budgets and provision of information to inform the business model.
• Provision of relevant, realistic, well thought through professional advice which is in tune with the business model and turnover 

• Assisting senior staff with reporting for funders, including ACE and occasional multi-partner and/or international projects
• Monitoring activity against specific projects and funding streams
• Monitoring VATable activity (we are currently below the threshold for VAT registration)
• Forecasting and monitoring cashflow in detail, in close collaboration with the Director
• Attendance at, and preparation of papers for, quarterly meetings of Finance Sub-Committee and of the full Board
• In conjunction with the Director, ensuring that all Companies House and Charity Commission filing is completed on time
• Annual review of internal controls

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

• 4+ years experience in a similar role

• An Accounting Qualification

• An understanding of Charity/CIC/3rd Sector Accounting Practices
• A skilled user of SAGE 50, including integrated project, payroll, pension and banking modules
• Demonstrably strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills

• A proven ability to independently prioritise own workload
• A demonstrable interest in the arts and creative industry 

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth and change, and we’re recruiting a Finance Business Partner (Fundraising) to join us and be part of this transformation.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT, the post is a key link with the Fundraising team to provide timely financial analysis and reporting. Contributing to and managing the development of business reports, the postholder will enhance SOS Children’s Village UK’s budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes.

It’s an exciting role for someone who is skilled at supporting the delivery of consistent, robust, and first-class financial information. We're a small but passionate team and to ensure we recruit the best people, we are flexible in terms of working hours and location, and we actively support our staff to grow and develop, based on their interests and passions.

For the right candidate, this is an incredible opportunity to advise and assist management decision making using financial and commercial expertise. Helping SOS Children's Villages UK to achieve optimal performance, whilst assessing any associated risks and benefits.

To apply, please read the attached job specification and send a cover letter to the Director of Finance and IT outlining how you meet the requirements. CVs sent without cover letters will not be considered. 

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge. Applicants must be UK based (able to travel to Cambridge), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

See the attached job specification for further information about our Finance Business Partner - Fundraising role, how to apply, our organisation chart and employee benefits.

Please note that Safer Recruitment procedures are in place as per our Safeguarding Policy.

Home-based, Shelter office-based or a combination of the two with regular travel to London and other locations

Closing date: 5 October 2021 at 11.30 pm

1st Interview date: 12 and 13 October 2021

2nd Interview date: 20, 21 and 22 October 2021

Are you an exceptional senior HR leader with experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing HR policy development, delivery and strategy and managing budgets? Then join Shelter as Assistant Director - HR Delivery and you could soon be leading a large team of HR professionals to ensure the organisation meets its people objectives.

About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team

Led by the Director of Strategic Enablement and four Assistant Directors, of which this role is one, our Strategic Enablement Directorate brings together core support functions of HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. We also strive to be a centre of excellence - working with each other to ensure organisational objectives are clear and strategically aligned, whilst supporting the removal of any internal obstacles that emerge along the way.

About the role
As a member of our Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the Director of Strategy Enablement, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we achieve our overall organisational people strategy. Indeed, as well as helping the Director to develop and implement a people plan across the entire organisation, we’ll look you to partner with our various directorates and departments to ensure we provide tailored, pragmatic, and robust solutions to business challenges. Leading the HR Delivery, Employee Relations and Operations teams, and ensuring compliance and best practice, an effective HR advisory service and a supportive approach to staff wellbeing – all are aspects of this high profile role.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

A high performing, visible HR leader, you have a significant and diverse HR track record and proven experience of leading culture change projects. You’re also used to developing and implementing a variety of high performing HR services, including, among others, HR customer query handling, ER case management, HR business partnering, compliance and best practice management and recruitment and workforce planning. A good understanding of business process design is important too, as is a flair for driving a culture of ongoing process improvement. Experience of working in the voluntary sector and with volunteers would also be useful, however, most important of all is your passion to apply your HR delivery capability to ensure Shelter can meet its strategic objectives and defend the right to a safe home.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Senior Director – Programme Delivery/Operations

Full Time 37.5 hours per week 

Birmingham, London or Manchester

£75,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable) 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a motivated and talented professional to join our Programmes team and play a leading role in the organisation as Senior Director - Programme Delivery/Operations on a permanent contract.

This is an exciting time to join Ambition Institute as we scale up our delivery to work with c. 25,000 teachers and school leaders this academic year.

This post is responsible for the operational functions (logistics, scheduling and events) that support both our central programme delivery and our national network of delivery partners. You will play a key role in ensuring high quality professional development for teachers and school leaders through holding responsibility for the continuous improvement of programme delivery and participant experience through oversight of programme data, reporting and governance.

In this role you will be responsible for a multi-million Pound delivery budget, as well as overall programme data, reporting, reviewing risk and the continuous improvement of programme delivery. The post-holder will manage a complex multi-disciplinary team of 4-6 Associate Directors and work in close partnership with Programme teams and support Directors through the curation of management information.

Reporting to the Executive Director - Programmes, the successful candidate can be based in any of our office locations.

Who are Ambition Institute? 

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement. 

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
• Shared parental leave package.
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
• Professional development offer for all staff.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 25th October 2021. Interviews are expected to take place on 28th/29th October 2021.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.