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

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in the strategic management and leadership of one of the most successful and well-known schools in the country. Tiffin School is a selective state secondary school with an excellent financial track record.  We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and talented financial leader to play a key role in delivering an outstanding finance and business function to our academy.

The postholder will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy Trust and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. The postholder will also be the company secretary to the Academy Trust.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can lead by example and inspire others. You will:

• Be an experienced financial leader with established proven track record of financial management, risk management and financial operational leadership.

• Have excellent and successful leadership and management skills, and be used to working

with a number of diverse teams.

Some educational and or Charity background may be an advantage but we would welcome applicants from other sectors.

Tiffin School has a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and support staff.  The location is close to Kingston town centre, with excellent public transport links to Central London.  We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside.  Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking /childcare vouchers/enhanced maternity benefits/and Local Government Pension Scheme.  For a good feel of the School, please look at the Head’s Newsletters on the website. 

Please see our website for the Recruitment Brochure, including the Person Specification, Job Description and application form.  Only fully completed application forms sent to our vacanies email and received by the stated deadline for applications will be accepted as valid applications.

Safeguarding of Children

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)

Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This particular post is also subject to a section 128 management check.

Equal Opportunities

Tiffin School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection procedure.

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 28 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.

£40k p.a. pro-rata (depending on experience) starting mid-November

Wiltshire Music Centre is offering an exceptional opportunity to join its small and vibrant team as Director of Development (DD) to cover the current incumbent’s maternity leave, due to commence in December 2021. This role requires an efficient, highly motivated and tactful individual with significant experience of fundraising in the arts / charitable sector, business development, as well as a passion for working with people and excellent organisational skills.

The role is responsible for leading a team of three, consisting of Trusts & Foundations Manager, Fundraising Coordinator and Marketing & Development Intern. The DD is responsible for devising and overseeing WMC’s fundraising function as well as leading on the income generation strategy. This role is pivotal in driving new business and income streams and securing the development of both contributed and earned income.

The role has overall responsibility for delivering the Centre’s fundraising and development strategy to secure gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations, and businesses to support the Centre’s core artistic and Creative Learning Programmes.

CLOSING DATE Monday 27th September (12pm) and INTERVIEWS at WMC on Thursday 30th September

Please let us know if we can support you with any access requirements.
Please see the full job description and the application form on our website.

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects? upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. They help young people from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

upReach are an award-winning charity employer working in partnership with employers and universities. Building on the success of the past five years, upReach’s current partners include Allen & Overy, Bank of America, the Civil Service Fast Stream, Deloitte and Slaughter and May. They also partner with universities including Exeter, King’s College London, Liverpool, Warwick and Manchester.

They are seeking a Director of Fundraising & Development who can support them to diversify income and contribute to the growth of the charity through strategic oversight of partnerships & fundraising. 

About the role

The individual will be responsible for developing strategies, business plans, and proposals to increase funding streams and secure new partnerships. This role would suit individuals with experience in business development and fundraising. As a member of the Senior Leadership team you will be responsible for the development and implementation of an effective business development and income generation strategy, across a range of different sources.

Reporting to the CEO, this critical role will ensure the charity has a clear fundraising and business development strategy in place. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership skills, build relationships at all levels, and demonstrate a strong track record of developing high quality, successful proposals and leading on the generation of new six-figure income streams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic oversight and leading the development and implementation of an income and fundraising strategy that underpins strategic goals to grow the charity in a sustainable manner across a diverse range of streams.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with major donors, high profile supporters, trusts, foundations, companies, and universities.
• Developing and implementing an effective business development and income generation strategy for specific upReach products and solutions.
• Developing high quality business plans and proposals to engage a range of organisations, showcasing the ways in which they can support and work with upReach (including overseeing the commercialisation of our unique contextualisation platform, used by a growing list of employers).
• Providing strategic oversight, management and guidance to the Fundraising and Partnerships Teams.
• Proving support, direction, leadership and management for other staff as required.

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have demonstrable experience of working in senior business development and/or fundraising positions, and be able to demonstrate leadership skills and a strong track record of developing high quality, successful proposals.

Please find further details by following the link

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 

There has never been a more important time to join the Age UK fundraising team. Against a backdrop of a broken social care system and millions already turning to Age UK for help, older people are amongst those hardest hit by the pandemic. Calls to our trusted Age UK Advice Line have doubled and requests for Telephone Friendship Service have trebled. We have been moved by the public support for our Coronavirus Emergency Appeal, but we must raise vital future funds to ensure we can be there to help and support older people as they rebuild their lives.

Our Fundraising team has an ambition to grow our income beyond £60M in the next five years. We are investing in an ambitious Fundraising strategy to help us deeply engage more supporters and partners in our work, so that we can be there for the millions of older people who need someone to turn to.

We're looking for someone to join our Individual Marketing team who will help to deliver a best-in-class loyalty programme that inspires supporters to continue to support Age UK which is pivotal to our strategy. This role is in the Individual Marketing team and will work across a variety of direct marketing channels to deliver a great experience for our supporters in a way that is relevant for them. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual early on in their marketing career, who wants to build experience working on direct marketing campaigns in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role you will be able to develop your fundraising skills and work as part of an ambitious and collegiate individual marketing team.

This opportunity would best suit someone who is creative, naturally organised, a self-starter, methodical and passionate about working for a not-for-profit organisation.

You will be

* Responsible for the delivery of direct marketing campaigns to ensure loyalty and revenue generating activities are maximised.
* Working with internal teams and external agencies including fulfilment, print and design.
* Working with the Direct Marketing Manager, Loyalty to manage income and expenditure budgets for agreed campaigns.
* Delivering campaigns autonomously or as part of an integrated approach across fundraising and the wider Age UK group.
* Taking a bold approach to innovation to find new ways to grow supporter loyalty.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Global Canopy is a data-driven think tank that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

This role would suit a broad range of people. If you can do the work, please apply; We are flexible and support many different working patterns and arrangements according to the diverse situations of our team. This might include someone looking to get experience - maybe a recent graduate wanting a broad introduction to office/accounting, or looking to get back to work and wanting a part time role. 

This is a temporary role initially to cover maternity leave. However, our organisation is growing and there is a real possibility that this role could become permanent

The role is varied and involves working across a range of tasks, and you will have the freedom - and responsibility - to prioritise your own work as you communicate with people across the organisation. You will be part of the Accounts and office team of five and work closely with the Finance manager who line-manages this post.

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Being proactive and personable - you’ll communicate with many people by email and face to face. 

• Organised and thorough, completing jobs under your own steam in a systematic way.

• Attention to detail.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. We strongly encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply and not self-reject based on the listed criteria in the job pack.

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions, but cannot sponsor a visa for this particular role.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website.

Global Supply Chain Manager: £46,000 - £53,000 + Bonus. London

For a global health organisation, we're recruiting a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead the Procurement team and support the Head Office with a major transformation and improvement programme. This role will ensure more effective management of products and suppliers across the company with better collaboration with suppliers. The Global Supply Chain Manager will engage closely with stakeholders including regional and country directors, and regional procurement teams, to build capacity across an annual direct spend of circa. £30M. This role will lead on the development of new procurement procedures for Head Office and will oversee the international order process and commercial sales process.

Main Duties:

• Partner with stakeholders to define, implement and run cross-functional procurement processes
• Work with the Global Supply Chain Director to transform the organisation to best -practices and Head Office support
• Contribute to global Supply Chain strategy
• Work with Supply Chin data to advise on strategies and ordering processes
• Ensure Head Office follows procurement policy and build and implement SLAs for monitoring and reporting
• Build capacity internally along with self-service training and resources for budget holders
• Develop and roll out guidance for centralise procurement in Head Office and roll out new SOPs
• Lead, manage and motivate Procurement Team

Person Specification:

• Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, supply and demand planning and inventory management, ideally across global health-care
• Experience in leading and implementing supply chain systems and process re-engineering
• Strong experience of supplier management, forecasting, planning, order fulfilment and distribution
• Strong experience in driving efficiency and cost reduction
• Demonstrable experience in driving change and capability enhancements globally
• Experience from commercial, charity, manufacturing, engineering, or pharmaceuticals would be ideal

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Strategy Programme Manager: up to £63,900 - Permanent, London

For a large University, we are recruiting a Strategy Programme Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning and BI, the Programme Manager will play a key role in supporting the development of implementation plans, sub-strategies, and a delivery of strategic programmes and projects all linked to a new 10-year strategy. This role will set up a new PMO, manage two Project Managers and so will need someone who has a strong background in portfolio or programme management.

Main Duties:

• Oversight and management of the portfolio of strategy programmes and projects
• Ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve delivery against priorities and objectives
• Lead a portfolio of programmes and projects
• Establish governance and assurance, progress monitoring, risk management and ensure the business is in good place for change
• Work with senior and operational stakeholders including the VC, academic and faculty leaders, and professional services
• Ensure implementation plans and project management methodologies are developed
• Reporting regularly to the VC and Strategic Programme Board on the progress of each programme work-stream, and the associated risks and outcomes
• Champion implementation of the strategy portfolio across the university and maintain the strategy portfolio deliver map and critical path to monitor project progress
• Develop mechanisms for measuring benefits and realising outcomes

Person Specification:

• Prince2 or MSP with substantial experience on portfolio, programme and project planning and management
• Strong experience of strategy implementation, managing project budgets and in building strong relationships across multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong experience of business process reviews, workshops, and leading training events
• Ideally Higher Education experience

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.