We are looking for dedicated, passionate people of all ages and levels of experience to join the Age UK Board of Trustees

Our trustees are the guardians of Age UK and as a trustee, you will be making sure that we are doing the best we possibly can for older people in the UK.

In this role you will be working with a team of highly skilled professionals from a variety of backgrounds including charity, government, finance and education.  Our trustees have a lot to share with new board members, so you are guaranteed to come away with rewarding experience.

About Us

Age UK has over 130 local partners supporting older people all over the UK.  We have an award winning information and advice line that supports 5.2 million people each year. 

We are the only UK charity dedicated to helping those older people who need it most; people who are lonely, in poverty or dealing with long-term health conditions.  As a trustee for Age UK, you will be making the vital difference to those people’s lives.

Time Commitment

As a trustee you will be expected to attend 7 trustee meetings a year – 6 board meetings and one away day.

The initial commitment from you would be to service a 2 year term.  At the end of this two years, you and the Chair of the Board could agree to continue for another 3 years.  You can then choose to continue for another 3, but can only serve a maximum of 8 years.

How can I register my interest?

Age UK host open events, which is an opportunity to hear about the work we do and find out in depth what it means to be an Age UK Trustee.

We are hosting and open event on Monday 16th December at 5pm to 7pm and Wednesday 18th December 1pm to 3pm

If you would like to be invited to this event or any future event please click on the link to complete your details. 

Bishopsgate Institute is looking to appoint a Chair of Trustees, either from internal or external applicants. This position is not remunerated.

Our Chief Executive has established a powerful vision for the continuing development of the Institute into a revitalised cultural space for learning and performance within the heart of the City of London.

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees to support the delivery of the business plan (to 2024/25). During their term, they will work with the Board and the CEO to ensure the necessary resources and infrastructure are in place for the next phase of the Institute’s plan.

We seek someone whose passion, professional expertise, extensive networks and commitment to the mission of the Institute will support us in advocating for our work.

Chair of Trustees

We are a charity (The Bishopsgate Foundation) with specialist archive collections, running courses for adults, talks and debates, lectures, dance, concerts and other performances. Applicants will have experiences and skills in a number of areas, ranging across arts and cultural partnerships and collaborations, venue management, adult learning, strategic financial and commercial management, marketing and digital audience data management, connecting with audiences in the digital space, endowment property management, HR and fundraising.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who are interested in working in new and innovative ways.

The Chair has responsibility for the governance of Bishopsgate Institute, enabling the Board to develop its capacity and capability for good governance, ensuring a focus on its charitable purposes and enhancing the Institute’s Endowment to achieve these purposes in the present and the future. The Chair, along with the Chairs of the Finance & General Purposes and Programme Committee, liaises informally with the Chief Executive on behalf the Board.

Requirements

The Chair of the Trustees must have substantial experience as a charity trustee. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a leadership role for a publicly accountable institution, an ability to think strategically and well-honed communication skills that enable them to act as an ambassador for the Institute. An understanding of and enthusiasm for cultural provision of the kind provided by Bishopsgate Institute is desirable, as is financial literacy.

We expect our new Chair to allocate time to support to the Chief Executive, maintain contact and work closely and collaboratively with fellow trustees, as well as with other individuals within and beyond the Institute. Ideally, the Chair of Trustees would attend all committee meetings, in addition to chairing the full Board meetings.

Our trustees, including the Chair, serve an initial term of 3 years and a maximum term of 5 years. The position of trustee is not remunerated.

Your application

Please download the full apllication pack from our website.

To apply, email us with your CV and a one-page letter outlining your interest in Bishopsgate Institute, the contribution you hope to make as Chair and your relevant skills and experience by Sunday 19 January 2020. We are not accepting applications from search agencies. We anticipate inviting shortlisted candidates to a panel interview in mid-February 2020 with a view to successful applicants joining us from May 2020, once references and background checks have been completed.

Chair & Trustees - The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth, Devon

Since its foundation almost 50 years ago, The Donkey Sanctuary has grown from a Devon-based charity rescuing UK donkeys from neglect and abuse to an international animal welfare organisation transforming the lives of millions of donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them for their livelihood.

We are now one of the world's largest equine welfare charities - we have 10 sanctuaries around the UK and Europe, and we reach approximately 1.8 million donkeys and mules in almost 40 countries worldwide.

As we embark on an ambitious, new five-year strategy, now is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our Board. We are looking for a -

* Chair of the Board of Trustees
* Trustee with Finance skills
* Trustee with Estate Management skills

Whilst the Chair will bring a broad range of skills to the table, the 2 additional trustees need to offer a significant track record at a senior level within their field, one with finance experience (with recent and relevant financial, accounting or auditing experience, commercial finance or banking) and the other with estates management experience (property portfolio management, international, multi-site).

Our aim is to help many more of the tens of millions of donkeys and mules worldwide through field projects, research and advocacy work promoting lasting collaborations with communities, partner NGOs, governments, the media and public. We need strategic thinkers with strong communication and we need people of integrity with a strong commitment to our aims and a collaborative approach.

In return you will be joining a Board with a genuine desire to make a difference.

If you would like to receive an information pack for this role, with full details of how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Ben Pountney on 07444 475 489.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17 th January 2020.

Clerk to Trustees and Trust Administrator

We are The Trust Partnership. Our vision is to help charitable Trusts, Foundations and Almshouses to provide better informed, better managed and better directed funding and housing and to use their resources to the best advantage of all their stakeholders.

We are excited that we’ve not only been able to build a thriving business, but to do so on strong ethical foundations. The way we treat our staff, our clients and other stakeholders is important to us, and becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2016 was evidence of our positive impact locally and on the sector as a whole. We believe it’s possible to be a good business and a profitable one at the same time.  

Job title: Clerk to Trustees and Trust Administrator

Place of work: our office near Tetbury and with regular evening travel to London

Hours: full time or part time, working 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week with some evening work

Salary: £20,000 to £22,000 full time equivalent, dependent on skills and experience

Main purpose and scope of the job:

As the Clerk to the Trustees and Trust Administrator, you will possess excellent organisation, communication and ICT skills and be familiar with maintaining confidentiality at all times. 

You will ensure the smooth running of meetings, prepare meeting agendas, take accurate minutes, maintain the effective Governance of the Trustee Board and be a principal source of communication between charity clients and The Trust Partnership. You will oversee the maintenance and care of clients and their beneficiaries, working alongside other Trust Administrators, finance colleagues and Clerks.

Duties and key responsibilities:

To be fully conversant with the Governing Document for the Charity and the Terms of Reference of any Committees, and to advise the Trustees on matters of governance procedure, referring to the current Charity Commission legislation and guidance at all times.

To work closely with The Trust Partnership administrators and oversee the administration of all Trustee meetings and the completion of meeting actions.

To prepare the agenda for Board and subcommittee meetings as appropriate, in consultation with Chair and The Trust Partnership Administration team.

Work with the Administration team at the Trust Partnership and Trust Accounting to approve meeting papers in time for their circulation at least 10 days in advance of the meeting.

To co-ordinate the booking of rooms for board meetings, sub committees, away days and other special meetings and refreshments if required.

To prepare and submit draft minutes of all meetings for approval to the Chair within 10 days.

To undertake the distribution of the minutes to the Board of Trustees as soon as they have been approved by the Chair.

To show diplomacy and tact and an ability to work with senior professionals.  A high degree of flexibility and adaptability will be clearly demonstrated by successful candidates.

To provide administrative support to Trustees both individually and collectively and manage all communications to and from Board members and between the Board and The Trust Partnership.

Ensure compliance with all Trustee-approved policies.

Support strategy and policy development to improve the impact of their Client’s Public Benefit.

To be considered as the Clerk to the Trustees and Trust Administrator, you’ll need: 

- At least three years’ experience of working in a professional office (essential)
- Completing customer/account work and working with a range of audiences (essential)
- A good understanding of charitable governance and the role of Trustees (desirable)
- A good understanding of good charity finance (desirable)

Due to our location, the successful candidate will also need a full, valid driving licence and access to their own vehicle. 

Other organisations may call this role Admin Clerk, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, or Admin Assistant, or Administrative Assistant. 

Flexibility:

The Clerk to the Trustees and Trust Administrator is expected to work flexibly, including attending meetings out of normal office hours and occasional weekend work.

The Trust Partnership will cover all work-related travel costs away from our Gloucestershire office.

You will be expected to work from our Gloucestershire office, with regular visits to our clients which mainly includes travel to London but may also include travel elsewhere in the UK. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to apply:

To apply for the role of Clerk to Trustees and Trust Administrator, please apply via the button shown. Please note your relevant experience in your cover letter.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

War Child is the global charity for children affected by war and conflict. It educates, protects and stands up for the rights of those children.

Founded in 1993, War Child  currently works with children affected by war in nine countries and reached over 126,000 children in the last year

Chair
Unremunerated
London

War Child now seek a new Chair to lead the board in support and provision of governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters a phase of significant growth and increased impact.

The new Chair will bring experience of chairing an organisation of size and scale, preferably with an international element. You will be an effective communicator able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.

War Child is committed to achieve greater diversity in its board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To read further details of this role, and to find out how to apply,  please visit the dedicated Microsite by clicking on the Apply Button.   

If you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Jess Stockford or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus.

Closing date: 26 January 2020
Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 3 February 2020
Panel interviews with War Child: w/c 17 February 2020

We require new Trustees for our Board to enable us to continue our vital work, supporting survivors of brain injury and their families and carers. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed people with a positive attitude this exceptional and valued unpaid role.

We are particularly looking for people with skills and expertise in Finance, Marketing, HR, Law, Health or Social Care. However, we would love to hear from anyone who feels that they could contribute towards maintaining and developing the values, vision and aims of Headway Shropshire and Headway South Staffordshire.

If you possess these qualities and can commit between 2 and 6 hours each month this could provide a unique opportunity and a rewarding experience.

Travel expenses are paid.

Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

We do this through our long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

Orbis is seeking to appoint committed Trustees with relevant experience to participate on both the Board and one of the three sub-committees: Programme, Audit, and Fundraising & Communications.

What the role involves:

· Ensuring that Orbis is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

· Ensuring that Orbis is complying with its governing document and the law

· Preparing for and attending Board meetings

· Preparing for and attending sub-committee meetings

· Supporting the Orbis staff team

· Attending occasional evening events

Applications from people with substantial experience in one of the following areas are welcomed; fundraising, digital marketing, legal, financial and PR & media.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Salary: Voluntary
Location: Central London
 

As we strive to protect the environment and tackle climate change at this critical time, we are seeking to appoint a Board member to join the Friends of the Earth Board.

Friends of the Earth is one of the UK’s most influential environmental campaigning organisations with an increasingly important role to play. We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it, with around 2 million supporters across five continents and more than 75 national organisations worldwide.  Every one of our people is vital to us achieving our goal; that by 2030 the next generation will enjoy an environment that's getting better: a safer climate, flourishing nature, and healthy air, water and food. 

Trustee 
Unremunerated
London 

Coming up to our 50th anniversary, Friends of the Earth is seeking a new Trustee to provide high quality governance as the organisation continues to affect positive change on behalf of the environment. 

The new Trustee will share the motivation and values of Friends of the Earth, make a strategic contribution to the board and will bring a background in and thorough understanding of finance. 

You will have a sound understanding of governance/board experience within a medium or large organisation and senior leadership experience within a public, private or charity sector setting.

Friends of the Earth is committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are keen to encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the environment movement and on our Board, including BAME, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

As we are engaged in campaigning across Northern Ireland, Wales and England, we also welcome applications from people based outside London and the South East. 
     
     
To read full details of the role and to find out how to apply please read the detailed Appointment  Brief attached on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the apply button.   
   
If you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Lottie Wihl or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus.
     
Closing date: 20 January 2020     
Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 27 January 2020     
Panel Interviews with Friends of the Earth: w/c 10 February 2020 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, can proactively manage a varied workload, and puts the needs of victims first and foremost.  If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

Action on Elder Abuse are committed to ending elder abuse, and supporting those who have experienced or are worried about it. We want to raise awareness of elder abuse at all levels, challenge it where it does occur, and advocate for the best possible support framework. These are often victims who are scared, abused, neglected and ignored. Can you help us change that?

This is a pivotal time in the charity’s development, and we need someone with the motivation and drive to support us to develop and grow.  You’ll be responsible for:

• raising the profile of elder abuse and the charity across London and South England
• managing key relationships and understanding unique policy issues in the region
• helping us develop new programmes and services.

You’ll work closely with a team of peers in other parts of England, as well as colleagues across the UK, sharing good practice and generating new ideas for further developing the charity.

ROLE PROFILE:

The Head of Regional Development is part of a team of four postholders who take charge of all AEA activity within their given area. This includes managing key regional relationships, understanding the unique policy issues, raising the profile and providing links for our fundraising team, This is a senior role which acts as a catalyst to develop core relationships across the region and will help establish a regional development plan working closely with peer postholders.

As a leading member of the Programmes Directorate, the postholder will also work closely with the Director of Programmes to develop, administer and monitor any specific programming – and utilise good practice across the rest of England/UK to establish Key Performance Indicators for the programme alongside regional comparators.

1. CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF JOB:

1. To represent the charity within local authorities and their communities, trusts, alliances, working and advisory groups, providing advice and information on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse. 

1. To evaluate the effectiveness of policies to protect older people from abuse, collaborating with statutory and Third Sector colleagues to establish a UK perspective, and propose methods by which such policies could be improved, contributing to the development of more holistic and integrated services for victims across the UK.

1. To provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate Members of Parliament, responding to demands for information and calls for evidence along with identifying gaps in knowledge and existing service provision.

1. To work with other charity staff, including Fundraising Team and the Director of Fundraising, to maximize awareness of the charity, and seek sources of funding.

2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

2.1.1   To work within authorised spending and purchasing limits, monitoring and controlling individual budgets as required;

2.2 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:

2.2.1. To influence and provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate members of parliaments, on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.

2.2.2 To represent the charity at key external meetings and to take strategic decisions within AEA’s strategic framework at those meetings in order to further the charity’s strategies. This may involve advising staff and volunteers on social and health care policy and campaigns;

1. To draft policy briefings, newsletters, and other public documents, coordinating and producing robust evidence-based material for submission to Government, parliamentarians, the civil service and other statutory bodies, working to tight external deadlines;

1. In conjunction with the Director of Policy, to plan and support campaigning and lobbying strategy on policy areas, working with internal and external colleagues and volunteers.

1. To work with the Director of Operations and peer postholders to identify opportunities and volunteers for local peer support projects.

1. To encourage an increase in AEA membership among stakeholders, other organisations and groups, utilizing this to build a lobbying and campaigning approach to effecting improvements in elder abuse/adult protection.

1. To actively work with the fundraising and communications team and media agency, identifying opportunities for promotion of the charity, providing any necessary information or research, and acting as a spokesperson for the charity in local media.

2.2.9    To identify fundraising opportunities for projects, policy areas and core funding, providing appropriate information to the Director of Fundraising to enable the drafting of applications as required;

2.3. PROGRAMMES

2.3.1 To work closely with the Director of Programmes to generate programmes and initiatives that meet a need in the region – working alongside the fundraising team to develop the right ask and monitor effectiveness.

2.3.2  To seek collaborations with regional bodies, local authorities, relevant trusts and third sector partners to develop programme-related campaigns and events that meet the strategic priorities of AEA.

2.3.3  To take an active role with other Heads of Regional Development in developing a whole-England approach to programming and to feed this into UK-wide discussions.

2.3.4  Where appropriate, to ensure that a pro-active regional casework approach is adopted in the helpline, helping callers to raise concerns with appropriate authorities, supporting them through necessary processes, and identifying means to confirm final outcomes achieved.

2.3.5  To ensure statistical and other analysis of programmatic issues and activity is undertaken, utilising such Information to inform the charity on trends and changes in relation to elder abuse, including an annual report on the work of the charity in the region.

2.3.6  To ensure workers and volunteers are supported in line with organisational policy, including regular breaks during shifts and the provision of advice and information.

2.4. INFORMATION

1.   To provide information to the fundraising and communications team on a weekly basis to ensure that the AEA website is regularly updated, and to directly contribute to the social policy outlets of the charity

1. To support the fundraising and communications function to ensure that income generation targets and requirements in relation to project development activities are monitored and achieved, drafting reports as required.

1. To undertake monitoring and evaluation of project activities, contributing to

reports and analyses for the charity and for its reports to funding bodies,

Governments etc.

3. BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

3.1 To contribute to, and produce reports for the Board of Trustees as required and to speak to them when requested.  To attend meetings of the Board and Advisory Committees as requested.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES:

4.1 To provide supervision and/or support to any programmatic or helpline staff and volunteers as required by the Director of Programme, providing appropriate advice and guidance in accordance with good practice and AEA policy.

5. GENERAL:

5.1 To support our UK-wide Helpline by covering Helpline shifts for at least 4 hours per week, and record calls accordingly using our Customer Relationship Management System.

5.2 To respond appropriately to telephone, written and email enquiries, and maintain own diary (making travel/booking arrangements as necessary).  To travel as required;

5.3 To travel as required. Meetings may be in different parts of the UK, and some meetings may be during evenings or at weekends;

Head of Regional Development: Person Specification

Essential Criteria – Candidates will be expected to demonstrate how they can deliver against this criteria.

• Self motivated, requiring minimal supervision
• Good understanding of legislative requirements applying to elder abuse and adult protection;
• Ability to organise events including large meetings, seminars and smaller community based events
• Ability to engage volunteers in a proactive manner
• Ability to work with a range of individuals at different levels with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior staff in statutory agencies, voluntary agencies, regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of major developments in terms of adult care provision, adult protection, domestic abuse and care regulation
• An understanding of how Parliaments/Assemblies work
• Ability to manage complex and varied workload, and manage confidential issues
• Experience of public speaking and complex report-writing
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies
• Ability to grasp issues quickly and to proactively analyse and communicate clearly

General requirements for roles at AEA

• Willingness and ability on occasion to work outside normal office hours and travel within the UK
• Willingness and ability to operate in accordance with the values and policies of AEA
• Willingness & ability to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements
• Commitment to bring into the work the views and needs of people with direct experience of abuse

Political awareness and sensitivity;

Would you like the opportunity to lead a new ground-breaking charity which is furthering medical research into one of the most neglected of common diseases?

The 'NewCo' is an independent charity formed through the merger of Bowel & Cancer Research and the Bowel Disease Research Foundation.  We believe that creating a single organisation provides the opportunity for real additional benefits; to be the leading specialist Bowel Research Charity in the country; to increase understanding while delivering direct and demonstrable improvements in the treatment of and survival rates for people with bowel disease; and to fund the best research and the best researchers in this field. Together the two charities have awarded grants totalling £9 million in the last 10 years and more than £3.5 million in the last five years towards research into bowel cancer and bowel disease. That positions the new organisation as the leading charity dedicated to funding research into both bowel cancer and bowel disease in the UK.

We are looking for a Chief Executive to join us at this exciting time in our development who can lead and inspire our new organisation as we continue to provide an invaluable service in an area where there is potential for significant advance.

The new CEO will be a senior leader of the highest calibre.  The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership and be able to demonstrate outstanding management, communication skills and financial acumen.

Working with the Board of Trustees the Chief Executive will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership and management
• Lead on the integration of BCR and BDRF to form the NewCo
• Develop the organisation in accordance with its constitutional and statutory obligations, financial framework, code of conduct and best practice
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees on progress and any other matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and develop relevant and effective strategic relationships

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation at a key point in their development.  We are looking for a CEO who shares our ambition for the new charity to become the go-to organisation in this field.

 “By combining our individual strengths we are confident that we will be able to raise more money and fund more research aimed at ending the scourge of bowel cancer and chronic bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, for which there are currently no cures.” Asha Senapati, Chair of Bowel Disease Research Foundation

If you want to play a leading part in shaping the future of our services across the UK, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a full-time role although we are happy to consider applications on a part-time basis (e.g. 0.8 days). Our offices are based in London.

Eastside Primetimers is supporting us in recruiting for this role. Please download the candidate information pack for further information. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Venning on +44 (0) 77 71 99 71 24.

The closing date for applications is Saturday 28th December with initial interviews with Eastside Primetimers taking place in week commencing 6th January. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the Board.

The British Society for Rheumatology is looking for a talented finance professional to join its operations team.  It's an opportunity to lead our finance function in to an exciting future as we embark on our new 3 year strategy.

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a key role which has responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial information, advice and support to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to enable them to make high-quality, informed business decisions to ensure the effective and efficient operation and governance of BSR (the charity) and its trading subsidiary, BSR Enterprises Ltd. 

The post holder has responsibility for financial and management accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, cashflow, budget planning and monitoring, and payroll, ensuring all are appropriately managed and follow best practice, audit and legal requirements, and that BSR and BSR Enterprises Ltd meets all statutory requirements with regard to financial matters.

Key responsibilities:

1 Supporting the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team (SMT):

• Give robust advice to the Trustees and SMT on all statutory duties to ensure good governance and compliance with financial legal obligations as set by the Charities Commission, Companies House, HMRC, etc.
• Lead the financial management reporting processes to Trustees and SMT and advise and assist with business decision-making where appropriate
• Lead the production of annual financial budgets with SMT and budget holders and ensure approval by the Finance & Risk Committee (FRC) and Board of Trustees
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that financial systems are established that allow for continuous monitoring of financial performance throughout the year
• Produce accurate and informative monthly management accounts and commentary, including the statement of financial activity, balance sheet and cash flow projection, outlining any potential impacts on cash flow.
• Develop and lead the production of accurate short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure the Society remains a constant going concern and advise Trustees and SMT of any potential risks to cash flow and reserves.
• Lead the production of the statutory annual accounts in accordance with SORP 2015/2019, co-ordinate the production of the Trustees Annual Report, liaising with external auditors throughout the year-end audit process.
• Develop, review and update the financial policies and procedures in accordance with current governing legislation.
• Attend FRC meetings to present current management accounts and financial statements and promote best financial practice.
• Identify and evaluate areas of financial activity or processes within BSR that can be improved.

2 Lead and manage the day-to-day financial activities of the charity and trading subsidiary, including the following:

• Ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures for financial control are in place and adhered to, maximising the efficient use of IT systems.
• Seek to continuously develop the current computerised accounting and payroll system to ensure BSR keeps up with innovations in this area.
• Ensure that all financial transactions adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation 2018, and SORP2015/2019.
• Oversee the processing of all financial transactions including petty cash
• Be the lead for treasury management, monitoring liquidity and investments, liaising with our investment company
• Be the lead for HMRC and other government departments, bankers, investment advisers, and service providers.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and PAYE, employer NI contributions and year-end procedures and advise SMT of any payroll and pension regulation changes.
• Manage the quarterly and annual VAT reconciliation incorporating the Capital Goods Scheme, seek and give professional advice to SMT and the Board of Trustees concerning VAT matters.
• Identify any areas of cost savings that can be made, discuss with SMT and lead on implementation.

3 Staff management, training and development:

• Manage the work, objective setting, and personal development plan of the Finance Officer
• Delegate work where required, supervise and mentor, identify and implement plans for training needs.
• Identify and implement plans for own training and development needs.
• To undertake additional duties as required.

Inclusion & diversity statement

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

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason.

BSR values statement:

Leadership - we drive excellence in rheumatology care

Collaboration - we listen, we learn, we improve

Openness - we are inclusive and accessible

Celebratory - we support and celebrate success

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA).

At least three years’ management experience

Experience of computerised accounting and book-keeping (Sage) and advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.

Significant experience of producing statutory and financial management accounts.

Experience of managing and co-ordinating budget planning and monitoring processes.

Experience of managing payroll, HMRC and VAT administration and preparation of returns.

Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues in both verbal and written format.

Experience of effective line management. 

Experience of using a CRM system integrated with finance systems.

Experience of managing a trading subsidiary

Experience of finance in a professional membership organisation, preferably of a medical specialty.

Understanding of issues affecting a medium-sized charity.

Experience of working closely with trustees and committees.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent analytical skills.

A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and policies.

Knowledge of the requirements of SORP 2015/2019 and charity accounting.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels from junior staff to Trustees and funders, on a one-to-one basis and in formal settings.

Able to maintain total confidentiality.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and manage a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders.

 

We are seeking a highly efficient, experienced Administrator to join our small professional team. You must have excellent communications skills, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add to our team dynamics. You must possess a range of administrative and secretarial skills including good IT skills. The post will involve supporting evening training events during term time approximately once a week.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.

You need to be committed to our vision of ‘Developing Church of England Education’, be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church, and ideally have an understanding of the workings of the Church of England in Education.

Closing date for applications:  9am Monday 16 December 2019

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s (HSIB) purpose is to improve safety through effective and independent investigations that do not apportion blame or liability. 

We conduct independent investigations of patient safety concerns in NHS-funded care across England. The recommendations we make aim to improve healthcare systems and processes in order to reduce risk and improve safety.

HSIB is funded by the Department of Health & Social Care and hosted by NHS England and NHS Improvement.

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to support the work of HSIB by ensuring the public perspective is as integral as possible to HSIB’s strategy and plans.

A Citizens’ Partnership is being established (up to 7 members). Members will act as ‘critical friends’ and ambassadors for HSIB. They will model and promote practical and flexible involvement with the public ensuring that HSIB’s work and products have greater focus and relevance for the people most affected by its recommendations.

The Citizens’ Partnership will be impartial providing an independent view of the work of HSIB that is external to the day-to-day running of HSIB. It will focus on raising public awareness of HSIB’s work, co-designing and providing feedback on products as well as supporting specific workstreams as required.

The role of Chair of the Citizens’ Partnership is crucial to ensuring credible leadership for a robust partnership and the appointed individual should have the energy needed to create cohesion as well as drive forward support required by the organisation which is on a journey towards Arms’ Length Body status. The Chair of the Citizens’ Partnership is pivotal to building an understanding of HSIB’s sensitive work, maintaining and building public confidence. The Chair of the Citizens’ Partnership will be a member of the HSIB Advisory Panel.

Candidates will have a proven track record in a leadership role within an organisation or committee, experience at a national or regional level would be advantageous. Candidates must be able to demonstrate independence and objectivity and commitment to the values of the NHS. The role of Citizens’ Partnership Chair will require an expected time commitment of up to three days per month on average.

For further information and to download the expression of interest form please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 3 January 2020 with interviews planned during the week commencing 27 January 2020.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

HSIB is unable to reimburse travel expenses for attending interviews.

Finance Manager

Location: JLGB HQ

Hours: Part Time (3-4 days per week)

Remuneration: Pro-rata £37,000 - £40,000

Reports to: Director of Operations & Finance

JLGB are looking for a knowledgeable, reliable and experienced Finance Manager to oversee our finance team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for ensuring JLGB has up to date, compliant, relevant and easy to use financial information.

Responsibilities will include:

· Day to day operational management of finances.

· Design, implement, improve and manage regular financial processes, including reconciliations, payments, debtors and creditors using the online QuickBooks accounting system.

· Lead the charity’s financial planning and budgeting, ensuring strong processes are in place for resource allocation and monitoring at all levels.

· Ensure live digital reporting is available on a daily basis, alongside weekly reporting for Director of Operations & Finance, monthly reporting for the Finance Committee and quarterly reporting for the Board of Trustees.

· Line management of the Finance and Admin team, including workflow management and review and providing support.

· Assist in completing budgeting and forecasting cycles to support short, medium, and long-term planning.

· Lead on the timeline and successful delivery of all statutory accounts filing and the audit process.

· Identify and negotiate new contracts to improve our supply chain according to needs, cost and performance.

· Oversee use of restricted funds and provide relevant reporting compliant with funders and strategic partners.

Knowledge and Skills/Abilities:

Essential

Experience of financial transaction processing and record keeping

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified

Ability to prepare management accounts and provide relevant advice to the CEO and Board of Trustees

Highly experienced in using financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to keep to deadlines and prioritise

Desired

An awareness of charity funding structures and their requirements

Knowledge of QuickBooks

Previous experience working in/with youth organisations

ABOUT JLGB:

JLGB is a modern, thriving, innovative and award winning national youth organisation that is a model of professional youth work in the 21st century. Through a diverse range of experiences and activities the JLGB seeks to enrich the lives of young people through its local, regional and national framework.

The JLGB removes barriers to participation by providing positive activities within a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment, that meet the religious and cultural needs of the Jewish community.

The JLGB encourages friendship through achievement, recognition and personal development programmes, which prepare and enable young Jewish people to develop the essential life skills needed to help their transition from young person to adult life.

Central to the ethos of the JLGB is active citizenship and giving back to society. The JLGB encourages Jewish young people’s involvement in volunteering, inter-faith and intergenerational projects that have a positive impact in both the Jewish and wider communities.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000.00 to £40,000.00 /year