CAFOD has three vacancies on our Board of Trustees for committed individuals who want to contribute to our mission.

What does a trustee do?

As a trustee, you will be a custodian of our vision, mission and values. You will be actively overseeing how our strategic vision is put into action, ensuring that the resources entrusted to us are used with probity and good governance.

Your expertise will have a vital role in:

• providing an external viewpoint to help the organisation maximise its potential
• making a real difference to people’s lives
• ensuring that all decisions are taken in accordance with the Charity Commission Code of Governance.

Person specification

We are looking particularly for a background of, or experience, in one of the following:

• Law
• international development or emergency/humanitarian work
• monitoring and evaluation
• policy, influencing or campaigning.

We want to improve the diversity of our Board of Trustees and make it more reflective of the community that supports us. We specifically seek applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The expected time commitment for our trustees is 12 days a year. Trustees are expected to attend the four board meetings each year, including a residential weekend meeting - some may be held electronically during UK working hours.

Trustees based outside the UK are required to attend the residential meeting in person every year, and other meetings remotely.

Find out more about our current trustees

How to apply

Please click on our company website to know more and apply.

New Year , new challenge? As an experienced Finance Officer you would provide strategic financial information to Municipal Charities. We run 5 almshouses and the Relief in Need charity in Stratford Upon Avon.  

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide strategic financial information to the staff team and the Trustee body, of Municipal Charities. Municipal Charities is a very long-established group of charities whose objects are to provide housing for local people in need and over 58 years old. In addition to forty-six almshouses, the oldest of which dates back to a Royal Charter granted in 1553, the group also operates a grant-making charity for the benefit (Relief in Need) of residents of the Town of Stratford upon Avon. Additionally, the group owns a small portfolio of freehold interests in commercial properties. The group is looking to expand further in terms of more almshouses, as opportunities present themselves. The Trustees are looking for a Finance Officer to support the group forward into the next chapter of its 468-year history.

The Finance Officer has the following specific responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight and providing financial information to the Board of Trustees
• Entering all transactions onto the SAGE accounts package
• Producing monthly management accounts including accruals and cash flow statements
• Producing annual budgets
• Producing annual accruals accounts ensuring that they are compliant with the current Charities SORP;
• To deal efficiently and effectively with all invoices and bills; obtain authorisations as required and obtain countersignatures as required;
• To deal with banking issues  and initiate online bank transactions and being a cheque signatory;
• To co-ordinate the bank accounts arranging for online payments
• To undertake bank and other monthly reconciliations;
• To act as an internal resource for financial information, budget monitoring, internal audit and accountability;
• To process and pay staff salaries
• To maintain the petty-cash system and process staff expenses
• To make adjustments as required between the various charities
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures, controls and risk management procedures are in place
• Helping to manage the Portfolio of freehold property interests to maximise their value for the owning charity and its beneficiaries.
• Helping the Finance and Risk committee to develop and  implement appropriate accounting, reserves and investment policies for the Charities

The charities are regulated by the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing. The postholder will be expected to help ensure compliance with current and future legislation; working closely with the relevant professionals and advisors is central to discharging these duties.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Financial experience working at a senior level as an accountant, book keeper in the public, private or charity sectors including experience of reporting to a Board.
• Awareness of the charity SORP 2015.
• Experience in producing management accounts.
• Excellent understanding of financial accounts and budgeting.
• Experience of preparing accruals accounts
• Experience of using SAGE or another accounts package
• Experience of Office procedures 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of payroll packages e.g. 12Pay
• Knowledge of investment,
• Knowledge of the almshouse movement is desirable as is an understanding of the social care sector and issues facing older people.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is able to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and standards, and someone with extensive life experience and a desire to “give something back”. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, be able to give financial guidance and advice to the staff team and Trustee Board to keep the charities financially compliant and viable.  .

Governance focused Branch Manager required to provide the direction, planning and leadership necessary to develop and deliver the Branch’s strategic goals and create a sustainable future for the Branch.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and The Board of Trustees to ensure that there are systems and structures in place to enable the Trustees to fulfil their legal and governance obligations, providing them with accurate information and advice to enable them to make informed decisions.

Ensuring that Branch policies and procedures are developed in accordance with the latest legal guidelines, approved by the Board of Trustees, communicated as necessary, implemented and adhered to for: -

• Animal Welfare and Rehoming
• Staff Management including recruitment, training, appraisals, and record maintenance
• Volunteer Management
• Health and Safety
• Income Generation including Fund Raising
• Finance and Administration
• Customer Service and Complaints
• Site and Visitor Management
• IT, including Branch Website & Social Media

A full job description and person specification is attached.

Covid 19 - Temporary working from home during the pandemic may be necessary.

The branch is open 7 days a week.  The successful applicant may be required to work on a regular day over the weekend.

Trustees meetings are usually held in the evenings.  Attendance at these meetings would be an essential part of the role. Meetings are curently held electronically due to Covid-19 

The Victoria Hall CIO charity is looking for a committed and self starting person to grow use of a brand new community building.  Your aim will be to enable the facilities to be vibrant and well used so that they serve community groups, businesses and organisations in the area.

The charity is keen to bring on board someone with the vision and personality to create a vital new welcoming and dynamic centre. Harrow is a changing and developing place and these facilities are located at the heart of this.

The role involves the practicalities of running a safe venue and the marketing skills to grow regular users and engage with those who want events and activities well run and accessible to a wide range of people.

You will be delivering the day to day running of the facilities, compliance with procedures, ensuring the safety of users and operating a booking system as well as marketing to a high standard and overseeing caretaking.

The Trustees are looking for a person with skills and experience of:

• Running, practically, a community centre or similar facilities.
• Working with stakeholders across all sectors and building positive relationships for mutual benefit (including fundraising) to communities.
• Growing income in voluntary settings.
• IT skills to keep up to date records including in managing money.
• Being a self starter with attention to detail and used to working under your own initiative.
• Marketing and social media skills to engage the target market.
• Developing a team of volunteers.

In return the right person will receive

Opportunities to take the initiative and launch and grow a wonderful new facility and make this a special place.

Salary range; £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Pension contribution

Holiday allocation: 22 days plus bank holidays

The working hours

Working hours: 37 hours per week, to be worked in a flexible pattern to include some evening and 
weekend working

This is a full time contract for 3 years.

Home-based initially. Flexible working options will be available thereafter. 

Embrace the Middle East is an international Christian charity helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. Our work and the work of our Christian partners, in Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Syria and Iraq, who run hospitals, clinics, schools and centres for people with disabilities, really does make a difference. Together we lift up the vulnerable and marginalised, serving families escaping violence or persecution, people living with all kinds of disability, women and children deprived of access to vital education and health services.

The Charity enters a new 5-year strategic period (Hope in Action) in a strong financial position.  We have ambitious plans for growth, building on the achievements of our previous five-year strategy to deliver the greatest possible positive change consistent with, and inspired by, our theory of change. Our vitally important work is contingent upon maintaining first-rate financial control and management.  To help us achieve this, we need to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to lead an effective, collaborative and happy team. Working closely with the CEO and the Board, you will be a key member of the Charity’s Leadership Group, leader of the Finance team, and a Director of the Charity’s small Trading Company, providing strategic advice and ensuring sound financial operational management and control of Embrace the Middle East (the Charity) and Embrace the Middle East (the Trading Company).

Main responsibilities:

• Member of the Leadership Group and a key adviser to the CEO and the Board of Trustees (particularly the Treasurer)
• Inspire and lead the Finance team
• Manage the charity’s financial operations including income accounting, payroll, pensions, grant payments, insurance and VAT
• Prepare and present accurate, timely and easily assimilated financial management information and advice, as well longer-term financial forecasts
• Financial oversight of the Charity’s Trading operations
• Prepare the Charity’s and the Trading Company’s annual accounts
• Manage the annual audit process, and other relevant external reporting requirements eg charity commission, VAT, Corporation Tax

About you: 

We are looking to recruit (and welcome to the team) a collaborative team leader, who has senior financial management experience, overseeing all aspects of financial operations and controls for an organisation with an annual turnover of approx. £5m.  Suitable candidates will hold an accountancy qualification with one of the UK accountancy bodies, or equivalent.  As a key advisor to the CEO and the Board, suitable candidates will have a natural flair for providing strategic financial advice and will be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity.  You will have experience of managing annual accounts, audit process, budgeting and re-forecasting, as well the preparation and presentation of financial management information to the Board. Previous experience of working in the charity sector would be helpful, but not essential. Candidates with a genuine passion for the sector are encouraged to apply.

As a faith inspired organisation, suitable candidates will be inspired by Embrace’s mission and be comfortable working in a faith inspired environment. 

This is a collaborative team role, where you will be part of an organisation that values everyone’s contribution, pays a fair wage as well as attractive benefits, and is committed to support your continuing professional development. 

How to apply:

To apply for this role, kindly send through a completed online application form, via the link on our website, attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and your motivation for the role. 

We will contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged,

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Closing date for applications: 17 February 2021

Our project opened its doors in 2003 to provide a safe therapeutic space for young people aged 11- 25 who live in the district of Winchester.

Young people’s emotional well-being is important to us and therapy can help them to understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions in more depth.

Our aim is to help young people tell their story to a trained professional who can help them reflect, recover and learn more about themselves.

Therapy is a process which can help young people recognise what needs to change in order to enjoy life more.

Job description

Purpose of Role

To lead, promote, resource, and oversee the work of Winchester Youth Counselling. To ensure that Winchester Youth Counselling expands and continues to deliver a first class service to young people. Duties and Key Responsibilities Project development and fundraising

• To lead Winchester Youth Counselling’s business development and income generation strategies, including the development and preparation of bids for funding. To manage work with partners to secure funding for the Charity and manage funding bids accordingly.

• Where required, to provide direct project management to specific areas of work and support the provision of counselling and therapeutic services to young people. To work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality counselling service to young people. 2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

• To seek and develop new streams of funding and build relationships with corporate partners and continue to strengthen the core purpose of WYC to provide free counselling and therapeutic services to young people. Leadership • To lead, develop and promote the work of Winchester Youth Counselling

• To develop partnerships and relationships with the statutory and voluntary sectors to enable the continued expansion of the work of WYC.

• To lead, develop and motivate the team to be collaborative and professional in their thinking and delivery, setting clear examples of excellence and best practice. Financial Management •

To prepare WYC’s Annual Budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and monitor income and expenditure within the budget agreed by the Board of Trustees, including authorising expenditure within the limits set by the Board.

• To oversee the financial administration of the organisation’s accounts and liaise with the Treasurer or the appointed financial accountant and advisors.

• To manage contracts, funding bids, monitor grants and report to funders. Robust Governance

• To advise the Board and ensure WYC complies with its responsibilities as an employer, ensuring that the organisation’s policy and practice meets legal requirements and supports best practice.

• To enable and manage the change from WYC being an unincorporated charity to an incorporated charity. • To act as the organisation’s Company Secretary to ensure the organisation meets all its responsibilities as a charity.

Other • To ensure the offices at WYC and all equipment are well maintained to enable a safe and healthy work space for all staff and users of the premises

• To represent WYC to funders, corporate organisations, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to promote the work of the charity.

• To take part in management and recruitment of staff and volunteers. • To manage personal administrative needs including use of computer.

• To be flexible in adapting the needs of the post according to the changing and emerging needs of WYC and to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.

• To ensure all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained and qualified.

Applications will only be accepted via the application process outlined on our website under our vacancies section. To apply for this position, download the application pack and return it by post or email as indicated on the Application Form.

Contact us for more information on our website or email us

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 19/02/2021

Expected start date: 01/04/2021

Are you a highly organised, self-motivated and experienced manager with a background in finance and operations in small charities, great communication and interpersonal skills and a sense of mission?

We are a small, driven and busy anti-corruption charity looking for a part-time finance and operations manager (5 days a month/60 days a year) to run our accounts, manage grants, sort our HR needs, help prepare and organise Board meetings, and generally keep our show on the road.

About us 

Spotlight on Corruption is a charity that works to end impunity for corruption and hold the UK to account for its role in corruption at home and wherever it has influence. We track how the UK is implementing its anti-corruption laws and monitor whether anti-corruption enforcement in the UK is working. We are a small organisation, comprising 3 full time staff, who are supported by several consultants and volunteer associates. 

We are looking for someone who can clearly demonstrate the ability to provide proactive support to Spotlight on Corruption as a small, developing charity for its financial and grant management, fundraising, HR and governance.

The work you'll do:

• Financial management:  

Accounting: Prepare organisational budgets and quarterly forecasts. Prepare quarterly accounts (including forecasts) for review by the Treasurer/Board and to meet Spotlight’s organizational and statutory needs as well as those of funders, including cash-flow statements; manage banking and reconcile bank statements; provide monthly analyses of spend to date against budget and restricted funds, highlighting significant issues. Prepare annual accounts suitable for audit and review by Treasurer / Board; oversee the relationship with auditors as required to meet any statutory and funder requirements.

Banking: Set up bank payments for authorisation in accordance with organisational procedures. Oversee use of banking facilities.

Operational: oversee financial processes such as the Financial Authorities Manual and other relevant processes including the Risk Register.

• Grant management includes contributing to grant applications through preparing grant budgets, managing grant income and accounting to funders’ requirements, including ensuring reporting on grants is managed in a timely and efficient manner, and establishing an organisational database of grants including a timeline for grant reporting deadlines. Working with the ED and Board to identify new funding opportunities and maintain a database on funding opportunities. 

• HR function includes ensuring agreed contracts are issued for employees and consultants, overseeing existing contracts, ensuring other legal requirements are met, and good practice is followed. Manage the payroll, with timely payments to HMRC and pension providers. Meet HMRC requirements on behalf of Spotlight on Corruption. Negotiate contracts for service provision.

• Governance: assisting with arranging Trustee/Board and Committee meetings, preparing relevant budgets and documents for the Board/Committees in a way that reflects statutory and internal requirements. Maintain statutory registers and meet other submission requirements of Charity Commission and Companies House, advising on changes as required. Review Data Protection / GPDR requirements and be responsible for all processes as required.

Essential experience, skills, competences required to apply for the role: 

• Experience

Experience of working in a small charity funded by grants.

Experience of financial and grant management including of reporting on core and restricted donor funding.

Experience of providing support to a charitable Board to meet Companies House and Charity Commission requirements.

• Skills and knowledge

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills with a recognised accountancy qualification.

Good knowledge of accounting and accounting packages for small businesses and charities.

Working knowledge of accounting, taxation and other compliance requirements for small charities and submissions to Companies House and Charity Commission.

Working knowledge of managing payroll for small organisations. 

Proven ability to provide HR support to a small organisation.

Working knowledge of governance arrangements for small charities.

High-level of written and spoken English.

Interest in corruption or international development issues an advantage.

• Competences

Highly numerate with ability to explain to non-financial people

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work on own initiative in a small but busy team 

Strong team working ethos and organisational awareness

Ability to be adaptable, flexible and support others

Working arrangements

Spotlight on Corruption has no central office and its staff are home-based (both during and before the Pandemic). Some team meetings in London may resume after the Pandemic. 

Spotlight on Corruption is not in a position to consider applications from those who do not have an automatic right to work in the UK.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume that you have not been asked for interview. As a small charity with limited resources we are not in a position to write to everyone who has applied to inform them of the outcome of their application.

Sanctuary Hosting is a charity working across the Thames Valley to match people who are homeless and in the asylum process, as well as people fleeing domestic abuse and human trafficking / modern day slavery by placing them in a rent-free spare room for an agreed period of time. 

Sanctuary Hosting is a registered UK charity managed by a board of trustees (the Management Committee). It was founded in 2015 by Oxford City of Sanctuary to provide one solution to the problem of homeless sanctuary seekers on our streets. The project matches destitute asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants with open-hearted volunteer hosts in the community. The service operates across the Thames Valley, mainly in Oxford, Milton Keynes, Marlow and Reading.

Sanctuary Hosting attaches great importance to ensuring volunteer support workers, volunteer hosts (henceforth referred to collectively as volunteers) and guests are properly assessed and supported and that everything is done to ensure that placements are safe and have the best possible chance of succeeding. All volunteers are interviewed and both DBS and reference checks are undertaken. Similarly, guests are interviewed and references are taken.

In the past five years we have helped 116 people from 27 countries who were homeless to find accommodation and provided over 22,000 nights of accommodation. The vast majority of the people assisted have no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and are destitute. To enable the delivery of the hosting service, Sanctuary Hosting has engaged 80 households to host and worked with over 50 support worker volunteers.

Overall Purpose of the Post

The Director has overall responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of the service. Reporting to the Management Committee they ensure that the work is carried out to meet the requirements of funders and within budget. They manage the Service Co-ordinator (Oxford & Milton Keynes area) and Project Worker (Reading & Marlow area) to ensure the effective recruitment, training, support and supervision of all Sanctuary Hosting’s volunteers. They oversee the staff and volunteer team in their processing, assessment and response to guest referrals as well as the coordination, facilitation and support of hosting placements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Management of the charity

Work with the Management Committee to develop and implement operational plans, policies and procedures to ensure the scheme functions effectively and safely.

Work with the Fundraising Committee to identify funding opportunities and work with the Committee to make appropriate funding applications, respond to fundraising opportunities and build relationships with individual donors.

Ensure all monitoring and evaluation reports are delivered on time, according to the requirements of the funder.

Work with the Management Committee to extend coverage of the hosting scheme to other parts of the Thames Valley where there is unmet need.

Develop mechanisms for collecting feedback from guests and volunteers and ensure this feedback is used to develop and improve the Sanctuary Hosting scheme.

Collate and analyse information on the work of Sanctuary Hosting, producing statistical and narrative reports about the scheme’s performance for funders, regulating bodies and the Management Committee as required.

Ensure service standards, volunteer competencies and health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained across all areas of activity.

Develop volunteer recruitment policies, systems and procedures, working with the Sanctuary Hosting Management Committee.

Keep abreast of immigration and asylum policy with a view to working with the Management Committee to respond and adapt to the needs of people who are homeless with no recourse to public funds in the Thames Valley.

Management of staff and volunteers

Carry out line management of the Service Coordinator and the Project Worker, ensuring they are effectively supported, supervised and trained.

Oversee the recruitment of volunteers according to the scheme’s procedures, ensuring that they are assessed and inducted.

Oversee the recruitment, training, support and supervision of volunteers to support guests and hosts, ensuring that all volunteers have a clear understanding of their role and remit and receive appropriate support and supervision.

Oversee the group peer support for the Sanctuary Hosting community (guests, hosts staff and support workers) providing opportunities for all to share their experiences and learning.

Develop guidance, tools and training resources and deliver training to enable volunteers to carry out their roles safely and competently.

Ensure that volunteers are fully aware of and trained in appropriate health and safety procedures and risk assessments.

Develop signposting and referral resources to ensure guests with additional needs can be supported appropriately.

Support staff and volunteers to resolve complex issues that might arise within the Sanctuary Hosting community.

Referral and caseload management

Oversee all referrals to the hosting scheme to ensure they are assessed and responded to in a timely and professional manner.

Work with the Welfare Committee to manage guest placements and financial support, ensuring that any difficulties are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner.

Promotion, communications and developing partnerships

Be responsible for the Sanctuary Hosting monthly newsletter and for regular activity to promote the service on social media, aiming to recruit more hosts, volunteers and donors.

Proactively promote and publicise the Sanctuary Hosting scheme through attending relevant forums, meetings and events and giving presentations about the scheme.

Work collaboratively with members of the Management Committee and actively seek opportunities for collaborative and joint working relationships externally, which will enable the scheme to better meet the needs of its service users

Work productively and appropriately with existing partners including Citizens Advice Reading and the British Red Cross.

Build and maintain relationships with statutory, voluntary, community and faith organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in the Thames Valley Area and nationally as necessary.

Administration

Develop appropriate GDPR compliant systems to record personal details, availability and whereabouts of the Sanctuary Hosting community and ensure these are maintained by the staff team.

Develop effective systems for tracking actions carried out on behalf of individuals referred to the scheme and ensure these are maintained by the staff team.

Oversee timely and professional processing and response to enquiries.

General

Implement and adhere to Sanctuary Hosting’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.

Make known to the Management Committee any circumstances, errors or omissions that may have a detrimental effect on scheme and its stakeholders.

Work with the Sanctuary Hosting Chair and Treasurer to assist with developing, implementing and managing operating plans and budget.

Work flexibly in accordance with the needs of Sanctuary Hosting, including undertaking out of hours and weekend work as required.

Commit to on-going professional development by participating in regular clinical and management supervision, relevant external meetings, forums and available training.

Person specification

Job Title: Director

Experience

• Experience of developing and delivering high quality, confidential, user-centred services for vulnerable people** E
• Experience of providing support services to refugees, asylum seekers and/or vulnerable migrants** E
• Experience of recruiting, supporting, managing and supervising volunteers and staff** E
• Experience of fundraising and reporting on existing grants. **E
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external stakeholders**E
• Experience of developing, monitoring and evaluating services or projects in response to service user needs** D
• Experience of supervision of staff and volunteers in challenging, frontline services ** D
• Experience of delivering participatory training **D

​Knowledge/ Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants**E
• Working knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and good practice in relation to vulnerable people**E
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary services that provide support to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants**E
• Understanding of how to develop and implement operating plans, policies and procedures**D
• Knowledge of health and safety good practice in a service delivery environment**D
• Understanding of how to collate and interpret service delivery information including statistics and user feedback**E
• Competent user of email, Word, Excel, databases, internet and social media**E
• Understanding of how to manage and monitor budgets**E
• Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and consultation skills**E
• Ability to communicate with people of diverse cultures and empower people by identifying and working with their strengths**E

Competencies

• Ability to write clearly and accurately and give verbal presentations**E
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team**E
• Ability to motivate, develop and supervise others**E
• Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise a range of competing tasks within the working hours allocated **E
• Ability to monitor and improve service quality through active consultation** E​

Behaviours

• Able to ensure equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices and promote diversity**E
• Able to recognise and value the contribution of others**E
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and to undertake reflective learning**E
• Able to uphold confidentiality in all aspects of the work with service users, volunteers and colleagues**E
• Able to maintain boundaries in a demanding, frontline context**E

Special Circumstances

• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as required**E
• Able and willing to travel in Oxford and the surrounding Thames Valley area on a regular basis as necessary**E
• Current driving licence valid for use in the UK and access to own vehicle**D

E = Essential criteria

D = Desirable criteria

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Finance Manager for this Faith Based London Community Charity, supporting many people in need including human rights.

* The position is currently working from home. Once the pandemic has calmed down. The role will come with flexible working.
* The position is part of the Senior Management Team and reports directly to the CEO and COO
* The position is open to Part Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountants
* Salary is 35,000pa

About the Role

* This is an exciting role for a professional with strong accounting and charity finance experience to join a small but growing charity.
* You will have excellent understanding and experience of financial planning and implementing systems. Organised and with a high level of attention to detail, you will enjoy managing this function, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and as part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).
* You will lead on all financial activities: accounting, budget setting and forecasting, financial management control policies and procedures, gift aid, banking and support donor management activities.

Key Accountabilities
Financial Management

* Ensuring all financial information held supports the SMT and ultimately the trustee board to make sound decisions
* Responsible for all month end processes, prepare key account reconciliations
* Set up of budget systems and support budget holders to prepare and manage their budgets, including advising on expenditure coding
* Prepare information (monthly, quarterly and annually) e.g. on budget spend and forecasting for funding bids and generation of new income.
* Review and analyse financial reports and budgets with SMT, reporting on trends and performance against budgets to inform management decisions and strategic planning processes
* Work with Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (to be appointed) and Marketing Manager to present financial information in a meaningful way for annual reports, grant and impact reports etc.
* Ensure efficient financial management systems and planning to inform business development, fundraising strategies and demonstrates value for money across all activities
* With the Treasurer, ensure efficient preparation of annual financial accounts and budgets
* Proactively ensure financial policies are adhered to and kept up-to-date. Ensure an appropriate financial control environment is in place.
* Take a proactive lead on financial risk management

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

We are seeking a part time Advice Triage Coordinator to help develop our Advice Service to provide initial triage assessments, signposting, and the coordination of an appointment system for vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees.

The post holder will receive telephone and email enquiries and perform initial consultations with asylum seekers and refugees with advice needs. You will be communicating with vulnerable people in a non-judgemental and empathetic manner, identifying the most effective support for callers.

A good understanding of telephone triaging and experience in providing initial advice to vulnerable clients is essential.  Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is required.Due to current Government guidance regarding Covid 19, this role may temporarily be home based.  Working hours are negotiable. Please  refer to the application pack attached and note that we will  be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.