We currently have an exciting opportunity for a positive individual to join our team as a Senior Project Accountant. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £49,328.20 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This role can be based from home or based at Cats Protection's National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. If you choose to be home based there will still be some travel to the National Cat Centre required, roughly once or twice a month, please bear this in mind when applying. 

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

The Finance Directorate has a highly skilled team of employees with responsibility for financial accounting and transaction processing, management accounting and reporting, forecasting and budgeting, and payroll. The Charity has an annual revenue budget of £75m and operates a trading subsidiary with income in excess of £2.0m per annum. The team processes around 5,000 supplier payments and 150,000 neutering vouchers per year. In addition, they run a payroll for over 1,000 staff and support over 220 branches and their volunteer treasurers, as well as providing financial advice and support to the 36 centres and a chain of over 100 shops.

Responsibilities of our Senior Project Accountant:

As our Senior Project Accountant you will provide strategic and operational financial management advice and guidance in relation to projects, across the organisation. There are eight current directorates that you will support in the production of business cases, ensuring there are robust financials within them which allows executive management and/or Trustee board to make effective decisions. You will monitor all agreed projects through their delivery and into benefits realisation is also an important factor of this role to ensure the appropriate financial governance is in place, and that any issues impacting the finances and/or benefits realisation of a project are appropriately flagged, and the deliverables identified in the business case are realised..

What we’re looking for in our Senior Project Accountant:

- A qualified accountant

- Significant experience of financial project management along with financial management, including drafting financial models, budgeting, analyzing financial information and correction.

- Confident with investment appraisal techniques

- Experience of working in a complex operating environment and working with multiple stakeholders

- Knowledge of how to produce a business case

- Excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally, ability to challenge stakeholders where needed and maintain positive working relationships

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £49,328.20 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more
   

Join us as our Senior Project Accountant and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date:             6th June 2022

Virtual interview date: W/C 13th June 2022, Second interview to follow w/c 20th June 2022

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is looking for a Treasurer to join our passionate and dedicated board of Trustees.

We have been caring for the city’s pets and wildlife since 1887, helping, healing and homing over 7,000 vulnerable animals each year. We are proud to hold such a long heritage in Bristol, as the oldest and largest animal charity in the city. We are an independent charity, and although we are proud to be affiliated with the RSPCA, we receive no automatic funding from them. We rely entirely on local support within the community to fund our vital work.

Board of Trustees: Treasurer
Background: Finance, Strategy and Governance, Fundraising, Legal, Risk.
Remuneration: The role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remunerational though expenses for travel may be claimed.
Location: Bristol
Time commitment: 6 Board meetings per year plus 4 Finance Committees and supporting discussions
Tenure: Treasurer should expect to serve no more than 2 terms of 3 years.

We are looking to strengthen our Board of Trustees with up to three new Trustee appointments.

We are seeking volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.) as a Trustee to help make a difference to Bristol’s most vulnerable animals. One of those vacancies is specifically the Treasurer position.

As a Trustee, you will have the chance to influence our strategy and directly support our teams of experts in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals that come into our care.

You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental, alongside your fellow Trustees in providing the governance that supports the CEO and senior management team in the successful running of the Branch.

The closing date for applications is 27th May 2022.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

Please note that we request no enquiries from agencies.

Ten years ago Medact embarked on a renewed mission to harness the potential of the health community to bring about progressive social change and health justice. Since then, we have grown from strength to strength, punching above our weight on some of the most important social and environmental issues of our time. 

We are now looking for a new Chair of our 15-strong Board of Trustees. As Chair you will support the Executive Director and staff to help build on our achievements and realise Medact’s vision. You will work with fellow Trustees to make up a strong and effective Board governing the Charity. 

Who Are We Looking For? 

You will be actively networked within the health community or broader social justice movement and highly experienced in governance or strategic leadership of a charity or NGO. You will have the skills to line-manage the Executive Director. And you will have the ability to advocate on behalf of Medact’s work, as well as helping to build the membership and public image of the organisation.

Remuneration

Medact is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Trustee and chair roles are not remunerated. However, if finances are a barrier to participation, we would like to discuss how we can overcome that. Reasonable expenses for attending meetings can be paid. 

Job Description & Person Specification

Please downlad JD & PS below or visit our website.

How To Apply

Please visit our website for application information.

Closing Date: 8 weeks from posting online - roughly w/c 28th June 

We aim to interview candidates in early July and for the successful applicant to commence as Chair in September 2022, though we will endeavour to be flexible to meet applicant’s schedules. Our AGM is scheduled for Saturday 17th September 2022 .

This is a crucial time for health and social justice. Our work could not be more relevant and urgent. We very much look forward to hearing from you.

Our recruitment principles

Medact aims to be an inclusive and supportive organisation, and we recognise that recruitment processes don’t work for everyone. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the NGO sector, and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have a working class background. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this position, and whether you are right for it, please do get in touch. 

We’re looking for a new trustee to be our Honorary Treasurer and chair our Finance Committee
Do you want to support the personal development of thousands of young people in Barnet and beyond? Unitas Youth Zone is seeking an Honorary Treasurer to join our Trustee board and help guide the charity's finances as we grow and expand our services. You will have a front-row seat in one of the most dynamic organisations in North London and you will get to see the impact of your work every day as literally thousands of young people a month come through our doors.

Who we are

Unitas Youth Zone is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Our income in 2021/22 of £1.5m, almost all of which is voluntary income. We are based in a top-of-the-range facility in Burnt Oak, opened in 2019, that offers seven-day-a-week universal access youth provision. We currently have more than 3,000 active members. We are open to young people aged 8-19 years olds (and up to 25 for those with additional needs).

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a trustee to be our Honorary Treasurer and chair our Finance Committee. In addition to the experience and attributes we would expect of a trustee (see below), candidates will need to be a qualified accountant and have either finance strategy, risk or auditing experience at a senior level and ideally also have experience of an executive or non-executive director role in an organisation of comparable size to Unitas.

The Honorary Treasurer will work closely with Unitas' Chairman and senior leadership team and will also be a member of the Pay and Remuneration and Investment committees.

Who the trustees are

Our trustees set our strategic direction and ensure we are having the greatest impact possible. They make sure that we keep true to our values - putting young people first, acting with integrity, helping young people to dream big, working together as one team and encouraging everyone who is a part of Unitas to be the best version of themselves.

Our Board is made up of 12 trustees. We need a diverse range of people and skills on our Board, but as a group, the trustees need to:

• Think creatively

• Set our overall strategy

• Look in detail at our progress

• Communicate clearly and sensitively as part of a group

• Make decisions

• Be ambiitous and optimistic about young people

It is hard in words on the page/screen to get across the immense impact of Unitas. We would encourage you to follow us on social media to get a flavour, and before any candidate would be accepted as a Trustee we will invite you to visit the building for a tour and to meet our youth workers and young people/

Please click the 'How to apply' button for more information on how to complete your application

Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 26 May 2022

The time commitment

The Honorary Treasurer role will involve a commitment of approximately 1-2 hours a week on average. This includes attendance at the meetings detailed below. All meetings can be joined by Zoom if necessary, though we encourage some in-person attendance in order to get a "feel" for the workings of the Youth Zone.

The Board of Trustees currently meets six times per year. Meetings are two hours, 5-7pm. They can be attended in person or via Zoom.

The Finance Committee currently meets six times a year. Meetings are an hour. They are currently 9am-10am but they can be changed if the Treasurer wishes.

The Pay and Remuneration Committee meets twice a year for 1.5 hours - once in March and once in September. These meetings can be scheduled according to attendees' schedules.

The Investment Committee meets on an ad hoc basis, entirely online. Meetings are usually only an hour.

On top of these formal commitments, there are occasional emails and phone calls (no more than 30 mins a week maximum). Our annual audit (usually in May/June) may require a bit more time.

Exciting opportunity to become the new leader of

Home-Start Northampton

Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week over 4-5 days
Salary: £30,984 - £34373, pro-rata, plus contributory pension (2021/22 NJC spinal points 26-30)

CLOSING DATE:  12 noon Monday 13 June 2022

Home-Start Northampton is a local community network of trained volunteers and professional support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are a well-respected local charity that has been supporting families and children in the Borough of Northampton since 1982.  We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

The retirement of our long-standing Scheme Manager has created the exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Home-Start Northampton’s enthusiastic and supportive team and lead the next stage of our development. 

At the heart of Home-Start Northampton’s work is home visiting volunteer support.  Families struggling with  post-natal depression, isolation, physical health problems, bereavement and many other issues, receive the support of a volunteer who will spend around two hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need.

We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm, commitment and experience to manage our dedicated team and volunteers. You will take the lead in developing and strengthening our service locally and promoting wider awareness of Home-Start’s support for children and parents. You will be responsible for ensuring that our services are delivered to high standards, providing leadership and management of the team and for the day to day management of the scheme.  You will work with and report directly to the Board of Trustees.

Are you:

• Self-motivated, energetic , enthusiastic and empathetic?  
• Able to engage with people and develop and sustain relationships at all levels
• Sharing a strong affinity with the purpose and goals of Home-Start Northampton
• Experienced with working with families and volunteers
• Experienced with leading and motivating a team
• Experienced at managing and delivering projects, ensuring that targets are met 
• Someone with excellent organisational skills 
• Able to prepare, present, and analyse statistical information
• Confident in supporting successful funding applications and managing budgets. 
• Ideally familiar with the charity/ voluntary sector 

Minimum requirements:

•  Good standard of education to at least A level / NVQ level 4 standard, or equivalent
•  Supervisory or management experience
•  DBS will be required

You will have knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families. 

If you are interested in applying for this role an application form, job description and person specification can be obtained by contacting  Home-Start Northampton.

Closing Date:   12 noon Monday 13 June 2022,

Interview Date:  Monday 11 July 2022

Home-Start Northampton is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through the next phase of its growth and development. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and energetic senior player to lead a small executive team along with many highly dedicated and capable Institute members as it embarks on a number of key development projects which will continue to grow its charitable activities and its influence in the food sector. The role is a key point of contact and ambassador for the Institute with many senior and influential stakeholders within the food sector and governments. 

We are looking for a strong strategic and conceptual thinker who can communicate with and influence people at all levels. The individual will have attained a BSc or equivalent level and have demonstrable experience in leadership and people management. They will have a broad understanding of the food (or associated) sector (and preferably experience working in the sector). Ideally, the individual will already have experience managing or running a charity and so, will have a practical understanding of charity governance best practice.

With multiple activities from publishing through to professional recognition and from scientific and technical events and communication through to supporting the next generation of talent, the Institute is looking for a leader who can work creatively and yet in a focussed way to ensure all these activities are progressed.

Ideally, they will have previously worked for a professional membership body and are likely to have experience in the food sector.

About the role:

Full-time, permanent

London-based (Hammersmith) with some home working – the individual will be required to attend physical meetings – often in London and may include some international travel.

Salary: On application

About the Institute

IFST is the leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.

As a charity and independent professional body, IFST is in a prime position to provide impartial, science-based information. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed papers, guides, periodicals and reports, we host events, webinars, lectures and conferences throughout the year.

We also aim to be a source of professionalism in our field that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of food science and technology. We provide independent professional recognition of knowledge and skills. Our professional registers and accreditation schemes are widely recognised and valued throughout the sector as the benchmark for skills and expertise for food technical professionals. 

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based

• Professional

• Innovative

• Independent

• Food Science Community

IFST’s EDI Statement: We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group (including members, employees, job applicants, officeholders, volunteers, consultants, members of committees and panels or participants in research) is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

To apply: please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement by no later than 5:00pm on 20 June.

Can you lead our charity into the next exciting phase of its development?

We are a local charity that has survived all that Covid and lockdowns threw at us; we looked after our staff, volunteers and our community and we now want to re-build our strategy and vision to help us secure our future for the benefit of our community.

Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will lead a small dedicated and highly professional team of staff and volunteers to help us achieve our mission of fighting furniture poverty, reducing waste, creating opportunities for people out of work and providing training and craft workshops. At HFS, we are passionate about what we do and look forward to bringing onboard an equally passionate, dynamic and inspiring CEO to lead us into the post-pandemic world and all the challenges that brings.

Are you an exceptional senior executive who is passionate about eradicating furniture poverty and tackling the challenges of waste reduction and sustainability? Do you have a track record of developing strategy, building organisational capability, generating financial goals and developing quality services? And are you inspired to make a big impact in our local community?

We are looking for a can-do CEO who will deliver our business as usual and work closely with the board of trustees to develop our strategy and vision for the next 5 years. With focus on reinvigorating funding streams, exploring new income generation opportunities, developing our sustainability outcomes and delivering essential services to the residents of Hastings and Rother.

You will combine a strategic mindset with a strong motivation to take our service to even higher levels of excellence. In addition to having overall accountability for its financial health and operational performance, you will be an inspirational ambassador for HFS, raising the profile of the organisation and overseeing the development of strategic partnerships and fundraising opportunities.

The key purpose of the Operations and Generosity Support role is to support Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) and leadership teams across Mission Areas to develop robust systems of administration and financial management. This will be through a mixture of direct support and development of shared resources that will be universally available throughout the Diocese.

• Supporting local teams to engage with specialist resources and support provided from across the Church House Team. Supporting the delivery of training in small group settings as required (likely Mission Area and Deanery level).
• Provide support to the Operations and Generosity Development Team Lead with parish finance and administration support projects. This will include signposting and hands on activity to promote best practice.
• Development of key resources for finance and administration including development and rollout of practical tools to enable ongoing local management and support PCCs to meet their responsibilities as Trustees.
• Working with a group of churches to identify areas of potential efficiency in administration processes, sharing good practice and potential collaboration.
• Assisting treasurers to budget plan and operate financial controls to help ensure that the PCC understand their financial position and make appropriate decisions.
• Setting up systems and processes to support the preparation of compliant accounts and Parish Finance Returns for charitable entities.
• Development of key resources for general administration (eg governance, safeguarding, estates management, health and safety, GDPR, HR) and practical tools to enable ongoing local management and to support PCCs and wider Mission Area activity. This could involve development of templates and best practice guides and connection with external resources through ACAT membership
• Supporting the preparation of annual accounts (financial statements) and the financial aspect of the Trustees’ Annual Report for presentation to stakeholders. To assist administration systems, support and audit processes where applicable.
• Build and integrate administration systems to support key areas such as Occasional Offices (baptisms, weddings, funerals), buildings repair and maintenance, and graveyard admin.
• Be proactive in learning from and sharing with other Diocese and national teams where good practice is identified and may drive shared efficiencies.

The post-holder must have a strong blend of professional and administrative qualities, particularly the ability to work constructively and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, including clergy, churchwardens, treasurers and other key leaders and volunteers.

The post-holder will be part of the established Mission Finance Team within the Diocesan Finance team. They will report to the Operations and Generosity Development Team Lead.

Operations Manager – full time, permanent, London (flexible/hybrid – c.2 days remote/3 days Hammersmith), 40-45K doe

We are looking for an Operations Manager to drive forward our work to promote food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of everyone.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a key member of our management team with specific responsibility for managing core business functions such as finance, facilities, IT and digital projects, as well as aspects of governance and HR.  You will play a crucial role supporting our highly engaged and ambitious team, and our vibrant community of members who work right across the food sector.

You will oversee our finances, working with the Honorary Treasurer and Chief Executive, external accountants and auditors, to ensure we continue to be in great financial shape, so practical experience of financial administration and reporting is important.  We are a charity, so an understanding of charity finance (or the aptitude to acquire this) will be invaluable.

As we are a professional membership organisation, you will benefit from having experience of working for a body like us, especially in science or engineering.  An understanding or experience of charity governance will be useful too.

We have initiated an exciting project to update our website and database platforms so you will be accustomed to working with digital partners to deliver requirements on time and on budget.

You will help us create better ways of working (post-COVID) and get the best from our small office in Hammersmith, managing utilities, and being responsible for health and safety.

You will thrive on managing multiple projects and priorities and be able to switch between the detail and big picture in an instant.  You will be a great communicator.

We are a small team so you will also be happy to ‘muck in’ to keep things running smoothly.

Are you ready to help us put our ambitious plans into practise?  Send us your CV and a brief cover letter.  We will look at applications as we receive them.

No agencies please.

Our office is based in Hammersmith, London W6, and regular attendance at the office is envisaged.

We are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. We are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.

Our core aim is the advancement of food science and technology based on impartial science and knowledge sharing.

Our membership comprises individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, from students to experts, working across a wide range of disciplines within the sector.

We are a registered charity (no 1121681) and a company limited by guarantee (no 930776).

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based

• Professional

• Innovative

• Independent

• Food Science Community

IFST’s EDI Statement: We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group (including members, employees, job applicants, officeholders, volunteers, consultants, members of committees and panels or participants in research) is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

Do you want real, meaningful work? Work which will reward you by the tangible and immediate difference you make in your community? We’re here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward in life - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We want someone who shares our vision and values.

CASW are a highly regarded and trusted independent charity with a first-class reputation providing advice to thousands of people across South Worcestershire from our two main offices, two sub-offices and three outreach locations.  We have 18 mainly part time staff with around 85 volunteers in a wide variety of roles. 

You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the backing to deliver your plans and ideas. You’ll be supported by knowledgeable and passionate staff, volunteers and of a diverse and experienced Board.

You’ll design and drive our organisational strategy and launch yourself into developing and delivering our funding transformation programme.

You’ll be influencing at a senior level across a variety of stakeholder bases and your impact will determine our success. You’ll have demonstrable achievements in your career to date and be comfortable managing people, finances and strategy understanding the need to motivate, persuade and lead.

We’re a small charity with big ambition. If you’re ready to lead us, apply now and you will be sent the job role and personal specification and an application form.

Closing date 30 May at 12.00 noon; interviews 9 June.

Operations Manager 

About Us

Paddock Wood Community Advice Centre is a small, vibrant independent charity offering free, confidential and impartial advice to people living in and around Paddock Wood near Tunbridge Wells. All our advisers are volunteers.We offer advice on a wide range of issues including welfare benefits, consumer matters, debt and money, employment, family (children, domestic abuse and relationship breakdown) and housing.In addition, our specialist debt, housing and welfare rights caseworkers help clients manage their finances when things become overwhelming, advise about possession proceedings or represent clients at first-tier tribunal to challenge Department of Work and Pensions’ decisions.

We believe face to face is the most effective medium for advice and the one which is especially important to vulnerable people: our offices are open to clients Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 1.30pm. We also offer advice via email and phone/video calls.We aim to ensure that our clients leave our offices feeling empowered and aware of all options available to them.

We hold the Advice Quality Standard, a national quality mark for organisations providing free, independent advice to members of the public. 

About you

You will be passionate about what we do and will have previous management or leadership experience which proves you to be efficient, energetic and self-motivated but will also be prepared to undertake the smaller tasks which are necessary to the day to day operations of a small charity.

You will have strong interpersonal skills in order to liaise with the charity’s trustees, line manage the Advice Services Manager and liaise with the volunteer team including the volunteer bookkeeper.You will be able to prioritise your workload independently, communicate clearly and effectively, anticipate and support the needs of the Trustee Board.  You will have a sound understanding of charity governance as set out by the Charity Commission.

About the role

Key elements of the role are as follows:

• Operational Service Delivery and Business Development 
• Fundraising
• Health & Safety
• Human Resources 
• Information Technology 
• Marketing & Publicity 

Operational Service Delivery and Business Development 

The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the operational service of PWCAC is delivered in accordance with Policies and Procedures and complies with all Risk Register controls. They will report to the Board of Trustees and be responsible for one staff member and a body of around 18 volunteers.They will be point of contact with the Landlord and will procure of office supplies. 

They will attend Trustee Meetings in the evening (circa 6 per annum) providing a regular Operations Manager’s report for review. 

They will have responsibility for authorising expenditure within limits agreed by the Trustee Board. 

Each year they will do the following:

• Complete a review of all policies and procedures and update the office manual in accordance with new guidance, legislation or regulatory requirements, writing new policies where appropriate for Trustee Board ratification. 
• Manage and participate in a Risk Register review in conjunction with a working group of the Trustee Board and complete ad-hoc Risk Assessments as and when necessary. 
• Maintain up to date governance records, pay registration fees, licences, insurances cover and ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, including the Financial Conduct Authority and the Information Commissioner’s Office. 
• Assist the Treasurer to prepare the annual budget for Trustee Board ratification, providing regular updates to inform the quarterly forecasting process and responding to all questions raised. 
• Prepare and draft the written commentary of the Annual Report and Accounts and assist the Treasurer to obtain all information required. 
• Organise and attend the Annual General Meeting, including publication of formal notice and invitation to stakeholders and present an annual review. 

Every two years they will:

• Arrange and participate, in conjunction with the Duty Officer, in the AQS Monitoring Audit to maintain the standards required for re-accreditation. 

Every three years they will: 

• Assist the Treasurer to develop and implement a three-year Business Plan for Trustee Board ratification. 

Fundraising 

The Operations Manager will maintain positive working relationships with grant-making bodies, funders and donors, ensuring that all impact reporting deadlines are met and that any restrictions / conditions of grants are complied with and that, as far as possible, continuing support is forthcoming in the form of future donations and grants. 

They will maintain and monitor the grant and funding tracker to ensure that income is generated to meet annual budgets and that new relationships with grant-making bodies, funders and corporate and private donors are established and cultivated to create opportunities. 

Health & Safety 

The Operations Manager will ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures, meeting all statutory requirements to ensure the safety of clients, staff, trustees, stakeholders, visitors and volunteers. They will update Policies to meet legal requirements. 

They will provide training on Health and Safety (to include Fire Evacuation Procedures) as part of staff and volunteer induction processes and conduct refresher training regularly. 

Human Resources 

The Operations Manager will manage recruitment and induction processes for staff and volunteers whenever necessary, in conjunction with the Advice Services Manager.They will comply with Policies and Procedures and relevant employment legislation. They will be the point of contact for the landlord, the office cleaner and window cleaner. 

They will manage and apply for DBS checks for all new volunteers, monitoring and updating the DBS tracker to reflect additional checks undertaken in accordance with Safeguarding Policy. 

They will implement, in conjunction with the Advice Services Manager, a training and development plan for all staff and volunteers, updating the Training Matrix to reflect training undertaken during induction or as part of continuing professional development. 

They will manage and monitor Payroll process from start to finish, arranging for payments to be made to staff, for P60s and P45s to be issued, and dealing with PAYE and National Insurance payments to HMRC within deadlines. 

They will manage and monitor PWCAC’s Pension Scheme for eligible staff, completing auto-enrolment periodically in compliance with the Pensions Regulator. 

They will manage Disciplinary or Grievance issues in accordance with Policies and procedures. 

They will undertake, in conjunction with a volunteer, annual Appraisals for all staff and volunteers to gain feedback, improve engagement, identify development and training needs and aid succession planning. 

Information Technology 

The Operations Manager will manage and monitor computer and telephony systems, networks, and security, ensuring that hardware and software are fit for purpose and refreshing IT infrastructure as necessary. We have an external IT company who are used for maintenance. 

Marketing & Publicity 

The Operations Manager will develop and implement Marketing and Publicity opportunities in conjunction with the Trustee Board. They will manage and monitor PWCAC’s communications strategy, ensuring brand values are maintained through effective use of display materials, signage, posters, correspondence, publications, website and social media channels. 

They will liaise with local press as appropriate to promote PWCAC’s activities and results, linking in with national or local campaigns where appropriate including monthly articles for free distribution Parish and Town / Village publications. 

They will keep stakeholders informed using appropriate methods; in person, by telephone, through email correspondence, attending meetings and through the circulation of a Quarterly Newsletter to a comprehensive mailing list of individuals, donors, funders, County and Borough Councillors, referral partners and other public bodies. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Our service is open to all members of our community without discrimination, and we likewise recognise the importance of diversity in our staff and volunteer body, so we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the issues which we advise upon.

If you need us to adapt our application process to accommodate your needs, please let us know.We will also meet any reasonable adjustment requests.

Did you see the word ‘Diocese’ and think that this role isn’t for you? If so, do think again. Our staff come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some of our jobs require the jobholder to be a practising Christian, but not all, and this role doesn’t require you to be. What’s important is that your values align with ours, and you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference to communities and people’s lives.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Manager who can apply their skills and experience to the variety of work that this role entails. It is a key, busy, fast paced and wide-ranging role, responsible for all aspects of the day to day accounting, and part of a small finance team.

You will combine a strong track record in successful financial management with a high attention to detail and excellent communication and time management skills. Efficient, timely and accurate processing and analysis is key, along with using your own initiative. You will also have a proven ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, which includes trustees, bishops, staff, vicars, auditors and volunteers in the 214 parishes across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

At the Diocese of Truro we really value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on our website.

Applications only accepted through the Church of England Pathways site. No CVs.

Deadline noon on Friday 27th May 2022

Interviews Thursday 9th June 2022

Aid Box Community is a small, dynamic refugee charity whose staff team is supported by an amazing pool of volunteers and donors. We are looking for am experiencedAdministrator who will be responsible for efficient and effective administration of the charity.

Aid Box Community provides support, supplies and sanctuary to refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol. Our Welcome Hub is a safe space where people can come to be part of our community, for a chat and a cuppa, signposting to our partner services or just to escape isolation and build friendships. We also have a Free Shop where we provide a choice of free, quality items donated by the public - from clothing, toiletries household toys, to electrical items. We run a Connections program connecting people for friendship and run both Women’s and Men’s Activity Groups. All with loads of Love and Hope. 

The Charity Administrator will be responsible for documentation relating to HR and governance and ensure appropriate staffing practices are maintained. They will formally report to the Directors and liaise regularly with the Board Treasurer.

Key responsibilities:   

• Charity administration  

• Manage charity calendar    

• HR support 

• Support with Governance, Risk Management, GDPR 

• Oversee Statutory Responsibilities and Health & Safety 

• Secretary to the Board of Trustees 

Charity Administration: Manage charity calendar; develop and maintain all key documentation for the charity including policies, contracts, risk assessments etc; create and maintain filing and other office systems; ensure that office systems are reviewed and kept up to date; monitor welcome email address and respond or forward as appropriate. 

HR: Manage contracts; provide focal point for team questions and managing all day-to-day HR issues; liaise with Director HR lead; organize staff manual policies awareness and organise training sessions for team and trustees; regular review and update of HR policies; assist with recruitment and onboarding new volunteers and staff. 

Governance/Risk Management: Staff manual review, organise policies awareness and training for team; organise training as needed for trustees; support the Director in their safeguarding role; uphold and implement GDPR compliance; support with regular review and update of governance and risk management process.  

Charity statutory responsibilities and Health and Safety:  support the directors in ensuring charity legal, statutory and regulatory compliance including filing returns to charity commission etc; ensure Directors and Trustees have all up to date documentation and reminders of all statutory and other Charity Commission guidance; organise training sessions as required 

Secretary to the Board: liaise with the Chair, prepare meeting papers and take minutes at trustee meetings and other meetings (max 15 a year, some of which are evenings); uphold all formal Company Secretary duties with the Charity Commission.  

Experience, qualifications, and requirements 

This role requires great attention to detail and excellent organisational skills and requires experience working as a PA or Administrator.

Applicants must be adept at using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for supporting, and/or lived experience of, the challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

You must  

• Have a high level of attention to detail

• Be highly organised and self-motivated 

• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience as an administrator or PA 

• Be willing to learn and be adaptable to the changing needs of a small, dynamic charity

• Be an open and honest team player who is passionate about what we do and the impact we make

• Be able to work effectively from home and a busy office

• Be able to access Bristol as required

You would ideally have  

• Charity Experience 

What we do for you  

Role with purpose – Your work will be changing the lives of the most vulnerable people in our society. 

High energy, high impact environment – The nature of the work means that we are always ready to respond to crisis, meaning that no two days are the same but the work we do has a direct impact on the people we work with, and this gives back a huge level of job satisfaction.

Application process  

To apply for this position, we would like to see an up-to-date CV, a supporting letter of no more than 500 words with some information about you and why you think you would be right for this role. 

If you are successful, we plan to interview on Thursday 16th June so please be available on this day or let us know if this will be a problem.

Registered Charity Number 1172697 

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the Community Transport Association (CTA). Community transport supports people to live independently, participate in their communities and access local services and amenities.

“Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in England is integral to this. We have over 800 members and many other stakeholders across England that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community. We work closely with, and receive funding from, the English Government to develop and deliver important work across England.

Like many organisations and sectors, COVID-19 has presented community transport with a range of unique challenges. However, moving beyond this crisis, the role of community transport will be as important as ever and we will have a critical role in helping our members rebuild and thrive in England.

CTA is funded by the Department for Transport to provide leadership and support community transport operators and other charities and community groups that organise transport for their service users to help them participate in the activities they lead.

Working with our team in England you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

You'll also work collaboratively around the UK to develop activities with all our Development Officers to develop activities, resources and deliver key member services such as our Advice Service.

If you like the sound of this challenge and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you.