We are looking for a creative and driven Community Development Worker to support community groups and services in the South East of Lewisham. You will be working closely with a Community Facilitator who supports vulnerable adults to access community groups and services in your area. Your role will be to build the capacity of the community and voluntary sectors to respond effectively to the needs of their local community.

You will be working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary Neighbourhood Health and Social Care Teams, bringing community development expertise to the table and acting as a bridge between statutory services and the local community.

Community Connections strives to create an open and participative working environment. We work to our core values of being supportive, professional and person centred. These are reflected in the way we work with the people we support, with each other and with our partners. Teamwork, collective responsibility, and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation’s working ethos and culture.

The successful candidate will have experience and a good working knowledge of community development work with a wide range of agencies working across different sectors.You will be diplomatic and approachable with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships across a variety of organisations and with highly developed written and verbal communication, presentation and negotiating skills.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker, strong at multi tasking and passionate about supporting isolated people we want to hear from you.

Please note that this contract is 6 months with possibility of extension.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Personal Specification. To apply, please ensure you complete the attached Application Form as well as the Equal Opportunities and Criminal Declaration forms.

Closing date for applications – 9am Thursday 2nd January 2020

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th January 2020

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the suicide prevention charity, James' Place to search for a Head of Fundraising to take up the newly created position.

James' Place exists to help men who are experiencing suicidal crisis. The charity opened its first centre in Liverpool last year and provides a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. A second centre will open in London in 2020.

This role is offered on a full or part time permanent basis to be based in their London office. The post holder will first be tasked with working with the Executive Director to develop an ambitious income generation strategy. This position offers a high amount of autonomy and flexibility with a good level of seniority to help build the organisation as it works towards opening more centres across the UK.

The selected candidate will be a proven fundraiser that has a fundraising generalist background and can work at pace in a growing organisation. The Head of Fundraising will be able to turn their hand to building relationships, meeting with corporate leaders, and stewarding donors too. Experience working with fundraising committees and a board of trustees is desired but not essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for a brand-new Director of Fundraising and Operations for CHUF (Children's Heart Unit Fund). Based in Newcastle, the charity has big ambitions for the future and this exciting new role, reporting directly into the Board of Trustees, heads up income generation and drives operational excellence as a key part of those plans.

CHUF has been on an incredible journey over the past few years. With a mission to improve the lives of children and young people with heart conditions by providing lifelong support, CHUF funds equipment, facilities, aftercare, salaries and research that run alongside holistic care projects. CHUF's reach extends across the Northern region, which offers a unique opportunity for expanded fundraising capacity and growth.

We are looking for a fundraising leader who will help to create and drive CHUF's long-term vision, enthusing and motivating the team to deliver results. With proven experience of increasing and diversifying fundraising income, you'll be someone who consistently smashes set targets. You'll also have a broad understanding of fundraising across a range of income streams including major donor, community, individual, corporate, events, legacy and trusts.

In terms of operational remit, you'll be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity and need to be well-versed in budgets, accurate reporting, policy writing and governance. You'll be a strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture. Most importantly, you'll have the ability to create a happy, healthy culture where individuals can thrive, reach their potential and perform successfully as a team.

CHUF is a flexible employer and happy to offer life and family-friendly working. You'll be supported by a collaborative and passionate Board and offered opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

For more information about this special opportunity, please apply initially with a copy of your CV to Charity People's North East consultant, Amelia Lee, who has lots more detail: [email protected]

Please note, due to tight timescales before Christmas we are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please do get in touch ASAP. Final deadline is 12th December and interviews planned for Thursday 19th December.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance & Resources on a 6-9 month basis for this charity based in Leeds.

Experience:

CCAB / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent.

Experience of managing charity accounts

Minimum 4 years' experience in business or charity environment

Summary of Role:

* To manage the finance, administrative, IT and Facilities functions to be responsible for the efficiency, accuracy and integrity of the Charities financial information and utilisation of financial resources.
* To work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to ensure that there is visible leadership in all operational matters relating to finance, administration, IT and Facilities and to contribute to the preparation and evaluation of strategic business plans and proposals.
* To provide expert advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Board of Trustees on interpreting the management accounts, risks and forecasts and to provide remedial action as required.
* To be the Company Secretary for the Charity and Trading arm.

Location: Leeds

Salary: £61,000pa Pro Rata plus company benefits or Day rate for the right person.

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity seeking to accelerate change for those affected by brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. Our five-year strategy is ambitious and sets out plans to double survival from brain tumours and halve the harm they cause to quality of life.

Our exciting job role!

The Director of Finance and Governance will lead The Charity’s finance and governance functions to ensure we are fit for purpose and constantly evolving.  The successful applicant will rapidly become a critical friend and sounding board for the CEO and will contribute to the senior leadership team of The Charity to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals!

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It's simple - all you need to succeed in this role is talent, ambition and energy. You must completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit, inspire us every day and deliver amazing results in a fast paced environment.

According to the job description you should have humility, humour, a participatory leadership style with a can do, let’s just sort it attitude!  You should also have an enthusiasm and passion for our strategy and relish being accountable for assessing our progress.  If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas as a ‘thank you’ for volunteering your time at some of our events throughout the year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Tuesday, 17th December 2019

First interview date and location: Monday, 23rd December 2019 via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Don’t forget to check out our short video (you can find it on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know we have won a variety of awards for our HeadSmart campaign including the NHS Innovation Award, Third Sector Excellence Awards and Charity Times Awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey?

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate! 

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*subject to qualifying criteria

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, and who wants to be part of a growing team that works across the UK.

You will support the development and delivery of the Charity’s policy and public affairs programme and work across the Charity so that policy informs and supports all aspects of our work.

Job Description

Supporting the development and delivery of the Charity’s policy and public affairs programme and working across the Charity so that policy informs and supports all aspects of our work. The Parliamentary Officer will be responsible for all assemblies across the UK.

1.1 Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain a good knowledge of political and policy issues, and service developments, relating to elder abuse spanning all four UK nations and internationally, with a particular focus on ageism.
• To represent the charity in alliances, working and advisory groups, providing advice and information on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.
• 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.
• To deliver key aspects of AEA’s parliamentary activity, including proactively building contact with parliamentarians, identifying political opportunities for AEA to have influence, lobbying on relevant Bills, drafting briefing materials and responding to incoming parliamentary enquiries.
• 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.

1.2 Financial Responsibility

• To work within authorised spending and purchasing limits, monitoring and controlling individual budgets as required.

1.3 Policy Activity

• 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.
• To represent the charity at key external meetings and to take strategic decisions 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.
• 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.
• To write policy resources, policy messages including reviews, positions, briefings and blogs for a variety of stakeholders using our website and social media platforms.
• In conjunction with the Chief Executive and Director of Policy, to plan and lead on campaigning and lobbying strategy on policy areas, working with internal and external colleagues and volunteers.

1.4 Media Activity

• To actively work with the communications agency, identifying opportunities for promotion of the charity, providing any necessary information or research, and acting as a spokesperson for the charity in newspapers, radio and television.
• To represent and promote the work of the charity at events, conferences and seminars as required.

1.5 Trustee Board

• 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 as requested.

1.6 Human Resources

• No direct line management responsibilities
• To provide supervision and/or support to any volunteers working to the post.

2.0 General

• 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.
• To respond appropriately to telephone, written and email enquiries, and maintain own diary (making travel/booking arrangements as necessary). 
• To travel as required. Meetings may be in different parts of the UK, and some meetings may be during evenings or at weekends.

2.1 Information

• To provide information and updates 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.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field

Experience of working with Board Directors/Trustees

Good experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent

Experience of working in Westminster Parliament, a devolved assembly or for a political party

Good understanding of legislative requirements applying to adult protection and domestic abuse

Experience of website content management systems

Effective communication skills both written and oral

Experience of issuing press releases

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

Ability to manage a complex and varied workload

Experience of disseminating research findings

Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies

Skills

Ability to think and plan strategically

Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity and negotiation skills

Excellent presentation skills

Skilled at developing and maintaining internal and external working relationships

Strong networking skills

Excellent project management skills

Personal qualities

Innovative and creative, able to identify and act upon new opportunities

Proactive, and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team

An excellent communicator with strong persuasive skills

Inspirational to both internal staff and external supporters

Targets and results oriented

Education

Thorough knowledge of charity law and parliamentary process, including GDPR.

Degree level education

Thorough working knowledge of MS office

Other

Willingness and ability to operate in accordance with the values and policies of AEA and work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements

An ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to older people and a demonstrable interest in challenging elder abuse, coupled with an ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues

Flexibility and willingness to travel in the UK and to work some unsocial hours

Commitment to bring into the work the views and needs of people with direct experience of abuse

We're seeking an experienced manager to lead our Programmes team. As the national youth council of the UK, the British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change. As Head of Programmes you will be working across a range of programmes, such as the UK Youth Parliament and NHS England Youth Forum, as well as our membership engagement and events, to ensure that young people can use thier collective voice for positive change.

If you have a passion for youth participation, experience of managing and leading teams to deliver great results with and for young people, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be the job for you. 

The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential.

Through drama and individualised long-term wrap around support we help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly.  in 2018 we've moved into our first permanent home which will enable us to begin to expand and develop new programmes across the next five years. 

Through our work we have seen the transformational effect that drama can have on at risk young people’s lives. The strict discipline required to produce professional theatre imparts vital transferable skills including time keeping, focus, team working, effective communication, ability to regulate emotions and make better informed decisions; empowering and equipping the young people with the skills needed to become self-reliant.

We're looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to join our team and work to maximise income for The Big House from trusts & foundations, including corporate and public sector funding and to assist more generally with other fundraising initiatives.

This position will suit a self-motivated person capable of working within a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in securing multi-year funding and 5 & 6-figure grants towards core costs and project delivery within any related sector. The post-holder will be required to work closely with staff across the organisation to identify funding opportunities, develop cases for support and provide effective stewardship to existing and potential funders.

How To Apply: 

Please submit your most recent CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience to date,  how this relates to the duties and person specification of this role and why you are interested in working with The Big House.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Business Development Manager  

£25,000 - £30,000pa + benefits

Birmingham Hippodrome B5 4TB

A great theatre needs great people.  We can only thrive by having the right team on board in a fast-paced, constantly changing, creative workplace.

About Us

Presenting the best in musical theatre, ballet and opera, dance, drama, comedy and pantomime, we work successfully with some of the world’s biggest international producers.  With our resident partners Birmingham Royal Ballet and DanceXchange; with collaborators such as Welsh National Opera and Sadler’s Wells; and with names like Cameron Mackintosh, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Qdos Pantomimes, and the National Theatre, dull moments don’t get a look in.

We are managed by a voluntary board of Trustees as an independent charity, delivering our exciting programme of Hippodrome Projects, from transformational learning to fabulous festivals. In our main auditorium or Patrick Studio, in our conference spaces or restaurant, and in schools and communities, we make sure that everyone is welcome, we settle for nothing but the best and we bring flair to everything we do.

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing the partners, members and networks day to day, working with the Development and Events Team to ensure a joined up approach to our fundraising and commercial income. A networking professional, you will be the ‘go-to’ point of knowledge in the organisation for who is who in the region and sector.

We want to be the best and are looking for new business professional with a track record of achievement of corporate account management. You will have business-to-business customer service experience in professional networks and worked closely with events and fundraising teams. Target orientated, you will be business systems literate, good at planning and meeting deadlines as well as used to managing business clients with differing needs. You will also have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

To enjoy a new stage for your skills please visit our website via the link and apply online.

At Birmingham Hippodrome we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

Head of Corporate Development  

£40,000 - £45,000pa + benefits

Birmingham Hippodrome B5 4TB

A great theatre needs great people.  We can only thrive by having the right team on board in a fast-paced, constantly changing, creative workplace.

About Us

Presenting the best in musical theatre, ballet and opera, dance, drama, comedy and pantomime, we work successfully with some of the world’s biggest international producers.  With our resident partners Birmingham Royal Ballet and DanceXchange; with collaborators such as Welsh National Opera and Sadler’s Wells; and with names like Cameron Mackintosh, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Qdos Pantomimes, and the National Theatre, dull moments don’t get a look in.

We are managed by a voluntary board of Trustees as an independent charity, delivering our exciting programme of Hippodrome Projects, from transformational learning to fabulous festivals. In our main auditorium or Patrick Studio, in our conference spaces or restaurant, and in schools and communities, we make sure that everyone is welcome, we settle for nothing but the best and we bring flair to everything we do.

About the Role

Your remit will be to deliver high value sponsorships, especially ones that are multi-year. You will focus on maximising different income streams to deliver corporate fundraising targets as well as set operational fundraising plans and budgets. You will also collaborate with our Director of External Relations and Head of Development to integrate Corporate Development with our wider fundraising strategy. In addition, you will deliver additional value through corporate partnerships such as securing a digital partner for the organisation.

You must have a proven ability to develop strategy as well as deliver high level sponsorships. You will be comfortable securing new corporate income and have significant experience of corporate fundraising and sponsorship, or solution-based sales too. Excellent at influencing and negotiating, you will possess first class presentation and communication skills. A strong project manager you will also be good at motivating and building high performing teams. You will have extensive contacts to develop income streams too.

To enjoy a new stage for your skills please visit our website via the link and apply online.

At Birmingham Hippodrome we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

Exciting New Interim Opportunity! £380 Per Day, 6 Month Contract

Your new company

his is a great opportunity to join a fantastic Not For Profit Organisation. This is a really challenging and rewarding role for the right individual.

Your new role

The role will report to the Treatment Commissioning Manager (TCM), who will direct the work required. This will include the following:

• Develop and refine a baseline treatment provider specification, to include clinical as well as commercial, legal, financial and sustainable requirements.
• Gain approval from the TCM, Treatment Commissioning Director, the Education and Treatment Committee (and also the Board of Trustees).
• Implement the procurement process, based on an agreed base level of users, from issue of the ITT through to contract awards.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be CIPS qualified and have significant experience of:

• Developing a market
• Procurement in a complex and clinical environment
• Commercial and contract negotiations
• Project management
• Clinical service delivery needs
• Dual dependencies and context specific requirements

What you'll get in return

An excellent opportunity to work in an influential organisation that hugely benefits the lives of those in the community. You will also have the opportunity to work in a strong, diverse team whilst receiving a competitive day rate.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Job Title:  Chief Executive

Hours / Contract: 4 or 5 days pw/ permanent

Salary: £55K (or pro-rata for 4 days pw)

Location:  London

We are working in partnership with Emmaus Greenwich, a charity that provides a home and meaningful work for up to 35 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.  Their goal is to help homeless people regain their self-respect and move on to independent living when they are ready.

Emmaus Greenwich is now seeking to appoint their new Chief Executive who will be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall strategy, direction, development, and management of the Community and of the business and social enterprise activities. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and will be responsible for leading the organisation through significant changes, embedding an expanded organisation, building on and managing the established staff team and developing strategic partnerships.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Significant leadership and management skills in a growing organisation
• Experience in retail and commercial management
• Proven strategic management experience
• Financial and budget management skills
• Experience in facilities management
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• An empathy and genuine interest in working with vulnerable people

You will be a natural communicator, with a participative and inclusive management style. Self-motivated and proactive, you will be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and recognise, respond and adapt to changing environments and systems, identify opportunities and act on them. You will also have a calm and supportive nature, and be able to manage stress and high pressure situations effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person. To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement quoting our reference JO1721.

For any further information, please contact Jenny Warner, Managing Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications: 9 December 2019 (although early application is encouraged)

Interview dates: 19 & 20 December 2019

• An exciting time to join St Anne's Community Services in a newly created role
• The opportunity to add value across this complex charity in a varied senior role

About Our Client

St Anne's Community provides a wide range of quality services for people who require support with the head office based in Leeds.

We work with people who have a learning disability, have mental health problems, have issues around substance use - drugs and/or alcohol - or who are or have been homeless.

Our services include a variety of housing and accommodation based support and care, day services and community based support. St Anne's Community Services is a major provider of services across the whole of Yorkshire and the North East.

At St Anne's Community Services we have 4 key values that cut across everything that we do - these are:

Person Centred - People are at the centre of all we do, whether this is promoting client choice or ensuring staff are consulted on changes we make. We aim to promote inclusion and always put our people first.

Quality - We strive to provide services of the highest quality and challenge each other to develop and improve.

Dignity and Respect - We respect the choices of our clients and the contribution each of our colleagues makes. We respect the opinions and beliefs of each other and treat everyone with dignity.

Caring - We are a caring organisation that is considerate of our actions, we support people to grow and achieve.

Job Description

As Head of Accounts and Management Information you will be a key member of the team at St Anne's Community Services and will deputise as required for the CFO.

The purpose of this varied and hands-on role is as follows;

• To ensure the timely production of financial information of sufficient quality to enable the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to;

1. monitor and manage the performance of the charity and its individual contracts on a monthly basis
2. take the decisions necessary to achieve its financial objectives both in the short, medium and long terms
3. fulfil all statutory and regulatory requirements

• To provide commercial input on contracts both internally throughout the charity and also externally in negotiations with commissioning organisations
• To implement the systems and procedures necessary for the efficient running of the accounts department
• To lead and manage the accounts department by example, ensuring an acceptable level of performance by and workload for, all accounts staff

You will use your accountancy skills to delivery across a number of key responsibilities that will include (for both St Anne's Community Services Limited and St Anne's Trading Limited)

• Produce timely and complete financial and management accounts and forecasts with appropriate understanding and commentary for presentation to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees, including performance of contracts and variances from budget
• Provide detailed costing information on existing and potential new contracts and be actively involved in contract negotiations
• Support operational managers in their understanding of the financial performance of contracts for which they are responsible
• Lead year-end audit activity with external auditors, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage the annual budget process working closely with operational managers
• Be responsible for pro-active cash flow management; short, medium and long term
• Ensure credit control is effective with timely production of invoices and returns to HMRC
• Assist in the development of appropriate methods and techniques to help analyse company financial performance and offer solutions for improvement
• Maintain and develop the necessary internal controls
• Manage all taxation affairs
• Provide financial analysis as required including:

1. Reviewing balance sheets and client monies reconciliations
2. Being responsible for production of monthly finance report to the Board and oversee the submission of financial information and returns to our regulators

• Support the following Trustee Committees as required;

1. Pensions and Investments Committee
2. Audit Committee
3. Finance and Performance Committee

• Support the Internal Audit process as required
• Be responsible for ensuring all financial transactions are accounted for correctly including housing rental income and purchase and sale assets.
• Ensure the fixed asset register is developed and maintained
• Manage and develop the finance team
• Develop appropriate processes, methods and techniques to help improve the quality and timeliness of financial information generally
• Provide financial analysis as required including capital investment and business case appraisals, pricing decisions and contract negotiations
• Lead financial input into the Cost Improvement Programme working with operational managers to identify and deliver financial improvements
• Produce relevant KPIs for regular review
• Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer as required

The Successful Applicant

To be successful as Head of Accounts and Management Information, you will need to possess the following essential qualities:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) with a proactive approach and strong focus on financial performance
• Commercial outlook generally and the ability to understand the commercial dynamics of contracts
• Hard working and diligent
• A good negotiator
• A good appreciation of what constitutes best practice in terms of systems and process and the ability to identify and implement necessary changes
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Excellent Excel and Word skills and the ability to build and maintain financial models
• Ability to build long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally including, most significantly, the operational managers who are responsible for delivering services
• Pro-active approach to work
• Ability to challenge when necessary
• Experience of Sage 200 (would be an advantage)

Crucially the job holder must adhere to and demonstrate the core values of St Anne's - Person Centred, Quality, Dignity and Respect and Caring.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Access to a fantastic Employee Benefits Scheme with hundreds of discounts at major retailers including Boots, EE personal phone contracts and John Lewis as well as a Cycle To Work scheme
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme with our Occupational Health Provider
• Continuous opportunities for training and career development
• Flexible working opportunities

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

Ref Code: MPCY14063167Z

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Operating as an integrated part of the Living Well UK team the post holder will be responsible for administering finance duties on a day-to-day basis as per the key duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, and in partnership with the Board and senior managers, you will implement any agreed changes to the delivery of the finance function.

You will contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategy and business plan and ensure that the aims and objectives arising from this are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated forecasts, undertaking analysis and reporting to Trustees of Living Well UK, the Board of Living Well Consortium and managers as required.
• Undertake and improve the month end financial process, including bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation and payroll reconciliation.
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for companies and registered charities in order to obtain a clean audit report. Responsible for ensuring audit adjustments are appropriately posted within the accounting system.
• Manage the production, implementation, maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and controls.
• Manage the payroll system and payments to the organisation’s pension provider.
• Manage the organisation’s VAT and corporation tax position, including quarterly VAT returns.
• Contribute to and drive performance against financial targets using appropriate systems.
• Support the development of potential new services, assisting with the preparation of budgets etc.
• Support the management team by preparing financing analysis and reporting as requested.
• Assist the CEO in facilitating the Board of Trustees.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities to ensure compliance in line with Company Secretary’s responsibilities.
• Manage grants, trusts and small awards to other organisations.
• Oversee key HR functions ensuring continued compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure the organisation is fully and appropriately insured and that archives are appropriately retained and stored.
• Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(E = Essential; D = Desirable)

Education

• To degree level or equivalent (E)
• Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (E)

Experience

• Financial experience in a related field e.g. charitable finance. (E)
• High level understanding of relevant charity and company law. (D)
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets and book-keeping. (E)
• Responsibility for managing payroll. (D)
• Responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC (E)
• Experience of IT based systems relevant to the organisation’s activities (E)
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. (E)
• A proven track record of working in a team and supporting colleagues. (E)
• Experience of working with auditors (E)
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees (E)
• Knowledge
• Charity finance and accounting practices (E)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work on your own initiative but with a strong sense of team identity that supports team development and management objectives (E)
• Excellent administrative, recording and reporting skills (E)
• An excellent standard of numeracy and literacy and excellent attention to detail and accuracy (E)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (E)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required. (E)
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team. (E)
• Ability to present in a professional manner. (E)
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of SAGE 50. (E)

Attitudes & Values

• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. (E)
• Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation. (D)
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. (E)
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change. (E)
• Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities. (E)

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

STATEMENT:

This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the manager to whom he/she is accountable.  It may be reviewed in light of experience, changes and developments.

The information being handled by employees of Living Well UK is strictly confidential.  Failure to respect the confidential nature of this information will be regarded as a serious breach of regulations, which will result in action under the Disciplinary Policy including possible dismissal.  In the case of computerised information, could result in prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Living Well UK is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is the aim of Living Well UK to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Living Well UK is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Living Well UK to fulfil these obligations, Living Well UK policies and codes of good practice.

This job description may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder.