An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a part-time Finance Manager (0.4 – 0.6 FTE) to work alongside our Accounts and Payroll Administrator at Little Valley Animal Shelter.

Although we are proud to be affiliated to the RSPCA (South, East and West Devon Branch), Little Valley Animal Shelter is a completely separate, self-funded, local Devon charity (205154), located on a beautiful 20-acre site just outside Exeter. We have been operating from this site for almost 30 years and last year alone our shelter rescued, cared for and successfully re-homed nearly 1,000 abandoned, abused or unwanted animals.

It is a great time to join our team as we have just finished the rebuild of our new animal facilities and are now poised to develop further and expand our services across Devon.

About the role

The Finance Manager will lead the financial management of the charity, supported by the Accounts and Payroll Administrator who delivers the day to day book-keeping and financial administration. Your key purpose will be to oversee the finance function, providing higher level strategic support for the CEO and Trustee Board, timely finance management reports and data analysis, as well as to take on responsibility to promote ICT within both Little Valley and our retail shops. As this is a brand new role, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make it your own and create something really special.

About you

This role requires practical, hands-on experience of delivering the wide range of finance and accounting services required by a small business or charity; a thorough understanding of accounting principles; a knowledge of charity SORP and charity statutory accounting are highly desirable; solid experience of the audit and preparation of annual financial accounts is essential; you must already hold a full qualification in either ACCA, ACA or CIMA;  practical experience of preparing management and statutory reports and VAT returns is required; ideally an understanding of grant preparation work and the required ongoing financial monitoring and reporting.  

You will be highly motivated by Little Valley’s wide range of animal welfare work; have a sound working knowledge of Sage Accounts and Microsoft Excel; strong attention to detail, producing work with a high level of accuracy; exceptional management and financial skills; proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Ideally you will also have a good working knowledge of both ICT and the potential of new technology within a small business/charity.

As mentioned this is a permanent part time role working either 15 or 22hrs a week. Ideally on a two or three day a week basis but we would consider other more flexible weekly working arrangements to accommodate lifestyles for outstanding candidates. 

A job description and further paperwork is avaiable on our website via the link below. 

Job title: Volunteering Team Administrator
Salary: Up to £8,336.47 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: Until 30 November 2020
Hours per week: 14 hours per week
Closing Date: 04 March 2020
Interview Date: 12 March 2020

We are looking for someone to join our Volunteering Development team to be our Volunteering Team Administrator. Please note, this role is part time, working 14 hours per week.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

The Volunteering Development team aim to support, advise and coach volunteer and employees on all aspects of volunteer engagement. The team aim is to support great volunteer experiences that make a positive impact on cats.

As the Volunteering Team Administrator, you'll play a key role in the team, contributing to the development of the volunteering strategy, policies, procedures and systems. You'll support the team by providing a first class administrative service, embodying our values and behaviours. You'll provide day to day administration which will include arranging meetings, taking minutes, booking travel, diary management and financial administration. You will work with the Volunteering Best Practice Team Manager: Development in coordinating the resources, communications and administration of all Volunteering Development Team led learning and development activities.

With excellent administrative skills, you'll be able to support a busy team, some of which are based regionally, with great attention to detail. You'll have the proven ability to multi-task, working accurately and to own initiative. You'll be competent in using Microsoft Office programmes as well as being a team player.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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We are seeking a Head Coach to provide adult dog and puppy training and education classes to the general public as well as adopters of Dogs Trust dogs.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Caring for thousands of dogs every year we are increasingly aware that dogs are given up to us because they have developed behaviours that their owners find difficult to live with.  Dogs Trust Dog School’s experienced trainers aim to provide high quality, welfare friendly advice on dog training and behaviour during our fun, educational classes. We want to help dog owners to form a life-long bond with their dogs, have a good understanding of the behaviour of their dog and avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to problem behaviours

Responsible to the Dog School Area Manager you'll liaise with re-homing centre staff to ensure on-going support to adopters of Dogs Trust dogs. You'll also organise and execute seminars and workshops by external speakers and Dogs Trust staff, as well as provide workshops and seminars for the general public on dog handling, training and behaviour. So, if you are interested in working in dynamic forward thinking teams, in an organisation at the forefront of dog welfare, where you will have opportunities for furthering your skills with continuing professional development, please apply.

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience of delivering dog training and lectures for a variety of dogs and breed types to both small and large groups and will have a good knowledge of the scientific principles underlying the development of behaviour in dogs, including a thorough understanding of how dogs learn new behaviours. You'll be passionate about helping dog owners better understand their pets with the aim of encouraging a positive long-term pet-owner relationship and will be capable of dealing with them in a sensitive, effective and polite manner. You will also need a full, clean manual driving licence.

We are seeking a Head Coach to provide adult dog and puppy training and education classes to the general public as well as adopters of Dogs Trust dogs.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Caring for thousands of dogs every year we are increasingly aware that dogs are given up to us because they have developed behaviours that their owners find difficult to live with.  Dogs Trust Dog School’s experienced trainers aim to provide high quality, welfare friendly advice on dog training and behaviour during our fun, educational classes. We want to help dog owners to form a life-long bond with their dogs, have a good understanding of the behaviour of their dog and avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to problem behaviours

Responsible to the Dog School Area Manager you'll liaise with re-homing centre staff to ensure on-going support to adopters of Dogs Trust dogs. You'll also organise and execute seminars and workshops by external speakers and Dogs Trust staff, as well as provide workshops and seminars for the general public on dog handling, training and behaviour. So, if you are interested in working in dynamic forward thinking teams, in an organisation at the forefront of dog welfare, where you will have opportunities for furthering your skills with continuing professional development, please apply.

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience of delivering dog training and lectures for a variety of dogs and breed types to both small and large groups and will have a good knowledge of the scientific principles underlying the development of behaviour in dogs, including a thorough understanding of how dogs learn new behaviours. You'll be passionate about helping dog owners better understand their pets with the aim of encouraging a positive long-term pet-owner relationship and will be capable of dealing with them in a sensitive, effective and polite manner. You will also need a full, clean manual driving licence.

Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent

£17,577 per annum Pro Rata with annual progression up to £18,121pa

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

16 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]

Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Do you have supervisory work experience in commercial or charity retail and are looking for the next step up for a new challenge in 2009?

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Stockton Heath Book shop, to help with the daily running of the shop, assisting in the management of the Volunteer team, you will need to be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work. To do this you will need to be driven, focused on making money, and bring lots of good ideas to the table.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Vacancy closes midnight:09/03/2020

Interviews will be held on: To be advised

A pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading on the day-to-day management of the charity’s financial systems. Working closely with the CEO and Director of Operations, the Finance Manager will play an active role in supporting and strengthening the financial resilience of the organisation. The successful candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to ensuring an effective flow of information throughout the company, and a strong financial understanding to ensure the smooth running and continued growth of the organisation. This is an exciting time to join as we move into a period of significant growth & change as we fundraise to redevelop the building. 

The ideal candidate will have a desire to be part of a small team with an understanding of the constraints of working in the charity sector with limited resources. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to join an ambitious and exciting organisation, developing their experience, gaining new responsibilities and helping to shape its future. 

ABOUT US

The London Irish Centre charity is the heart of the Irish community in London. The charity provides care, culture and community to the Irish across London, working from the iconic London Irish Centre in Camden Town.

Care is the core of our work and we support the most vulnerable – with advice services and crisis assistance, dedicated outreach, advocates and case workers for older Irish, day services with nutritious meals, accessible social groups and activities to combat loneliness. We also provide small crisis grants, family tracing and assistance with returning to Ireland.

In Culture, we manage London’s leading Irish cultural programme, welcoming over 20,000 people every year. We offer space and assistance for over 400 Irish community events, and provide support and advice to a mix of Irish artists and cultural organisations. Our popular Irish Library holds over 6,000 books and our educational programme is high quality and fast-growing.

The Community will always be at the heart of the charity. The Irish in London are diverse and spread across the city. We offer a warm and welcoming connection to a vibrant and supportive Irish community.

Our Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Mindfulness App membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Team socials and activities

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday the 2nd of March

The interview date is to be confirmed. Interviews will be held in E1.

Our Governance Co-ordinator keeps the organisation in check, are responsible for the administration of the governance function of Liverpool Guild of Students, ensuring legal compliance and supporting the senior management team in striving towards and achieving our organisational objectives. 
Working closely with members of the Board of Trustees, Senior Management team and elected officers, you will champion our governance structures helping to ensure its robust and properly informed, by providing excellence administrative support at Board and committee meetings.

Specific Duties

Committee Support

For Trustees meetings, committees, Companies Act meetings, members’ meetings, meetings with the University of Liverpool and other internal and external meetings:

• Formulate with the Chair and Chief Executive the agenda, organise the supporting reports and liaise with those members of staff or trustees who may be required to prepare papers for meetings;
• Schedule meetings, providing proper notice to members, coordinate the compilation and distribution of papers in a timely and accurate manner in advance of the meetings;
• Brief Chairs ahead of meetings
• Attend and take accurate minutes of the meetings and produce action logs, complying with the Companies Act 2006 and best practice for charities;
• Check and confirm the quorum at meetings;
• Ensure the safe custody of the official record of the Board of Trustees’ business, including signed minutes;
• Respond informatively to queries from members of committees and attendees of meetings;
• Make the necessary logistical arrangements for meetings, including room booking, refreshments etc;
• Prepare for approval committee terms of reference and rules relating to the composition, quorum, chairing and frequency of committee meetings in accordance with the Governing Documents;
• Maintain an accurate register of the members and attendees of all committees/meetings and their contact details;
• Prepare induction packs for trustees and members of committees;

• Prepare and update an annual schedule of matters detailing the planned detailed work for each meeting/committee;
• Organise the Annual Members Meeting and provide support to the Chair during the meeting;

• Ensure that best practice and legal compliance is adhered to at the Trustees meetings;
• Undertake an annual effectiveness review of the Board; and
• Attend and organise the Board of Trustees annual Away Day.

Company Secretarial Support

• Advise on, and be responsible for the proper approval of changes to, the Governing Documents;
• Ensure that the Guild’s policies and procedures are up to date, accurate, centrally stored and available, and approved;
• Draft policies or procedures that may be required;
• Maintain a database of policies and procedures and their status;
• File returns, appointments, resignations, accounts and other required information to Companies House and to the Charity Commission within the prescribed deadlines;
• Act as the principal point of contact with the Charity Commission;
• Maintain statutory and other registers including the Register of Directors and Register of Members;
• Project manage the production of the Guild’s Annual Report, liaising with the Director of Finance;
• Maintain a database of other key legislation, linked to the schedule of policies and procedures, and ensure that strategies for compliance are developed and implemented;
• Administer the Guild’s risk management strategy, updating and reporting to the Trustees at least annually;
• To keep informed of governance developments for companies, charities and students’ unions and to disseminate this information for the Guild’s senior managers where relevant;
• Lead the process to appoint and induct new trustees including monitoring upcoming vacancies, checking the eligibility of prospective trustees, ensuring that appointments are validly made in accordance with the Governing Documents and relevant legislation, and preparing letters of appointment;
• Undertake an annual skills survey of the board to guide trustee recruitment;

Executive Assistant

• Support the Senior Management Team;
• Work closely with the Democracy Manager to ensure the effective development and implementation of Guild policy;
• Support the strategic and business planning process as and when required;
• Arranging and booking events;
• Booking travel and accommodation for trustees;
• Managing expenses requests for trustees in line with the Expenses Policy;
• Support the administration of the Guild’s relationship with the University of Liverpool; and
• Assist with the administration of the Guild’s pension and insurance arrangements.

Information Governance

• Act as the Guild’s Data Protection Coordinator and ensure compliance under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR inter alia;
• Draft and keep up to date key data protection policies;
• Provide induction and ongoing training for staff in the area of Data Protection and Information Security;
• Maintain Statutory Registers, including a Register of Processing Activity and Breach Register;
• Lead on processing Subject Access Requests;
• Co-ordinate the response to, and investigate, breaches in accordance with the Guild’s Data Breach Procedure;
• Provide advice and respond to queries in the area of Data Protection;
• Formulate Privacy Notices and draft statements provided at the point of data collection;
• Formulate Guild policy for the filing and retention of documents;
• Review potential contracts and agreements for Data Protection compliance; and
• Assist with the undertaking of the Data Sharing Agreement with the University of Liverpool.

Other

• Compile reports and manage records as required, including being responsible for the management of relevant Guild databases.
• Be present at, and assist in the running of Welcome Fairs.
• Attend meetings and training events as required.
• Comply with the Guild’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Comply with and promote the environmental and sustainability procedures within the Guild.
• Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be requested.
• Have a flexible approach to duties and work and, in particular, adopt a team work style with departments and activities across the Guild. This may involve undertaking duties in support of the activities and services of other departments.
• Maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality.

Start Date: 1st April 2020

Background

Our mission is simple: to get refugees cycling! We are a community of cyclists, refugees, mechanics and volunteers. We collect donations of second-hand bikes, fix them together at our workshop, and then donate them to asylum seeking refugees. We have donated over 6,000 bikes to date. A proportion of the bikes that we receive are sold to the public through our online and physical shop to generate income for the charity and ensure our long-term sustainability.

The Bike Project is a charity going through a significant period of growth as we address increased demand for our services and our social enterprise. In response to this, we are relocating our existing shop to a new, larger site with higher footfall to further support our used bike sales as well as offering bike servicing and coffee. We are looking for someone to pursue our charitable mission and sustain our commitment to support refugees throughout the UK.

What it is like to work here

The Bike Project is a fun, interesting and supportive place. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves delivering excellent customer service and is interested in bikes, to work alongside mechanics, in a new retail team.

We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee. The Bike Project is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Job purpose

The person in this role will be the first point of contact for walk in enquiries and sales, focusing on upselling second hand bikes, cross-selling products, while educating customers on our charity mission and impact.

You will prepare bikes for test rides, complete final checks on bikes after sale and jump on the coffee machine when needed. In addition, you will be packing and booking products for dispatch and managing retail inventory.

Duties and responsibilities

• Be an advocate for The Bike Project encouraging cycling for all.
• Respond to both telephone and walk in sales enquires delivering a customer experience that exceeds expectations, including offering test rides for customers.
• Offer detailed information about The Bike Project products and create upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Completing final check on bikes sold prior to packing for dispatch.
• Prepare products for dispatch including boxing of bikes and delivery booking.
• Use Salesforce to accurately add all parts and stock used to bikes.
• Assisting mechanics with bike and accessories stock takes.
• Helping to keep a well-stocked inventory of accessories by highlighting any stock shortages in a timely manner.
• Check in deliveries against dispatch notes and highlight discrepancies.
• Preparing coffees for customers during busy periods or when there isn’t a barista.
• At times supporting local community and beneficiary volunteers during our weekly donation and volunteer sessions.
• Help to maintain the shop as a safe and efficient workspace.

Person Specification

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer facing, retail environment, preferably for a bike retailer.
• A passion for cycling and enthusiasm for engaging people.
• Demonstrate a readiness to learn and develop. 
• Be approachable, polite and respectful.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills that are adaptable for different types of customers with varying levels of cycling experience.
• Though not essential, an understanding of basic bike maintenance is highly regarded.
• Though not essential, barista experience is highly regarded, though training will be provided. 
• Ability to conduct all duties in a manner that is non-judgmental and respects differences.
• Shares The Bike Project’s values and ethos, and committed to The Bike Project’s vision.

Working conditions

This job will include working from time to time with vulnerable people in sometimes challenging situations, as such, a DBS basic disclosure will be required. The role includes weekend work and occasional evening work, and may also require working outside.

Physical requirements

The role requires individual to work on their feet for long periods of time, as well as lift and move heavy objects e.g. bikes. An up to date DBS Basic Disclosure will need to hold for the period of employment so as to cover working with young and vulnerable people. An openness and sensitivity to religious and cultural differences is essential when interaction with beneficiaries.

Direct reports

Volunteers

Application process

Please submit your application of CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter that addresses the person specification (no longer than one page in length).

The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th March. Interviews will be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2020 at 12 Crossthwaite Avenue, Herne Hill, SE5 8ET. The interview will be 1 hour.

We're looking for a dynamic campaigner to join our team working to ban nuclear weapons and bring about a more peaceful world.

In July 2017, 122 UN member states agreed the 'Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons', which now has over two-thirds the signatories needed to enter into international law. As one of a handful of states possessing nuclear weapons the UK has vocally opposed the ban - but resistance is growing. Many UK MPs have pledged their support, alongside a number of local authorities who have become Nuclear Ban Communities. Via a combination of street campaigning, political lobbying and public information campaigns it is our job to spread the word about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the opportunity a global ban represents.

Want to be part of building a better future? Then why not join us.

Background information on Grief Encounter South West: 

We are the Bristol branch of a nationally renowned children's bereavement charity Grief Encounter, who are based in London. We are pleased to be expanding and are now looking for a proactive, versatile professional fundraiser to join our team and assist with growth.

Job Description

Overall Job Purpose:

To help provide an effective fundraising function to support the delivery of the organisations therapeutic objectives. This involves primarily Trusts and Grants applications alongside developing relationships, helping organise events and working to support the fundraising structures and staff in place. You will working alongside and supporting a Fundraising Manager in the Bristol office.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations, identify new funding opportunities and submit high quality applications
• Help plan, organise and attend fund raising events
• Research new potential funders and grant opportunities
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with new and existing funding sources through regular communication to maximise value and duration of support
• Assist in managing incoming community and general fundraising enquiries
• Help identify relevant companies for charity of the year partnerships
•  Assist with talks, events and cheque presentations etc to maintain the public profile
•  Meet fundraising budgets and targets as agreed each year
•  Work within legislation and guidance from the Institute of Fundraising to maintain standards
•  Maintain systems for donation processing, Gift Aid claims, data management and donor stewardship and ensure the database is kept up-to-date
• Monitor and report on fundraising activities monthly, as requested
• Liaise with other staff eg clinical about fundraising content, including ‘shopping lists’ and examples of our work or fundraising lead on work plans and tasks
• Build relationships which promote the charity and its aims
• Promote legacies and memorial giving where time allows
• Operate in accordance with the organisation’s employment, Health and Safety, equal opportunities, all legal requirements, organisational practices, policies & procedures.
• Help develop and maintain voluntary fundraising roles to support growth
• Ensure sound book keeping and accounting for all fundraising
• Any other reasonable duties requested to achieve organisational aims.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

Essential

• Preparing and delivering written fundraising applications & budgets.
• Creating and developing strong and successful relationships with funders
• Two years’ experience of charity fundraising with Trusts and Foundations
• Track record of generating income opportunities
• Experience of using fundraising databases

Desirable

• Corporate fundraising
• Demonstrable  strategic planning / development to increase funding
• Confidence with Etapestry

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Relevant qualification
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and take the initiative to solve problems
• Good organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and to balance planned work with reactive pieces of work that arise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and phone manner
• Computer literate and familiar with using common IT programmes
•  Presentation/ public speaking skill

Desirable

•  Fundraising qualification
•  Educated to degree level or equivalent
•  Strong operational and organisational skills.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good relationship builder with strong inter-personal skills
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work independently, proactively and under own initiative
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Access to own transport

Desirable

• Sense of humour
• Calm under stress
• Ability to multi task and prioritise

Terms and Conditions of employment

Salary: dependent upon experience, approx £23-26,000 pro rata

Conditions of employment: Part time contract approx 2days per week initially (tues & wed)

Probationary period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 12 months. There will be a staff review at 6 months and again at 12 months.

Application deadline: Monday 12th March

Interview Dates: W/C Monday 16th March

With a view to Start Asap