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Baby Lifeline is a highly respected national charity whose mission is to ensure the healthiest and best outcomes possible from pregnancy and birth.

Founded over 40 years ago by Judy Ledger following the personal tragedy of losing three premature babies, we have since purchased many million pounds’ worth of equipment for maternity and neonatal units, produced nationally recognised reports and research projects, staged highly successful annual UK maternity safety conferences, and provided ongoing evidence-based, multi-professional training to reduce avoidable harm and death in maternity. Training is provided through Baby Lifeline Training Ltd. It trains around 4,000 delegates annually and is one of the main providers/developers of training for maternity professionals in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Baby Lifeline as Chief Operating Officer.

This dual role will include operational responsibility for Baby Lifeline and Baby Lifeline Training Ltd. Sharing the same building as the charity, the Training company is a not-for-profit social enterprise which operates under a service level agreement and brand licence issued by the charity.

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for directing and controlling all organisational operations in accordance with the strategy and business plans agreed by the CEO and respective Boards of the Charity and Baby Lifeline Training Ltd to ensure that organisational values and objectives are met.  Baby Lifeline’s mission is to make care safer and better for every pregnant woman, pregnant person and newborn baby in the UK with the aim of ensuring that no family will experience the avoidable loss of their precious baby or mother.

Chief Operating Officer Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the overall purpose of the charity.
• Perform a leading role in driving revenue through developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent the charity at external events and meetings where required.
• Financial expertise in setting and managing realistic annual income and expenditure budgets is essential.
• Lead and support management and small staff team.
• Co-ordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Work closely with the CEO and Boards to develop and implement the charity’s strategic vision and values

As Chief Operating Officer, you will have:

• A business degree/MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Extensive experience in a senior management role.
• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Robust understanding of financial analysis, management principles and practices.
• Thorough understanding of the charity sector.
• Understanding of business functions i.e. HR, IT, finance etc.
• Experience in strategic business planning

 Benefits: 33 days’ holiday including public holidays, pension, enhanced sick pay

Interested? Click 'Apply Now' to access the Application Pack 

Friends of Moorfields

The Friends of Moorfields is a registered charity supporting the patients and staff at Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world centre of excellence for the specialist treatment of eye diseases.

The Friends provide a range of services to support the work of the hospital by managing the volunteer service, hospital shop and patient information hub. 

The Position

The Shop Supervisor is an essential role, responsible for supporting the management of the Friends shop at Moorfields City Road, including customer service and cash management.

The post-holder will be an all-rounder; someone who is comfortable working on their own initiative, is well organised, numerate, and who enjoys the challenges of supporting a small and friendly team. They will be supported to grow and develop in this role, through an active approach to training and development, and through a positive and empowering working environment.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Supervise the Friends Shop for 15 hours per week (11am - 2pm daily), plus full-time cover when Business Development Manager is absent due to annual leave or illness.

2. Support the Business Development Manager in all aspects of the smooth running of the shop, including promoting the shop as central source of information about ‘The Friends’.

Business Development Manager

Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!

This exciting new role within the Fundraising team will lead on generating funds by developing and promoting new income streams.

There is no typical week as a Business Development Manager and the role requires a proactive approach. The post holder will identify and deliver profitable business development activity for the following areas: (i) sales related to MAAC training provider - securing group/individual bookings for our training and education courses; (ii) the sale of room hire at our Airbase and Charity Headquarters and (iii) support with other ad hoc income generation projects. .

Working in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, Group Events Lead, and Head of Education and Training, the Business Development Manager will develop and execute a plan to promote and grow these revenue streams, building strong relationships with businesses, community groups, and educational institutions.

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• Key leadership role within the senior management team
• Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction

About Our Client

Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives

Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change.
 

Job Description

The Head of Finance Business Partnering will:

• Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle.
• Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities.
• Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems.
• Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies.
• Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas.
• Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed.
• Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives.
• Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis.
• Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation.
• Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system.
• Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications.
• Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk.
• Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights.
• Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have:

• Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant.
• Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
• Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice.
• Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner.
• Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders.
• Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems.
• Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation.
• Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving.

What's on Offer

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

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Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Advertising Standard’s Authority
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum pro rata 
Permanent, part-time 3 days a week
Hybrid working, 40% of time in office per month
Office based in Shoreditch
Closest Stations Old Street and Moorgate 

The Advertising Standards Authority plays a crucial role at the heart of the UK’s media and communications landscape, ensuring that advertising across all platforms is legal, decent, honest, and truthful. As the UK’s independent advertising regulator, the ASA upholds high standards, protects the public, and builds trust in advertising by working collaboratively with industry, consumers, and other stakeholders.

We are looking to appoint a part-time finance business partner who can lead our continuing financial planning and analysis work and introduce a high-performing business partnering function.  The successful person will be an excellent collaborator and be able to present complex financial information in an accessible way, draw insights and make recommendations.  They will have good commercial acumen and be a champion for improving business processes.  They will work closely with the senior management team and the ASA’s wider management community and be a member of the corporate services management team.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Set the agenda. Run the annual budget cycle and three year forecasts, gathering income and cost plans from every area and presenting clear analysis to the Senior Management Team.
• Be the go to partner. Guide budget holders through monthly spend reviews, delivering accurate quarterly forecasts, variance commentary and practical advice.
• Power our people plans. Work with HR on annual pay awards, salary budgeting and head count modelling.
• Fuel new opportunities. Build pricing models and robust costings for new services or funding bids, and make sure invoicing is timely and exact.
• Advise the top table. Act as a trusted sounding board to directors, translating financial data into strategic options and risk aware recommendations.
• Model what’s next. Provide ad hoc financial modelling and scenario analysis to underpin projects across the ASA.
• Turn data into insight. Collaborate with systems developers to create dashboards that convert numbers into narrative.
• Streamline how we work. Spot process pain points and lead optimisation initiatives that save time and money.
• Raise financial acumen. Deliver training that gives non finance managers the confidence to own their numbers.

What you’ll bring

• Qualification. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA – or equivalent experience that proves you know your stuff.
• Sharp communication. You make the complicated simple and can challenge constructively at every level.
• Commercial mindset. Comfortable building models from scratch, interrogating large datasets and spotting the story behind the figures.
• Tech fluency. Advanced Excel and solid MS Office skills; experience with BI tools or dashboarding platforms is a plus.
• Process improvement zeal. Knowledge of best practice finance processes and the curiosity to keep refining them.

Contract:  Permanent, full time 

Salary:  £37,368 - £43,451 per annum + £3,954 London Weighting Allowance  

Location: Hybrid, office days based at Victoria 

Closing date:  Sunday 11 May 2025

Interview date:  w/c 19 May 2025 

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Estates and Facilities Business Partner to help us maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming estate across all Blue Cross sites. You’ll ensure our properties are fit for purpose—supporting great care for animals, proud workplaces for our people, and confidence for our supporters. 

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we are committed to the welfare of animals and the people who cherish them, providing essential care, services, and support to both pets and their owners. This includes veterinary care, rehoming services, fostering support, education for pet owners, and pet loss support services, all aimed at helping pets and people to thrive together. 

In this key role, you’ll work with local teams to plan, manage and oversee both proactive and reactive maintenance projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, professionally, on time, and within budget. You’ll also advise and support colleagues with property-related matters, from compliance and safety to improving sustainability and service delivery. 

You’ll manage contractors, support health and safety compliance, lead minor refurbishments, and oversee maintenance budgets. Where appropriate, you’ll also line manage site-based facilities staff and play an active role in driving improvements and ensuring our estate presents the best face of Blue Cross. 

We’re looking for someone with strong project management skills, sound technical knowledge of building maintenance and compliance, and the ability to build positive working relationships across a dispersed organisation. You'll be customer-focused, well-organised, budget-conscious, and motivated to make a difference to the environments where we care for pets and people. 

You will be needing to occasionally travel to our veterinary hospitals in Victoria, Hammersmith, Merton and Grimsby.  

Want to know more? We’ve attached the full job description for further details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

About you

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Estates and Facilities Business Partner to become the visible face of our Estates and Facilities team. In this key role, you will work closely with teams across the organisation, regularly engaging through a variety of communication channels to understand their needs and deliver effective, practical solutions in line with agreed service levels. 

You will bring a flexible and responsive approach to your work, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on delivering results. While you will be a collaborative team player, you must also be self-motivated and capable of working independently without supervision. A strong customer focus is essential, as is a commitment to providing an excellent service experience across all touchpoints. 

In this role, you will need to be cost-conscious and able to evaluate the merits of different solutions to ensure value for money. Attention to detail is vital to ensure that programmes of work run smoothly and budgets are accurately maintained. You should feel confident managing multiple tasks at once and be comfortable switching between them as needed. 

We are looking for someone who is proactive and passionate about enhancing our working environments and ensuring that our properties reflect the professionalism and values of Blue Cross. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and making a tangible difference to how an organisation operates, we’d love to hear from you. 
 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Sound working knowledge of buildings, including mechanical and electrical aspects 
• Knowledge of facilities management 
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
• An understanding of budgeting and experience of monitoring spend and reporting against budgets 
• Experience of working to tight deadlines 
• Experience of line managing members of staff and ensuring they fulfil their roles and are well supported 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• A formal qualification (such as an appropriate IWFM, HND, surveying or similar) 
• A formal qualification in Health & Safety, such as IOSH Managing safely 
• Accredited Project Management qualification 
• Previous experience of CAD based systems 
• Relevant construction trade qualification/experience  

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 11 May 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

Title: Operations Manager

Reporting To: Director of Operations

Salary:  £36,750.00 per annum

Location: London/Head Office Tooting Works

Contract: Permanent/full-time  

Closing Date: 9th May 2025 (We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date if we find the right candidate. Early applications are strongly encouraged.)

About Us:

Tooting Works (TW) is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, an event space and more. It has been offering affordable office space and helping local businesses and organisations to flourish and grow for over 30 years. 

Business Launchpad operates on-site at Tooting Works and is a registered charity which provides support and training for entrepreneurs aged 16-30 years from across London who want to set up their own business. 

Role Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of the business centre. This includes oversight of facilities management, health & safety, lettings, team leadership, and budget management. The role ensures the business centre is well-maintained, tenants are satisfied, and operational performance is continuously improved. Reporting to senior leadership, the Operations Manager contributes to strategic planning, drives efficiencies through systems and digital tools, and plays a vital role in sustaining high occupancy and tenant retention.

Role Responsibilities:

Centre Operations Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business centre, ensuring all facilities are well-maintained, compliant, and running smoothly.
• Ensure the lettings process is well-managed and aligned with policies.
• Implement and monitor operational procedures to improve efficiency and service quality, including opportunities to digitise processes and services.
• Contribute to strategic operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges in collaboration with senior management.
• Report regularly on KPIs, occupancy, operational issues, and budget status to senior management.

Building Maintenance

• Oversee the upkeep and preventative maintenance of the property, ensuring high facility standards.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers (e.g., cleaners, engineers).
• Monitor maintenance budgets and project timelines, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct regular building inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• · Maintain and develop use of CMMS (MaintainX) to manage and record all maintenance work.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with UK health & safety regulations, including risk assessments and fire safety.
• Develop and monitor health & safety procedures tailored to the site.
• Organise relevant training for staff and enforce contractor compliance.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, incident reports, and lead periodic audits.
• Support development and execution of emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Fire safety responsibility ( Fire Safety designated person))

Lettings and Lease Management

• Oversee the Assistant Lettings Manager and monitor the development and execution of the lettings process from enquiry to move-in, including viewings, negotiations, and onboarding and offboarding of tenants.
• Check we are maintaining up-to-date tenancy records,
• Draft lease documentation and ensure timely renewals and support the rollout of any rent reviews.
• Carry out twice-yearly audits of lease documentation.
• Maintain relationships with tenants to support retention and satisfaction.
• Monitor lease management by team, lease compliance and resolution of any lease-related issues.

Customer Service

• Act as a point of contact for tenants, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Foster strong relationships with tenants, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants with the goal of maintaining high occupancy levels.

Financial Management

• Manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective management of resources and that projects are delivered within budget.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure cost-effective deals.
• Ensure tenant arrears are regularly monitored and managed.

Line Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the lettings and maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of staff members as needed.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Project Management, or other relevant fields.
• At least 2 years’ experience in operations work.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Desire to drive operational excellence.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of managing a building, property or facilities beneficial.
• High comfort level with online tools such as MS Office, project management software,or similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Negotiation and customer service skills.
• Resilient and adaptable with ability to multi-task.
• Solution finder.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Rewards

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal annual training budget following probation.
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
• Regular team socials throughout the year.
• Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
• General eye test.
• Well-being day (one day per year).
• Volunteer day (one day per year).

Pre-employment Checks Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Receipt of two satisfactory references.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Level 3 safeguarding (can be trained on the job).

Please email your CV with a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.

Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their individual background or circumstances.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes. 

Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.  The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.  

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.  

he Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair. 

Purpose of this role  

The Business Support Administrator will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General. 

Responsibilities and Expectations  

• Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. 

• Coordinate the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings. 

• Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery 

• Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements. 

• Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines. 

• Maintain key registers including the Gift & Hospitality Register, Declarations of Interest, and compliance trackers. 

• Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance. 

• Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals. 

• Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required. 

Skills and Experience  

• A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking. 

• Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail. 

• A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations 

• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality

• A good understanding of charity governance. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions. 

• A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account. 

• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.

• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. 

Robertson Bell is thrilled to be leading on an exciting recruitment campaign with Walsall Council as we search for five ambitious Finance Business Partners to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity that’s come about as a result of a period of positive transformation and investment within Walsall’s Financial Services – these are brand-new roles, created to support their ongoing growth and change. There has truly never been a better time to join.

We are recruiting into four teams:

• 2x roles in the Corporate Finance team
• 1x role in the Children’s Services team
• 1x role in the Education team
• 1x role in the Systems & Transformation Team

Whether you're a Management Accountant ready to take that next step into a more strategic business partnering role, or already a Finance Business Partner looking to grow in a more supportive and varied environment, these roles offer incredible scope for development.

You’ll be working in a fast-evolving, forward-thinking council that is deeply committed to investing in its people. With a clear focus on professional growth, Walsall Council offers structured training, coaching and mentorship, ensuring you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Why join Walsall Council?

• Generous annual leave: 29 days rising to 34 after 5 years’ continuous local government service
• Flexible working: Including the opportunity to gain up to 12 additional days leave through flexitime
• Hybrid working: Just one day a week minimum in the office
• Career-average pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development, with access to internal and external training and a study support package

About the roles:

Each Finance Business Partner will support a specific directorate, building strong, collaborative relationships with service managers and senior leadership. Your role will be to help shape financial decision-making and provide meaningful insights that lead to better outcomes for the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior stakeholders
• Supporting budget setting, monitoring and forecasting processes
• Contributing to the council’s wider financial planning and business strategy
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks while spotting opportunities for improvement
• Leading on year-end accounts for your area and supporting performance reporting
• Playing a pivotal role in exciting finance transformation projects, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance systems and business intelligence dashboards to improve financial performance

What you’ll need:

• A CCAB or CIMA qualification (or be actively working towards one)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Ideally some public sector experience – but this is not essential
• A genuine passion for delivering great outcomes and driving value for money

This is more than just a job – it’s a career move. If you want to feel genuinely valued, supported and challenged in your next role, and play a key part in shaping financial strategy at a progressive local authority, we’d love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11^th May, with first-stage interviews taking place on the 21^st and 22^nd May. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay – apply now via Robertson Bell to avoid missing out.

About VODG

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) represents over 130 organisations within the voluntary sector whose work is focused on enabling disabled people of all ages to live the lives they choose. VODG believes that an ambitious, reliable and vibrant voluntary sector that works together is critical to achieving this aim.

VODG’s mission is focused on two key areas – enabling our members to be the best they can and improving the environment in which our members operate.

VODG believes that our membership approach and operations should centre around the views of disabled people and be influenced by professional expertise.

Introduction to the role

The coordinator role is crucial in enhancing the productivity and efficiency of the leadership team within the organisation. Serving as a central point of contact, this position involves a diverse range of responsibilities, from managing executives' calendars and coordinating meetings to handling communications with professionalism and discretion. By implementing improvements to organisational processes and maintaining meticulous record-keeping, the coordinator role contributes significantly to the smooth operation of daily activities of the organisation.

Additionally, the role involves coordinating events, assisting with project administration, and supporting financial reporting, all while embodying the core values of the organisation.

This position not only demands strong organisational skills but also a proactive approach to achieving corporate objectives and fostering a collaborative work environment. 

Purpose of role 

The Operations Coordinator will: 

• Act as a central point of contact, managing executive calendars, coordinating meetings, and facilitating effective communication while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion. 

• Be responsible for improving organisational processes, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, and contributing to the seamless execution of daily activities.

• Coordinate events, project administration, and financial reporting, all aligned with the organisation's core values. 

Specific responsibilities and duties 

Administrative Support  

• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks that enhance the productivity of the leadership team, such as scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing executives' calendars with attention to priorities, and organising files and documentation for easy access.

• Identify and implement improvements to existing organisational processes and procedures to boost efficiency, ensuring that the team can operate at maximum effectiveness. 

Communications  

• Act as a central point of contact for both internal team members and external stakeholders, handling communications with a professional demeanor.

Meetings  

• Collaborate closely with the Business and Operations Manager to support the overall management of meetings, including preparing detailed agendas, taking comprehensive minutes during meetings, and circulating documents to all participants in a timely manner, ensuring that all follow-up actions are clearly outlined. 

Event Coordination 

• Coordinate a variety of events and meetings, supporting logistics such as venue selection, catering orders, accessability requirements and technical arrangements.

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of member events and meetings, ensuring all details are attended to, such as invitations, attendee confirmations, and venue preparations. 

Project Administration 

• Maintain comprehensive administrative records relevant to projects, ensuring that all documentation is current and easily accessible to project team members. 

Record Keeping 

• Establish and maintain accurate records, comprehensive databases, and organised documentation related to office operations and employee activities, including diligent management of the CRM system to ensure timely updates and accuracy of information. 

Finance 

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports, maintaining accurate and organised accounting records, and supporting the reconciliation of accounts to ensure data integrity.

General 

• Support the organisation to achieve its corporate objectives. 

• Be a proactive and professional representative of VODG and its values at all times, including in relation to the prioritisation of your own responsibilities and professional development. 

• Undertake such duties as may be deemed necessary by the CEO and/or the line manager that are commensurate with the level of this post. 

About the role
As Head of Communications and Marketing you will lead the communications team to deliver a high-impact strategy to promote the work of the Foundation. You will manage the continuous evolution of the Foundation’s profile and brand, coordinating and delivering compelling content for a range of audiences across all channels. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to align the Foundation’s goals to the work of the team to support the delivery of our mission to empower women to start, grow and sustain successful businesses. For full information on this role, please download the job pack.

What the Foundation can offer you
A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).
An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’s annual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided. Each staff member has an annual £1,000 training budget.
A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that as well as your personal wellbeing.

About the Foundation 
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.

Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported 300,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.

Governance and Business Administrator
Salary: (Banding Level 2) £27,185
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time (Part time hours could be considered)
Location: Taunton, Somerset with Opportunity for hybrid working

Somerset Wildlife Trust requires a talented Administrator to join the busy People, Culture & Resources Team.

This is a key post within the Trust communicating with key stakeholders and Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for career development, joining a team of passionate people committed to working together to achieve more for nature in the beautiful county of Somerset.

The role will provide effective governance organising and facilitating Trust Council and committee meetings. Responsibilities will include scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes for board and committee meetings. The Governance and Business Administrator will be maintaining records, advising on governance procedures and liaising with stakeholders.

As Business Administrator within the People, Culture and Resources (PCR) Team, the role will provide office support, answering telephone calls, emails, handling correspondence and maintaining records. The role will develop and maintain relationships with Trustees, external contacts and other stakeholders. Also, the role will implement techniques and processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Responsibility 1: Lead on providing expertise on a comprehensive governance service

1. Acting as secretary to the Trusts Council, sub committees and Sales Board.
2. Providing logistical and administrative support to the CEO, Directors, Chair and Trustees.
3. Supporting the chair to set dates of council meetings, produce Council agendas in liaison with the CEO, Chair & Committee Chairs and ensuring accurate minutes are taken, approved, and circulated in a timely manner.
4. Working autonomously maintaining the governance archive for Council and overseeing full governance archive on SharePoint.
5. Maintaining live files and records at Companies House.
6. Acting as secretary to the Nominations Committee including maintaining the register of trustee and honorary officer terms of office and managing the process of nominating, recruiting and inducting Trustees.
7. Assisting with the production of high-quality papers and presentation materials and developing solutions to complex issues.
8. Fixing dates, orchestrate agendas, papers and minutes for Council meetings and carry out chasing actions as required using your excellent communication and negotiation skills.
9. Organising and facilitating Trustee inductions.
10. Regular and structured reviewing of governance documents, policies, processes, and terms of reference, keeping abreast of developments in governance legislation & best practice.
11. Maintaining and updating the SWT Governance Handbook and ensuring legal compliance.

Responsibility 2: Provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the People, Culture and Resources Team to support the smooth running of the office.

1. Overseeing the PCR team administrative support functions.
2. Handling communications:  Greeting clients, answering incoming calls, replying to emails and dealing with both incoming and outgoing post.
3. Organising schedules: Scheduling meetings, appointments and events, and organising any necessary materials for them.
4. Maintaining office equipment:  Operating and maintaining equipment such as photocopier and franking machine.
5. Supporting staff: providing administrative support to colleagues with occasional administrative work on PCR projects.
6. Keeping track of inventory and ordering office supplies such as first aid equipment, coffee and tea and other items.
7. Using spreadsheets for budget evidencing and monitoring purposes – (credit card transactions & Amazon purchasing).

Responsibility 3: Utilising your strong commitment to customer service, provide a first-class customer service for the organisation and its stakeholders, ensuring that every customer is completely satisfied with their customer experience

1. Ensuring that all telephone, face to face and written enquiries are responded to promptly and dealt with in an efficient manner.
2. Answering customer queries, responding to questions from incoming correspondence.
3. Resolving complaints by liaising with relevant teams to ensure customer satisfaction and ensure regular contact with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
4. Keeping accurate records of customer interactions including a complaints log.
5. Providing information to stakeholders to answer questions and queries.
6. Escalating issues referring any complex issues to Heads or Team managers when necessary.

We offer fantastic benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
• Staff social calendar and events

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities, and the climate

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025

Interested?

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

Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.

No agencies please.

This post will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in all aspects of the financial management of the charity. This post will take an active role in supporting both overseas and UK staff with financial management. The post will also be responsible for producing monthly/quarterly project finance reports both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be an analytical, intelligent accountant who will provide high quality support for a range of teams across the organisation. They will have the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the organisation, including non-finance staff. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a similar role and will preferably be at least part qualified. 

Our Sales and Delivery teams aim to drive and develop new and existing business relationships to contribute to our impact and financial objectives and deliver customer satisfaction, advocacy and loyalty whilst delivering exemplary customer service to all our Clients and Instructor Members in Training. A critical aspect to this is ensuring all the administration required from point of enquiry through to delivery is carried out accurately whilst meeting key deadlines. 

You will support different aspects of the customer journey and support with relevant processes including distribution of enquiries, keeping our in-house systems updated and supporting with Associate and National Trainer matching, ensuring all administration relating to these processes are completed effectively and within deadlines set.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to create a nation where everyone's mental health matters by creating mentally healthy workplaces where people, communities, and businesses thrive.

Looking after you 

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.