Are you an experienced grant maker looking for a fantastic new role with the London Community Foundation? Do you want to maximise your personal impact whilst thriving in a fast-paced environment? In this role you will be leading a portfolio of grant programmes and working closely with both donors and beneficiary organisations. You’ll enjoy complex stakeholder management and be a confident communicator. You will be somebody who has excellent assessment and analytical skills, an ability to read and interpret financial accounts, to synthesise and interpret information and strong written skills. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Starting from September 2022, this is a full-time, permanent position based in Brixton (flexible working available). Part-time hours (minimum of 3 days/week) may be considered.

Salary range £36-40k per annum dependent on experience, with up to 10% pension and 25 days annual leave.

Deadline 11:59pm Tuesday 14 June. First interviews will be held on Thursday 23 June, second interviews will take place w/c 27 June.

To apply to become The London Community Foundation’s Grant Programmes Manager, please submit your CV and cover letter by Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 23:59. Please clearly outline your experience and how you meet the requirements of the role by addressing each point in the Person Specification within your cover letter.

Staff from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background are currently underrepresented within the Grants and Impact team. We, therefore, actively encourage, and will commit to interview, all BAME applicants who meet the minimum essential person specification. We invite any candidates who identify themselves as from a BAME background to state this as part of their cover letter, alongside addressing each point in the person specification.

Role Purpose:

• Manage a portfolio of grant making programmes
• Ensure grant programmes are compliant and in accordance with LCF grant making policy and Standard Operating Procedures
• Contribute to LCF’s understanding of impact and design of programmes to support London’s communities
• Work with the Development Team to support donor engagement and to create compelling evidence and ways for donors to give to London.
• Promote the value of LCF as a Community Foundation

Key Dutues and Responsibilities

Grant Making:

• Manage all aspects of grant making programmes (including design, fund set up, shortlisting, assessments, decision making processes, portfolio management, monitoring, donor reporting)
• Independently managing funds, ensuring high quality delivery of grant making, according to contractual and donor requirements and in line with LCF’s operating model
• Manage high value, complex funds, with support from the Head of Grants and Impact
• Working closely with Development Team colleagues to provide proactive donor relationship management
• Ensure all relevant data is accurately collected and analysed to be able to fulfil our monitoring and reporting requirements 
• Managing sub-contractors and/or contracts with external suppliers as needed

Promoting LCF’s Impact as a Community Foundation:

• Contribute to programme design, advising and influencing donors’ grant making approaches
• Writing donor reports, including data analysis and demonstrating impact
• Ensure that work is proportionate and within LCF’s unique operating model as a Community Foundation

General Duties:

• Champion and advocate for LCF’s vision, mission, values and approach internally and externally
• Embedding learning and feeding into continuous improvement and development of LCF’s grant making
• Mentoring and support to colleagues
• Responsible and accountable for workload management, using Salesforce dashboards and other tools
• Identifying and raising issues/risks to Head of Grants and Impact with solutions
• Any other tasks which are commensurate with the role which may be required. This likely to include occasional work or events in the evening / out of regular working hours

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Person Specification

Essential:

• Substantial experience managing and assessing core and project grants
• Experience of independently managing end-to-end grant programmes
• Experience of assessing higher value grants (ideally c£100,000) and multi-year funding programmes
• Thorough understanding of key elements of assessment of eligibility and risk – financial, governance, safeguarding, organisational capacity to deliver and impact
• Experience of managing partnerships and stakeholders, with excellent relationship management skills and commitment to good service
• Experience of writing reports for key stakeholders; with the ability to analyse and summarise complex information
• Confident communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written and the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Proficiency with IT, including customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and an ability to manage different projects concurrently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Commitment to LCF’s vision, mission, values, behaviours and operating principles

Desirable

• Experience of assessing and leading on capital funding programmes
• Experience of working with donors, including statutory donors, to deliver grant making programmes
• Strong understanding of different organisational legal structures
• Subcontracting / contract management experience
• Experience of supporting and/or mentoring team members in their role
• A working knowledge of social impact, including Theories of Change, developing and reporting metrics 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report on data 
• Understanding of social issues, civil society and need in London

Please visit our website to download the full recruitment pack.

As SurvivorsUK grows we have recognised the need for dedicated staffing resource to hold the day-to-day responsibility for the operations management function as part of our Management Team. This is a key part of our service and we anticipate that both the role and supporting team will grow as we grow as an organisation.

Under the direction of the CEO, the postholder areas of responsibility will be: 

• Financial administration with support of external accountant and CEO, with emphasis on securing value for money and adherence to agreed budgets.
• HR administration and Health & Safety management 
• Office and facilities management including IT systems / cloud services and databases
• Review and maintenance of other organisational systems in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Line management of the Client Services Officer, who is responsible for triage of clients to our services.

BTM JOB DESCRIPTION: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Salary:  £33,000 per annum

Normal Hours of work are 9am to 4.30pm, with flexibility expected

Responsible to: Chief Officer

This information is provided to lay out the work content, scope and responsibilities of this post. Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties involved in the post, broad descriptions may have been used, which assume all the usual associated routines are included.

PRIME OBJECTIVES OF THE POST.

1. To oversee and co-ordinate our commissioned contracts, primarily our CBMDC contract with the Department of HWB, CCG contract (soon to be ICS), WYHHCP and Social Enterprise, also any other new contracts secured by the charity. The Operations Manager will ensure quality delivery against all our contracts large or small from producing accessible information to co-ordinating projects, arranging consultations etc
2. To work with the Manager/CO on the range of other commissions and social enterprise work that the charity undertakes. Some of the following tasks the Operations Manager will delegate to other members of the staff team. This will include but not necessarily be limited to, raising estimates, organising readers/translators, overseeing completion of worksheets by staff to fulfilling contracts as well as managing work stream priorities in line with the Manager/CEO
3. To undertake detailed administrative and development tasks for the organisation to ensure the efficient running and timely delivery of its services
4. To allocate and prioritise work tasks and delivery with team members to ensure smooth delivery of a wide range of projects
5. Organising delivery of an extensive variety of contracts and liaise with clients at all levels of a project
6. Organise the regular maintenance of the building securing appropriate contractors etc
7. With the Chief Officer ensure compliance with building and fire safety
8. To co-ordinate a weekly meeting to ensure clear routes of travel for projects and division of work between this role and that of the Manager/CO
9. To work closely with the Manager/CO and assist with organising their diary and appointments

This is to include:

• ensuring administrative, financial, and development tasks and appointments are kept up to date for the contracts
• assisting with overview of pricing strategy
• producing estimates for the production of accessible information and keeping track of ongoing projects
• keeping or delegating the administrative records for the charity and maintain the filing systems for projects
• support the development of social enterprise work and maximise the income from efficient management of contracts
• liaise with clients to design and develop labels and informational literature that supports accessible media produced by the charity
• assisting in the production of promotional materials
• assist in ensuring relevant publicity is distributed through as many channels as possible

Support the work of the Managing with delivery of management of the staff team and volunteers promoting the accessible information services and networking of our services.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE

The post holder will be responsible to the Manager/CO of the charity and the organisation’s voluntary management committee.

This job entails a close working relationship with the Manager/CO of the charity to ensure clarity of work progress and support for the delivery of all projects. Regular reviews of work progress and support meetings will be held. The frequency of these meetings will be determined by the post holders together

TRAINING

Any training needs relevant to the post will be considered as the charity encourages updating of skills and knowledge.

RANGE OF DUTIES

1. To co-ordinate the work of our successful social enterprise business and our commissioned work. Including the development and production of work for voluntary organisations, the statutory and public sector as well as individuals.  The work will enable service providers to make their information accessible in a broad range of formats from EasyRead to audio and British Sign Language. To ensure the smooth running of these activities you will need to prepare estimates, liaise with clients, organise work schedules for recording, editing etc.
2. Report to and liaise with the Manager of BTM on a weekly basis to ensure smooth running of all our services
3. To co-ordinate a weekly meeting to ensure clear routes of travel for projects and division of work between this role and that of the Manager/CEO
4. Co-ordinate and keep the various organisational diaries up to date.
5. Ensure the reception staff are up to date with worksheet administration and ensuring staff complete them
6. Keeping the financial records up to date and banking balanced
7. Assisting with the continued development and evaluation of the charity services and assist with the production of progress reports and spreadsheets of actual spends against budget targets for the Manager/CO and Management Committee.
8. Be responsible for the management and organisation of repairs to the building on Eldon Place, which are the offices of the charity
9. BTM is a very busy organisation and co-operation and participation in / with other aspects of work is expected.
10. Hours of Work Normally 9am to 4.30 flexibility expected
11. Holiday entitlement, after initial probation of 6 months, as a full time member of staff is 33 working days including Bank Holidays

Essential Requirements:

Proven and demonstrable skills as a senior member of a work team, Operations Manager or similar senior managing role

Proven and demonstrable skills in planning and budgeting

Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and delivery

Proven and demonstrable skills in business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)

Strong analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Good understanding of local networks and relationships between statutory and voluntary sector.

Knowledge of charity and contract compliance and working with the VCS

Flexibility in working hours and some evening work required

Desirable Requirements:

Experience of senior role in the voluntary sector

Experience of working with disabled people

Good working knowledge of the social model of disability and the Accessible Information Standard

The contents of this post may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service. The range of duties are therefore subject to change in consultation with the post holder. 

• Head of Finance, contribute to the achievement of the Charity's objectives
• Established, special charity, engaging culture, good benefits

About Our Client

Michael Page are working exclusively with Doncaster Deaf Trust (DDT) an established Not for Profit organisation. They can trace their history back to 1829 when they set up a school to help young, deaf people receive an education to equip them to become self-supporting adults.

This charity does phenomenal work. Throughout the Trust's history, there has been a consistent belief in the importance of deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people and those with autism, communication or learning difficulties receiving a specialist intervention to help them achieve their full potential.

Responsible directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance & Support Services is a key member of the Senior Executive team. This opportunity will oversee the organisation and efficient delivery of the non-teaching functions of the Trust. Working closely with the CEO and the HR Director, the role involves supporting the short and long-term strategic development and planning for the whole Trust, as well as responsibility for all commercial and administrative matters.

Job Description

The Head of Finance & Support Services will oversee the organisation and efficient delivery of the non-teaching functions of the Trust. Working closely with the CEO and the HR Director, the role involves supporting the short and long-term strategic development and planning for the whole Trust, as well as responsibility for all commercial and administrative matters.

Duties will be as follows:

• To play a full and active part in the Trust senior executive team
• Specific responsibility for leading and developing finance and other services and ensuring a high standard of support for all the Trust services, the CEO, the Governors and Trustees.
• Full responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the Finance department
• Support the CEO with the implementation of the Strategic Plan 2020-2025 and work collaboratively with the senior executive team, Governors, Trustees and service leaders
• Produce and provide financial information for the individual service leaders
• Produce and provide financial reports for Governance purposes within the Trust and for the Finance and Audit Committee.
• In conjunction with the senior executive team, be responsible for the long-term strategic planning and forecasting for the Trust to support and contribute to the strategic aims detailed in the Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
• Provide strategic management support to the department heads in the following support services: Maintenance & Facilities (including Health & Safety and Cleaning operations), Catering, IT and all Admin functions

The Successful Applicant

The Head of Finance & Support Services will be required to posses the following:

• Hold a relevant accounting qualification and be educated to degree level or equivalent;
• Have an excellent working knowledge of the preparation and review of management accounts, budgets and capital plans
• Be able to demonstrate significant experience of leadership, and a successful track record of both and financial and operational management
• Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of the Senior Management Team and to work under the leadership of the CEO
• Have experience of the successful delivery of services and resources.
• Have a thorough understanding of charitable status and employment legislation.
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the regulatory framework for the independent schools/SEND sector.

What's on Offer

Head of Finance & Support Services

£60,000- £65,000 per annum

You will be a part of an established, forward thinking Charitable organisation in Doncaster who have a mission to provide outstanding specialist education and care services for people who are deaf or have other communication difficulties and learning disabilities. DDT vision is to be a national leader achieving outstanding outcomes that improves people's lives both in the present and for the future.

The successful candidate will be an individual who is looking to excel in an inspiring and changing environment, with a natural interest in the education and charitable sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Finance and Support Services to join a business they can have a real, long term impact on.

• Competitive pension scheme- defined contribution
• Annual pay reviews
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid working pattern
• 37 hour working week
• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA annual subscription paid for
• Free car parking on site
• Employee assistance program through Westfield Health and Wellbeing access
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Excellent working environment

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: MPCYJN052022-5604080Z

Job alert: building manager at the Old Fire Station, Stoke Newington

• Do you want to make a difference to your local community?
• Are you comfortable managing people, handling budgets and solving problems?
• Then come and run a thriving community centre in Hackney

About the job
The Old Fire Station (OFS) is a vibrant community building, run as a charity in central Stoke
Newington. The building is home to several notable charities, including a nursery, as well as offering
several sessional hire spaces to provide activities to members of the public.
We are seeking a dedicated, community-minded person, to take over management of the building,
its users and a small team of three other members of staff.

About you
You will be someone who is happy to take direction and lead the vision of the Board of Trustees,
while implementing your own ideas, to improve the building for users and the local community. You
will liaise between stakeholders and the Board as well as on behalf of users and the building in
general.
You will have experience of managing finances using QuickBooks Online, or similar software,
including general bookkeeping, invoicing, billing, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and making HMRC
submissions.
You will have had experience in managing staff and have excellent communication skills. Due to the
nature of the role, most staff management will not be face-to-face but over the phone and via email.
As Building Manager, you will be the first point of contact in the event of any emergencies. You will
need to be able to get to the building in a very short space of time should you be called out during
such an event.

Details
Based at: The Old Fire Station, 61 Leswin Road, N16 7NX
Hours: 32 hours a week including some evening and weekend hours
Actual annual salary: £27,855
Application deadline: Monday 30 May 2022
Interview: first week of June
Start date: 4 July 2022
Read the full Job description below under Application Resources.

About the Old Fire Station
The building is over 130 years old and is owned by London Borough of Hackney (LBH). You will be
working closely with the building maintenance teams from Hackney on structural repair work and
local self-employed workers for internal repair/maintenance/decorative work. While we would not
expect you undertake a painting task (unless you wanted to!), you will need to know how to carry
out simple maintenance tasks, like changing a light and other minor repair and maintenance jobs.
In late 2021 LBH committed to carrying out extensive repairs to the building, and recently the
Architectural Heritage Fund awarded a grant to fund an architectural team to draw up plans for
further renovation of the building. The Building Manager will be closely involved in both these major
projects.

How to apply: If you are interested in making a difference to our local community in the role of Building Manager, have a look at the job description and click on Quick Apply to email us your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for the role by Monday 30 May.

Grants Manager 

We are seeking a Grants Manager to take lead responsibility for individual grant programmes for a leading health charity at an exciting time of growth. 

Position: Grants Manager 

Location: Homebased with occasional travel to Warwick

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 per annum 

Hours: Full time – 35 hours 

About the role:

As Grants Manager you will be responsible for managing a small team within a geographical portfolio reporting to the Senior Grants Manager/Head of Grants to leading the delivery of the grant making and grant management process, awarding funding to Member Charities.

In addition to line management, you will manage a more complex portfolio of grants, taking a relational approach to grant making and acting as a key contact point for internal and external stakeholders. You will take lead responsibility for individual grant programmes and ensure consistency in interpretation of programme criteria and assessments across the grants team engagement. The experience level of this post means that the role will hold higher responsibility in terms of delegated decision making and escalation of more complex issues across grants management functions and provide line management the Senior Grants Officers and coaching and support for team members. 

The role is an integral part of the Grants Team which collectively delivers the grants programmes of the Charity to further the organisational impact strategy. 

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the ability to work at a strategic level, be excellent at building relationships and strong leadership and management skills.

You will also bring with you the following experience:

• Significant knowledge of grant making and grant programmes in excess of £1million 

• Strong knowledge of grant making processes and systems, ideally gained from a variety of sources

• Strong experience of relational grant management 

• Good understanding of the landscape of grant making, ideally within the voluntary sector, health sector or NHS 

• Good experience of grant management systems, e.g. Salesforce 

• Strong understanding of charities and charity governance 

• Experience of monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement 

• Significant leadership and  people management experience, could be gained through leading staff or volunteers. 

• Strong reporting and analytical skills. Evidence of creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Able to assimilate information clearly and prepare appropriate, clear, and concise content. 

• Strong presentation skills, confidence to deliver presentations, training, or grants + support 

• Experience of co-production, collaboration and partnership working 

• Self starter with ability to work remotely with a UK wide team 

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Grants Manager, Grant Programmes Manager, Grants and Programmes Manager, Grant Scheme Manager, Charitable Grants Manager, Head of Grants Management, Grants Operation Lead, Grants Director, Trusts and Grants Manager, Senior Grants & Programmes Manager, Programme Funding Manager, etc.

SENIOR ACQUISITION MANAGER

Salary: circa £44,500 per annum, depending on experience + a good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent –36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) or London

World Vision works with the most vulnerable children, so they’re empowered to overcome poverty and injustice, and experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, we serve alongside children –of all faiths and none –through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

With over 70 years of experience, our work with communities, donors, partners, and governments transforms lives and creates opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children –even in the toughest places.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose
As the Senior Contracts Acquisition Manager, you will lead the contract acquisition processes and strengthen WVUK’s ability to acquire commercial contracts from institutional funders. This will encompass both leading and supporting other Portfolio Managers in all acquisition elements from the coordination of pre-positioning to submission and contract negotiation. You will provide active guidance and support to other WV staff undertaking commercial contract acquisition.

This role will programme manage acquisition bringing together programme design, financial and commercial inputs, and risk management. You will work closely with the Senior Contracts Manager, WVUK Legal Counsel and finance colleagues to identify risks inherent in bids, contracts and sub contractual agreements.

We are keen to find a candidate with the following qualities, experience and education:

• A graduate with experience of submitting commercial contracts and experience working with and developing and/or managing consortium partners.
• You will be a highly organised person, able to manage expectations and prioritise competing demands.
• You will be proactive and tenacious in identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities,
• You will know what it means to be commercially minded and are financially astute and risk aware, with keen risk management skills, you have been proven to possess a thorough approach to risk mitigation and management.
• You will have experience of supplier relations and meeting their technical and financial requirements and a familiarity and confidence in navigating relevant procurement and financial legislation.
• You will have strong relational, interpersonal, and capacity building skills.
   

The role will require you to:

• Work collaboratively across several key stakeholders and their respective teams within WVUK and the wider WV Global Partnership (Field Offices, Regional Offices and World Vision International (WVI)).
• Effectively engage and manage relationships with external networks, including consortium partners.
• Assess WVUK’s capability and capacity to engage in selected opportunities.
• Support in the delivery of training developed by the Senior Contracts Manager.
• Other areas as outlined in the Job Description.
   

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary indicated, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Using the apply link, please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information can be viewed on our website.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please.

We seeking an experienced individual for this new key role, who has the vision to lead the Finance Team, and oversee IT and risk management for our much-loved and well-respected local charity.

As a member of the hospice senior management team (SMT) and reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will ensure both the strategic and operational level direction of the Hospice is financially sound and stable, providing reassurance and advice to the Board of Trustees on all financial matters.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant management and leadership experience, ideally in a charity environment. Your personal warmth and encouraging style will build lasting and effective relationships with trustees and colleagues, many of whom will not have a financial background.

You will have experience in all aspects of financial management, control and assurance, reserves management and investment, capital expenditure, procurement, special project analysis, and have a broad commercial awareness with contract negotiating skills. You will have the capacity to manage our fully outsourced IT support, and to lead with the CEO the overall hospice risk management system and approaches.

We will consider applications for candidates interested in working either full time or part time hours, though 30 to 37.5 hours per week is considered optimum. There may also be some flexibility for occasional home working after an initial induction period, provided this brings a benefit to the hospice.

Weston Hospicecare was founded by the local community over 30 years ago. We are the major provider of specialist palliative care in North Somerset and Sedgemoor, offering in-patient, community, day care and related services to patients, and bereavement support to their families and loved ones. Our main Hospice site is based in a village at the southern end of the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team are looking to recruit a Head of Finance working with the Operations and Commercial departments of the Trust, this is a  key senior role in a fast pace environment. You will have strong commercial and communication skills to lead a national team of 4 finance managers ,you will be working with Operational teams assisting Directors with financial and commercial decision making. This is an exciting and rewarding role for the right candidate working for a highly regarded national charity.

The Financial Planning & Analysis function is responsible for strategic, commercial financial advice and financial performance management for the Trust including performance reporting, financial bid support, business cases, budgeting and forecasting activities. The team provide essential analysis and insights for budget holders and senior leaders to drive effective, sustainable, and commercial planning.

This role has responsibility for the Commercial advice to Management Teams, Business Planning & Budgeting, monitoring of monthly expenditure, challenging senior teams driving value for money within our operations and commercial departments. Review of expenditure accruals / deferrals. Training budget holders to improve financial management & accuracy of monthly management accounts.

You will initially be working on a hybrid basis and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

Senior Project Accountant: up to £60,000 + benefits, London. True Hybrid Working. Permanent

For a global education company, we are recruiting a Senior Project Accounting Business Partner on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will act as the gatekeeper to the Project Investment and project finance structure and processes. The role will lead on the production of cost forecasts and variances as well as project accounting P&Ls, working capital and project profitability.

Main Duties:

• Work closely with project teams, challenging where necessary
• Prepare and review financial data for Project Managers and budget holders to identify project costs
• Prepare cost forecasts and analyse variances to forecast and between forecast and actual cost
• Support the project team with investment appraisals, bids, and investment requests
• Run and prepare flash reporting, P&L's, monthly costs for budget holders
• Medium term planning for project working capital
• Provision of regular insightful analysis for decision making including project and product performance reporting
• Implementation of new processes, systems and reporting techniques

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems
• Strong experience in Project and management accounting
• Strong Financial Modelling
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural and multi-site organisation
• Experience of applying commercial principles to their analysis and recommendations

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We are delighted to advertise a new part-time role within our Senior Leadership Team.  

Whilst knowledge and experience within a counselling field is a benefit, it is not essential for this post. We are seeking a leader who has transferable management and project management skills who is committed to the organisational values of Just Drop-In. If you think you have what it takes to join a happy team committed to helping local young people find their feet, then read on …

JOB DESCRIPTION -  Service Manager (Counselling)

Main Purpose

As part of the Senior Leadership team, The Service Manager for Counselling will lead a team of three Counselling Co-ordinators who have the day to day responsibility for the operation of the counselling service. The Service Manager for Counselling will also ensure the highest quality service provision to beneficiaries, work strategically with partners and funders, and support the Chief Officer of the organisation with the longer term development of the service.

Reporting to The Chief Officer

Service Delivery

Provide Senior leadership for all aspects of the Counselling Services Team, developing the service offer in line with best practice.

Be an advocate for co-production and participation within the service and ensure the voice of children and young people is valued across the service.

Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends to ensure the smooth running and safe operation of services.

Work positively with partners across our footprint to create collaborative advantage to benefit local young people.

Human Resources

Nurture the ethics and values of the organisation, embracing co-production, team work, responsibility, and positivity within your work and inspiring this in others.

Provide line management support to the Counselling Co-ordinators who are responsible for the day to day running of the service.

Lead on recruitment, selection, and induction of staff members, self-employed contractors and volunteers in the organisation

Work with the lead manager for Volunteers to ensure Volunteer Counsellors are managed within best practice.

Ensure all members of the counselling team work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Work closely with the Chief Officer and Human Resources Team to work within a legal and best practice framework of team management.

Performance Management

Work to ensure an excellent experience for all beneficiaries having a clear focus on improved outcomes.

Ensure Services are delivered to the highest standard, leading teams to achieve goals via supervision, team meetings and appraisals.

Agree performance targets with funders and strive to achieve these

Complete monthly, quarterly and annual data, analyzing data and reporting trends. Work to rectify any areas of concern using a problem solving approach across the team.

Use Charity Log to a high standard to manage your performance and the performance of the counselling team.

Take advantage of supervision and development opportunities working to continually improve.

Service Development

Lead and deliver key areas of the Strategic Plan, reporting on progress to Trustees and the Chief Officer

Lead relevant meetings and development sessions as required by the Service.

Create and develop concepts for additional ways of working including group work, implement and deliver such programmes using a project management approach.

Contribute positively to the wider ethos and life of our charity including key events, and fundraisers.

Work with partners to ensure excellent service delivery and innovative collaboration.

Financial Management

Work within the financial procedures of the organisation, working alongside finance personnel.

Contribute to funding bids to ensure the service has the necessary resources to be effective

Liaise with funders and partners to ensure services are delivered on budget, reflecting value for money.

Safeguarding

Provide support and guidance in relation to the safeguarding needs of children and young people, dynamically providing advice and support to the counselling team

Lead on operational safeguarding partnerships, particularly developing close relationships with health partners

Person Specification

(Essential - E or Desirable - D)

Qualifications

Educated to degree level in a relevant field E

Training in a range of  modalities designed to have an impact in the lives of children, young people and parents. E

Evidence of relevant safeguarding training E

Qualifications, training or accreditation in management related topics including supervision D

Relevant Counselling or therapeutic qualifications D

Experience

A minimum 3 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a relevant setting E

Experience of monitoring data, outputs, outcomes and impact E

Project Management E

Line management and supervision of volunteers, contractors and employees E

Experience of working within or in partnership with other stakeholders E

Experience of working within a therapeutic setting D

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent understanding of safeguarding and ability to manage and advise on complex issues to a high standard E

An in-depth  understanding of the particular factors and issues faced by young people in relation of the maintenance of good mental health and emotional well-being E

An ability to work within ethical, procedural and good practice frameworks E

Understanding of risk factors, and how to respond to these E

Ability to work positively with team members, supporting them to achieve their goals E

Ability to organize, plan and undertake own work, including appropriate record keeping E

Ability to communicate across professions to promote understanding of the work of Just Drop-In whilst observing appropriate boundaries including confidentiality. E

IT competent E

Ability to plan and deliver creative and interactive content that will stimulate young people D

Knowledge of project management tools and techniques D

Experience of working with a Signs of Safety and Thrive Frameworks D

Attitude and Disposition

A commitment to continue own professional development and to enhance the professional development of colleagues E

Positive, strength based approach and an ability to problem solve E

Motivational and developmental leadership style E

Understanding of Equality and Diversity and Commitment to meeting the individual needs of children and young people E

A commitment to the wider work of Just Drop-In and promotion of all services E

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Reporting to the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting, the Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant is responsible for operating processes that enable GPA to understand the extent and value of its non-current assets at any point in time. This includes the practice of acquiring, using and disposing of assets in line with the Government Financial Reporting Manual and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance.

The responsibilities of the Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant will include:

• Supporting the accounting for the GPA’s non-current assets including maintaining the Non-Current Asset Register
• Supporting the preparation of non-current asset notes, accounting policies and disclosures for inclusion in the GPA’s financial statements
• Providing information to external and internal auditors of non-current assets and associated controls, supporting the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting in audit planning, managing fieldwork and the resolution of audit issues
• Preparing forecasts for depreciation and impairments to inform annual and medium term planning
• Providing technical advice to business areas and finance team members on accounting and budgeting of capital and non-current asset transactions
• Supporting the preparation of the GPA’s dilapidations provision and associated policy, working with GPA’s commercial partner to resolve any queries or disputes
• Driving continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the non-current assets function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Seeking out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role
• Building relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness
• Experience of financial management gained in the property / real estate sector, preferably in property development or asset management.
• Have strong commercial acumen, with proven ability to add commercial value.
• Experience of introducing new financial systems and digital tools. 

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified or part-qualified with the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.
• Good knowledge and experience of Non-Current Assets accounting including management of Non-Current Assets Register and accounting for right of use assets under IFRS 16.
• Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across government organisations.
• Ability to contribute to the wider corporate leadership and culture of an organisation
• Experience of driving improvements in processes to increase efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data.
•  Knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting and income generation in Government.
• Experience of Government finance and budgeting processes, such as Treasury funding mechanisms, and spending reviews.
• A track record of successfully working with outsourced service providers.

To apply for this opportunity, you will be required to produce a supporting statement alongside your CV. For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Job Overview

To support the Head of Finance in providing the organisation with a timely, accurate and relevant financial management service. This will be undertaken by ensuring the accounting system and financial records are updated and controls and procedures are maintained. This will enable the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to use financial information to assess results and performance and make informed, strategic decisions, assuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.

Doctors of the World UK intends to grow its programme and advocacy impact. In this dynamic, exciting environment, an experienced Bookkeeper will help facilitate the organisation’s further growth and will work closely with senior Managers to enable them to manage their programme budgets, including by supporting them to report to donors.

You will demonstrate openness, responsiveness and cheerfulness in the role and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be a self-starter who thrives on the challenge of being in a dynamic organisation that works at home and abroad.

You will be driven to excel in your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and supportive team that is committed to the highest levels of personal and team performance.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV, Covering Letter and additional information form using the application link below. Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience and competencies will not be shortlisted.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Friday 27th May 2022

Please note, if you have not been contacted within 7 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Due to the high number of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

Working as part of the Church Operations and Generosity Development Team to enable parishes within the Diocese of Sheffield to develop and promote a clear vision for Christian giving by building on and promoting a culture of generosity.

The key responsibilities will be:

To enable and enthuse a culture of generous giving, providing focussed support to every parish in the Diocese, working in partnership with other members of the Parish Finance Team. This will include:

• Helping create an annual giving strategy for each parish

• Facilitating parish self-assessment of giving and generosity culture

• Working with parishes to identify and deliver opportunities for growth in Common Fund contributions to support Diocesan vision and sustainability.

• Supporting giving and generosity campaigns

• Encouraging uptake of proven resources that support local parish funding initiatives, assessing local needs to ensure suitability, including:

• Capital, revenue and legacy funding;
• Grant applications and strategies; 
• Digital and online giving
• Supporting uptake of financially efficient schemes such as Parish Buying
• Promoting the Parish Giving Scheme.