A fantastic opportunity has arisen for part time Branch Administrator (Finance) on a one year fixed term contract to join the Leicestershire and Rutland Branch at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
About the role
You will be maintaining the branch bank accounts, maintaining financial records (including recording the receipt of all monies paid to/paid by the Branch and making all authorised payments - SSAFA provides an online Finance Management System for this purpose), providing financial reports to the Branch Chairman, preparing and submitting an annual return of the branch financial activity to SSAFA Central Office and maintaining a close relationship with SSAFA’s Finance Department. You will also need to maintain an excellent working relationship with the members of the Branch, the majority of whom are volunteers. Other contact may be required with Local Authority staff and those of assistance provider service charities. The role requires adherence to SSAFA’s policies and promoting SSAFA’s values and standards, including the code of confidentiality, equality diversity and inclusion, and compliance with SSAFA’s data security requirements.
About the team
You will work very closely with the Branch Secretary (employed staff) and Branch Chairman (volunteer) whilst having regular contact with volunteers in the branch. These are mainly the volunteer caseworkers who carry out the support delivery to SSAFA’s clients and a small number of fundraisers. Line management will be through a regionally based Volunteer Support Manager, though day to day tasking and oversight will be delivered by the Branch Secretary.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of:
- Working within a confidential and data security environment
- Experience of financial management and working with bank accounts
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Computer literacy and competency with MS Office applications
- Working as part of a team and to deadlines, desirably with volunteers
- Competency with web-based data recording systems
- Receiving and recording enquiries and initiating appropriate action
- Competency in office administration
- You will need to understand and be committed to SSAFA’s mission, vision and values
SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31 January 2021. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if the target number of applications is reached.
Interviews: Proposed interview date 12 February 2021. These will be conducted online using MS TEAMS.
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£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent
Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19
Covering Central England (Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.
To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).
As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.
Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.
The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary.
- Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
- Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
- Enhanced annual leave.
For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link quoting reference: 21481.
Closing date: 31 January 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.