CAFOD has three vacancies on our Board of Trustees for committed individuals who want to contribute to our mission.

What does a trustee do?

As a trustee, you will be a custodian of our vision, mission and values. You will be actively overseeing how our strategic vision is put into action, ensuring that the resources entrusted to us are used with probity and good governance.

Your expertise will have a vital role in:

• providing an external viewpoint to help the organisation maximise its potential
• making a real difference to people’s lives
• ensuring that all decisions are taken in accordance with the Charity Commission Code of Governance.

Person specification

We are looking particularly for a background of, or experience, in one of the following:

• Law
• international development or emergency/humanitarian work
• monitoring and evaluation
• policy, influencing or campaigning.

We want to improve the diversity of our Board of Trustees and make it more reflective of the community that supports us. We specifically seek applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The expected time commitment for our trustees is 12 days a year. Trustees are expected to attend the four board meetings each year, including a residential weekend meeting - some may be held electronically during UK working hours.

Trustees based outside the UK are required to attend the residential meeting in person every year, and other meetings remotely.

Find out more about our current trustees

How to apply

Please click on our company website to know more and apply.

We want a world where income doesn’t affect education. So, we’re on a mission to use to power of tutoring to smash the barriers in learning and enable every child to succeed. We are excited to announce that we are looking for additional trustees to help us make this change!

About Tutors United

Tutors United (TU) deliver confidence-boosting, attainment-raising tutorials to some of Planet Earth’s coolest primary school pupils to bring the benefits of tutoring to every child, ensuring their socio-economic background doesn’t hinder how much they can achieve in life.

We do this by employing and training inspiring university students to deliver after school small group tuition in core subjects with a specially devised curriculum, designed by expert teachers. We are the affordable option for parents, schools and Housing Associations who want to see fantastic results for primary school children from less privileged backgrounds.

Since the organisation was established in 2013, we have hired and trained over 350 university students and tutored over 1,200 low-income primary school pupils across 18 London Boroughs and three UK cities with consistent results for academic progress.

The roles

We are looking for at least two incredible individuals who will bring passion and commitment as well as skills and experience in any of the following:

1. Experience teaching or working with schools.

This could be a direct teaching experience or wider experience working with schools – including (but not limited to) school governors, a professional body for teachers etc. We are looking for insights within the industry to grow our work with schools and teachers.

1. Charity governance experience

We would like to enhance our governance as we start to grow the organisation. Therefore, we are keen to hear from individuals who have a good understanding of Charity governance and can help TU to ensure we have the right structures and procedures which are compliant and fit for purpose.

1. Experience working with Local Authorities or Housing Associations

We partner with some of the most forward-thinking Housing Associations and want to understand the changing landscape and priorities of these bodies over the next few years. We are keen to hear from individuals who have experience working in and with these organisations and can add value to our ongoing work with the housing sector.

Download the job description for more information on the role and how to apply!

Harris Hill are working alongside an amazing charity who are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Internal Operations

The successful candidate will lead a small, dedicated team of staff that takes care of several functions including, IT, office administration, and HR. You will have the ability to motivate the team and fully support them by rolling up your sleeves and applying your critical thinking & experience to contribute to the everyday operations of the charity. They are a "hands-on" charity, and you must enjoy getting stuck in.

When it comes to the charity's finances you will be the most senior person in the team, maintaining the foundations and be that vital link between the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive to help maintain open communications with the Board of Trustees ensuring all regulatory requirements are adhered to.

This role requires someone with proven experience in all areas of finance and administration. As a fully qualified accountant, you will have significant knowledge of financial and management accounting, you will also apply your commercial and pragmatic mind to financial analysis & control, budget management, compliance, data management, and preparing papers for senior management and trustees. You will manage the annual budgeting and re-forecasting processes and be responsible for communicating accurate monthly management information.

Key responsibilities will include:-
Finance
Governance
Membership Provisions
IT
Office Management
HR

Fundamental Requirements Include:
Qualified (ACA, ACCA and CIMA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience (with 2 years plus experience in the Charity Sector)
Excellent communication/leadership skills
Strong experience in general office administration
Advanced Excel Skills

Trustee who is a refugee

                                                                                     
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We know that increased representation on our Board of people who share the experiences of the torture survivors we support will help us to:

· Ensure all our strategic and policy decisions are rooted in the lived experience of survivors;

· Be more accountable to the people we serve;

· Honour our commitment to ensuring stronger survivor voices in our governance and management, so that survivors help to set our direction of travel; and

· Challenge structural inequality and promote anti-racism in society and within our own charity.

Our Board already includes one survivor of torture who has lived experience of our services and we are seeking to build on this by recruiting a second trustee with lived experience of the asylum system, whether as a survivor of torture or other type of persecution.

As a trustee, you will be joining at an exciting time as we rollout our radical new rehabilitation model, including services that are co-designed and co-delivered with survivors, and work to promote lived experience leadership in the fight against torture and for the rights of survivors.

This is an opportunity to help shape and steer Freedom from Torture, and to support and make a real difference to torture survivors and our committed community of staff, volunteers and supporters.

You need to have first-hand experience of the UK asylum system and a commitment to our vision of a world free from torture and our core values of compassion, empowerment, hope and resolve.

· Trustees are volunteers who use their knowledge, skills and experience to guide the charity for the benefit torture survivors.

· You will be required to attend four Board meetings, four Committee meetings and occasional Board away days each year.

· Travel expenses and any child care costs will be reimbursed.

· You will be given a full induction, mentoring and ongoing support.

For more information about Freedom from Torture, please look at our website using the link provided and where you will also be able to view the application page on the job link. 

To apply, you will need to submit a CV and cover letter which explains how you meet the requirements of the role and state why you wish to be a Trustee at Freedom from Torture.  

Freedom from Torture is committed to exemplary safeguarding practice and we require an enhanced DBS check for this role.

Freedom from Torture is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Are you seeking meaningful work aimed at making a real difference to individual lives?

The Trustees of the Campden Charities are seeking to appoint a full time Grants Officer to join the Charities’ small grant giving team as a result of increased work expected following planned outreach and publicity.

The Campden Charities is a local, permanently endowed trust assisting individuals on the lowest incomes in the old parish of Kensington.  The area is one of extreme contrasts and includes some neighbourhoods with significant levels of deprivation and need. The Charities awards grants totalling more than £2 million each year. The grant-giving programmes are focused on helping individuals on very low incomes to move on in their lives.

The person we are looking for will have an understanding of, and empathy towards, supporting unemployed or low income individuals and families to improve their financial circumstances. They will be self-motivated, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, an independent thinker yet a team player and computer literate.  Candidates must be able to make clear and objective recommendations, both written and verbal, to Trustees.

We are currently home based and working remotely due to COVID-19. However, in the future the role will be based at our offices near Notting Hill or in local community organisations.  The role is not suitable for permanent full-time remote working. 

We will be willing to appoint a graduate seeking their first full time employment if they fit enough of the qualities we are looking for but without the necessary work experience.  The job description with be adjusted accordingly to match this paid internship post.

The closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm Wednesday 20th January 2020

Applications received after this deadline will not be viewed.

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 9th February and Wednesday 10th February likely to be via Zoom

If you have not heard from us by Friday 29th January you have not been shortlisted.

Only successful applicants will be notified of interview.

Please do not send a CV without having viewed the Job Description and Person Specification.  CVs will only be considered if accompanied by a covering letter referring to the specific skills and attributes listed in the Person Specification. Generalised covering letters will not be considered.

Additional information

Place of work: The majority of the work is carried out remotely with a view to return to the Charities’ offices when it is safe to do so (27a Pembridge Villas, London W11 3EP).  Some outreach work will be expected ranging from one-off events to regular shifts based within local organisations or community centres. 

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 

Hours of work: 37½  hours, Monday to Friday.  Meetings of the Grants Committee are held monthly in the evening and attendance at these meetings is expected, currently these are being held via Zoom.  The usual working hours for this post are 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Holiday: 28 days per annum + Bank Holidays.

Training: Training and support in post is provided on an on-going basis and training in specific areas will be offered as need arises. There is the opportunity to undertake a QCF qualification, up to level 4, in Advice and Guidance, following successful completion of the 6 month probationary period. 

Home visits: Once we return to the office the post holder will be expected to carry out home visits to potential beneficiaries to undertake needs assessments.  These visits are often alone but within the Charities’ safety framework.  Currently these visits are done virtually through WhatsApp video calls or Zoom.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Theodora Children's Charity

We believe that all children deserve play and laughter. This mission is at the heart of our work, to contribute to the wellbeing of children in hospitals, hospices and specialist care and education centres, by facilitating visits from professional performers, who have been uniquely trained to work in a clinical setting.

Our Giggle Doctors visit children across England, combining music, magic and storytelling, bringing magical moments to children in challenging times. We know that the impact this can have on a child and their families can last a lifetime. 

We also continue to grow, evolve and innovate, which in 2020, resulted in the launch of Giggle Doctor Virtual Visits allowing children, wherever they are, to have a visit from a Giggle Doctor via their parent's phone or tablet. 

Finance Manager

As our Finance Manager, you will be a member of our senior leadership team, providing expert financial advice, guidance and information to support the future success of the charity, taking effective responsibility for:

• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis (Microsoft Navision Accounting system).

• Supporting the CEO in setting the organisation's long term strategic financial planning and annual budgeting processes and with the production of the statutory accounts and annual audit process.

• Ensuring robust financial processes are in place for resource allocation and impact monitoring of the organisation.

• Leading on the delivery of financial reports to team and donors, ensuring that accountability to the Board of Trustees and key stakeholders is maintained for all activities.

• Working collaboratively with the fundraising team to provide timely and accurate donor data, and reports.

• Supporting Programme and Fundraising managers in their planning, reporting and budgeting cycle.

• Providing insight and scrutiny on our proposed plans, ensuring the relevant financials are a reasonable expectation and projecting an efficient use of the charity's funds.

• Identifying and helping to realise potential efficiencies in process to release cost savings.

With a palpable empathy and passion for our work and the positive outcomes we seek to achieve, you are likely to hold a relevant accountancy qualification or be part qualified or have extensive bookkeeping experience and have gained relevant charity experience as a financial manager or worked in a similar role, and demonstrate:

• Confidence in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial plans.

• Experience in supporting the annual budget setting process and statutory accounts preparation.

• Good finance systems acumen, with the ability to identify and suggest areas of improvement.

• Financial modelling ability, providing expert financial advice, analysis and information to support decision making, the development of business cases and funding applications.

• In depth understanding of SORP, the charity compliance framework and charity accounting, including the processing of Gift Aid.

• Advanced Excel skills and a working knowledge of client relationship management or similar database systems.

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and a flexible approach to working is key to success of this role.

Closing date: Monday 25th January  

Preliminary interviews: week commencing 1st February

Final Panel interviews: week commencing 8th February

If you are potentially interested in this opportunity and would welcome an informal conversation please forward a copy of your CV with a covering letter.

I am currently looking for an experienced Research Assistant for a small charity based in London. Your role will be to provide support to the Research Team with a project. This is a part time role (21 hours per week, flexible but to include Wednesdays).

Main Responsibilities:

Review the current definitions
Research what other organisations use
Interview various groups
Write a paper with recommendations that can be presented to trustees
Identify which pages on the website need updating/amending as a result
Write the changes that are recommended

Person Specification

Sensitive, diplomatic and astute
Previous research experience
Ability to work quickly under pressure and with tight deadlines
Experience of report writing
Computer Literate
Work independently and as part of a team

If you are immediately available and have the above skills and experience, please apply online today!

ROYAL FREE CHARITY

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

SALARY - £50,000-£55,000 per annum -subject to skills and experience

37.5 hours a week over five days

Base – initially home working then office based at Royal Free Hospital

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development. The pandemic has shown just how vital is its support for the staff and patients of our three hospitals across north London and our generous donors have never been more ready to enable us to provide it. The need for our support for globally-important research has also never been more clear.

We now need world class communications to underpin all our conversations: with our staff, our hospital colleagues, our donors, our other partners. This is your opportunity to make sure we get them right.

If you have the right experience, and the confidence and the imagination, to steer the messaging of our expert and ambitious teams; and if you feel excited at the idea of creating a new benchmark in philanthropic healthcare communications, we want to hear from you.

The head of communications will be reporting to the director of engagement and communications.

The main purpose of the role:

To lead on the organisation’s media campaigns, brand, communications (both external and internal), marketing, social media and digital engagement, ensuring the RFC is an exemplar for NHS charities in terms of public and member engagement. Develop and implement a communications and messaging strategy that ensures significant growth in the awareness, engagement and participation in our work from people across north London and beyond, wherever the trust offers services.

Benefits:

28 days’ paid holiday plus UK bank holidays each year.

Enrolment into the pension scheme.

To apply for this post, send a Word document CV with a 500-word statement addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification: qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and personal qualities. Please ensure you include your last employer and dates of employment within your CV. 

Closing date for application: Thursday 21 January 2021, 12 noon.

Interview date: Thursday 28 January 2021

Harris Hill are working with a wonderful health charity based in Buckinghamshire in search for their brand new Partnerships Manager. The Charity has ambitious plans to bounce back from the pandemic and raise significant income from companies, major donors and trusts in order to support the organisation's Care, Advocacy and Research work. You will be joining a strong fundraising team that is focussed, ambitious, enthusiastic and committed to raising as much net income as possible for the charities beneficiaries. The team has the full backing of the Chief Executive and Trustees who are willing to invest in fundraising in order to achieve growth in net income in the coming years.

Reporting to the Fundraising Director, the Partnerships Manager will lead on proactively approaching a range of corporate, major donor and trusts funders to achieve a long term strategy for growth in income.

The role will include developing and implementing a strategy for corporate, major donors and trusts fundraising, managing an existing portfolio of partnerships and winning new business. You will line manage the Trusts & Foundations Officer and there is the opportunity to grow the Partnerships team if potential net income in these areas can be realised.

Your will have excellent relationship building and communications skills and the ability to develop long term strategic partnerships.
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) clearly explaining how you meet the person specification for this role to Hannah at [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.

Closing date: Thursday 10th of December

I am currently looking for a part time (3 4 days a week) experienced Project Coordinator for an innovative disability charity based in Bristol. I am looking for someone with experience of managing projects or portfolios of projects OR for someone who has experience of delivering projects and would like to develop their managerial skills.

Main responsibilities:
Be the first point of contact for Projects.
Initially, deliver some projects (as agreed with the Director) to enable timely delivery of quality outcomes.
Ensure that project reports are produced on time and to a high standard.
Develop ways to improve how the charity delivers projects.
Contribute to the strategic development of projects and to the completion of applications for funding.

Main Tasks:
Manage a portfolio of projects using the principles of Project and Programme Management (PPM) (e.g. life cycles, communication, governance, leadership, scope, scheduling, risk, quality, and procurement) in accordance with the charity's business plan and strategic objectives. This will include:
Organising project meetings, taking notes, managing meeting schedules and ensuring all materials and information are in place to meet project timelines.
Being responsible for planning of projects, including the creation of Gantt charts and other charts to show key milestones for projects and key project outputs.
Communicating timeline changes and new information to project teams, tracking project changes and adjusting schedules as needed.
Ensuring all project paperwork complies with GDPR requirements and is stored securely.
Making sure that all projects are running to budget.
Develop a framework for evaluating the impact of various projects.
Be responsible for the creation of website pages for projects and for ensuring that information remains up to date.
Be responsible for the collection of data for project reports to Trustees, funders and stakeholders, for the analysis of this data and for the writing of reports.
Act as a source of ideas for new projects and improve with delivery of projects and activities.
Keep up to date with and actively research potential tender and funding opportunities for the charity so they can fulfil their strategic objectives and Business Plan.
Support the Director to maintain existing partnerships with organisations and businesses and develop new relationships to help us expand our work.
Help develop and manage the events programme.

If you are immediately available and have the above experience, please apply online today!

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Finance Manager for this Faith Based London Community Charity, supporting many people in need including human rights.

* The position is currently working from home. Once the pandemic has calmed down. The role will come with flexible working.
* The position is part of the Senior Management Team and reports directly to the CEO and COO
* The position is open to Part Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountants
* Salary is 35,000pa

About the Role

* This is an exciting role for a professional with strong accounting and charity finance experience to join a small but growing charity.
* You will have excellent understanding and experience of financial planning and implementing systems. Organised and with a high level of attention to detail, you will enjoy managing this function, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and as part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).
* You will lead on all financial activities: accounting, budget setting and forecasting, financial management control policies and procedures, gift aid, banking and support donor management activities.

Key Accountabilities
Financial Management

* Ensuring all financial information held supports the SMT and ultimately the trustee board to make sound decisions
* Responsible for all month end processes, prepare key account reconciliations
* Set up of budget systems and support budget holders to prepare and manage their budgets, including advising on expenditure coding
* Prepare information (monthly, quarterly and annually) e.g. on budget spend and forecasting for funding bids and generation of new income.
* Review and analyse financial reports and budgets with SMT, reporting on trends and performance against budgets to inform management decisions and strategic planning processes
* Work with Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (to be appointed) and Marketing Manager to present financial information in a meaningful way for annual reports, grant and impact reports etc.
* Ensure efficient financial management systems and planning to inform business development, fundraising strategies and demonstrates value for money across all activities
* With the Treasurer, ensure efficient preparation of annual financial accounts and budgets
* Proactively ensure financial policies are adhered to and kept up-to-date. Ensure an appropriate financial control environment is in place.
* Take a proactive lead on financial risk management

A youth grant-making charity based in Central London are looking for an Operations Manager. The successful candidate will need to manage and maintain the operations for association to an effective and efficient high standard, which is in line with best practice and complies with current legislation. The candidate will work closely with the Chair of Trustees and Head of Youth Services to contribute to the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies, and practices. Please note this role is a FTC for 18 months.
Key responsibilities
Lead, develop and maintain the strategic operational business plan to improve and maintain a high level of administration across the organisation.
Manage the budget in liaison with the Chair of Trustees.
Develop and maintain a buildings business plan for developing the community centre, the hiring of the building to maximise income and efficient use of the building.
Oversee the smooth running of the building, front of house, facilities, ensure administration is completed to a high standard.
Manage all aspects of HR operations ensuring the HR system is kept up to date and to a high standard.
Work with the Head of Youth Services in hiring staff, advertising, receiving applications, assist with shortlisting, organise, and support interview process and paperwork, issue employee contracts and offer pack.
Prepare monthly payroll, calculate holiday allowances, input sickness, and ensure that the HR system is accurate and up to date.
Attend Board meetings to take minutes and ensure all actions are completed

Person specification
Knowledge and experience in operations management implementing best practices
Demonstrate management and vision and managing major projects or initiatives
Successful track record of leading the development and maintenance of administrative processes
Experience of interacting and liaising with a variety of people in a multi-racial environment
Experience of writing reports, letters, and emails
Experience of organising an event
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety awareness

Closing Date: 22nd January 2021

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial Controller to start as soon as possible for this education charity based in West London.

The position is working from home at present, but then will require you to attend the offices based in West London.

Start Date: January ideally
The role reports to the Director of Finance and has one assistant.
Salary: 45,000pa - 50,000pa
Fully Qualified Accountant

Who are we looking for?

Be CCAB or CIMA qualified, ideally with experience of the charity sector and SORP accounting.
Have excellent IT skills and Microsoft Excel.
Be able to work very effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines and pay excellent attention to detail.
Be prepared to roll up her/his sleeves as part of a small team
Take pride in being efficient, very well organised and display excellent time-management skills.
Be someone who actively seeks solutions to problems and uses initiative.
Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and have the ability to work flexibly .
Have good written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of people from Trustees to high net worth individuals.
Have highly effective and efficient research skills, and be able to analyse, summarise and present information clearly and accurately.

What will my main duties be?

To produce high-quality monthly management accounts for the Senior Management Team, Trustees and key stakeholders, setting out the results of the charity for the month and year-to-date with accompanying commentary, an analysis of the charity's financial position, and cashflow forecasting.
To manage the charity's accounting software Aqilla and its financial functions.
To take ownership of the month-end timetable, working with Finance Assistant(s) to ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are completed, and preparing a full month-end file for the Director of Finance on a timely basis.
To line manage the Finance Assistant(s) to ensure the timely processing and accurate recording of the charity's supplier payments, petty cash transactions, and bank reconciliations.
To act as primary contact for the charity's external payroll provider, conducting monthly payroll reviews with the Director of Finance and the CEO, submitting monthly payroll information to the payroll provider, and analysing payroll reports.
To lead on the preparation of the annual statutory accounts with the support of the Director of Finance.
To lead the charity's annual budget process with the support of the Director of Finance.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial Accountant on a 9-12-month fixed Term Contract to Permanent for this Grant Giving Charity based in Central London.

* The position is currently working from home but will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days a week once the office reopens.
* Salary: 40,000pa - 50,000pa depending on experience
* You will need to be a fully qualified Accountant for this assignment

Person specification

* A qualified accountant with experience of working within a Charity or in an accountancy firm and auditing charities
* The principal requirement of the role is a good level of experience in charity accounting and reporting with the proven competence in the preparation of annual reports and financial analysis. To deal confidently and expertly with a variety of finance tasks.
* Good experience of finance systems (PS Financials, so experience of this system would be a distinct advantage). Very good Excel skills and experience in production of management information. Experience of reporting packages such as Power BI would also be an advantage.

The role

* The primary responsibility of the role is the preparation of statutory accounts and other financial information for a number of the charities in the organisation.
* The role will operate under the overall direction of the Head of Finance with specific areas of work being under the direction of Accountants within the team.
* Support the ongoing accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios. Including preparation of information for the trustee's investment committee

The Financial Accountant will have the following responsibilities.

Financial reporting

* Preparation of annual reports (year ending 5th April) from their financial records. This includes the preparation of supporting analysis and detailed disclosures as well as liaison with the Auditors.
* To support the senior members of the finance team by preparing periodic financial summaries, cashflow projections and other management information.

Management Information and Finance Partnering

* Preparation of financial information for the trust executives and materials for trustee meeting. Including details of grant making.

Investment management

* Support the ongoing accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios. Including preparation of information for the trustee's investment committee.
* Monitor the cashflow of funds between the trusts' investment portfolios, deposit accounts and their clearing banks.

Financial Control

* To support the financial control processes including the preparation of key reconciliations and analysis.