This is an exciting role for a professional with strong and comprehensive fundraising experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising activities: events, trusts & foundations, corporate (payroll giving, match-funding). You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role. This role is new and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and an accompanying letter detailing how your experience fulfils the requirements of the post as detailed in the job descrption.

Interview date: 11th February 2020

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.

About the Role: [Role Overview]

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the People and Culture team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Specifically, Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

(A) Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

(B) Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Friday, 14th February 2020, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HPC/PC/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of People and Culture

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Friday, 14th February 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 24th February 2020

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

RASASC are a registered charity which has been providing support to male and female survivors of rape and sexual abuse (both recent and non-recent) and young people aged over 13, from across Surrey since 1992 including a national Telephone Helpline staffed by volunteers, open four evenings a week, Monday – Thursday, from 19:30 – 21:30

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction and delivery of our Helpline service.

Hours: Part-time – variable hours

1 ½ days per week (equates to 10 ½ hours per week) - Helpline co-ordination and supervision

120 hours per year – coordination and delivery of up to three Helpline training programmes per year

Some evening work is required

Salary: £9,282 per annum for Helpline co-ordination and supervision (salaried) plus up to £2,040 per annum for Helpline training programmes ( paid on actual time by time sheet and dependent on number of training cohorts delivered)

This role is based in Guildford with flexibility to work from home, as agreed with Chief Executive Officer. You will provide support and supervision, together with two other helpline supervisors to the Helpline volunteers and you will be responsible for helpline volunteer recruitment, retention and training.

Key Duties:

• Overall responsibility for the quality, integrity and robustness of RASASC’s Helpline service, ensuring best practice in the recruitment, retention and motivation of Helpline volunteers.

• Coordinate the allocation of volunteers shifts using our online helpline rota.

• Line manage two Helpline Supervisors, promoting effective teamwork to ensure best outcomes for all callers and helpline volunteers

• Manage and attend the monthly supervision evening (the 2nd Tuesday of each month) with volunteers and supervisors from 19:00 – 21:00.

• Provide supervision to one of the Helpline Volunteer groups.

• Oversee, coordinate and deliver the helpline training programme up to three times a year.

You will have experience of supervision in a group or individual setting or facilitating groups, excellent organisational and leadership qualities, with have good computer skills, including Microsoft office/excel/email.

In return, we can offer you 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), eight public holidays (pro rata), contributory pension scheme, reimbursement of official travel expenses at 40p per mile.

Age UK Sutton is seeking a new Fundraising and Communications Manager to join our growing charity. 

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, with an interest in communications work.  This job is available as part time (32+ hpw) or full time.  The salary is circa £29,000 pa, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

You will lead on identifying opportunities to raise funds for Age UK Sutton which is an independent charity operation in the London Borough of Sutton.  You’ll need to be an experienced bid writer, as developing and writing funding bids is a substantial part of the role.  You will also have responsibility for coordinating community fundraising and marketing and communications, working closely with colleagues to develop and deliver ideas.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an opportunity for a talented individual to grow with us, and to play a key role in the ongoing development and success of our work in the London Borough of Sutton.

Candidates are invited to submit  a CV, accompanied by a supporting statement detailing how they meet the person specification.  Please note that CVs not accompanied by a statement will not be considered.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions.  We are dedicated to myeloma patients, their families and carers and understand the complexities and the impact living with a diagnosis of myeloma can have.  We continually strive to improve standards of treatment and care through research, education and training, as well raise awareness of myeloma as the third most common form of blood cancer in the UK.

Our determination to support everyone affected by myeloma unites us and underpins our commitment to:

• Empower patients and their families
• Inform and influence policy
• Educate healthcare professionals
• Improve treatment and care

Being part of Myeloma UK means being part of a dedicated team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with myeloma and related conditions.  If you are an experienced fundraiser who shares our ambition, commitment and values, you could be perfect as our Director of Income Generation.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to work at a senior level for a national charity at an exciting time. The Director of Income Generation is responsible for the development, management and implementation of our ambitious income generation strategy, which will enable us to continue our record of leadership through our ambitious services and research programmes.  We are looking for an inspirational leader and experienced, successful professional who shares our vision and will drive our income generation programmes forward.

Key deliverables will include leading on the delivery of the income generation strategy to meet income targets, KPIs and outcomes; preparing and monitoring the income generation budget; establishing relationships with leading income providers across various sectors; and providing clear direction and leadership to the Income Generation Team.   

Reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will also share responsibility for the development and delivery of the strategic and operational plans for Myeloma UK. 

About you

With management experience at a senior/strategic level, you will have experience and success in developing income streams and exceeding income targets.  Your experience of project management and budget preparation will underpin your commitment to delivery and innovation, and you will bring high levels of integrity and leadership to your role in order to work as part of a leadership team delivering organisational change and improvement.

You will be a strong and enthusiastic communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills, able to enthusiastically engage with and present to a wide range of people. Like us, you will enjoy working as part of a team, building effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.  Your strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver results will be key to this role. 

We are looking for candidates across the UK. The Myeloma UK offices are based in Edinburgh as is the fundraising team so remote working may be available if you are able to maintain a frequent and meaningful presence there. 

Applications close at 12.00 on Monday 24 February 2020.

First stage interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh w/c 9 March 2020.

Second stage interviews will be held in London on a date to be confirmed. 

Job Title: Service Manager – Full Time - Permanent

Job Description: Responsibility for the operation of the wood waste collection service at Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR)in fulfilment of customer service contracts and meeting annual performance targets.

Person specification: Oxford Wood Recycling is a well-established social enterprise and a charity. This role is suited to a person who seeks to join a values-led environmental organisation with a strong social and environmental mission. This person will be highly motivated to see the collections service, the collections team and OWR as a whole, reach their full potential. 

The Service Manager role demands good leadership and organisational skills and experience preferably developed in a customer service and/or logistics environment, where there is particular attention required for the Health and Safety of staff and public.

The role may also suit someone wishing to transfer from the corporate to the third sector.

Reports to: CEO

Core responsibilities:

Wood Collections

• Management of the collections diary and staff rota.
• Set and meet challenging monthly sales targets for wood waste collections.
• Set and meet challenging targets for wood recovery from waste.
• Operate the recording of data in line with company systems and processes.
• Lead on making daily sales of wood waste collections via customer enquiries.
• Make site and sales visits as required to build customer relationships, to feed the sales pipeline and to provide estimates for commercial and domestic collections.
• Co-ordinate with the Wood Shed Manager to utilise volunteers, interns and apprentices for OWR collection needs and office support needs as appropriate and in line with our social mission.
• Provide assistance with personnel to maintain operational staffing levels across the company, including cover for wood order deliveries, and for annual leave.
• Maintain and build the relationship with Community Wood Recycling. Provide data and record data for administrators for Impact reporting to Community Wood Recycling.
• Maintain supplier relationships as they affect operational activities, vehicle and equipment suppliers and repairers.

Health and Safety

• To assist and supervise the Health and Safety Officer to implement and supervise Health and Safety Policy including safe working practices on and off –site and including the safe loading and unloading vehicles, and the safety of staff, volunteers and  members of the public.

Staff Management

• Management of the collections team, including provision of line management.
• OWR employs some of its benficiaries, some of whom manage health conditions. The Service Manager works with other members of the Senior Leadership team to support staff to remain at work whilst maintaining service levels and arranging cover for sickness.  
• To assist the Business Administration Manager with the recruitment of Collections staff, including ensuring compliance, work contracts and induction.
• To ensure that collections staff are appropriately trained and certificated.

Duty Management

• To act as one of three duty business managers in the absence of and for the CEO.

Fleet Management

• Management of the vehicle fleet including service schedules, cleaning and repairs.

• Manage Vehicle Compliance.

Equipment

• Manage equipment levels for the collections vehicles.

Additional Activities.

• To undertake management training in-house or off site as required by the CEO, as well as occasional training for Health and Safety and First Aid or any other training agreed with the CEO.
• To assist in the development of and contribute to extra- curricular team building activities at the Company.
• To assist the Board of Directors/Trustees and CEO upon request by providing duty cover or assistance for any area of the business.

Essential Attributes

Full clean driving licence (site visits using a company vehicle)

DBS Check (Provided by OWR. OWR works with vulnerable adults and young people).

Proven leadership skills and experience

Line management experience

Customer service experience

Desirable but not essential attributes.

Practical working knowledge of commercial light goods vehicles.

Ability to lift and carry materials.

Programme Manager, London 

c. £38,000 to £40,000 depending on experience plus generous benefits

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases is an important alliance of international health research funders. We fund, develop and facilitate innovative research collaborations between low-and middle-income countries in the fight against chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, mental health, and heart disease. To fulfil its mission, the GACD staff team needs to ensure that its associate members work together to fund complementary implementation science. Reporting to the CEO and based in our London offices, you will coordinate activities between the international health research funders in order to maximise the impact of their investments in NCDs. You will have the opportunity to travel with this role.

Who you are:

You are inspired to help us to deliver our vision to reduce the impact of NCDs through coordinated implementation science.

What you can bring to the role:

The Programme Manager will manage GACD’s relationship with its associate members, lead on the design, coordination and day-to-day delivery of multi-member funding calls and projects, coordinate cross-member working groups, represent GACD with external partners and contribute to strategic organisational planning and annual budget.

You will be a life sciences graduate or equivalent, with experience of: i) health research in a national funding agency, research organisation or international funder); ii) partnership working building and maintaining relationships at a distance across countries; iii) establishing and running committees; iv) multi-stakeholder project management; and, v) managing research funding schemes. You are diplomatic, a relationship builder and a team player. You work in an organised and methodical manner with excellent attention to detail and are able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Our offer:

• A salary between £38,000 and £40,000, dependant on experience
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm
• Employee assistance programme
• Other health-related benefits
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health around the world
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply:

• provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process.
• complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
• let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the application pack).

Closing date: 9:00am on 12 February

Interview date: 24 February

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and efficient Special Events & Partnerships Executive to join a small and dynamic team

This is an exciting time to be joining the Fundraising Team with 2019 being a record fundraising year. We have an established calendar of events including our Chance to Dine gala dinner, annual awards ceremony, a golf day at The Berkshire and in recent years a series of bespoke dinners and drinks receptions with VIP’s from the world of cricket. We currently have high value, multi-year partnerships with NatWest and Yorkshire Tea and are looking to grow our corporate fundraising across sponsorship and CSR partnerships. 

This role will support the Special Events Manager to deliver an annual portfolio of events as well supporting the Corporate Partnerships Manager in areas including sponsor activations, corporate employee engagement events and leading on a number of smaller partnerships.  The role will typically focus 75% on Special Events and 25% on supporting corporate relationships.

Applications close: 5pm Monday 3rd February 2020

Interviews: 1st Interviews 11th & 13th February

To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to the email address provided

Age UK are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional Executive Assistant to support our passionate Leadership Team.

Ideally with a proven background in a similar role, you will provide efficient, proactive support to the Chief Financial Officer and help to the wider Leadership Team. Managing day to day administration, executive support and project assistance. This role will particularly suit a candidate familiar with digitally based systems.

You will be:

* Experienced in a similar role
* Confident organising and managing the CFO's ever-changing diary, planning ahead and keeping abreast of daily alterations
* Producing high quality board presentations, financial analysis and board papers
* Producing internal communications on behalf of the CFO
* Coordinating meetings, booking travel and venues, arranging agendas
* Building positive relationships with others to support the CFO in all areas
* Sensitively and confidentially handle all tasks, providing a triage service on the CFO's correspondence, calls, enquiries and requests
* Digitally focused, fully conversant with MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Office 365 and MS Teams
* Manage projects/research as designated by the CFO, including preparation of papers, first draft documentation for presentation by CFO
* Quick to embrace Age UK's vision, mission, values and objectives

What we offer in return

* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* A fantastic pension (with up to 9% employer contributions)
* Health cash plan
* Annual Season Ticket loan (spread the cost of your commute)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shopping discounts and many more excellent benefits

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

An exciting opportunity to be a team Personal Assistant, working for a membership organisation based in London.

Client Details

A membership organisation based in London.

Description

The Personal Assistant will:

• Provide personal assistant support to the team
• Liaise with committees on behalf of the team
• Update databases
• Arrange meetings
• Organise and book travel

Profile

The Personal Assistant will have:

• Experience of being a Personal Assistant, preferably supporting a team
• Experience in booking travel
• A high attention to detail
• A can-do attitude
• A friendly and sociable personality

Job Offer

An annual salary of £36,000-£38,000, plus generous annual leave and pension.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your professional experience whilst serving in a Christian environment? In the top 2% of UK charities, The Christian Conference Trust is a leading provider of residential ministry, serving hundreds of churches and Christian organisations across the UK. Following the recent appointment of a dynamic new Chief Executive, we want to strengthen our senior leadership team with an executive appointment in Finance. We are looking for a passionate, high-calibre individual with the breadth of commercial skills and experience to lead the finance directorate, setting the standard in the next chapter of Christian conferencing. 

As Head of Finance you will develop and lead a best-in-class finance directorate with full responsibility for all aspects of CCT’s financial management and decisioning including leading and inspiring the finance team and working closely with the Chief Executive to provide high quality strategic financial direction and analysis.  As an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will act as a guardian of CCT’s Christian ethos.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing finance team, creating an environment where exceptional financial reporting and control, planning and analysis is consistently delivered through optimum individual and team working
• Prepare and deliver an annual budget, together with ad hoc reforecasts as required
• Work closely and proactively with the senior leadership team to provide support and advice to inform commercial decisions
• Prepare high quality commercial input to major investment or acquisition business plans
• Develop best-in-class financial analysis methodologies which continually challenge and improve cost and income effectiveness
• Support the Head of Marketing to develop rigorous ROI analysis, performance reporting of all marketing activity and to produce and annual Impact Report
• Produce accurate and timely financial reporting which enables relevant and high quality performance management and business decisioning
• Manage the annual external audit and year-end reporting process; including Companies House and Charity Commission reporting requirements
• Actively manage cashflow management requirements and to act as senior liaison with lenders
• Provide commercial input to procurement, supplier contracts and agreements
• Oversee effective and appropriate management and use of financial database/ payroll systems, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Act as a guardian of CCT’s Christian ethos; able to clearly and sensitively articulate our mission, vision and values to an audience of all faiths and none
• Travel to, attend and present at Board’s events  when required
• Have overall responsibility for co-ordinating and maintaining CCT’s risk register
• Deputise for the Chief Executive from time to time as required

Essential criteria:

This role has an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is a Christian who can endorse CCT’s trinitarian statement of faith.  This post holder will also have:

• A relevant degree
• Professional Accountancy qualification and membership (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
• Demonstrable track record of running a finance department
• Highly financially literate and commercially savvy, with capability in both financial reporting & control and financial planning & analysis
• Knowledgeable about statutory requirements including HMRC, charity commission and Companies Act.
• Knowledgeable about GDPR requirements and previous experience of effectively managing data compliance within a finance and payroll department of a medium sized organisation.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team
• Experience of effectively building and developing teams
• Personable and approachable with the ability to quickly earn and build trust and respect and engage all stakeholders.
• Able and comfortable operating at executive level and at grass-roots
• Excellent communicator – both written and verbal
• Team player who thrives in a high performing environment
• Ability to inspire, motivate, coach, develop, and empower staff to achieve results within a changing environment
• Well-developed IT skills including practical experience of using of finance and payroll software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Creative approach and can-do attitude to problem solving
• Operates with a mindset of continuous improvement, systems automation and procedural efficiency, to maximise organisational effectiveness and performance.
• Challenges the status quo appropriately
• Highly effective people manager
• Highly professional
• Extremely proficient organisation and prioritising skills-able to prioritise multiple priorities, lead and work effectively and calmly under pressure
• Tenacious and resilient

Next steps:

Interested? Please apply on line by providing your CV and a supporting letter, by no later than 9am on Monday 9th February 2020.  (Please be aware that your application and the personal details you provide in it will be shared and processed by both CCT and CCT's HR Consultancy provider, Integra HR Ltd).

Personal Assistant

Kings Cross

6 Weeks - Starting 2^nd March

As a Personal Assistant / Administrator, the candidate will be assisting with general administrative duties along with preparation, delivery and support of an important board meeting, following up with assistance to ensure the full process runs smoothly.

Working either 3 days per week for 6 weeks, or 4 days per week for 5 weeks.

Strong organisational, and interpersonal skills and experience are essential, along with the ability to be proactive and takes initiative so they can be left alone and trusted to complete all tasks.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments
• booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
• organising events, meetings and conferences
• reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
• typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• managing databases and filing systems
• Proof reading documentation
• implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
• liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
• collating and filing expenses

please apply today for consideration, alternatively you can email me on [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Able Child Africa works with partner organisations in Africa to protect, educate and empower children with disabilities so they are able to fulfil their potential.

We are a small, dynamic charity, entrepreneurial in style and collaborative in process. We are values led, passionate about our partner approach and driven by the beneficiaries of our work. We are in a great position, demonstrating consistent growth over the last 5 years and have just completed a full re-brand of the organisation. We are ready to use this new look and strong messaging to grow our supporter base and increase our income.

We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and motivated individual to come and join us to lead our philanthropy and partnerships fundraising activities; cultivating corporate and major donor giving, building new partnerships and devising new creative strategies for engagement.

We understand the need for time to see a return on the investment in this position. That is why we have a fundraising plan in place for 2020/21, with a series of events planned that will allow us to deliver our fundraising targets and allow time to plan for the future.

You will come in to deliver our planned income activities for the first year, overseeing our existing fundraising events and partnerships. This will allow time to develop networks and opportunities before you go on to help build and deliver Able Child Africa’s long term fundraising strategy and transform our income portfolio.

You will bring your skills in relationship management from whatever experience you have acquired and use it to build a sustainable income stream for a values driven organisation. You might have 3-5 years’ experience of securing unrestricted income from high net worth individuals or corporate partners. Equally, you might have transferable skills and experience from other roles in other sectors. Or you may also be ready to step up from your current role and keen to show us you are ready for the challenge.

Working closely with our small team (one direct line management report), you will have the opportunity to be involved in the running of a small organisation, reporting directly to the CEO and inputting into the Resources Sub-Committee of our Board. This is a great opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities, contributing to the strategic direction of an organisation.

This is a great place to work. We work hard for what we believe in, but create an enjoyable, flexible and accessible working environment to ensure you enjoy what you do and have a good work-life balance, caring about your mental health. So if this sounds like something you are interested in, then come and join us on our journey.

Salary: £37,000 to £40,000
Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary
Leave: 25 days annual leave per year (plus 3 days off between Christmas and New Year)

We are advertising the role as full-time but if you are looking for something more flexible then get in touch as we are open to other arrangements.

To apply send your CV and a Cover Letter (two sides of A4) that covers the key competencies, explains your suitability for the role and why you want to work for us by midnight on Thursday 30 January, 2020.

If you would like to discuss the role further then call our office and someone will be able to answer your questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!