An exciting skills charity has a new opportunity available for an experienced PA or junior level PA to support their CEO. You will provide the highest standard of confidential EA duties, administrative and project support to the CEO and senior management team to enable the smooth and effective running of the organisation. This role offers flexible working and a great benefits package.

Key responsibilities of the PA to CEO:

* Act as the key point of enquiry and contact for the Senior Management Team
* Proactively manage busy and often conflicting diaries
* Provide email management with the ability to proactively draft and reply to emails
* prepare documents, including printing of agendas and papers prior to meetings
* Organise CEO travel and accommodation supplying clear itineraries
* Provide general support in the smooth running of the office
* Answering phones, meeting and greeting visitors
* Record expenses and submit claims

It is essential that you demonstrate experience relevant to the responsibilities above, especially supporting on these tasks at a senior level. Communication skills and the ability to engage across multiple levels internally and externally is key in this post. You will need to be highly organised and proficient with minute taking, plus MS Office packages and Zoom. This is a busy office environment and you need to be used to handling varied and sometimes conflicting workloads. Excellent attention to detail; proofreading documents for distribution on behalf of the CEO is required regularly.

To apply for this PA to CEO vacancy, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number 75056DW. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

• A key opportunity to join an established International Development organisation
• Location is flexible with a requirement to travel regularly to Shrewsbury

About Our Client

Build It International are a development charity of NGO with a large programme in Zambia. They deliver an established highly regarded vocational training programme focused on young adults from disadvantaged communities. In addition to running its own training centre Build It also constructs much needed schools and clinics.

Build It are a professional and ambitious organisation, whose aim is to steadily grow and expand their existing programme in Zambia whilst focused on establishing themselves in a second country in due course. As the pandemic in the UK eases they will continue to resume their upward trajectory.

To date 1200 young people have gone through their Training into Work programme, 51 community build projects are complete, they have introduced a specific focus in encouraging young disadvantaged females into their training programmes and have raised over £11 million.

Job Description

Due to impending retirement, Build It has redefined the senior financial role to appoint their first Director of Finance and Resources. This position will form part of the current Senior Management Team this role is central to the organisations future success. The DFR will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will support the charities aims and objectives, as well as ensure its long-term sustainability. The role includes responsibility for a range of support functions and is assisted by a team of five who are mainly located in Zambia.

The new DFR will be a key member of the senior management team and will keep the SMT fully briefed so that it can make timely and informed decisions about programme management, future direction, cash flow/funding requirements and the management of reserves. The role will:

• Overall responsibility for the finance department including all of the UK-based accounting, regulatory, banking and auditing requirements
• Cashflow management and reserves forecasts as well as organisational and project budgets
• Long term financial planning
• Production of monthly management information and reports for the CEO and Finance and Audit Committee (trustees)
• Oversee production of expenditure reports for projects and donors (grants and contracts), and liaison with the fundraising team
• Responsible for year end and relationship with the external auditors
• Ensure financial and IT systems and processes are robust and efficient
• Management of financial risks including currency movements, potential fraud and cybercrime
• Service the Finance and Audit Committee and liaise with the Group and Zambian treasurers
• Manage, coach and develop a remote finance team
• Oversee, Facilities management, IT services, Procurement, HR administration.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will be -

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Ideally have an NGO or commercial finance background
• A hands on individual, who is also able to demonstrate significant financial leadership and decision-making in a senior role
• Strong IT skills including development of systems and processes
• Experienced in team leadership - able to inspire and motivate staff with strong interpersonal skills and interest in developing staff to achieve their full potential
• Adept at concise report-writing, presentations and policy/procedure documentation
• Happy to roll their sleeves up to deliver the maximum value from Build It's funds
• Passion for Build Its purpose, values and vision
• Ability and enthusiasm to travel twice yearly when possible to Build It International's site in Zambia

What's on Offer

£45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits.

Location is flexible, either based in Shrewsbury or home based with regular visits on a monthly basis to Shrewsbury. When conditions permit overseas travel to Zambia twice a year.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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We are looking for an Interim Finance & IT Director to join our dedicated Executive Team and lead the Finance, IT and Information Governance activities within St Peter’s Hospice for a period of 12 months whilst permanent recruitment is considered.

We are looking for a collaborative, values-led leader who ideally has experience in all areas; however please do apply if you have a strong financial leadership and accounting background, as we can be flexible on the range of responsibilities for the right candidate. 

Most importantly, the successful candidate will help shape our strategic thinking with strong financial acumen and analytical skills to forecast against changing scenarios and identify risks mitigation strategies.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide technical insight in financial planning and explain complex financial concepts and challenges to a wide range of audiences.

The role reports into the CEO and has three direct reports if undertaking the full range of job role.  If you have experience of successfully leading teams, with attention to detail, the ability to take a strategic overview whilst able to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the day to day tasks then please get in touch.A qualified accountant you will preferably have worked in the charity/not for profit sector, however this is not essential.

Due to the interim nature of the role, we are looking for candidate who can start within the next month.  First stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th July with second stage interviews on Thursday 8th July.

We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability. 

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of FUndraising to develop, direct and deliver MAP’s fundraising strategy to accelerate the growth of fundraising across a diversified range of income streams to achieve long term, sustainable income growth worldwide and in particular from the UK public

We are seeking an experienced, qualified and ambitious accountant to take on the vital role of Finance Director with TDC - a dynamic, growing and impactful charity, with a 20-year track record of delivering community-led solutions to tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove.

TDC works with 6,000 local people and 250 groups each year to build community, increase resilience and improve wellbeing - by delivering community development, equalities and youth work across the city.

You will be utilising your extensive experience as a finance professional, qualified by examination, to ensure that TDC manages its finances in a way that best serves the mission and values of the organisation, with high levels of accountability and efficiency.

You will relish the chance to develop a new financial strategy that supports the ongoing sustainability of the organisation and to oversee an effective finance function that can ultimately make a difference for communities.

The ideal candidate will share TDC’s community development values and be excited by the opportunity to contribute to the Senior Leadership Team of a charity that is making a real impact.

To apply: please download the full Job Pack, Application form and Equal Opportunities form below and send the completed forms to the email provided in the pack. 

The role

We’re looking for a Finance and Business Support Director to join our team on a permanent basis and play an integral role in our future success.  It’s a part time role for three days a week, or the equivalent in a different pattern, and we’re actively encouraging applications from those looking to balance a senior leadership role with other commitments.

To be successful in this role you will be familiar with overseeing a team delivering day-to-day financial operations, constructive business partnering, insightful reporting and have the skills to get the best out of external service providers for HR, IT, H&S and premises.

You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience of charity audit, a good knowledge of the SORP and be able to advise and support the wider senior leadership team and the Trustee Board with forward planning and decision making.

We want to grow, and our activities will become more complex over the next few years, so you’ll help us evolve our systems and processes to support that. Great family and supporter experience is important to us so we’re looking for someone who will work alongside our fundraising and service delivery teams to achieve it. 

You will be an enthusiastic problem solver, inspired by a chance to make a real difference to the organisation by applying your expertise to guide our transformation. There’s a lot of potential to make an impact in a short space of time and to exercise creativity to build a finance and business support function fit for the future.

About us

The Family Holiday Association provides much-needed breaks for families coping with some of life’s toughest challenges. Many of the families referred to us are struggling with problems such as long-term illness, bereavement, mental health issues, disability, and domestic violence.  

After a heart-breaking year of being unable to offer any breaks, we’re finally supporting families to experience the positive impact of a break again. 

This is the first year of an ambitious new strategy which will see us reviewing our brand, replacing our website, transforming our digital eco-system and ramping up our income generation. All the while developing closer links with families and those who refer them to us, and piloting innovative new approaches to making a difference starting with a day trip or a short break.

Location

The role is currently home-based but when restrictions are lifted and it is safe for us to do so, we will move all staff to a hybrid working pattern with some time spent as a team together in our office near London Bridge. We are currently aiming for this from September.

For this role that would likely mean one day a week in the office, or the equivalent, and the rest of the time working at home.

Interviews

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange a short screening call as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency based interview with the CEO and Finance Director (Interim).

Those who progress to second stage will be invited to meet some of their prospective colleagues.

Timeline

• Sunday 11 July: deadline for applications
• by Friday 16 July: shortlisted candidates informed and invited for interview.
• Thursday 22 and Friday 23  July: first interview for shortlisted candidates (via Zoom)
• Wednesday 28 July: second interview for finalists (via Zoom)

Head of Research - Cancer Grand Challenges

Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hour week

Reports to: Director, Cancer Grand Challenges

Salary Range: £65k - £75k, dependant on experience

Flexibility: This role has been classed as high flexibility, which means you can choose to work at home up to three days per week

Candidate Pack:

Role Closes: Sunday 4th July at 11.59pm

Cancer Grand Challenges is a new global cancer research initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). We dare the very best to come together and think differently to solve the most complex cancer challenges. Over the last year we have been building a new Cancer Grand Challenges team at CRUK to drive the initiative.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced Head of Research to join the initiative. In this role you'll manage a small team, and you will work closely with the Director of Cancer Grand Challenges and other senior colleagues to drive the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of all aspects of the Cancer Grand Challenges research strategy. You will also be responsible for overseeing the Cancer Grand Challenges research portfolio.

Working proactively with all Cancer Grand Challenges team members and senior stakeholders, the Head of Research will:

• Be responsible for implementing Cancer Grand Challenges funding calls and initiatives, and evaluating their progress and impact
• Engage and build deep relationships with the global Cancer Grand Challenges research community
• Build excellent relationships with members of the Cancer Grand Challenges Scientific Committee in order to shape the future research direction of the initiative
• Build and maintain productive interfaces with other key research management leaders at CRUK and importantly be a key interface with research management staff at the Cancer Grand Challenges founding partner, the US National Cancer Institute

In summary, the Head of Research will play a critical role in our journey to deliver on Cancer Grand Challenges' purpose of making the radical progress against cancer humanity urgently needs.

When it comes to skills and experience, for this role, we are looking for an individual who has:

• Significant experience and a proven track record of developing and implementing research strategy, including establishing and managing research funding calls in a research-funding environment
• Experience of establishing, leading and delivering complex, multi-faceted projects (ideally with budgets of over £20m), with a focus on new initiatives and dealing with the ambiguity that those initiatives engender
• Extensive experience of building relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally, including the ability to read situations and acting diplomatically to influence effectively and build consensus.

You'll have a PhD in a biomedical science and a level of gravitas which allows you to represent Cancer Grand Challenges to the global research community, to promote and build awareness and interest in the initiative with potential partners, and to encourage applications to funding calls from relevant research communities.

Job Title: Head of Corporate Foundation

Salary: £70-75K based on experience + Bonus + Benefits

Hours: Permanent, full-time / flexibility

Location: London, with agile working and some travel expected

We are working in partnership with First Sentier Investors (FSI), a global investment management firm which stewards Assets Under Management of over AU$236.8 billion on behalf of institutional investors, pension funds, wholesale distributors and platforms, financial advisers and their clients worldwide. FSI are seeking a Head of Corporate Foundation, who will lead and manage the charitable donation arm of the organisation.  The Foundation currently exists to make a difference to the local societies in which their staff live and work, through promoting char​​itable time and giving across various areas.  The current focus for the Foundation is Education, Environment and Social Welfare.  Since its inception in 2012, the Foundation have donated to a wide range of charitable causes across the world, and have supported a wide spectrum of volunteering initiatives and community programmes.

The Head of Corporate Foundation will be responsible for the development of the Foundation’s strategy, implementation of the strategy and the ongoing management of the Foundation’s activities, in line with broader Corporate Sustainability and Responsible Investment objectives. The is a new role, and the postholder will have the freedom to refresh the ‘purpose’ of the Foundation through engagement with employees, Trustees, senior leadership, Boards and FSI’s parent company.  Although based in the UK, the postholder will be responsible for leading the network of global Foundation Trustees, based in Australia, Asia, UK and Europe and America.

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Extensive experience within a Corporate Foundation and/or charity sector
• Experience in developing a philanthropic strategy and the ability to measure, track and report progress in a range of internal and external settings, including at Board level
• Experience and capability in developing effective partnerships with charities globally / across multiple regions
• Experience in the strategic deployment of charitable funding in line with a corporate strategy for the benefit of society
• Have a broad understanding of different Foundation structures
• Strong project management skills

We are seeking an individual with entrepreneurial spirit and commercial acumen, who is a strategic, creative, and lateral thinker, with strong communication skills that can engage a wide range of internal and external audiences, facilitate the attraction and retention of staff engagement, and influence senior leaders within a global business to secure buy-in.  The postholder will be an ambassador for the Foundation, able to work relatively autonomously whilst also collaborating globally with a wide range of stakeholders with competing priorities.

Please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website quoting our reference JO2853.  For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Recruitment Consultant.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process or as part of the role, please let us know so we can ensure you are able to participate.

Closing date for applications: Monday 19 July

We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic, and experienced leader to work closely with the CEO, Director of Finance, Senior Management team, staff, volunteers, external stakeholders, and older people to shape, develop and deliver person-centred services in support of our strategic plan and annual priorities, aligned with the organisation’s vision and values.

We encourage applications from all candidates to support a more diverse workforce. We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and celebrating and promoting diversity throughout our work.

This is a new role, to create more leadership capacity in the organisation. It will be critical that you are able to effectively improve our insight into the aspirations and needs of local older people, maintain strong partnerships with the local health and social care sector and other partners, oversee the delivery and financial management of high-quality, joined-up services, improve our ability to understand the impact of those services and encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Age UK Oxfordshire is the leading charity for older people in the county. With our sister charity, Action for Carers Oxfordshire, we serve an older population of 121,000 and 61,000 people with caring responsibilities. We deliver a range of core services under statutory contracts, including carers support, the Community Information Network, dementia support, discharge support, social prescribing and welfare benefits advice, working closely with statutory and third sector partners.  We also develop and deliver a wide range of services to complement and enhance the core offer, including bereavement support, digital inclusion, footcare, help at home, information & advice, telephone friendship and much more. We have an annual turnover of £4m and are in the process of developing a new strategic plan for the organisation.

The successful candidate should have:

• Passionate commitment to the mission of the charity and to a person-centred approach
• Experience of a wide range of project and people management
• Experience of setting and managing budgets
• Strong analytical ability in reviewing and managing data 
• Good knowledge of health & social care systems and policy relating to older people
• Highly developed communication skills both verbal and written, and excellent interpersonal skills to lead, inspire and innovate
• Ability to build and develop excellent relationships and strong partnerships internally and externally
• Knowledge and experience of working strategically in the on-going development and improvement of services

Active commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.

AfriKids believes in the rights of all children, everywhere, and that they should be valued, protected and met by all. We exist to make this the reality for children in northern Ghana where more than half of all families live in poverty and 1 in 16 children die before their 5th birthday.

Our health, child protection and education projects are designed and run by local people, providing sustainable solutions to keep vulnerable children healthy, safe and in school, now and in the future.

Overview of the role

As Director of Finance, you will spearhead our principle of transparency and accountability and optimise our use of resources in Ghana to help achieve our strategic goals. You will provide leadership and direction to the finance team and see that robust policies, systems and processes are in place to ensure AfriKids Ghana follows best practice in financial planning and control. You will work closely with the Ghana Country Director and be a key member of the International Leadership Team, lending your strategic financial expertise and insight to help drive the organisation forward.

What you will do

Lead and upskill staff:

• Lead and oversee the AfriKids Ghana finance team including line management of a finance manager and oversight of finance officers
• set and monitor meaningful performance and development goals for the finance team;
• provide training in financial management and donor compliance for non-finance staff.

Be accountable for the production of timely, accurate and insightful financial management information to support oversight, decision-making and risk management. Specifically:

• management accounts (monthly and quarterly);
• accurate financial reports for donors (including institutional and multilateral donors such as FCDO (DfID), SIDA, PPL, GHR, USAID and the EU);
• project financial reporting;
• annual budgets and forecasts;
• detailed supporting budgets for funding proposals;
• external reports to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory reporting requirements and the specific requirements of donors and other stakeholders
• accurate and timely annual and long term budgeting including appropriate reviews and sign offs;
• monitoring of expenditure in line with budgets and liaison with fundraisers to ensure donors are informed and approve of any changes to project budgets (eg under/overspends, scheduling, etc);

Ensure that the Charity has robust and well-documented financial controls are in place including:

• a comprehensive Finance Manual, taking into account the Charity´s legal and regulatory compliance and the requirements of donors and other stakeholders;
• compliant and best practice financial policies, systems and processes to ensure:
• integrity of financial information;
• fit for purpose tools are in use to minimise error and maximise efficiency and accuracy;
• financial risk is understood and minimised through checks, controls and risk management processes, including ensuring compliance with AfriKids’ Anti Bribery and Corruption Policy;
• financial obligations in funding agreements are complied with including management of funding restrictions;
• permissions and sign-off procedures are in place to ensure appropriate access and approvals;
• funding proposals include appropriate full cost recovery;
• value for money is obtained on all organisational expenditure;
• a regular programme of internal audits with reports and recommendations arising;
• continuous improvements and upgrades of systems and processes
• Maintain strong working knowledge in:
  • tax laws, rules and regulations and make appropriate recommendations on accounting and financial issues arising;
  • financial developments in the NGO sector and anticipate the impact on the Charity of internal, external and legislative changes, ensuring recommended changes to accounting policies and financial policies and practices are planned and implemented; and
  • work with credible and qualified independent auditors to ensure audited accounts, and any other statutory or legal reports for relevant authorities and stakeholders are prepared in accordance with the required deadlines and regulation

Contribute to the broader strategic management of the Charity:

• maintain a good understanding of AfriKids’ strategy and programmes to help develop and monitor budgets and manage resources effectively according to strategic parameters;
• scan the horizon for new strategic funding opportunities and maintain a network of contacts to benefit from cross- organisational knowledge and experience;
• ensure that the AfriKids Ghana leadership team and Board of Trustees are aware of financial legal and regulatory compliance requirements and coordinate the delivery of these obligations;
• support risk analysis and senior sign off on decisions involving high financial exposure, e.g., large funding contracts;
• make strategic recommendations to the Ghana and International leadership teams on financial matters (e.g., cost efficiency, value for money, risk management, strategic investment, FX efficiency, quality controls, etc.);
• financial modelling to support business cases and investment proposals for projects and social enterprises;
• work with downstream partners (“partner projects”) to ensure their financial management complies with AfriKids’ standards and requirements;
• identify and recommend opportunities for collective purchasing, stock systems and the pursuit of best value for money;
• manage relationships, plan and co-ordinate work with key external finance service providers, including external auditors, banking partners, insurers etc.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• be a fully qualified accountant (e.g., a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants/ACCA) with excellent technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy;
• have at least 5 years post qualification experience in charity finance within the international development sector;
• have demonstrable experience of working at a senior level in a finance management role within the international development sector;
• be familiar with and able to manage donor financial compliance requirements;
• possess detailed knowledge of financial processes and control environments;
• have proficient computer skills, and be familiar with online accounting and reporting tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero);
• have intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• be experienced in providing strong written financial reports and recommendations to leadership teams;
• have an impeccable record of professional integrity with credible references to support this;
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English;
• be a strong leader and team player, culturally sensitive, with the ability to work with a range of staff and stakeholders, in-person and remotely; and
• relevant knowledge/experience of Ghana and/or West Africa.

Bonus
(you are not be expected to have these, but if you do, we’d love to hear about it)

• have worked in a complex, multi- entity, multi-currency financial environment, creating multicurrency budgets and reporting in donor currency (USD or EUR)
• have worked with a range of donors including institutional funders (eg FCDO (DfID), SIDA, PPL, GHR, USAID and the EU) and have a good understanding of their financial compliance requirements

Director of Fundraising and Communications

Cardinal Hume Centre, Westminster

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
Closing date: 5 July 2021

About Us:

Value potential - help tackle youth and family homelessness.

Based in Westminster for over 30 years, the Cardinal Hume Centre is at an exciting stage in our development.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a full life, but we know that homelessness and poverty can wreck that potential. Too often homelessness at a young age is repeated and compounded in later years. Our renewed vision is to increase our focus on young people, children and their families. To value every individual, nurture their potential and help people thrive.

Last year in the height of the lockdown, we were able to help over 1,100 people. Backed by the generosity of our funders and donors, we raised £2.4m or 70% of our income from voluntary sources in our last financial year.
We are now seeking a Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead at this critical time, to grow our fundraising and break new ground.

About You:

You will need senior relationship fundraising and communications experience, but equally important is the ability to be an inspiring and strategic leader. We need someone led by values and a passion for our purpose, who can see and communicate the bigger picture but is also attentive to the importance of detail. Someone who can support an exceptional team to plan, develop and build on their combined success.

We particularly want to encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply to support our efforts to build a more diverse and skilled leadership team. We know different experience and ways of thinking make us stronger.
You will be backed by a hugely supportive and accessible Board that is ambitious for our success. We have set aside funds to invest in future developments. If you help us make the right choices, we are certain there is real potential to make an even bigger difference.

We know we’re asking a lot, but we also value potential. If you share our values and can bring skill and enthusiasm, we would encourage you to apply.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Fundraising and Communications, Senior Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Philanthropy Manager, Charity, Fundraising Director, Fundraising Director, Director of Fundraising, Business Development Executive, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Brand Manager, Senior Communications Manager, Head of Brand and Communications, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 100078

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is a local, user-led organisation controlled by Disabled people. For twenty years, we have worked to support Disabled people in Lambeth and neighbouring boroughs to achieve our vision of a world in which diversity is valued, difference is celebrated and equal rights and opportunities are enjoyed by all. 

We provide a wide range of peer-led services, including advice, information, professional advocacy, direct payments support, social and sports activities and employment support services. Through the Connect Lambeth partnership, we also work with older people and carers.

We are a well-respected local charity, valued both for delivering our core services to a high standard and for developing innovative projects to improve support and opportunities for Disabled people. We are known for our positive and creative approach to building and working in partnerships and for our contribution to strengthening the voluntary and community sector in the borough. We have an important local policy voice on issues affecting Disabled people.

We are looking for a new Director, who will lead our organisation as we emerge from the pandemic, reflect on what we have learnt and develop a new strategy so that we can further develop our services and influence for the benefit of Disabled people in Lambeth.

As our Director, you will be a Disabled person or have a strong understanding of the lived experience of Disabled people, have substantial senior management experience in strategic development, service delivery and financial and people management and have excellent communication skills.

You will lead a team of dedicated and capable staff in delivering and developing high quality and effective services with the support and guidance of our experienced Management Committee.

Closing date: Monday 28th June 2021 (9am)

Interviews: Friday 9th July 2021

Please note: interviews will be held online using Zoom.

Disability Advice Service Lambeth is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly from Disabled people. Our premises at We are 336, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA, are fully accessible.

Central London – hybrid and flexible working available

A fantastic opportunity to join The Place, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, as the Chief Financial Officer at a time of exciting change.

The Place has been leading the way in dance training, creation, and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks, and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.

The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in the leadership of the organisation, reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive, Clare Connor in a period of positive development for the organisation. The role holds broad strategic influence and as Chief Financial Officer you will lead Finance, IT and Estates whilst also working closely with and supporting Governance, Human Resources, Risk Management and Capital Projects.

You will need to possess empathy for and experience of working with the charitable, cultural and Higher Education sectors; and be a positive, driven, and strategic leader with strong communication skills. You will be a skilled business partner, possessing strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills in order to build strong relationships with colleagues, governors and stakeholders. 

Key Experience:

• Proven track record in a Director of Finance or similar role with in-depth experience across financial management and procurement, risk management, operational service delivery and senior leadership
• Successful track record of leading organisational development and change management strategies
• Experience of reporting and influencing at Board level.
• Experience of charity/higher education/cultural sector strategic financial planning
• Demonstrable competence in strategic planning and in supporting business development and fundraising.
• Experience of developing and leading high performing teams.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operational metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure
• Professionally qualified accountant - CCAB or equivalent

Ivy Rock Partners has been engaged as sole agency on this piece of recruitment and will be handling all applications. Please contact Michael Quest directly to request the candidate pack and find out more.

To Apply: please share your CV and cover letter before the deadline with Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners

• Application Deadline: Monday 5th July
• Interviews: weeks commencing 12th & 19th July

The Place is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled candidates and those from ethnically diverse backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview as they are underrepresented in our workforce. 

Role & Responsibilities

Medair is seeking a Finance Director who will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will lead the organisation’s finances with integrity to face the challenges and opportunities of the future. While directly reporting and accountable to the CEO, the Finance Director is a true team-player in the ELT. In close cooperation with the ELT, the Finance Director will lead, support and guide all departments, country programmes, affiliate offices, and Medair teams in our financial management.

The Finance Director will be in control of Medair’s financial condition, assessing our organisational performance against both annual budgets and long-term strategic objectives. We are seeking a gifted leader and team player who will strengthen organisational budgeting, financial risk management, accounting, financial controls, cash management, and financial reporting.

The Finance Director position offers major responsibility and influence across our worldwide operations, creating a critical platform for further improving Medair’s financial sustainability and impact within the humanitarian sector.

Medair

As a Christian faith-based NGO, Medair embodies the compassion of Jesus Christ, as we relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. In this time of global pandemic, Medair’s humanitarian mission has never been more critical. Medair reaches out to people in need, saves lives, and restores hope in crisis-affected communities. We believe the image of God lives in each person we serve. Our teams do whatever it takes to bring assistance where it is needed most, regardless of religion, race or nationality. We work side by side with communities and partners to leave a lasting impact.

Workplace

The Finance Director position is a permanent appointment based in our Global Support Office (GSO) in Ecublens (near Lausanne), Switzerland.

Starting Date / Contract Details

As soon as reasonably possible. Full time, open-ended contract.

How to apply

Application Process

For detailed information on the position, the application process and Medair, please read the accompanying Finance Director full profile pdf (in English).

Medair’s working language is English, but speaking French is helpful for this Swiss-based role, and German will be a strong asset. Applicants must be in good health and available to travel overseas for field visits under basic conditions as needed.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, (as specified in the brochure), including the names of three referees.

Applications Deadline

Applications must be received by 2nd July 2021 at 6 p.m. CEST.