Description of Paces Charity:
Paces is a specialist centre and Charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly Cerebral Palsy), and motor disorders – Stroke, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis.
Paces delivers Conductive Education: a holistic package of support that aims to help individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.
Paces aims to meet the physical and cognitive needs of individuals which are often not met holistically elsewhere.
Paces focuses on ability, not disability.
Paces was established in 1997; the charitable organisation was born out of the experiences of parenting children with physical disabilities and their related learning difficulties.
Trustees, Governors, staff and parents have overseen the growth of Paces as a Charity, with Paces School gaining Department of Education Non-Maintained Special School status in 2009. Paces School was rated GOOD by Ofsted in 2019, with the school currently educating 37 children from ages 4-18. The school provides a personalised curriculum based on the National Curriculum through the medium of Conductive Education.
Paces has an Outreach Team that currently supports 28 families in the community.
Families come into Paces for bespoke 1-1 and group Conductive Education sessions.
Paces also has an Adult Services Team; and in addition, Paces operates a sessional Conductive Education Programme for individuals with Parkinson’s, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a new role.
The CFO will be a senior strategic member of the Charity Management Team, taking overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of finance across all aspects of the Charity. This includes responsibility for financial records, payroll and financial performance reporting.
Included in this significantly expanded role will be the financial leadership of helping the Charity to procure much improved building accommodation.
The Chief Finance Officer is responsible for the financial health of the organisation, ensuring an environment of tight financial control and delivery of the Charity financial strategy, in alignment with the overall vision as set by Trustees.
The CFO position has been created to support the Charity as it aims to acquire ownership and the building of its own brand new and bespoke facility.
The successful candidate will have an energy, passion and vision to support Trustees and Governors as they aspire to help Paces deliver world leading facilities in their new national centre of excellence.
For the right individual, the exciting vision and plans that Paces brings forward will offer a career opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of the children and adults that our Charity supports.
Roles and Responsibilities:
All duties required within the remit of this role, including but not limited to:
Strategic Management.
- The overall performance of the finance function, including line management as identified
- A strong focus on effective financial due diligence and identification of financial risks and liabilities.
- Strategic financial planning to support the CEO in the development and implementation of the finance strategy.
- Key decision making of the Trustee Board and Executive Board.
- To ensure the effective development, implementation and evaluation of finance policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent and compliant application.
- Embed the principles of a business partnership approach with Heads of Department to ensure proactive and effective finance support across the organisation.
- Network with other peer organisations to keep up to date to support role and function development.
- Identify needs and opportunities to improve the finance function and service in conjunction with other Senior Management colleagues.
- Communicate, present and provide information to the Board of Trustees and Governors.
- Network with other peer organisations to keep up to date with systems, processes, and best practice – in particular, with Charity auditors, legal partners and all financial authorities as required.
- Ensure own continuous personal development.
- Attend Management, Committee and Board meetings as required.
Manage the processing and recording of all financial transactions.
- Processing of sales, purchase, cash book and journal transactions.
- Ensuring appropriate checks and balances are in place to mitigate the risk of error and fraud.
- Ensure all accounts are reconciled, documented, and signed off in a planned and timely manner in accordance with agreed timetable.
- Ensure the monthly processing and payment of payroll in accordance with Charity policies and timetable.
- Continually monitor financial systems and processes to identify improvements or efficiencies as part of a continuous improvement plan.
- Closely liaise with all local authority and other finders including the department of education.
- Work to agree annual increases with all local authorities, whilst achieving the best possible value for each commissioned contract.
- Liaise closely with Head of Fundraising, Capital Projects Officer and Monitoring Officer, to be sure all bid/grant applications are financially compliant with organisational needs, and maximise opportunity for the Charity.
Prepare the management accounts and financial performance information.
- Produce the monthly management accounts and monthly reports, in a timely, accurate and consistent manner – and presented in a way as requested by Trustees.
- Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts and manage the investment of monies in short and medium-term accounts.
- Liaise and work closely with the CEO in the compilation of all management reporting.
- External interface with banks, auditors, pension funds and others.
Prepare and control the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Prepare timetable templates and guidelines for the annual budgeting process and lead the quarterly forecast process.
- Co-ordinate, coach and support all budget-holders and managers in delivering budgets and forecasts as required.
- Consolidate and evaluate budgets in conjunction with financial strategy.
- Report and present results to Management team, and the Trustees and Governors as needed.
To lead and manage the Finance Team.
- Manage, motivate and lead our small Finance Team, ensuring that all finance employees are being effectively managed, developed and motivated, providing leadership, direction, motivation, clear objectives and meaningful feedback.
- To build and maintain excellent working relationships with other Department Heads, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that enables the overall progression of the financial strategy as set by Trustees.
Be responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts.
- Ensure a year end timetable is agreed with external auditors that enables the production and audit of annual accounts.
- Ensure draft statutory reports are prepared with detailed documentation and supporting analysis to assist the external auditors with their work.
- Liaise with external auditors on audit planning, current accounting requirements and audit issues.
Manage quality and assurance controls and audit compliance.
- Establish and maintain a robust controlled environment providing mitigation and minimisation of risks of fraud and error in the books and records of the Charity.
- Establish, maintain and review a suitable system of recording and monitoring internal and external audit recommendations relating to the works of the finance department – oversee and deliver all improvements as required by audit.
- Ensure that appropriate guidance and support is available to ensure high quality customer service is provided to all.
- Ensure all financial activities and reporting are in compliance with financial regulations including the Charity Commission, FCA and Companies House.
Manage Organisational Change.
- Ensure a full understanding of the Charity long-term strategy and management plan, and ensure departmental strategy and priorities are aligned with said plan.
- Oversee all financial aspects of the purchase and procurement of the proposed New Home for Paces.
- Support Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team with high level advice on how to secure relevant lending streams to make our Capital Project come to fruition.
- Be well versed in all aspects of VAT issues, with particular reference to the purchase of land and the building of a new Capital Project.
- Maximise VAT rebates where able, here particularly focused on rental of Charity Office and Adult Service space.
- Seek out opportunities for the Charity to maximise, where able, the very best financial returns.
- Manage and direct the financial aspects of capital projects in order for the Charity to move forward.
- Be a positive change champion for the organisation, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies.
- Communicate Charity strategy to all employees where required and support them in understanding the departmental strategy and implementing change initiatives as required.
- Other Duties.
- Liaise with local authorities as needed.
- Carry out additional duties as required.
- Attend relevant training courses and participate in staff development initiatives to improve knowledge and working practice.
- Attend out of hours functions, meetings or events as required.
- Ensure the principles and values of the Charity are understood and communicated, and report and resolve any concerns in relation to a breach of policy.
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Successful leadership and management experience in a Charity of similar or larger extent.
- Evidence of full compliance with the core principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership.
- The ability to use and interpret complex data to measure, benchmark, evaluate and account for the Charity and School’s financial performance.
- Experience of supporting a Trustee and Governing Body to ensure that they are effective and fulfil their statutory responsibilities concerning School and Charity financial management.
- A clear sense of perspective and a positive ‘can do’ approach.
- Extensive experience of budgeting account management and strategic planning.
- Experience of the leadership and management of change.
- Precise and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven work experience as a Chief Finance Officer, Director of Finance, or similar role.
- ln-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping.
- Hands on experience with budgeting and risk management.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Solid analytical and decision-making skills.
- A positive, visible and approachable role model to others.
Qualifications / Training
- Qualified Accountant.
- A degree or similar level of qualification in accounting, business management or a related discipline.
- A further education related business management qualification.
- BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
- MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA would be advantageous).
Work Circumstances
- A flexible approach to required duties.
- A full UK driving licence.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months.
Holidays: 25 days holiday a year in addition to relevant public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week which may include evenings or weekends.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Khulisa works to break the cycle of exclusion and crime by intervening at every stage of the criminal justice system. It nurtures those who have been socially excluded and equip people with the skills and strength to choose alternatives to violence and crime.
To truly help people escape the cycle of social exclusion and crime, we believe that schools, prisons, communities and government need a more joined-up approach. This is why we are Britain’s only charity delivering behaviour change programmes, training for professionals and sharing best practice at key stages of the criminal justice system. This gives us an unrivalled breadth of expertise in and evidence of what works to reduce crime.
To break the cycle of social exclusion and crime, Khulisa works with at-risk youth, prisoners and ex-offenders to understand and tackle the root-cause of their violent and anti-social behaviours. We do this by placing wellbeing at the heart of rehabilitation, providing intensive therapeutic support and mentoring, which builds self-awareness and emotional resilience. By equipping people with the tools to choose alternatives to violence and crime, we provide a way out and a chance to feel safe and well. In doing so, we transform their lives and enable them and their communities to truly thrive and flourish.
We are looking for new Chair of Trustees to support us in reaching our ambitious goals over the next three years (from 2021). We have an excellent and high-performing staff team and a well established and vibrant Board that is keen to step up and meet the new challenges that lie ahead.
The Chair of Khulisa will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for the charity’s mission and vision. They will provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees and ensure that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
The Chair will also support and challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board operates well as a team and works closely with the entire Senior Management Team to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity alongside the Chief Executive.
We are well placed to scale our services to meet the surging demand across the country, and we look forward to welcoming you to help us meet our goals.
Formal application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement
The format of the interviews will be determined by the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions that apply at the time.
Previous convictions
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Senior Business Consultant: Interim role with the potential to become permanent
A truly unique opportunity for an experienced senior executive to play a lead role in an innovative charity, building and growing a platform to harness the potential of dogs’ sense of smell to diagnose a range of diseases, including COVID-19.
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives
We are the pioneering organisation for research into canine olfactory diagnostics. We train dogs to detect the odour of disease with the aim of developing faster, more efficient and less invasive diagnostics that lead to better patient outcomes.
Our Bio Detection research includes cancer, neurological disease and bacterial infections, and now COVID-19, and has the potential to benefit millions. We already apply what we know about the science of canine olfaction to benefit people by training Medical Alert Assistance Dogs, which help individuals manage complex, life-threatening medical conditions including diabetes, PoTS, Addison’s disease, non-epileptic seizures and severe allergies.
Founded in 2008 by Dr John Church and Dr Claire Guest, since then we have published a further 13 peer reviewed papers and placed more than 160 medical alert assistance dogs with people who need them.
Until recently our income has been solely from public donations and grants from charitable trusts. It has grown slowly but steadily, and for the past three years has been between £1.9 and £2 million a year. In April 2020 we were successful in an application to the Department of Health & Social Care for funding towards the COVID-19 study, the first we have received from government. We believe there is potential for significant investment to realise the potential of our research.
Our Future
Accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, Medical Detection Dogs is at the point in its development where there are numerous opportunities we could pursue. Our aim is to be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in the field of canine diagnostic innovation and to translate our research into practical outcomes that improve health. We know that to capitalise on future opportunities, changes to the structure of the organisation may be required.
We responded rapidly to the coronavirus pandemic with a research study looking at the potential for dogs to detect the odour of the COVID-19 disease. Our study presents an opportunity to harness the power of the dogs’ nose to help with the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of practical ways.
Other organisations have started their own activities, but the Medical Detection Dogs collaborative study adopts the same rigorous scientific approach we have brought to all our work and will result in robust and reliable data. We know that the outcome of the study is eagerly anticipated, and because of its robustness will be valued by government agencies. Therefore, we are confident that we have a central role to play both in response to COVID-19 and in future preparedness for the next pandemic.
The challenge is to take advantage of the results in a way which has a practical benefit for human health and the global economy, as well as providing a slingshot for Medical Detection Dogs to attract the investment needed to catapult the past 12 years of research into the reality of new diagnostic tools which revolutionise the speed and accuracy of disease diagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
The role
We recognise the need to apply sound commercial practices in choosing where we focus our time and resources and are looking to appoint an experienced senior executive to:
- Contribute to the creation of a strategy for the Charity’s canine diagnostic research & development, most immediately the potential of the COVID-19 study, but also help assess and recommend options to focus our activities and maximise the opportunities available in a way that delivers public benefit.
- Develop a business plan to implement the strategy, with a particular focus on ensuring that the Charity has the means and opportunities necessary to develop the projects identified as strategic priorities.
- Lead on delivering the business plan. You will capitalise on the Charity’s potential by identifying, developing, and managing relationships with potential partners including investors, collaborators and end users of the various diagnostic platforms to ensure delivery of the strategic objectives. In doing so you will provide a critical appraisal of potential opportunities as they arise, develop proposals to attract investment and negotiate on behalf of the Charity.
Key details:
Senior Business Consultant
£60,000 to £70,000 pa
Full time for an initial 6 months with potential to become permanent
Milton Keynes, but not full-time office based
The successful candidate will have:
- Strategic skills: proven track record in leading in the development of, and implementing, practical, deliverable strategies within organisations;
- Strong commercial skills in senior roles (COO, CEO) in organisations of similar or greater scale and/or complexity to MDD, with experience of protecting and maximising the potential of intellectual property rights, including those that arise from academic collaborations;
- Strong relationship skills: able to work successfully as part of the Charity’s executive leadership alongside the existing CEO and COO, and to represent the Charity in discussions/negotiations with other organisations;
- Procurement/contracting knowledge: not as a lawyer, but familiarity and experience sufficient to apply a sound commercial assessment of the risks and adequacy of potential arrangements with third parties;
- Charity experience would be helpful, or at least an empathy for and understanding of the charity sector;
- Experience of fundraising activities and grant awarding bodies would be helpful but not essential;
If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter in confidence to our consultants Aled Morris and Jenny Hills via the apply button.
The role has an immediate start so applications will be welcome forthwith.
Salary – competitive
Full Time, All year round.
The School would consider an element of flexible working for this role.
Rugby School seeks an outstanding individual for the position of Deputy Director of Development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished individual with significant experience in fundraising, marketing and/or relationship building, a passion for education and demonstrable commitment to securing income for one of the country’s leading independent schools.
The Deputy Director of Development will have a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating specific fundraising activities, including the generation of regular gifts, legacy pledges and growing a portfolio of donors. The postholder will also co-ordinate the operational work of the Development Office, including managing the day to day running of the office and overseeing the work of the Senior Research Officer and the Development Officer and the maintenance of systems.
Founded in 1567 through a legacy from Lawrence Sheriff, grocer and spice merchant to Queen Elizabeth I, Rugby School is one of the oldest public schools in England and is renowned worldwide for being the place where the game of rugby was born and developed. Today, Rugby School is a co-educational boarding school with 840 students aged 13 – 18 years and following a merger at the start of 2020 Bilton Grange Preparatory School and a 300 further students aged 3 – 13 joined the Rugby School Group.
With an outstanding reputation for academic excellence as well as for achievement in co-curricular activity, students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and the School is committed to broadening intake through bursaries and scholarships.
Rugby School seeks a talented candidate for this position, with the ability to: act independently and with good judgement; develop and maintain excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and prospects; think strategically and tactically in connection with fundraising goals; combine initiative and flair with attention to detail and manage a number of projects over long periods. The successful candidate will also need to be a superior communicator with strong written and verbal skills and have the credibility and integrity to motivate others.
For a driven and entrepreneurial individual with a track record of success, this is an opportunity to join a leading independent school and really make your mark.
For more information and to apply: please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found on our website.
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis and candidates may be contacted as part of the shortlisting process. The final deadline for applicants is 31 December 2020, 12 noon.
Please contact the HR department at Rugby School, if you would like to request a copy of the candidate pack.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
Charity Registration Number 528752
Formed in 1809, the Scottish Bible Society has provided the Bible to people in Scotland and throughout the world in a language they understand, in a format they can use and at a price they can afford, to encourage intellectual and spiritual engagement with God’s Word.
The Society passionately believes that life is transformed through the Bible. Their mission is rooted and driven by the uniqueness and importance they see in a living relationship with and faith in Jesus Christ. The Scottish Bible Society promote the distribution of and engagement with the Christian message globally as they work with other Bible Societies around the world.
There is a broad strategic approach to their work, and this is underpinned by their vision to see individuals, communities and cultures transformed as people encounter God in the Bible.
The Scottish Bible Society is a founder member of the United Bible Societies. This is a global fellowship of 150 Bible Societies operating in over 240 countries and territories around the world to help ensure that everyone who wants to can access and engage with the Bible. The Scottish Bible Society supports Bible work on a global level through fundraising and partnerships within the fellowship. At a Scottish level, the Society works with all churches to aid knowledge and understanding through meaningful engagement with the Bible. This work is vital in contributing to the growth of people’s relationship with God. The Scottish Bible Society seek to be advocates for the Bible in a variety of contexts within today’s culture and increase the broader value of the Bible in shaping strong and caring cultures.
Through a variety of innovative projects, the Scottish Bible Society distribute Bibles, New Testaments, and other Scripture-based materials, in a range of media, in Scotland and through support of Bible Societies in other countries. Continuing to engage and intrigue people in the Bible and translating the Bible through evolving language to ensure its meaning is understood in the modern world are paramount for the Scottish Bible Society. The organisation has a desire to continue amplifying stories from Scotland and around the world to resonate with and encourage a Scottish Christian audience alongside building and maintaining strong relationships with new, current and past donors.
The Director of Development and Communications is central to the continuing success of the Scottish Bible Society and will help bring a unified tone and voice to the organisation. The Director will lead and deliver a development strategy that will be relationship-led with a focus on building strong and long-lasting new relationships alongside developing and maintaining the relationships the organisation has with existing and previous supporters. Revenue streams will grow by engaging new audiences and this role will be responsible for driving strong donor cultivation and stewardship practices. The current Head of Donor Care will be line managed by the Director and this relationship will be underpinned by guidance, challenge, influence, and support. The organisation will grow its communications activities in support of growing audiences and continuing Bible advocacy campaigns to intrigue people towards the Christian message. The Director will also assist in fulfilling the current rebrand of Scottish Bible Society which includes a new website, branding, and campaigning. Responsibility to the communications department includes leading and delivering the strategy and management of the Communications Manager in a similar style to the Head of Donor Care.
To apply for the role of Director of Development and Communications at Scottish Bible Society, you must be a Christian who is passionate and convinced about the transformational work of the Bible. As part of the Senior Staff Team, you will be confident and comfortable leading the team in prayer and Bible discussion. As a professional, we expect applicants to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior leadership positions with the responsibility for managing teams and personnel. Operating at this level, you will be experienced working collaboratively at Director-level and reporting directly to a CEO. You must be experienced leading others while also working with them to challenge their ideas and add value from your professional expertise. This role requires applicants to have had success leading and driving the strategic direction of development and communications within a third-sector organisation (or similar) and developed practical experience in these areas. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a highly developed knowledge of digital marketing, and an ability to demonstrate clarity of thought and the ability to articulate and express oneself in writing is essential. You must be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels in a positive manner and be a strong, pro-active, and positive relationship-builder.
The Director of Development and Communications at Scottish Bible Society will be joining a high-energy team who are passionate about their work. You must have a passion for the cause, and you must be professional; personable; empathetic; and emotionally intelligent with great influencing and persuasion skills.
Before applying, contemplate whether you truly empathise with the values, vision, and mission of Scottish Bible Society and if you have the personal conviction and belief in the transformational work of the Bible.
If you believe you have the experience and ability to lead and champion the delivery of development and communication strategies to raise the profile of Scottish Bible Society, engage existing and new audiences to support their mission and lead teams across both areas to deliver against organisational objectives, please contact our recruitment team today for more information.
How To Apply
Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.
Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 6th January 2021
Interview Date: Friday 15th (first stage) and Monday 18th (second stage) January
This search is being conducted exclusively for Scottish Bible Society by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
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One of our clients is looking for a Corporate Services Director to manage their Finance, IT, HR and Business Intelligence functions, the role is based in Central London.
Client Details
One of our clients is looking for a Corporate Services Director to manage their Finance, IT, HR and Business Intelligence functions, the role is based in Central London.
This is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation, at a time of change and delivery. The organisation is developing its strategy for the next five years and is looking to become a leader in its field.
This position will be an integral member of the Senior Management Team tasked with delivering the new strategy.
Description
- To advise and work in collaboration with the Chief Executive and the rest of the board in setting the strategic direction and strategic priorities for the organisation
- To lead on financial systems, management and strategy, for people, processes and systems and to provide the Chief Executive and budget holders with relevant and timely financial information to support delivery of core objectives.
- Lead digital transformation and implementation of the digital strategy which includes improving the digital experience for their different stakeholders
- To create a project management office, which support all approved change projects/programmes, focusing on agile working to deliver successful projects on time and to budget that add value.
Profile
You will be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to drive and manage a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have worked ideally in the regulatory, government or other similar industries, with experience managing a number of functions including Finance and IT. It is also important they previously held a senior management position with regular exposure to the Executive Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a high performing team. You will be joining at a time of change and be able to make a real impact on the organisation helping take them through the transformation. We believe this to be one of the most exciting opportunities of its kind currently in the market.
Job Offer
C£120,000 plus benefits
closing date - 29th November
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Director of Finance
About Us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset. With a turnover of £200 million and a workforce of over 3,000 staff we provide an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000. DCH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services and our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. To achieve this, we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence are at the core of everything we do.
Increasingly however, like most NHS organisations, this is against a backdrop of fundamental challenges facing the sector. The future will be about organisations working together to deliver the best quality experience and outcomes for patients in a sustainable way. The Deputy Director of Finance will play a pivotal role in making this happen.
The role
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional, and highly motivated Deputy Director of Finance with a depth of leadership experience to ensure financial sustainability is delivered for the Trust.
This is a key role for the Trust, working with the Chief Financial Officer (deputising when required) and other members of the Executive team and this role will be instrumental in developing the financial culture, systems and practice within the Finance Department and the wider Trust environment and across the local Integrated Care System. (ICS)
As Deputy Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational management, and performance of the Trust’s finance function ensuring all statutory financial duties are achieved. You will also work with the CFO and other Executives to shape and develop the Trusts strategic direction and successfully manage this implementation.
The Deputy Director of Finance will also be responsible for the leadership of the finance and procurement functions and will be accountable for the management, motivation, and development of these teams.
About You
To succeed in this role at DCH you will:
- Be a qualified accountant with significant financial management experience working in a medium - large, complex organisation and have experience of leading and working with Finance and Operational teams alike in the development of financial plans that enable the delivery of operational requirements, high quality care and financial sustainability.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service
- Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of transformational change and the wider NHS agenda and act as an ambassador for the Trust when working with many external NHS organisations and the wider health economy including regulators.
- Need strategic perspective, a proven ability to develop a financial strategy that enables the delivery of high-quality services, complemented by resilience and a collegiate approach.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- Band 8D salary package £75,914 - £87,754 depending on experience
- At least 27 days holiday each year and a generous NHS Pension
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For a candidate pack which contains a job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law.
Closing date 6th December
Interview date 16th December
CLASS is a leading left think tank that aims to ensure the political agenda is on the side of everyday people. This is an opportunity to be the director of a dynamic team, to build the profile of CLASS further, initiate and campaign for relevant research and policies in the aftermath of COVID-19, and grow the size and influence of the organisation.
This position will suit someone with proven leadership skills, experience of the labour movement and a keen interest in progressive policy development. Ideally, we would like to have a candidate in post by March 2021.
Originating in the labour movement, CLASS works with a broad coalition of trade unions, supporters, academics and experts to produce high quality, intellectually compelling publications and events. By producing research and events, and working with and commissioning work from our panel of experts and unions, CLASS seeks to shape ideas that can inspire the trade union movement and cement a broad alliance of social forces and influence policy development. CLASS has developed a strong reputation for its work on a wide range of public policy issues, particularly its work on equality, the labour market and the economy.
Lockdown and COVID-19 provisions aside, this position will be based at our offices in Holborn, London where you will be working with a small committed team and reporting to the Management Committee quarterly. However, we can be flexible if you live outside London, as long as you can travel to the Holborn offices on a regular basis (transport costs will not be covered). The position is envisaged as a permanent, full-time role, but we are willing to consider part-time if that suits the right candidate (minimum 21 hours/week). There will be a six month probation period.
- Contract: Permanent (with six months probation period)
- Salary: £52,000 (FTE)
- Hours: Prefer fulltime, but negotiable (minimum of 21 hours per week)
- Accountable to: Chair and Management Committee of CLASS
- Location: Negotiable, however regular attendance in London once the office reopens is essential (transport costs will not be covered)
- Holidays: Pro-rata equivalent of 30 days per annum + bank holidays
Job Purpose
To provide leadership and strategic direction to build upon CLASS’ achievements in influencing policy development to ensure the political agenda is on the side of everyday people. Working with the team, a Director will develop an ambitious strategy to boost CLASS’ networks, public profile and income streams.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide strategy and leadership between meetings of the Management Committee.
- Ensure equality sits at the heart of all our research and policy work.
- Extend the influence and reach of CLASS by consolidating and developing relationships with senior trade unionists, politicians, academics, journalists and funders.
- Develop and deliver a range of material which encourages discussion, debate and action within the labour movement and beyond.
- Build on CLASS’ unique connections with leading experts across a range of policy areas to boost CLASS’ reputation for evidence-based research and policy development.
- Provide intellectual rigour and analytical credibility to pull together CLASS’ work into a coherent and compelling narrative and present it in ways which encourage and involve the voice of working class people in the policy arena.
- Elevate a class-based analysis in the media and policy fields and champion an intersectional approach to the issue of class.
- Maintain a strong and mutual working relationship with supporting trade unions and the IER.
- Oversee a small dedicated team, line-managing staff and coordinating projects.
- Communicate CLASS’ work to a broad range of audiences, representing CLASS at meetings and events, in the media, on platforms and through blogs, articles and social media.
- Oversee CLASS’ funding strategy to ensure a secure and sustainable future through increasing and diversifying funding sources to support CLASS’ work in research, dissemination and impact, while maintaining CLASS’ independence.
- Oversee the management of the annual budget and ensure that appropriate financial accounts are maintained.
Zetetick Housing (ZHC) is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance (HoF) to provide consistent, robust and expert financial support to the Exectutive Team. A new exciting role offering opportunities to help shape our future.
You will be expected to take on executive functions and provide operational line management to the finance team. Working closely with the finance team, the HoF will be accountable for all aspects of financial accounting and transactional finance for the Charity, ensuring all systems are updated and reporting is timely and in line with all annual financial returns.
This is a hands-on role working with the Executive team to develop and maintain a five-year business plan and associated budgets to meet the Boards strategic objectives for development and sustainability in operational and educational areas.
You will be expected to develop new standard operating procedures, policies and protocols where needed for an organisation that has grown organically and intends to grow further, handling all aspects of finance recruitment.
The HoF will support the CEO in all aspects of our Company Secretarial obligations, in particular acting in similar capacity for the Chair of the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee.
This is a great time to join ZHC Executive team, as the Board sets ambitious goals to double in size over the next 5-7 years, as well as seeking approved registration as a Registered Provider with the Regulator for Social Housing.
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The Head of Clinical Practice role is one of three key senior roles in Safety Net, who oversee all operations and business activities to ensure the organisation produces the desired results and is working to agreed contracts, funding requirements and within agreed mission, values, aims and objectives. The Head of Clinical Practice will attend the trustee board meetings and take part in management meetings. This is a 28 hours per week role, to be worked over 4 days.
This is a new post, formed at an exciting time of targeted growth for the organisation to meet an increasing demand for services, and the successful applicant will lead and develop clinical practice. The post will combine expert practice development, staff development and supervision in one role. It is designed to build up practice skills and expertise, and to support all staff through case supervision and training. The appointed person will ensure operational staff are working safely, within Safety Net’s agreed framework and model, holding case accountability.
We are looking for someone who has extensive service or other management experience, and a therapeutic qualification. You will hold a small caseload, alongside supporting, developing, and providing clinical case management for a team of specialist trauma-informed practitioners and therapists.
Closing date: noon Monday 16th November 2020, we will hold an awareness raising morning on the 25th November 2020, and interviews to be held week commencing 30th November 2020.
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Teachers’ Housing Association was established in 1967 and provides rented accommodation for people in housing need, particularly those associated with education. They are committed to providing high quality tenant-focussed services to all those living in their housing, and continuing to adapt to the challenges presented by the pandemic by putting the wellbeing of their tenants at the forefront of their decision making.
It is an exciting time to join, as not only are THA going through an organisational review, they are also progressing a number of significant projects including developing and implementing a new IT strategy and exploring opportunities for providing more social housing.
To help ensure delivery of THA’s mission and objectives, they are recruiting a Finance Director to provide effective leadership within the Association, and play a key role in supporting the review. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference, and shape the organisation moving forward.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Finance Director reports to the Chief Executive, and plays an instrumental role in advising the Board on financial strategy. Key responsibilities include:
- Taking the organisational lead for the strategy and deliverance of effective financial management
- Providing effective leadership and professional development to the Finance team to ensure service excellence
- Developing financial strategy to secure appropriate funding for the delivery of organisational objectives
- Leading on the delivery of the annual and the 30-year business plan
To be suitable for the role you need to be fully qualified, with the ability to build influential relationships and demonstrate accountability to Board level. The successful candidate will also have substantial experience operating at a senior level in a finance function within a comparable organisation, and have an in-depth understanding of financial compliance within a regulated environment.
The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire staff through confident, energetic and visible leadership, as well as having experience developing and managing a strong service culture.
To view the THA Applicant pack, and for more information about THA or the interview processes please contact Matthew Swindell or Will Ryan at Allen Lane for a confidential conversation.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Matthew Swindell at Allen Lane by Sunday 1st November, 2020. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages and should include why you are interested in the position and why you believe you are suitable.
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Full-time (35 hours per week) job share or substantial part-time applications welcome
Society Building, London N1, with flexibility to regularly work from home/home-based, with occasional travel to the office
Closing date: 10am Wednesday 9 December 2020
Interviews: Thurs 17th 13.00 – 17.00; Fri 18th 09.00 – 17.00; Mon 21st 09.00 – 17.00
NCVO is transforming the way it works. With a new strategic direction and leadership team, we are determined to work with our members so that charities and volunteering can thrive. As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and renews itself, charities and volunteering aren’t just vital support systems for communities in need – they’re at the heart of how people want to lead their lives.
As Director of Finance and Services, you will play a key role in the ongoing business transformation of NCVO as well as contributing to the strategic leadership of NCVO. As part of our new leadership team and a director of our trading board, you will take lead responsibility for NCVO’s income generation and financial sustainability, including managing our largest financial asset - our building in King’s Cross. You’ll lead our thinking on how to adapt commercially to a post Covid-19 world, making best use of our technology and assets, identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth and impact. Working alongside our members and our corporate partners. you’ll also lead and shape the future of the services that we provide to our growing body of 15,000 members, helping us to refocus our digital services offer as we shift to different models of delivery.
This is a fantastic challenge at a time of considerable change and uncertainty. We’re looking for an experienced leader who can combine financial acumen and commercial awareness with an open and supportive style. As our lead financial professional you will have an accountancy qualification, allied with an ability to see the big picture, spot opportunities, and manage risk. You will have considerable experience working at a senior level. While we do not have preconceived ideas about what sectors the successful candidate will have worked in, it is essential that you have an understanding of and passion for the voluntary sector.
You’ll be comfortable with change, and able to inspire the confidence of staff, trustees and other stakeholders at all levels, and from all backgrounds. Like many organisations, at present, that includes being able to build and support teams remotely. We’re changing how we work in other ways too, and you’ll bring a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as an open and collaborative approach that sees NCVO as part of a wider network for change.
NCVO is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are under-represented in NCVO, particularly at senior level. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
How to apply
Please visit our website for further information and to apply.
About NCVO
NCVO supports volunteering and charities.
We believe that the work of volunteers and charities make our communities stronger and the world around us better, for everyone.
Our members are at the heart of our mission. We work collaboratively with our 15,000-strong network of national and local organisations. We share practical support and new insight so that people and organisations can focus on making a difference. And we work alongside our members to ensure that the essential role of volunteers and charities is widely recognised.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
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Our Operations Directorate provides operational coordination, grant and programme management and logistics support for our humanitarian health programming. Following a period of significant growth, we formed new Operations and Health Directorates from the previous programmes team. After several months under interim leadership, we are now looking for our first permanent Operations Director to develop and embed the work and systems of this team.
You will play a significant role as a senior leader of a humanitarian NGO whose work has never been more important. Humanitarian health needs are growing. UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to outbreaks, natural disasters or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.
Our new Operations Director will be an established senior professional in humanitarian operations management with previous experience in NGO senior leadership. You will bring both the expertise to develop our systems and processes, and the flexible, can-do attitude to ensure effective day-to-day delivery while systems are developed. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, capable professional to join a rapidly growing organisation at a pivotal point in our development.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.
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Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness – will you help us to create it?
Llamau’s mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It’s a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but we know that if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn’t have to exist.
We’re looking for passionate, talented and tenacious strategic leader to join Team Llamau and help shape our current and future service delivery.
You’ll be demonstrable experience working in a senior role and in-depth knowledge of delivering high quality operational services. You’ll be dedicated in ensuring the people we are privileged to support are able to thrive and achieve their aspirations.
You’ll be working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you’ll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day.
Please email your completed application form to us directly. Please note we do not accept CVs. Full details including the application form, the full job description and person specification can be found on our website
Contract: permanent
Salary: circa £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Location: South Wales
Essential: Driving Licence
Please send your completed application to our careers inbox or by post to our head office in Cardiff by 5pm on Monday 7th December 2020.
Summary of Role
We are seeking to recruit three Trustees with professional backgrounds in either Legal, Business Change/Transformation and International Programmes for a duration 3 years. As well as two Co-opted members with professional background in either Finance (for the Finance & Audit Committee), and Safeguarding (for the People & Culture Committee) for a duration one year.
The Trustee and Co-opted member is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Board with the expertise to ensure the strategic oversight of the charity’s finances and to support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board.
About the Role
The main responsibilities of this role will be to:
- Giving strategic direction to the charity; setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Agreeing key strategic principles and policies and, when required, procedures for agreeing ad-hoc, exceptional, matters which fall outside established policy provisions
- Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
- Ensuring the charity acts within the constraints of its constitution;
- Safeguarding Muslim Aid’s good name and values;
- Ensuring that the charity’s governance is at the highest possible standard;
- Guarding the long-term ability to advance the charity’s objectives, holding its assets in trust for the benefit of current and future beneficiaries;
- Maintaining oversight of the charity’s fundraising
- Ensure the financial stability, effective and efficient administration of the charity, reviewing and approving financial strategies and monitoring income and expenditure, to ensure the organisation is in good financial health;
- Manage risk (legal, security, reputational) and determine risk appetite;
- Protect and manage the property of the charity;
- Monitor the human resource and organisational development strategies and their implementation
About You
To be successful in this role:
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Direct experience of operating within the voluntary and community sector organisations as a trustee
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Problem solving and conflict resolution/change management.
- Legislative and operating framework for charities/voluntary and community sector organisations
- Knowledge of the principles of corporate governance
- Strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions and values
Why you should Apply
By becoming a Trustee or Co-opted member, you have the opportunity to not just talk about how charities should be run but rather do something about it yourself. The role allows you to utilise your skills and make the changes you want to see. By joining Muslim Aid, you have the opportunity to work towards a cause that you feel passionate about and be a part of something special.
If you are interested in either of these roles, please review the information pack before applying which you can find on our website by clicking on the apply on website option below.