Angel Shed Theatre is an inclusive children’s theatre company based in Islington, North London, with the objective of providing every child and young person, regardless of ability or background, the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. We work with children and young people creating imaginative, inclusive and inspiring workshops and providing performing arts activities for those often excluded from such activities, including those with disabilities, children and young people at risk of social exclusion through their behavioural difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds or living in vulnerable home situations.

We are looking for a self-driven, dynamic, resourceful and committed Executive Director to help shape the next stage of our company. This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on a growing charity that is making a vital difference for children and young people in Islington.

Duties include managing the charity’s funds, securing the resources (income and staff) and ensuring the operational efficiency to enable the Artistic Team to maintain and grow what we deliver while identifying, developing and maximising opportunities for Angel Shed.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for theatre and its impact with children. They must demonstrate they are flexible and creative to deal with the demands of a small charity and to be able to put the vulnerable children and families we work with at the forefront of the charity. They must possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities and excellent planning and organisational skills. The candidate is expected to effectively fundraise, create and manage budgets, and enhance awareness of the charity within the local community.

Organisation:  UAE - UK Business Council

Job Title:  Executive Director

Salary:   £70,000 - £80,000

Hours:  Full time, with occasional weekend and evening work

Location:  London, but with flexible working

The UAE-UK Business Council (UUBC) is the premier business-led organization dedicated to facilitating greater trade and investment between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK). The UAE and the UK have a long-standing bilateral relationship.  The UUBC leverages the depth and strength of these ties in order to provide its members with access to senior decision makers in business and government, with the aim of strengthening bilateral trade and investment.

The UAE-UK Business Council was established in 2009.  It is a small, high-level body co-chaired by His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and Sir Edward Lister.  It met for the first time in September 2011 in Abu Dhabi and has met twice a year ever since, alternating between the UAE and the UK.

Our Members include large corporate companies, SMEs, Government representatives, Institutions and Business Organisations.

This is an exciting time for the UUBC. With high-profile, newly appointed Co-Chairs in His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and Sir Edward Lister, the UUBC has decided to restructure to increase efficiency and better achieve its organisational objectives. The creation of a new Joint Secretariat in London has opened the role of Executive Director to lead this new body.

Our new Executive Director will be a self-starter, with a proven track record of leadership  and commercial acumen. They will be responsible for establishing this new Joint Secretariat in London, as well as building and maintaining the UUBC’s relationships at the highest levels of government, business, and academia. Ultimately, they will play a key role in delivering the UUBC’s main objective: achieving £25 billion in trade between the UAE and the UK.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive senior-level business, corporate, or government experience.
• Experience of developing and implementing wide-reaching strategies.
• Experience of running programmes and initiatives either in a government or corporate environment, ideally in both the UK and UAE.
• Excellent organisational and budget management skills and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to influence senior level stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please click the apply button, and you will receive these details via email. Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact lead consultant Jenny Hills at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th June

On 1 January 2020, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation merged to become a new charity – the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership. The Partnership will bring lasting benefits to everyone in the UK affected by lung diseases including Asthma. We have a three-pronged approach for beneficiaries: research and innovation, influencing work, and patient services delivery. It is a powerful voice for all respiratory diseases for change and to get more, and better, investment in the NHS.

We are looking for a Deputy Director of Finance to take the lead for the financial performance management of the organisation, managing the function operationally, strategically and in relationships with stakeholders, including directing and evolving our finance team.

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Director of Finance is key to the Partnership’s success, and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the Finance function and providing successful leadership across the Partnership;
• Building an effective and high-performing finance team centred around a business-partnering approach. Leading the Finance Team, motivating and developing them so that that they are clearly focused, competent and work effectively and efficiently;
• Leading on financial  planning and developing projections and business models; supporting the development of the Partnership’s new Strategic Plan;
• Communicating complex financial information and influencing and building rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
• Producing the Annual Report and Financial Statements; reporting to Finance & Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant from the charity, commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have robust technical skills and a driven and proactive approach. You will be ambitious for yourself and for your team, with a track record of success at a senior level. You will possess a strong sense of commercial acumen, a robust understanding of business and strategic issues, and the ability to appropriately challenge and advise budget holders. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for helping us achieve our vision. You will have the passion and drive to deliver a first-class modern finance function.

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to make a name in the sector and we look forward to hearing from you.

Recruitment timings

Closing date: Monday, 1st June

Shortlist: w/c Monday, 8th June

Interviews: w/c Monday, 15th June

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the link by Monday 1st June. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

My client works with grassroots programmes to provide deep support to the most vulnerable communities in the UK. We are seeking an ambitious and change focussed Finance and Operations Director to lead the financial direction of the charity and oversee all aspects of its financial management. This is an exciting time to join an ambitious organisation as its work develops and its team expands.

The Finance and Operations Director embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role in the organisation and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation;
• Leading on strategic financial planning and financial management;
• Developing and maintaining effective financial functions including budgeting, management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to organisational funders and to the Board of Trustees;
• Leading change across the organisation, including a systems and digital transformation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified finance professional with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills likely to come from the Charity Sector. You will have a strong sense of commercial acumen and an analytical mind-set. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop staff that you manage and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. You will have significant senior level experience of managing the financial activities of a not-for-profit organisation and will be empowered to develop and embed the right financial systems, processes and controls.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to step into their first Finance Director position.

For more information, please contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

Are you an experienced Director of Finance and Resources looking for your next contract? Do you have the ability to operate at both a hands-on level as well as operate strategically? Do you want to work three or four days per week? If so, please continue reading.

Robertson Bell are working with a small health charity to help them recruit an Interim Director of Finance and Resources for a six to nine month contract. The role will be home working with the option to work from their central London office after lockdown if preferred. The role is responsible for Finance, HR, IT and Facilities.

The main responsibilities of the Interim Director of Finance and Resources will be:

* Manage the finance team of two on a day to day basis.
* Provide strategic and commercial advice and support to the CEO and board.
* Manage the outsourced IT and HR functions.
* Lead on the SORP year end.
* Review all management accounts.

The successful candidate will:

* Be an experienced Finance Director.
* Have previously been responsible for resourced/ corporate services (IT, HR etc).
* Have an awareness or understanding of SORP year end.
* Be immediately available or on a very short notice.

This role will be three or four days per week and there is flexibility on how these are taken. This is an excellent opportunity to join a charity who have recently gone through a change period. This role is likely to attract a lot of interest so please do not delay in applying.

With ambitious front line commitments, my client is a faith based charity, currently undergoing a full review of its operational services, most notably finance. As such they are looking for a values driven Finance Director to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract and lead them in a journey towards best practice.

Role Purpose:

To provide financial guidance and advice on all aspects of the organisation’s resources. This includes effective management of Finance alongside playing an active role in the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Projects

• Lead on a full review of the current accounting service including people, processes, systems and culture.
• Embed best practice and controls into the finance function to ensure effective and accountable financial management of the organisation including overseeing the investment and reserves strategies.
• Work in partnership with the local branches to ensure timely and efficient financial data.
• Oversee an organisational review to ensure the business is aligned to the new strategy where efficiencies and new initiatives are optimised.

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with significant financial management experience at board level.
• Track record of working in mid-sized charitable organisations.
• Proactive, innovative and genuinely motivated by change and transformation
• Strong leadership, influencing and project management skills

Think Ahead is a national charity, working towards a society where everyone with mental health problems can flourish. This goal is more important and more challenging than ever, at a time when the coronavirus pandemic is putting people’s physical and mental wellbeing at greater risk.

We are looking for a senior finance and operations professional, with a track record of leadership in successful, growing organisations, to become our Finance and Operations Director. This role is part of our senior management team, working closely with the Co-Chief Executives, the other three Directors, and our board of trustees to lead the organisation.

This is an exciting moment for Think Ahead. Since becoming an independent charity in 2016 we have expanded our first programme – a graduate scheme providing talented graduates and career-changers with a new route into frontline mental health services – into every region of England. With the programme now well-established and secured by long-term Government funding, we are set to embark on a period of expanding and growing our activities and impact.

We need someone with the experience, skills, and passion to support and drive forward this strategy – not just leading first-class finance and operations functions, but also taking leadership roles in new projects and developing our overall infrastructure to support growth. If you’re excited by this opportunity, we are keen to hear from you.

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 18 May 2020.

This is an ongoing interim Director of Finance & Resources role working for a charity based in the City of London.

The successful candidate who should ideally be a qualified accountant will be responsible for financial reporting including forecasts, management accountant and completing the year end accounts.

Working as part of the senior management group the successful candidate will also play an important part in the charities strategic plans and will work very closely with the board and Treasure.

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Finance will oversee the team of two people.

This is a part time role, working up to 4 days a week, and all interviews, induction and on boarding will be one remotely for this 6 - 9 months interim role.

If you are interested in applying for this role though TPP Recruitment than please apply by sending your CV to [email protected]

Director of Finance & Resources role with a local authority funded charity in London (£20m income).

Your new company
£20m income charity that provides services to the community on behalf of local authorities (contracts).

Your new role
„ Report to the CEO and liaise with organisation Board of Trustees to deliver the highest possible standard of financial management and planning.
„ Take responsibility for overseeing the organisation's financial systems, legal services and procurement.
„ Play a key role on the SMT, contributing to its strategic leadership and ensuring the effective daily management of the organisation.
„ Develop management reporting and analysis to support effective decision-making at a senior level.
„ You will work closely with the Business Development team on bids for Local authority contracts to deliver services.

What you'll need to succeed:
A qualified accountant and member of one of the recognised accounting bodies in the UK (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA). A minimum of 5 years' experience of management within a Finance Department, demonstrating a proven track record of hands on financial and management accounting skills. Experience of managing strategic financial plans, budgets, financial reporting, procurement and fixed assets in a complex/dispersed organisation. Experience of charity finance statutory reporting and the charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

Please apply ASAP for more info and to be considered. The client will review CVs on an ongoing basis so the role may close before the closing date.

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Our mission is to help key Christian frontline workers with their housing needs in London. Our vision is for the Kingdom of God to come in London through the mission workers we support.

Our plans are to continue to expand steadily and sustainably to see more key Christian mission workers housed affordably, enabling them to work long term where God has called them.

We have exciting plans, an excellent model and a strong balance sheet and are seeking to appoint an engaging, financially astute and competent CEO to lead the staff team and drive forward the organisation with the Board.

Key to the role is good networking with Christian churches and organisations ‘on the frontline’, as well as Christian individuals and organisations with capital to donate or lend.

We are seeking a CEO to be an ambassador for the organisation and bring our plans to fruition. This role includes responsibility for partnerships, fundraising, marketing and communication, performance and risk management, and support to the Board in good governance.

Mission Housing is an energetic, small organisation. The working environment is suited to people who display flexibility, adaptability and mutual respect.

We can be flexible on working hours, expecting the CEO to work between 3 days per week and full time.

Salary: around £60-65k FTE plus contributory pension (5%), 25 days holiday FTE.

We are a charitable Christian organisation and are looking for a committed Christian to be our next CEO (Occupational Requirement).

Economy is recruiting a Deputy CEO to implement our new 3 year strategy. We are looking for someone who is energetic and dynamic, and who can help us deliver our ambitious objectives for organisational development and responding to the economic impact of coronavirus.

Economy is a charity that exists to support people - particularly those currently furthest from power - to shape the economy in order to achieve what matters to them. To further this goal, we have secured funding to increase organisational capacity and appoint a Deputy CEO to help manage this growth. 

Key areas of responsibility

Overall

● Develop and implement organisation systems and processes

● Oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.

● Support project and programme delivery.

● Deputise for the CEO as and when necessary.

Operations and Culture

● Develop project management systems and processes as Economy’s work expands and becomes more complex.

● Develop policies, systems and processes which enable effective internal communication and collaboration.

● Develop the systems, processes and practices which underpin a healthy organisational culture and promote diversity and inclusion.

● Oversee the management and development of Economy’s infrastructure including website, social media, CRM database, Google Suite and reporting systems.

Finance and Fundraising

● Work with the Chief Executive to provide the strategic context for financial planning.

● Responsible for financial planning, management and control including procuring appropriate insurances and the preparation of business plans and annual reports.

● Responsible for financial reporting including cash forecasting, quarterly reporting to the Board, preparation and review of project and annual organisation budgets.

● Work with the Chief Executive to prepare funding applications and requisite reporting.

HR

● Responsible for HR at a strategic level, overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary, staff well-being and all other personnel matters.

● Identify gaps in skills and experience in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and address through recruitment and training.

● Develop Economy’s HR policies, and draw in external expertise as necessary.

● Line management responsibilities.

Governance and Risk

● Work with the Chief Executive to deliver best practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, attend Board meetings and prepare Board papers.

● Responsible for GDPR compliance.

Culture

● Always act in the best interests of Economy.

● Abide by Economy policies as set out in the Staff Handbook.

● Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Economy.

● To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Key skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

● Track record of developing organisational systems to promote collaboration, embed a positive organisational culture and enact diversity and inclusion across an organisation.

● An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and how they can be embedded in all parts of organisational strategy, development and day-to-day operations.

● Managed teams to support organisational and personal development.

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

● Experience of designing, managing and delivering complex projects and programmes.

● An engaging presentational style.

● An ability to listen and communicate to build consensus and work collaboratively.

● A track record of using strategic thinking to improve outcomes and ways of working in an organisation.

● An ability to pay attention to detail across multiple areas of work

Values and behaviours

● Personal commitment to Economy’s values and purpose of supporting people – particularly those furthest from power – to use economics to achieve what matters to them.

● Ability to reflect and learn, including sharing failures and uncertainties. Openly taking feedback from the team and members of Economy’s community on your behaviours and work.

● The emotional intelligence to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow and develop.

Desirable Development Areas

We are also looking for the following skills and experience. Please tell us if you have experience of these work areas or you are particularly interested in them for your own personal development.

● Financial strategy, reporting and planning.

● Experience developing and overseeing HR policies and processes.

● Good knowledge of charity law and best practice.

● Experience of using applications such as Wordpress, Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack, or Zoom.

● Experience of using accounting software Xero.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Economics is underpinned by a way of thinking dominated by white men who have studied and worked in a small number of institutions. We are looking for people that bring a different perspective. To this end, when candidates are of equal merit, we will prioritise selection and appointment of people who are from backgrounds that are under-represented in economic institutions and the charity sector.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application form and fill out our equal opportunities survey by 23.59pm Monday 8 June 

Full-time 37.5 hours per week
£40,000 plus 5% pension

At an exciting time of growth and development we are recruiting for a Deputy Chief Executive. The Deputy Chief Executive will support taking the organisation forward as a leader in the provision of services for disabled people, carers and families.

You will be directly accountable for a number of key areas including managing the business needs of the organisation, premises and IT, policies, safeguarding, quality assurance and consultations. You will be a key member of the senior management team and have overall responsibility for our volunteers.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website vacancies page via the Apply button.

Recruiting under Covid 19 restrictions

We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.

This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We are able to offer a number of people – both for academic and non-academic roles - great opportunities to work with us over the coming months and years.

Our flexible roles for academic content developers could be ideal for those seeking to supplement their income at this time, those seeking short term contracts, or perhaps graduating engineering students.

Who are we?

TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.

Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.

Variety and ambiguity is the way of life at TEDI-London

In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for, to be part of our journey.

You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.

Chief Finance Officer

As the Chief Finance Officer and sole fully qualified Finance professional, your role will provide us with a first-class finance function. This is both a strategic and operational Finance role. Responsible for all aspects of financial management, you will provide strategic financial advice to the Board, Executive and wider leadership team. You will lead the annual audit, produce the annual accounts and ensure relevant, timely and appropriate information is available as required.

You will have a comprehensive and up to date technical awareness of accounting standards, budget setting and monitoring with an ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change. We are looking for someone with an ability to analyse complex operational / statistical information and produce accurate / intelligent forecasts and plans. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading procurement and ensuring a bestvalue approach.

At TEDI-London, a commitment to and understanding of teamwork and collaborative working in the widest organisation sense are of utmost importance.

We would be delighted if you review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided a video of the recruiting manager discussing this current vacancy and a live Zoom Q & A session on Eventbrite in the Job Description attachment.

Want to lead an organisation that stands in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage the organisation whilst the current CEO takes maternity leave. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation to take it forward in its organisational aims and objectives according to its current strategy.

 They will have substantial experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management. The individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and an ability to manage a full and varied workload, and staff team.

As the lead spokesperson, the candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, so they represent MRN’s position to the wider public and in the media.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate of the UK

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support in part or in whole the MRN mission

The salary will be £41,754 per annum, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2020, 9.00 a.m.

Date for candidate interviews: 22 and 23 June 2020