Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our Head office based in Birmingham, UK, is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Executive Assistant (Director of External Relations and Advocacy)’. The division’s responsibilities include brand protection and reputation management; international media relations and advocacy; IRW’s website, publications and social media platforms; internal communications; and staff training.

In close cooperation with the other divisions of the organisation and the direct line reports of the Director of External Relations and Advocacy (ERA), the Executive Assistant will help the ERA Director achieve the Division’s agreed strategic aims and objectives.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Ideally degree educated, and particularly useful if this is in a relevant discipline (such as international development, NGO management, policy development, communications/marketing)
• Significant previous experience of providing senior executive support
• Some knowledge of the social media landscape, coupled with some experience in creating social media content
• Previous experience of analysis and research
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and external relations
• Skilled in exercising discretion and sound judgement when dealing with unexpected issues
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship – together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery and Child Protection and our extensive staff Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place Mid-April 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Are you an aspiring or current Assistant Accountant who is tired of the daily grind? Would you like 38 days of holiday allowance in a role with flexible working? How about a pension scheme with a contribution of over 20%? If this sounds like the role for you then please read on!

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a Birmingham-based education organisation on the recruitment of a permanent Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with a recently restructured team and put your stamp on an already well established and highly regarded organisation.

The main duties of this role will be:

• Creating reports and analysis on a monthly basis regarding both the current and forecasted financial position of key budget holders
• Assisting the Finance Manager with annual planning
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Handling high volumes of bank reconciliations daily
• Working in conjunction with the AP and AR teams to ensure cash is posted correctly
• Managing the preparation and posting of month end journals as well as accruals, generally overseeing the month end processes
• Completing control accounts for review by the Finance Manager

This position will join a small team within a wider finance function, offering the opportunity for personal development as well as salary increases and even more holiday as you progress. This role will suit someone who is a strong analytical thinker and possesses a solid range of knowledge in management accounting.

Successful applicants will be:

• Educated to a good standard, particularly with English and Maths
• Qualified to at least AAT level 4
• Experienced in working in a similar role (min. 3 years)
• Proficient in the use of technology, especially Excel
• An excellent communicator, able to converse with colleagues and clients at all levels

If you're interested in joining a progressive, forward thinking and modern organisation, please do not hesitate to apply below.

Kitchen Assistant/Cook

Location: National Memorial Arboretum

Contract: Permanent

Average 30 hr per week, 5 days out of 7

Salary:  FTE £17,143 per annum pro rata

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About The National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s centre for year-round Remembrance - a vibrant, living landscape of reflection and inspiration. Located in Staffordshire, the 150-acre Arboretum is a special place honouring those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways. The site includes the iconic Armed Forces Memorial, a lasting tribute to those in the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the service of their country. Recent multi-million pound investments have doubled the size of the extensive visitor and learning facilities and created a brand new events facility for public and private use with a banqueting capacity of over 300. The Arboretum now welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year, hosts over 200 events and engages with around 16,000 student visitors.   The centre is part of The Royal British Legion

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

· A desire to deliver a great customer experience

· Enjoy and thrive working in teams and with others

· Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum

· Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

· An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

The Arboretum is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant/Cook, to work alongside the established team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, key responsibilities include:

· To deliver high standards of customer service, food quality, cleanliness and presentation standards as laid out in the Foodservice Strategy.

· Support all areas of activity within the food service department to supply: visitor day catering, which includes a 380 cover Restaurant, a Coffee Shop and Satellite outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum.

· To be part of the hospitality team for table waited functions in Aspects Events Centre. Which holds daytime and evening events catering up to and including formal banqueting for up to 500 attendees

The successful candidate must have proven foodservice experience, good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.  Attendance outside normal working hours will occasionally be required and the ability to work under pressure will be essential.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Please specify preference of working hours in your application

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 25th March 2020

The Role

nasen is looking to recruit an experienced Website Administrator to administer nasen’s website and CRM systems. If you have a high level of programming and analytical skills, excellent technical understanding, with the proven ability to handle pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines then we would love to hear from you.

Who We Are

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners. We provide: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their pupils.

Role Objectives

• To ensure nasen’s websites and the CRM system are operating effectively and meeting the needs of the organisation.
• To support users of nasen’s IT systems and to be the main point of contact with the relevant external support services.
• To be responsible for familiarising users with the website and CRM and making sure it functions smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the support and maintenance of nasen’s websites and CRM.
• Coordination of support requests with external providers and leading on staff technical support and nasen membership technical customer support as required.
• Designing and delivering nasen’s website and CRM infrastructure in consultation the Head of Operations and the Head of Sales and Marketing.
• Exploring and developing new capabilities to support the growth and development of nasen.
• Communication of plans and strategies across the team and with senior staff as required.
• Provide support and added features for a technology loaded web space.
• Ensure the compatibility of the website with the full breadth of user interfaces.
• Managing the accessing rights of different users to the website and CRM.
• Management of the settings of the website, including site navigation.
• Analysing website traffic and responding to feedback on the website and/or CRM.
• Overseeing website functionality and performance.
• Responsible for the overall security of the website under the guidance of the Head of Operations.
Other
• To undertake relevant training and development, as required.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required, appropriate to the grade of the post, as agreed with the Head of Sales and Marketing.

Person Specification

Please see attached.

How To Apply

To submit an application, please select 'Apply Online' and submit your CV and covering letter addressed to the Chief Executive, Professor Adam Boddison.

The first round of interviews will be conducted electronically.

Current Benefits

• 25.5 Days annual leave excluding public holidays (plus one additional day at Christmas and Easter)
• Flexible hours (to be agreed)
• 8% Employer Pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported professional development
• 10% London weighting
• Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Dog-friendly workplace

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The Role

nasen is looking to recruit an experienced Fundraiser/Bid Writer to raise significant funding in line with nasen’s charitable objectives. If you have a passion for and experience in fundraising or bid writing in the third sector, have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and display outstanding verbal and written communication skills then we would love to hear from you.

Who We Are

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners. We provide: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their pupils.

Role Objectives

To horizon-scan, write bids and raise significant funding in line with nasen’s charitable objects and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and strengthening relationships with key charitable funders to grow philanthropic income.
• Working to agreed financial and non-financial targets.
• Maintaining detailed records of all actions taken and adding relevant information to the CRM database.
• Being familiar with methods of tax-efficient giving in the UK and overseas and understanding the relevant charity, Freedom of Information, and Data Protection legislation.
• Working with key colleagues to scope new charitable project areas by identifying potential funders and developing a project outline to generate significant income.
• Writing bids to secure income from a variety of sources, including Trusts and Foundations, the public sector, the private sector, research councils, etc, in line with nasen’s charitable objects and strategic objectives.
• Building close working relationships with key nasen staff to find the information needed to write clear and compelling proposals for income generation.
• Building effective working relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Working with diplomacy and tact with stakeholders of all levels at nasen and externally.
Other
• To undertake relevant training and development, as required.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required, appropriate to the grade of the post, as agreed with the Head of Contracts.

Person Specification

Please see attached.

How To Apply

To submit an application, please select 'Apply Online' and submit your CV and covering letter addressed to the Chief Executive, Professor Adam Boddison.

The first round of interviews will be conducted electronically.

Current Benefits

• 25.5 Days annual leave excluding public holidays (plus one additional day at Christmas and Easter)
• Flexible hours (to be agreed)
• 8% Employer Pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported professional development
• 10% London weighting
• Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Dog-friendly workplace

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Technician

£24,446 per annum 

 (Ref:  SUS2876)

37.5 hours per week – based in Birmingham

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our team, which is working with local communities to design and deliver outstanding cycling and walking infrastructure. Your work will contribute to the creation of healthier, happier towns and cities. By providing best-practice street design from conception to delivery, you will be assisting Sustrans in its vision to allow people to travel in ways that benefit their health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a talented technician who is passionate about infrastructure design, someone who wants to enhance their existing skills and develop new ones. In the Midlands design and engineering team you will have freedom to express yourself creatively and challenge yourself daily. We enjoy working together as a team, and value the contribution and expertise of all members.

At Sustrans you will be encouraged to produce innovative designs for networks, neighbourhoods and streets. You will be contributing to a variety of public realm and infrastructure projects across the region, building key relationships and collaborating with a variety of clients form the public and the private sector.

Sustrans supports professional development towards incorporated or chartered status through a scheme approved by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Thursday 26 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 8 April 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Senior Credit Controller

Are you a Senior Credit Controller looking for a new challenge, working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people?

Position: Senior Credit Controller

Location: Coventry

Salary: Up to £25k per annum depending on experience

Duration: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays pro rata, benefits scheme offering discounts and cashback at high street shops and major supermarkets, gyms etc., Free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

About the role:

Our client offers care and support services to people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs and other complex care needs, helping them to live life to the full. They are seeking an experience Credit Controller to work within their friendly team based in Coventry.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain or lower funder/debtor balances, so risk of increased 60-day debt is reduced.
• Respond to invoice disputes or contractual queries to aid payment.
• Ensure billing information meets client/contractual requirements.
• To collect both due and overdue transactions within the Sales Ledger so that balances are maintained or lowered.
• To understand 60+ day debt and look to reduce and/or stop where possible other debts from ageing to 60+.
• Manage complex and challenging accounts.
• Secure payment promises/then receipt of payment promises to hit Company/Group Cash Collections targets
• Reconcile accounts (payments and/or credits/adjustments against invoices/amended invoices/debit notes) when required if balance outstanding is disputed by funder/debtor.
• To understand debtor disputes or queries and involve others within the Company/Group that promotes resolution/allows payments to be released.
• Support the regional administrators with debtor reports; aged debt analyses; weekly debt calls and raising of fees when required.
• Monthly reconciliation of Residential personal accounts and liaise with finance team and the RA when the need arises.
• To ensure all cash receipts are allocated to the Sales Ledger appropriate funder/transaction in a timely and accurate manner.
• Authorise credit notes, re-works and refunds in line with company approval limits.
• Through on going contact with debtors, assess the need to issue a final notice on an account and recommend legal action where appropriate.
• Assist with fees uplift and ensuring that any fee changes have been updated on the system.

About You:

The successful Senior Credit Controller will bring with them the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal and written
• Good negotiation skills
• Aptitude for problem solving and implementing processes
• Minimum three years’ experience in a Senior Credit Control role or similar
• Excellent analytical skills, including experience of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to lead by example and inspire others
• Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative
• Possess good self-motivational skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Although not essential Knowledge of ‘Access’ accounting system would also be highly desirable for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Credit Controller, Senior Credit Control, Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk/Credit Controller, Credit Control Assistant, Credit Control Clerk, Credit Control/Collections, Credit Control Supervisor, Credit Control Manager, Billing and Credit Control Manager etc.

Head of Faith and Beliefs Engagement

£44,606 - £50,819 pa – Inner London HCA for Tooting base

Location: Tooting or Birmingham

Ref: 918-MX5297

Engage and Enhance

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we have a simple but uniquely vital mission: to save and enhance lives. Taking responsibility for blood, organs, tissues, stem cells and more, we do everything in our power to do our amazing donors justice and give a lifeline to thousands of people every year.  As we move towards an opt-out system for organ donation in 2020, we need a passionate leader to get the word out to faith and beliefs organisations about organ and blood donation.

This is a challenge that few can match.

The role

As part of our busy NHS Blood and Transplant team, you will develop and lead on the implementation of our faith and beliefs engagement strategy. 

In this varied role you will build trust with key faith and belief organisations so that you work together to educate and problem solve around the key issues of the opt-out system and the necessity for increased engagement of BAME audiences on organ donation, and black donors for blood donation.

Each day will be different. One day you’ll be developing strategy, presenting to stakeholders and creating content − and the next, meeting faith leaders or working closely with nursing or other donor experience colleagues.

Based ideally in Tooting, with the option of working in Birmingham, you will report to the Head of Organ Donation Marketing, whilst line managing the BAME Marketing Manager.

About You

Passionate and inclusive, you will be a strong people manager with a proven track record of community engagement.

With exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal − you will be capable of building collaborative relationships and solving complex issues.

You’ll have had experience of project management and you’ll also be able to develop and manage multi channel campaigns.

As you work with numerous groups, you’ll also instil integrity and true diversity across our organisation, respecting others and expecting the same in return.

You will have demonstrable experience to Masters level in management or marketing or educated to Masters level in these areas.

What we offer

By joining this dynamic team, you will be taking on an essential role which will directly contribute to saving and improving people’s lives.

So join us, and put your passion and expertise to the test in a challenging, interesting and deeply rewarding role – and in turn, we will support you with access to a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave and the possibility of part-time working.

Please note that this is a fixed term vacancy until 31st March 2021.

Closing date: 25th March 2020.

The interviews will take place in Tooting on Wednesday 8th April.

We are looking for an outstanding senior sales professional to help grow our work across the West Midlands and South-West region. Your ultimate goal is to help us reach more educators, schools and trusts with our professional development programmes, having the greatest possible impact on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The role will be at forefront of our externally-facing work, with a focus on building strong relationships with regional influencers and advocates in order to drive sales. You will deliver against regional targets, account manage key regional stakeholders and lead a young and ambitious sales team in order to achieve successful recruitment, continuous improvement and long-term impact in the region. The role will work in partnership with the Business Development Team to design and develop bespoke solutions to needs presented by accounts in the region, as well as gather market intelligence and provide feedback to the organisation on insight from your area and schools to inform wider strategy. 

To do this well, you will have an extensive knowledge of the education sector, experience of leading complex stakeholder relationships and the ability to meet ambitious sales targets. The ideal candidate will also have experience of developing strategy and leading complex operations, and the role is ideal for someone looking to take their account management skills and external stakeholder relationships to the next level.

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role

This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and award-winning fundraising team, committed to finding innovative ways to build Crisis’ profile and support across the UK

In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to income growth across the West Midlands, and you will be involved in the development of networks and activity to generate funds from communities, individuals, local trusts, companies and volunteer fundraising groups, whilst ensuring an excellent supporter experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of using your excellent communication skills to build a wide range of successful relationships and deliver first-rate supporter or customer care, ideally including having worked with volunteers.

You will be comfortable working remotely, often away from other fundraising colleagues, and will need to demonstrate your ability to use your own initiative to research and identify opportunities and deliver projects or events.

And, you’ll be highly motivated to help achieve the change needed to end homelessness altogether.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. In the supporting statement section, please address points 1, 2, 4 and 5 only of the person specification, which is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: 29th March 2020 (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Fundraising Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands

If you have a fundraising background, this is an exceptional opportunity to support the success of an internationally renowned centre of excellence for classical ballet.

About Us

We are Elmhurst Ballet School, a world leader in ballet training and education. Associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet, our mission is to inspire, nurture and celebrate young ballet dancers who share the talent, commitment and passion to become exceptional dance professionals, regardless of their financial circumstances.

It costs more than £225,000 to train a world-class ballet dancer over eight years at Elmhurst. This is unattainable for many and more than 85% of our students require financial assistance to train with us. We provide bursaries to students in need to ensure that talent has the spotlight over privilege.

We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and develop our fundraising programme to support our bursary programme and margin of excellence.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,000 per annum
- Access to our gym
- Free on-site parking

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and passion for the arts to enable young ballet dancers with promise to become exceptional dance professionals.

Fundraising plays an integral part in our efforts to ensure that talent is truly classless. It provides bursaries for our students, support for our outreach programmes to bring ballet into the community and gives young people the chance to showcase their skills and flourish.

So, if you want to help young people pursue their ambitions, no matter what their background, we would love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will maximise philanthropic support for Elmhurst Ballet School, which will enable us to continue nurturing the classical ballet dancers of tomorrow.

You will manage the trusts and foundations bid writing programme, manage key stakeholder relationships including membership groups and existing donors, and help to cultivate new supporters.

Under the guidance of the Head of Development and Engagement, you will:

- Plan and co-ordinate all fundraising and stewardship events and initiatives
- Assist with the development of Elmhurst’s fundraising plan
- Make sure that all supporters receive swift, high-quality responses
- Plan and organise appeals
- Ensure that our fundraising collateral is relevant and up to date
- Maintain a database of donors, trusts and foundations

About You

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need:

- Previous experience within a fundraising environment
- The ability to write exciting and compelling copy for a variety of audiences
- A proactive and self-motivated approach

Experience of charitable fundraising would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Stewardship Officer, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Partnerships Officer, or Fundraising Co-ordinator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, primarily during school hours (8:30 – 18:00). However, for the right candidate, part-time hours (30 hours per week) will be considered.

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

So, if you are seeking an exciting, new challenge as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Purchase Ledger Officer

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Officer looking for a new challenge, working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people?

Position: Senior Purchase Ledger Officer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £25k per annum

Duration: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays pro rata, benefits scheme offering discounts and cashback at high street shops and major supermarkets, gyms etc., Free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

About the role:

Our client offers care and support services to people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs and other complex care needs, helping them to live life to the full. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Purchase Ledger Officer to work within their Purchase Ledger function ensuring accurate and complete posting of all purchase ledger transactions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring strong internal controls in respect of matching purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Ensuring monthly and periodic balance sheet reconciliations are undertaken and reviewed.
• Ensuring a structured approach to supplier reconciliations.
• Working closely with the Financial Accountants to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the nominal ledger.
• Reviewing and challenging current processes and procedures and looking for continuous improvement.
• Matching, batching and coding of invoices
• Assisting in bank reconciliations as and when required.
• Liaising with suppliers & internal/external stakeholders

About You:

The successful Senior Purchase Ledger Officer will possess a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, other skills and experience required for this role include:

• At least 3 years proven experience in purchase ledger role
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to cope well under pressure.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and excited about a career in accounts.
• The ability to work off your own initiative and willingness to learn.
• Fantastic IT Skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and confident liaising with other areas of the business.

If you feel you possess the right skills for this role, then apply today and join our client’s friendly team!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Purchase Ledger, Senior Purchase Ledger, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales & Purchase Ledger Officer, Accounts Payable & Receivables Officer, Finance Officer, Payroll and Purchase Ledger Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Purchase Ledger Manager 

We are seeking a dynamic new Chief Executive to provide strong leadership and

direction during a period of rapid expansion for this growing charity.  If you

have a passion for working with communities, love heritage and enjoy managing

change, this could be the job for you!

Heritage Trust Network (HTN) is a grass roots membership organisation

operating across the United Kingdom, that provides a unique resource within

the national heritage sector, supporting community based organisations to

revive their heritage assets for social and economic benefit.  We equip

local communities with the skills they need to deliver these complex

projects through our online resources and fortnightly newsletters, as well

as providing peer to peer support through regular branch meetings and our

annual conference.  

Thanks to funding from Historic England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and

others, the organisation has an exciting opportunity to upscale its operations

over the next three years, to increase resilience and deliver a comprehensive

programme of community-based training and skills development to its expanding

membership.

As our new CEO you will be working with an active and engaged board of trustees

and a great team of dedicated staff, volunteers and consultants.  You will also be

representing the organisation at a national level to improve HTN’s profile and impact.

Our ideal candidate will have several years’ experience of managing a heritage,

cultural or community organisation, involving strategic planning, staff management

and finances.  A broad based interest in historic building/built environment matters

and knowledge of the range of not for profit organisations working to benefit local

communities will be essential. We will also be looking for someone with excellent

people and communication skills, an aptitude for fundraising and business planning,

as well as sound marketing and IT skills. 

The post is based in Birmingham, with travel throughout the UK. Initially funded for a

year there is potential to extend the post, subject to funding.

To get further information or contact details for an informal chat, please click the

apply button

Closing dateTuesday 14th April with interviews on the afternoons of Thursday 23rd or Friday 24th April via Video conference.

Want to work for a leading property organisation with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of assets? Do you want to work for an organisation that prides themselves on developing their staff within? Are you interested in working for an organisation that offers excellent benefits including flexible hours, home working and a substantial pension contribution? Then this is the role for you!

My client is a rapidly growing nationwide property organisation based in Birmingham looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their team in a role filled with fantastic growth and development potential.

The main responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner are as follows:

• Liaise closely with a variety of senior internal and external stakeholders, building excellent relationships with them in order to successfully aid in the development of new properties.
• Take the lead on the budgeting and forecasting process, reviewing them with stakeholders and analysing any variances that there may be.
• Full responsibility for the preparation of company management accounts.
• Lead on the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to develop their career further in a broad finance role within a highly ambitious organisation with growth-plans in place to substantially increase in size over the next ten years. Furthermore, this company offers a fantastic benefits package including a substantial pension contribution, flexible working hours and working from home potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Fully qualified as an accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Experience of preparing management accounts.
• Ideally previously experience within a business partnering role, however, candidates without this are still encouraged to apply.
• A natural problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as applications are reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date.