Main purpose of the role

• To help with all aspects of legacy management reporting to our Fundraising Manager.
• To work with FR Mgr to identify potential major donors and work to secure money for major projects through a programme of donor development.
• To develop and deliver appropriate events which support the development of new potential Legators.
• To develop and deliver events which sustain our current group of Legators.
• The post holder will also support the team in the effective delivery of a wide range of fundraising activities across the key areas of: events and community fundraising; individual giving and corporate fundraising

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure the effective and timely handling of all matters relating to legacies including development and management through to money distribution.
• To help prepare proposals, reports and presentations for different audiences.
• To support with the planning and implementation of legacy events.
• To set up and maintain accurate and up to date records for Legators.
• To support the finance team with the receipt and acknowledgement of legacies.

An exciting new role will see you join an ambitious team looking to transform income. Covering all sites within East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity you will predominately be fundraising for specialist equipment, research and projects to improve patient experience at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support delivery of an exciting new strategy to raise funds for amazing causes such as children, cancer and the elderly.

Ideally you will already have a background of proven success securing five and six figure gifts from trust and foundations and/or or major donors

Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.

Jacksons Lane is looking for a part-time Finance Officer to join our busy, friendly team here at North London's creative space.

The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining all of the transaction processing and reporting to the point of trial balance, utilising SAGE 50 and reporting to the part-time Finance Manager.

The role will require someone who is willing to work flexibly and independently, with minimal supervision. The ideal person must be comfortable using a multi-user system and be confident and able to adapt their skills to meet the requirements of an organisation in a period of rapid growth and change.

Please visit the Jacksons Lane website to download the Job Description and Person Specification, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form and some more information about Jacksons Lane. If you have any queries or would like to discuss the post please contact Leslie Daniels

Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract period: Permanent. This post is offered on a part-time (22.5 hours or 3 days per week) Core hours on working days are 10:00 to 15:00.

Deadline: 3rd February 2020

Events Officer - Duration: 18 month Maternity Cover 

The role

Are you naturally well organised with excellent time management skills that can support a small but busy events team? Do you thrive from collaborating in a small yet buzzing environment? Then we’d like to hear from you!  The ideal candidate will be friendly and unflappable and takes pride in their work and pays attention to the detail.

Find out more in the job description below.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, season ticket loans and childcare vouchers.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (pdf) and download the application form (Word), then email your CV and completed application form.

Deadline for applications: We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

For information on the data we process during recruitment, please see our GDPR compliant Privacy Notice(pdf).

Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events, staged every two years. From 2021, as well as producing a biennial festival, we will also run The Factory, a new state of the art building and producing organisation in the heart of Manchester.

The Director of Finance and Resources will be a member of the MIF Executive Team, working with the Executive Director on the development of the Five Year Strategic Business Plan and be the Executive Lead for the Finance and Administration teams, identifying potential operating efficiencies and improvements in reporting, systems and controls.

Responsibilities

− Executive Finance Lead at Board Meetings and Finance & Audit Committee Meetings, preparing relevant papers for these meetings.

− Work with the Director of Organisational Change and Transition to lead/contribute on the finance, legal and regulatory strand for transition into the Factory and identify other change needs.

− Be a significant contributor to the strategic development of the new organisation as it grows to a much larger company, responsible for The Factory, including the staffing model, resourcing and a viable business plan.

− Fulfil the role of Company Secretary and ensure that all relevant reporting and filing obligations are met.

− Represent MIF as Finance Lead at key Factory-related meetings as required.

− Lead the six-monthly reporting on the Five Year Business Plan to Government (in particular Arts Council England) working closely with the Executive Team.

− Work with the Executive Director and the Head of Finance to ensure accurate, timely, relevant and appropriate management reporting and forecasting to help manage the business. 

− Review and ensure effective management of cash balances and cash flow forecasts on a regular basis, recommending investment of cash on long term deposits to maximise income.

− Ensure effective management of cash and foreign exchange risk, in accordance with MIF’s Investment Policy and Foreign Exchange Policy.

− Support the Head of Finance with the ongoing management of key relationships including (but not limited to) audit services, tax advisors and Arts Council England.

− Broader leadership responsibility for the Admin (including IT & HR) ensuring the teams are delivering to the strategic aims of the organisation.

General

− Actively engage with the organisation’s vision and policies regarding equal opportunities and diversity, artistic ambition, participation and engagement, health and safety, evaluation and monitoring

− Training and talent development will be central to the organisation as we approach The Factory. All job roles are expected to engage with our training and development activity, be willing to support our training programmes

− Any other duties that are commensurate with the post

Closing date: 24 January 2020

Interview date: February 2020 (tbc)

Application process:

To apply please send a CV and covering letter using the 'Apply Online' button.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements (such as printed forms/Job Packs) please contact the MIF Office. MIF are always happy to make reasonal adjustments where possible for candidates. 

The role

We are looking for someone that has excellent interpersonal skills and is extremely well organised to manage a high workload as well as having strong business acumen and negotiating skills. We are looking for a customer focused professional with an ability to manage relationships and deliver results.

Find out more in the job description below.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, season ticket loans and childcare vouchers.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (pdf) and download the application form (Word), then email your CV and completed application form 

Deadline for applications: We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

For information on the data we process during recruitment, please see our GDPR compliant Privacy Notice(pdf).

Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation based in a stunning, award winning gallery in Colchester, Essex.  Since opening in 2011, Firstsite has welcomed over a million visitors. Firstsite has established its reputation for being an art gallery of regional and national importance especially through its work bringing internationally significant artworks to very diverse audiences.

This pivotal role, working closely with the Director and the broader senior management team, you will support Firstsite’s business planning and lead on its financial strategy. You will lead on all governance, contractual, financial and treasury arrangements. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the finance team and the finances of Firstsite, ensuring a proactive financial support service across all aspects of the organisation.

In particular, the Finance Director will take a leading role in producing, maintaining and reviewing the four-year financial model to support the delivery of our strategic aims.  Producing annual budgets and regular forecasts – this will include a priority on ensuring the rapid improvements of our income generation performance across commercial activity.

To succeed in this role, you will be fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA and will demonstrate extensive financial expertise and business acumen, with experience in leadership roles at director or senior manager level. You will have excellent analytical skills and be proficient in communicating financial data to a broad range of stakeholders.

Please note that Firstsite is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the great benefit in having a diverse workforce with different backgrounds.

Intelligent Working   

Our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle and we offer flexible working arrangements which could include, annualised hours, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days, etc.  We are happy to discuss your own requirements in more detail, should that be of interest.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion   

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our objectives. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective, are important to us.

At Firstsite, we recognise that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand and appreciate that those with experience who have taken a career break still have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment.

Applying with a disability   

Firstsite is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

How to apply for this role

To apply for the role, please send your cv and a covering letter – no more than two sides of A4 that states how your qualifications, experience and skills match the criteria listed in the job description.

Please send applications with a completed Equal Opportunities Form, available via our website.

Deadline for applications is 5:00pm, 20th January 2020.

We are looking for a part-time Finance Director, based in our office in London, overseeing the work of the Finance Officer in a newly restructured department.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with a membership of 3,700+ music groups, comprising around 200,000 hobby musicians. We support members with practical services to help them run their groups, and with artistic development opportunities; we run meetings and events for them; we celebrate their achievements and speak on their behalf to partners and policy makers.

The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity’s senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive and the senior management team, helping us shape the strategy for this thriving charity and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to deliver that strategy.

The role will line-manage the (4dpw) Finance Officer who runs the day to day financial accounting processes.

Making Music is seeking to appoint a qualified (ACA or ACCA) accountant with experience in a senior financial management role and of managing a finance operation and finance staff.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, with recent experience with Sage and Quickbooks software, and with experience of managing charity accounts, including charitable groups, and preparing accounts in accordance with SORP guidelines.

This post is for 2 days a week (15 hrs) and can be worked flexibly. Salary £45k pro rata (=£18k a year for 2 days per week).

We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and all kinds of individuals. Please let us know if you need this job information - or would like to apply for the job - in a different format.

Please download the job information and apply with your CV and a letter by 8am on Monday 27 January 2020. Interviews will be on Thursday 30 January in London. You will hear by 5pm on Tuesday 28 January if we would like to interview you.

Package includes 33 days’ annual leave per annum pro rata inclusive of public and bank holidays, health care plan, contributory pension, life assurance, relocation allowance and professional subscriptions by negotiation.

Are you passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of young people?

We are looking for a qualified accountant who wants to put their Christian faith into practice to lead our ambitious charity to grow and develop, maximising opportunities to diversify our income streams so we can deliver more mission.

YMCA Norfolk is a forward-thinking Christian faith-based charity delivering prevention and crisis support across housing, youth work, education, family and community support services.

We are seeking a strategic thinker with great people and financial management skills who has experience of working in a finance-related role at a senior management level, with experience in commercial and/or social housing sectors desirable, but not essential.

Along with the rest of the senior management team, you will live out and enhance the Christian ethos of the organisation. You will take the lead on strategic financial and business planning, as well as governance as Company Secretary. You will also provide strategic oversight for ICT and GDPR.

Due to the nature and context of this role, an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 applies, therefore applicants will be expected to be able to demonstrate their active Christian faith.

For further details and to apply, please download an application form from our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 3rd February 2020.
Interview date: Wednesday, 12th February 2020.

YMCA Norfolk welcomes applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which it works.

YMCA Norfolk is a Registered Charity No. 801606, Company No. 2067523.

• Great and unique opportunity to join this exciting conservation charity.
• Strategic role to add commercial value and lead on all aspects of finance.

About Our Client

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people's health, prospects and outdoor places.

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For 60 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

Job Description

As Finance Director you will provide strategic support to the CEO and input to the Board, whilst ensuring the organisation's financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

As Finance Director you will a key part of the TCV Leadership Team which is responsible for delivering TCV's strategy.

You will have overall responsibility for the organisation's financial planning, monitoring and performance and advises the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team on financial matters in support of TCV's work to connect people and green spaces.

Key ares of delivery will include:

• Lead the financial planning, monitoring and performance to advise and report to the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team on all financial matters, including financial controls, investments, reserves, forecasting, and systems.
• Business development - responsible for overseeing the income generation pipeline process and accountable for preparing the monthly position summary.
• Lead the production of the Annual Statutory Report and Accounts, notes, supporting schedules and audit files.
• Recommend changes to the CEO that will improve TCV's financial performance and financial controls by reviewing accounting procedures and processes.
• Oversee compliance and reporting to HM Revenue and Customs for tax and VAT.
• Fulfil the role of Company Secretary, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and accurate reporting to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships such as the bank, auditors, insurance brokers and those not directly linked such as key funders/supporters.
• Lead on the annual budget planning process, including trend and budget analysis.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with relevant accounting standards and group procedures are followed.
• Attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings and liaise with the ARC Chair regarding financial controls, audits and ad hoc issues.
• Lead the Head of IT to oversee TCV's IT and Risk & Compliance functions.
• Lead the Payroll and Property functions.
• Ensure TCV has adequate insurance cover managing and considering the balance of cost and quality of the annual insurance renewals.
• Be the organisational lead for the TCV fleet.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Experience of working in a finance and audit environment, for a large organisation.
• Experience of leading and developing teams
• Hold an accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• A track record of preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and other financial reports.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and to produce practical solutions.
• Experience of working with teams outside of core finance, preferably including leadership team level.
• Regular travel across the UK will be required (Head office is based in Doncaster)

Core Skills and Knowledge

• Communicating Effectively - Understands and manages the emotional impact of messages powerfully and appropriately. Is able to articulate highly complex concepts to others in a meaningful and relevant way. Is a role model, creating positive personal impact and employee engagement.
• Delivering Results - Role models leadership and understands how people deliver value to the organisation and how to maximise that value. Identifies, prioritises and develops the people capabilities needed to deliver the business strategy. Creates an environment in which recognising and developing talent is seen as a fundamental to managing the business. Has a high level of self awareness and a significant positive impact on others.
• Working effectively as One Team - Knows and understands the overall operating model for the business to leverage performance and maximise business results and customer satisfaction. Works together with peers to share knowledge, challenge appropriately and deliver leadership excellence.
• Understanding TCV and the Strategy - Has a thorough understanding of TCV's strategy, understands the complexity, diversity, strengths and weaknesses of TCV and how to leverage the organisation and resources in order to deliver strategic goals.
• Building Effective Relationships - Is able to lead strategically significant negotiations and relationships on behalf of TCV, and deliver the best outcomes for the organisation, beneficiaries, stakeholders and volunteers.
• Managing Change and Innovation - Drives and defines transformational change to achieve strategic objectives and sets out a clear business case and vision for change that inspires and engages others. Creates a culture in which creativity is actively encouraged by leaders. Leads by example and role models innovation by constantly striving to improve our customer and volunteer experience.
• Valuing Diversity and Integrity - Works continuously to improve working practices to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect. Ensures diverse experiences are used fully in developing new opportunities. Embraces and champions TCV values and ethical standards with integrity and is recognised as a direct and truthful leader.
• Leading People and Building Talent & Capability - Role models leadership and understands how people deliver value to the organisation and how to maximise that value. Identifies, prioritises and develops the people capabilities needed to deliver the business strategy. Creates an environment in which recognising and developing talent is seen as a fundamental to managing the business.

What's on Offer

The package on offer for the successful Finance Director candidate is as follows:

• Salary £62,400- £65,000 per annum depending upon relevant experience
• Car or £5000 car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 31 days annual leave plus bank 8 bank holidays
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x2 annual salary)

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

Ref Code: MPCY14067914Z

A new exciting part time opportunity with CPSL Mind

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health organisation, looking for individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people using mental health services.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Lead to help us further strengthen our existing Finance function, and lead on pro-actively developing CPSL Mind’s operational finance functions.

Finance Lead
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Based in our St Neots office initially, with travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Starting Salary: £15,791.51 per annum for 22.5 hours. (£26,319 FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Range 22 – 25

The successful post holder will work within the Finance & Resources team, to ensure the delivery of high quality services. This role will be based initially at our St. Neots office. 

To apply for this post, you must have at least 3 years’ experience in a previous financial role, including payroll processing, preferably with experience of Xero or Sage 50.  You should be able to work accurately and with close attention to detail, in a busy working environment, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews: Monday 10th February 2020 in our Peterborough office

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equal Opportunities Form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

VSO is the world's leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world's poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We're not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

Role overview

The ICS Senior Finance Manager will manage the ICS finance officer(s) and logistics team and is responsible for the financial management and performance of the £100m ICS contract. This includes risk management, budget, expenditure and financial compliance for VSO and consortium partners, ensuring consistency across subcontractors, efficient performance by results implementation, and value for money spend, according to contract targets.

This job is dependent on the award of future funding for the ICS contract in mid-2020.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

* Ability to be open minded and respectful
* Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
* Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
* Ability to seek and share knowledge

We also offer a range of additional benefits:

* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
* Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays)
* Competitive pension with Scottish Widows (matched at 5%)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Lockers and shower facilities
* Fun free lunch time activities like boot camp
* Professional development
* Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support and guidance on a wide range of topics from money matters to legal issues, as well as counselling and a helpline.

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
Ability to be open minded and respectful
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

Headliners (UK), an award winning youth charity, is looking for new Chief Executive who is passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable young people and can provide transformational leadership to a committed staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team to deliver our strategy and shape our plans through the next stage of development.

You will be a curious and forward-thinking leader who is able to inspire a range of stakeholders and have a total commitment to involving young people in decision making throughout the organisation.  You believe that young people are assets and deserve to be listened to and have equal opportunities to achieve their potential.

You will have a strong interest in journalism, media and the power of storytelling.

Our ideal candidate will have senior level management experience, outstanding communication skills, proven influencing skills and organisational profile-raising and a track record of fundraising and building partnerships.

The role is 4 days per week (28 hours) with flexible working including some home working with a salary of £36,400 (FTE £45,500). You must be able to travel throughout the UK to our offices in Northern Ireland, North East England and London. 

Please visit our website for an application pack with details of the role description and person specification and full instructions of how to apply and send us your CV with a 2-page supporting letter by 12 noon January 31st 2020. 

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

Purpose of Role:

Family to Family Walking will engage families in each Valleys Regional Park Discovery Gateway area and provide training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to design and describe walking routes that will be promoted online to other families, both visitors from nearby communities as well as tourists from further afield. The postholder will develop, manage and deliver this project, and potentially another walking project, on time and within budget.

Essential Criteria

· Knowledge of the Valleys Landscape Regional Park Area

· Knowledge of methods and good practice in community engagement.

· Knowledge of the benefits of walking & a good walking environment

· Some knowledge of marketing product development and promotion, ideally of a tourism product

· Proven experience of engaging and involving members of local communities in new projects

· Proven experience of community project management and delivery

· Ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Able to work occasional evenings and weekends when required

· Willing to use own car to drive across the region

· Computer literate and administratively self-sufficient

· Commitment to the work and values of the Ramblers

Desirable Criteria

· Ability to speak Welsh

· Knowledge of the tourism industry in Wales

· Knowledge of online promotional techniques

· Experience of organising training events and leading group outings

· A love of walking and the outdoors

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We promote diversity and warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.