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.

Since the coronavirus outbreak began, our society has pulled together to achieve extraordinary things. Thousands of people sleeping rough have been temporarily housed in a matter of weeks, and many more were prevented from becoming homeless due to emergency changes to legislation.

As we begin to emerge from lockdown, we now stand at a crossroads: we can build on the incredible progress that has been made by helping everyone move into a secure and permanent home; or we risk seeing thousands of people being forced into homelessness.
We are recruiting for a Fundraising Development Officer to join our expanding Partnerships and Philanthropy team, to work alongside our inspirational supporters and beneficiaries to bring an end to homelessness in Great Britain.

About the role
As a Fundraising Development Officer you will join our innovative, dynamic and creative Fundraising Development Team (FDT). The FDT was established a year ago to create a team of talented people who lead on all the internally focussed work required to create the supporter experiences we need to end homelessness.

The team lead on all of the following for the Partnerships and Philanthropy team; working across a range of internal teams to produce all 6 and 7 figure cases for support, creating engagement opportunities (whether in-person events, communications, webinars, virtual reality experiences, etc.), ensuring seamless and rewarding volunteer experiences, digital marketing, cross team funder reporting, supporting on new business, and more – the remit is broad, the space for creativity and risk taking is generous and in their first year this new team have smashed it and are ready to grow.

Whilst you won’t be primarily supporter facing you will be absolutely central to fundraising success, using and growing your in-depth knowledge of corporate partner and philanthropy audiences, putting you in a brilliant position to later move into either a frontline fundraising role or a range of other internal teams. But we hope you won’t want to leave!

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing for high net worth and/or business audiences.
• Confidence in using digital channels to communicate and meet objectives
• Experience of working on events for high value audiences, in both a lead and support role.
• Experience of building productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders in a medium to large scale organisation
• Good numeracy skills and an understanding of finance processes.
• Experience supporting a busy team on multiple projects and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Able to work on own initiative, but also as part of a closely coordinated team.
• Share Crisis’s values and be passionate about ending homelessness

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 on-going 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. The job description 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: Tuesday 14th July (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage 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.
 

We are looking for an experienced debt adviser to join our established debt team. The successful applicant will provide over-indebted Londoners with free, face-to-face advice that is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances. This includes: 

● Interviewing those that access our service using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow them to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities. 

● Researching and exploring options and implications so that those accessing our service can make informed decisions

● Ensuring income maximisation through the appropriate take up of income, including those relating to water charges, benefits, tax and housing 

● Providing in-depth quality advice and on-going casework, including acting for the client where necessary using appropriate communication skills and channels

● Maintaining detailed case records, ensuring that all work meets all auditing and quality standards and the requirements of the funder

For more information please refer to the attached job description and personal specification. To apply, please complete the attached application form. Please note that we are unable to consider CVs or cover letters for this role.

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.

We are looking for an engaging, passionate and experienced finance professional to join our organisation as our Finance Manager. The post holder will form part of our charity's Senior Leadership team, and organisation that has 13,000 members, who all study at the University of Northampton. Our Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring that wthe charity delivers value for money for its members, is transparent in its operations, and supports effective decision making across the organisation. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To produce annual financial statements for the limited company, consolidated accounts for the charitable group, and to arrange for their audit, filing and distribution.
• To prepare and submit corporation tax and VAT returns as required, taking specialist advice as necessary.
• To assist the CEO in production of strategy documents and associated forecasts, annual budgets and forecast revisions and other forecasts or analyses of performance as required for both internal and external use
• To supervise the maintenance of appropriate accounting records and ensure timely production of management information for the charity and limited company in a format and frequency directed by their trustees/directors
• To assist in the development of policies and procedures for the charity and limited company, including, but not limited to, those affecting risk management and financial controls
• To make recommendations on the finance policies owned by the respective boards, including, but not limited to Reserves Policy and Investment Policy.
• To supervise the payroll and ensure that payments and returns to the HMRC are completed as required, including monthly RTI. To ensure that all pension requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner
• To be the ‘keeper’ of personnel records. Such records to be kept in a confidential manner and in line with relevant Data Protection Laws and internal Data Policy.
• To act as Company Secretary for the trading company.
• To ensure that relevant financial returns are provided to all external bodies (HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House etc.) in a timely manner
• To line-manage the Finance Team and undertake all related tasks (appraisals; staff development etc.)
• To complete action for, and provide relevant information to the Operational Finance Committee.
• Take a lead on the development of new financial systems and controls across the organisation if required.

General Ledger

• Manage the Sage Finance system
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparing and posting of general ledger journals
• Ensuring fixed asset additions are processed in accordance with policy
• Processing of general ledger payments and receipts
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Monthly management account adjustments and reconciliation to control accounts
• Routine control accounts checks

Purchase Ledger

• Reviewing purchase invoices for correct cost, account and VAT coding, checking to budgets checking invoice, checking to budget and ensuring authorised as per the financial signing limits
• Liaison with budget managers, staff and external suppliers to resolve queries in relation to payments
• Assisting when required with payment runs
• Monitoring outstanding creditors & investigating credit balances
• Preparing and posting of journals
• Reconciling purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements
• Credit card reconciliations
• Ensuring internal and external finance procedures are followed
• Run purchase ledger reports from Exchequer as required
• Advising Finance Manager on Accounts Payable issues

Sales Ledger and Credit control

• Assisting with the processing of Daily Banking Sheets, detailing income from commercial venues and Union clubs & societies
• Enter sundry bank receipts, including income collected via web (MSL and Union Cloud systems) such as club and society membership fees, card receipts, interest and other income
• Raise sales invoices e.g. for sponsorship and event income
• Completion of sales ledger and customer account reconciliations
• Update sales ledger customer account and cashbook as and when income is received
• Liaise with customers regarding any queries sales invoices
• Monitor aged debtors and actively manage the recovery of debt, liaising with budget holders and customers, and keeping a record of communications
• Run sales ledger reports from Exchequer as required
• Advising Finance Manager on Sales Ledger and credit control issues

Clubs and Societies

• Process journals as requested, including allocation of Union grants to individual clubs and societies;
• Facilitate regular reporting for clubs and societies
• Be the main point of contact for clubs and society budget holders, including assisting in resolving any queries.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Eduacated to degree level
• AAT Qualified Accountant
• 3 years post qualification experience
• Accounts preparation (statutory & management accounts)
• Payroll and Pension auto enrolment experience
• VAT (as applicable to charities)
• Corporation Tax (as applicable to charities and their subsidiaries)
• Understanding of the specific financial needs of the charity/not-for-profit sector (including SORP; fund accounting etc.)
• Experience of implementing systems and control procedures
• Advanced spreadsheet skills;
• Competent in use of standard office packages (spreadsheet; word processing; database; presentation software) and accounting software
• Experience of staff management
• Able to communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues at all levels

Desirable

• Charity accounting qualification
• 5 years post qualification experience, with experience in commercial or charity sector

Student Hubs is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an outstanding CEO committed to youth social action to lead Student Hubs through its next phase of development.

Student Hubs designs and delivers social action programmes for students in partnership with universities across the UK. Each year we support 2,500 students to take part in long-term volunteering, community action, impact consultancy, Service Learning and social innovation projects. This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead an exciting small charity working in the higher education sector.

This is a challenging and varied role, which will require you to lead and oversee a range of organisational functions. You’ll be setting the direction for a dynamic, fast-paced team full of people who are passionate about social impact and the student experience. You will receive support and space to rapidly develop professionally; this is a fantastic opportunity for significant learning and career progression.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of strategic leadership in the charity sector, higher education, youth social action or a related area. We will also consider candidates with experience transferable from another sector. They will need to help navigate Student Hubs through the extraordinary long-term challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, while continuing to grow the organisation sustainably, develop partnerships and maintain a strong financial position.

Please visit our website to see our application pack with further information about Student Hubs and the role.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 20 July 2020
Location: London preferred (remote working considered), with travel required to Hub cities
Start date: October 2020 preferred

Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to ensure that CACT’s financial records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.  The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring financial performance and explaining variances to budget, and together with the Director of Finance, ensuring that statutory reporting requirements are complied with. 

Applicants must be part or fully qualified professional accountants and have experience of ledger management and reconciliations, as well as management accounts preparation.

For further information please download an application pack.

Location: London
Salary: Starting salary of £30,177. Possible to increase by max. 2 increments a year up to £34,336 (top of grade).
Contract type: Permanent contract
Hours: 4-5 days per week, permanent contract
Benefits: 7.5% employer matched pension after probation; flexible working; 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays and Christmas break) increasing by one day per year worked, after 2 years of service; and generous staff development package
Deadline for applications: 23.59pm 12th July
First interview: 29th July, please hold 10am-5pm
Second interview: 7th August, please hold 10am-2pm
Start date: 9th September 

About the role:

This role is essential to ensuring the organisation’s core operations run smoothly and are managed to a high standard – in particular, this role will focus on the HR and Finance functions of the Operations Hub.  You will work closely with the Executive Director: Organisational Development to ensure all HR policies and procedures are executed to a high level of quality inside the organisation and in line with NEON’s values of solidarity, generosity and respect.  You will also work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to support NEON staff with activities related to fundraising and day-to-day finance tasks.  You are a people person, and understand the importance of attention to detail. 

Please download the Applicaiton Pack below to find out more, and to find out how to apply. 

About NEON:

The New Economy Organisers Network (NEON) is a not-for-profit company with 12 staff members and a network of over 1600 UK organisers from different trade unions, grassroots groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), faith-based campaigns, civil society groups and movements from across the country. We run powerful trainings and support campaigns to help progressives win social, economic and environmental justice.
We run trainings, share skills and coordinate together on campaigns helping people to lead movements like Just Treatment (organising patients to fight for the NHS) through to working with our members to get over 1400 media bookings across the UK’s biggest TV/radio outlets. We’re ambitious and the team is agile, fast paced and committed to actually changing things. 

We’re now looking for two dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team to help lead on the development and delivery of the organisations core finance, operations and communications systems and processes as part of this exciting project and achieve the best outcomes we can for families in Wales. 

You may or may not be currently involved in our field of work; but if you are someone with relevant or transferable experience, who likes working to make a difference, is both creative and organised, and is prepared to give 100 percent to go along on this adventure with us….then we’d like to hear from you!

The deadline for applications is now 6th July. Please note, late applications will not considered.

Digital Campaign Manager

Reporting to Campaign Director

Full time, fixed term, 12-month contract

Salary: approximately ~£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Rolling applications, with a view to recruit ASAP. London based

We’re hiring an expert digital campaigner to develop and deliver powerful on and offline campaign activities for Make My Money Matter. The job requires developing and  implementing effective tactics and strategies that build our communication channels, engage and mobilise our members, and activate people into meaningful advocacy actions in support of our mission. We are hugely ambitious about increasing our digital reach, impact and engagement, and want a creative campaigner to help drive this expansion. We want someone who is passionate about Make My Money Matter’s mission and is excited to join a new campaign working to transform the financial system.

About Us

Spearheaded by film maker, SDG advocate and co-founder of Comic Relief, Richard Curtis, Make My Money Matter is a brand new, people-powered campaign fighting for a world where we all know where our money goes, and where we can demand it’s invested to build a better future.

Starting with pensions, we’re going to help people understand the impacts of their money, and we’re going to enable them to demand it does better. We’re going to connect this call with decision makers in the private and the public sector. And together, we’ll ensure that the financial system transforms to put people and planet on a par with profit.

Doing this, we’ll help move trillions of pounds – away from the destructive, harmful investments of the past, and into those which help build a future we can all be proud of.

Our campaign includes three core workstreams:

1. Public Campaign: We’re going to tell the story of how we can create a better future for people and planet, and of how our money can do good while it grows – without compromising on returns. We’re going to show people what their money does now, and give them a call to action to demand it does better in the future
2. High Profile Partnerships: We’re convening NGOs, businesses, universities, local authorities, and public figures, and helping them work with their pension fund to make positive, progressive changes that ensures their money aligns with their values
3. Policy and Advocacy: We’re working with a core set of partners, including advocacy groups, government agencies, and the finance industry, to create a unifying call for high priority, high impact policy reforms that can transform the system from within. We’ll advocate for this manifesto at key national and global moments, including COP26 and 2021 G7.

About the role:

We are recruiting an exceptional Digital Campaign Manager on an initial fixed term, one-year contract. This role will report into the Campaigns Director, with responsibility for driving our offline community mobilisation and member engagement. This individual will develop strategies to attract, recruit and engage our supporter base, and amplify our advocacy efforts through on and offline mobilization.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a high profile, brand new start up committed to changing the world as one our first full time team members.

Who we’re looking for:

This will be a diverse role requiring someone who is as adept in crafting and delivering effective online campaigns which mobilise the public to action as they are in developing strategies to influence political leaders and cross sector partners. We need someone who understands the links between policy, advocacy, campaigns and media, and knows which supporting tactics to deploy and when.

We’re seeking a personable self-starter with experience in creative communications, digital marketing and campaigns. S/he will be a flexible and enthusiastic team player with a track record of problem solving, creativity and delivering in a fast-moving and/or start up environment. They will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of digital techniques to mobilize and motivate supporters, and ideally will have experience working on climate, finance or development issues.

As Digital Campaigns Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Devising, developing and delivering impactful, creative online and off-line campaigns which promote Make My Money Matter’s policy and advocacy messages to a diverse audience
• Helping to create engaging content and materials (member emails, action pages, blogs, social content) that encourage people to get involved and take action, grow our membership, and improve engagement rates
• Leading on the development and management of MMMM’s supporter engagement strategy, ensuring a growth in the quality and quantity of our supporters
• Engaging MMMM members and activists to lobby key decision makers (in business, government and the finance industry) and to support our core policy and advocacy targets
• Developing and implementing strategies for MMMM’s online content on social media platforms (principally Facebook and Twitter) 
• Managing the campaign website, digital tools and social media channels
• Supporting the design and delivery of stunts, events and other public facing activities
• Engaging with relevant coalitions and networks, ensuring both the effectiveness of coalition work and that MMMM’s positions are well represented
• Monitoring delivery of the digital campaign, learn from best practice and evidence and adapt our approach where necessary to achieve objectives
• Managing partnerships with selected digital agencies as required

Ideally you’ll have experience and understanding of:

• Working within the field of digital communications, marketing or campaigning 
• Managing digital campaigns and of working with digital advocacy platforms
• Developing innovative public mobilisation campaigns
• Writing and editing skills and experience of campaign and digital testing
• Email marketing and social media best practices
• Managing projects and organising public events and stunts
• Working with prominent individuals, i.e. influential media/political figures  
• Building partnerships and establishing and maintaining strong networks
• Organizational and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail 
• Working on initiatives related to sustainable finance, climate, development or public policy
• The links between policy, partnerships, campaigning and media
• Using evidence and insight to promote change

You’ll also be:

• Committed to Make My Money Matter’s aims
• Good at working in a team, willing to get stuck in, positive and proactive.
• Able to work well in entrepreneurial settings, often independently, and with tight deadlines
• Authorised to work in the UK

In return, we offer

• Competitive salary and pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working
• A fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the world
• Working with a highly-visible, mission-driven organisation
• A supportive, inclusive environment, and an amazing, vibrant team

How to apply

Please submit your CV and one page cover letter  with “Digital Campaigns Manager Application” in the subject line. Please include current employment status and likely notice period. Please note that due to the high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to candidates who we wish to interview.

Diversity and inclusion

We strive to create a fair and healthy environment where all colleagues feel challenged, valued and supported. We aim to cultivate a culture of collaboration and respect, where our people are highly engaged, and individual contributions are celebrated. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds

Caring Communities of Change is an innovative project putting learning disability family carers and their relatives at the heart of collaboration in service design and delivery across Health and Social Care in Wales.

We’re now looking for two dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team to help lead on the development and delivery of the organisations core finance, operations and communications systems and processes as part of this exciting project and achieve the best outcomes we can for families in Wales. Please find the job description for this post attached for further information. 

You may or may not be currently involved in our field of work; but if you are someone with relevant or transferable experience, who likes working to make a difference, is both creative and organised, and is prepared to give 100 percent to go along on this adventure with us….then we’d like to hear from you!

The deadline for applications is now 6th July. Please note, late applications will not considered.

Help us to deliver 'More homes, great services, better lives'

Our client is looking for an Independent Member to join the Audit and Risk Committee.

Position: Independent Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Location: Sherwood Rise, Nottingham

Salary: £2,647 per annum

Hours: 4 scheduled meetings per annum, completion of mandatory training and appraisals and other ad hoc requirements from time to time

Closing date: 6th July 2020, 12 noon

Our client is a unique, complex, successful and innovative not for profit organisation. They manage over 9,500 homes, house more than 20,000 people and employ approximately 1,200 colleagues in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. In partnership with 30 local authorities, they build new affordable homes to meet local needs. This includes homes for sale, rent, shared ownership and ‘try before you buy’ schemes.

The Association is governed by a Board of Management who are collectively responsible for ensuring success by directing the Association’s affairs and determining its strategic aims.

Their Board has had a proud history of achieving a mix of members from diverse backgrounds, and they are currently looking to recruit an Independent Member for their Risk and Audit Committee.

Purpose of the role:

As an Independent Member of Audit and Risk Committee, you will provide assurance to the Association’s Board regarding internal controls and risk management systems, the internal audit function, external audit and statutory accounts, along with other matters relating to regulation, governance, fraud and confidential reporting.

In addition you will also:

• Review statutory accounts and the appointment and performance of the external auditors
• Review the high level risk framework and provide assurance to the Board regarding the Risk Management Strategy, Risk Maps, Risk appetite and tolerances
• Contribute to deep dive risk reviews of key business risk areas
• Review stress testing and mitigation plans for the Group’s long-term financial projections
• Review the Group Assets and Liabilities Register and other reports on regulation, governance or compliance matters

About You:

You will have a full understanding of how a Board operates and be able to work effectively in a team. The ability and willingness to communicate your views clearly and objectively will be second nature to you.

You will have a clear understanding of the issues facing the Housing and Care sectors along with a strong commitment and empathy with the aims, values and objectives of the Association.

You will understand the needs of diverse communities; including people with disabilities and those who are socially disadvantaged.

Moreover, you will have experience in one or more of these areas: financial management; risk management; audit or assurance; regulation of the social housing sector and be able to demonstrate sound independent judgment.

New board members will join a successful Board and contribute to the development of a dynamic and well run organisation.

If you’ve got a passion for housing and/or social care and either live within the East Midlands or have a strong current understanding of the housing challenges faced by the region, then we’d love to hear from you.

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. We particularly welcome applications from women, as they are currently under represented on our board.

About us
We are a charity dedicated to ensuring that people most impacted by injustice are leading campaigns that affect their lives, from better housing to fairer treatment of migrants to LGBTQ+ rights. Our mission is to support people to run effective campaigns that challenge injustice. We do this by running campaign training programmes that help people develop the skills, confidence and community to change things that matter to them. In our trainings, we prioritise people from communities directly impacted by injustice.

In light of COVID-19 we are developing a new micro grants programme to support our graduate community members as they respond to COVID-19 and the opportunity for societal change in the times we live in.

The Micro Grants Manager will drive the design and delivery of this innovative new programme. They will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure that the programme meets the needs of the communities we serve. This will ensure that the programme is accessible and straightforward to use. The successful candidate will ensure that the system and structures are in place to monitor, evaluate and report on the programme.

About the job

Job Purpose

To design, manage and monitor a micro grants programme and associated systems
To engage internal and external stakeholders throughout the micro granting process
Comply with our data and legal responsibilities in relation to this work.

Job responsibilities

To design, manage and monitor a micro grants programme and associated system

• To design an accessible, short, swift grant making process which meets all internal needs.
• To work with relevant team members to manage the programme ensuring the programme remains on track.
• To monitor the impact the programme has, including completing any compliance requirements from funders.

To engage internal and external stakeholders throughout the micro granting process

• To ensure the project is planned with sufficient time to engage stakeholders with processes which support meaningful and constructive engagement.
• To communicate decisions clearly demonstrating how you have considered stakeholders feedback.
• Lead reporting to funders and trustees.

Comply with our data and legal responsibilities in relation to this work

• Stay up to date with relevant legislation
• Ensure processes are compliant with legislation
• Ensure processes are upheld and records are maintained

General

• Develop and maintain objectives and work plans for the roles responsibilities
• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and relevant emails via our shared 'hello' inbox
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager or Leadership Team
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team to provide effective leadership and management of the organisation whilst the current Director takes maternity leave. 

You will have experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management.

Salary: £35,000 per year, pro rata

Hours: 21 per week, flexible

Job Type: 12 months maternity contract

Location: Homeworking and Islington, London

Application deadline: 16th July 2020

Start Date: 1 September 2020

Duties will include:

• Provide general oversight and management of Artbox London’s activities and support and manage Artbox staff.
• Plan and coordinate engagement of volunteers in Artbox activities.
• Support Artbox activities such as exhibitions and special events.
• Drive and deliver business development activities to support the growth of the organisation, supporting the Partnerships Manager.
• Fundraise for the work of Artbox London through trusts and foundations and corporates, work to develop and maximise immediate and longer-term income growth for Artbox London by building effective relationships and funders and partners.
• Manage the financial activities of the organisation including budgeting and reporting and preparing annual accounts.  
• Lead on HR matters and recruitment, induction and support of permanent and freelance staff.
• Work with the Board of trustees and Chair to enable them to fulfil its governance functions.
• Oversee the charities internal and external communications, including website and social media.
• Find a suitable new studio space to accommodate Artbox during the planned renovation of Orkney House due to start in mid-2021.

Person Specification:

• Experience of a leadership or senior management role in an arts/charitable organisation.
• Demonstrable and measurable success in fundraising from trusts and foundations and corporates.
• Knowledge of and experience in financial, operational management, human resources and administration.
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively (and the ability to help others achieve these things).
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time
• Excellent written and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience of working with a trustee board to ensure good governance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small staff team.
• The right to work in the UK

About the organisation:

Artbox London is a charity and social enterprise, based in Islington, that aims to improve the wellbeing and inclusion of people with learning disabilities and autism by engaging them in art. Our objectives are to improve their confidence and self-esteem, develop their creative and life skills, provide opportunities to make and meet friends and reduce isolation and loneliness, and give them the chance to earn some money from their skills and creativity. We also aim to raise the visibility of people with learning disabilities and autism in the community, and to raise the profile of their artwork in the wider art world. We achieve these goals by providing a range of art workshops from our studio on Caledonian Road in Islington, and by providing trips to galleries and museums in the local area and in central London. We also hold regular exhibitions at our studio and at least one per year in a central London commercial gallery. Artwork is sold at exhibitions and throughout the year via our online shop, and profits are split with the artists so they receive some income.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post will initially be a 12-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

Interviews to be held in late July either via Zoom or in person depending on government advice at the time

The DBS and Safeguarding Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the safeguarding advisory team and for managing the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) process for the Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance (GDBF) and Guildford Cathedral (staff and volunteers) and for 161 parishes (staff and volunteers). The role is busy and varied - see the attached application pack for full details of the Job Description, Person Specification, more about what we do as an organisation and how to apply for the role.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is at the heart of all that we do.  We are on a journey, taking all possible steps to ensure that our churches and worshipping communities are truly a place where all are safe and can flourish. If you feel that you meet the criteria we are looking for in the person specification and the desire to support the aims of our safeguarding team, please do get in touch.

Our salaries are competitive within the charity sector with a generous non-contributory pension provision.Due to the Covid pandemic, we are currently able to work remotely from the safety of our own homes, but once we are able to return, we have an attractive, open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford (with free parking available).

If you wish to apply, your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 July 2020, midnight.

we look foward to hearing from you!