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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join our Audit, Risk & Governance Team. This role will require the successful candidate to support to the Head of Audit, Risk & Governance in the implementation and oversight of effective risk management and assurance policies and procedures for the whole organisation.
Role Requirements
You will attend the Audit & Risk Committee and other board committees from time to time to present on risk and assurance. With experience of delivering 2nd line risk and assurance activities within large, complex or heavily regulated organisation, you will be effective in building professional relationships and influencing and collaborating with colleagues from all disciplines and at all levels.
You will need to engage effectively with frontline and support colleagues to really understand the needs of our beneficiaries and the risks to the charity more broadly. The ultimate objective of risk management at The Children’s Trust is to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, safe and effective and financially sustainable services for vulnerable children now and in the longer-term.
Although the role does not have any formal direct reports, the Risk & Assurance Analyst will have a dotted line into the Risk & Assurance Manager, providing support particularly on business continuity but also on risk management as and when necessary.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. We deliver rehavilitation, educatioin and community se...
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ALK Positive Lung Cancer (UK) is the UK’s leading charity for support, empowerment, and advocacy for ALK-positive lung cancer patients. Due to the charity’s success over the past 5 years, we now wish to appoint a part-time Charity Manager to take the charity forward.
We are now seeking to appoint a Manager with a wide range of duties and roles. The post is offered at a salary of £37K FTE on a flexible basis of an average of 20 hours per week (£20K pa), WFH and a fixed term two-year contract
The charity was established over 5 years ago by patients and their families and has grown from 50 members to over 650. We are recognised by lung cancer oncologists, pharmaceutical companies and other related organisations as the voice of ALK-positive patients in the UK.
To date, the charity has been largely managed by volunteers, principally the Chair and Treasurer/Administrator, and has engaged outside contractors to provide specific services. We do not, at present, directly employ staff.
The charity is strongly patient-focused, as indicated in our vision, and the majority of Trustees are patients. Whilst recognising the importance of fundraising for research, the charity believes that other charities are better placed to do this and our focus is on the support and empowerment of patients, advocating for a high level of care and campaigning for early diagnosis.
Closing date for applications is 4pm Friday 12 April.
Please note : we reserve the right to close the ad earlier than the published closing date.
ALK-positive lung cancer is a relatively rare disease with about 400 new cases a year in the UK usually affecting younger never-smokers, o...
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The Director of Operations will be a key member of our leadership team, enabling our growth through strategic and structural operational planning, implementation and delivery, ensuring that we realise our vision across our Resourcing Church network.
The successful candidate will be joining a growing church community at an exciting juncture in our history as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary. Our church is thriving, with a large, diverse, and committed congregation, which reflects our community in Brixton, Camberwell and Kennington. We are a place of welcome and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, and we are a training parish, with many ordinands, curates and musicians spending time here in recent years.
We have a thriving music programme with over 100 children singing in three choirs weekly, and we are active in our service to the community. We have two church schools, St Gabriel’s College and St John the Divine Primary School, and we are involved in a wide range of community and social action programmes from London Citizens to the Robes homeless shelter.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vicar of St John the Divine to ensure the strategic priorities of the St John the Divine Resourcing Church network – currently St John the Divine Kennington, St Faith’s North Dulwich, and the Korean congregation at St James’ Malden – are delivered. They will also support our wider leadership team, including clergy, and lay leaders.
As our own network and congregations grow, we anticipate that there will be opportunity for the post-holder to grow the remit of the role and develop their career within the position.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to join our small team. You will help to lead on governance projects to support our Charity’s strategic objectives.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: £35,339.79 per annum, Band E, Level 3, inclusive outer London weighting and a market supplement
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (1-2 days minimum in the office per week)
Job Type: Permanent
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Governance Officer Role:
As our Governance Officer, you will play a key role in the management of the Board’s committees and the production of the documentation required to facilitate each meeting.
Key responsibilities as our Governance Officer:
- Supporting the Company Secretary and Governance Manager with effective management of the Committees serviced by the Governance Team. This includes being aware of agenda items prior to each meeting to mitigate any potential issues that may arise
- Taking the minutes of agreed Committee and Board meetings and producing a set of minutes for approval within the agreed time period
- Sharing meeting details with Committee members in a timely manner
- Following up on agreed Board/Committee actions in collaboration with the Company Secretary, Governance Manager and Governance Officer, ensuring actions that may interlink between committees are understood and developed accordingly
- Responsible for the annual trustee appraisal schedule, ensuring all trustees have an effective meeting with the Chair of the Board
What we are looking for in our Governance Officer:
- Highly competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, databases and Outlook) and Adobe
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience
- GCSE A*-C grade (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language
- An understanding and interest in the work of the organisation and its strategic objectives
- An understanding of how an organisation’s Board and Committees shape decision making with an awareness of risk and interdependencies between committees
- Proven competence in this type of role
- Experience working with trustees and volunteers
What we can offer you as our Governance Officer:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
Closing date: Wednesday, 3 April 2024 at 23:59pm
Interviews will be held in-person at Gilwell Park, Chingford: Week Commencing Monday 15 April 2024
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Our cultural Trust operate an exciting portfolio of Museums, Heritage sites and Arts venues in Luton from which we develop and deliver year-round programmes of arts, exhibitions, workshops, cultural events and activities. We also support and enable artists, creative industry entrepreneurs and community groups who use and operate from our inspiring heritage venues. The post holder will lead on all financial and resource functions for the Culture Trust Charity and Trading Company managing a dedicated finance, HR and Admin team and contributing as a to the Trust’s strategic leadership team.
For more information about the role and how to apply, please download a pack here
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Herts SU are an established charity. We are here to ensure all students feel connected to and supported by the Herts community. We run a number of services such as Student Opportunities. Community Events, Marketing, Finance & HR, Commercial and an Advice and Support centre. Without healthy finances, none of the above would be available to our students. We all work together to ensure Students ‘Love Life at Herts’. Our ambition is for 100% of students at the University to be involved in at least one of our offerings.
The Finance Manager is a part-time role, reporting to the Director of People and Resources. You'll be at the heart of our Union, collaborating closely with SLT, trustees, and staff to ensure adherence to best practices. With oversight of the Finance department, you will lead the team, fostering their growth. You will own the strategic development of your area. Meticulous financial planning, budget setting, and maintaining cash flow integrity. Collaborating with key stakeholders like our Operations Manager, you will spearhead financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Your support will empower teams to achieve their goals within budgets. As Company Secretary, you'll ensure timely completion of all duties. You will be the primary liaison with stakeholders, making this role both challenging and rewarding. Join us in shaping the future of our Union!
In return for your time and commitment, we will give you –
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A vibrant place of work on campus. You can work from home one day a week.
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A matched 4% employee pension scheme
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A starting package of 25 days of annual leave per year rising to a maximum of 35 years after each year of service, plus University closed days (approx. 4.5 days) and Bank Holidays.
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A number of additional benefits, which you can view in full here. Highlights include: a flexible working policy, a significant onsite gym discount, a weekly wellbeing hour, an Employee Assistance Programme (which includes access to free telephone counselling) and a free membership to an employee discount app, which includes restaurant discounts, great price cinema tickets and many more discounts. Find out more about the employee rewards available via Perkbox.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Finance Manager
Hours
30 hours worked across Monday – Friday (80% of full-time)
Salary:
£38,000-£43,000 (pro rata) – depending on experience
Location:
Hatfield – on site
Days:
Monday – Friday – 6 hours per day
Flexibility:
One day working from home a week
Responsible for:
The post holder will supervise two staff within the Finance team.
Responsible to:
The post holder reports to the Director of People and Resources as well as working closely with other staff, Students’ Union Managers, Elected Officers and trustees.
Contacts:
The post holder will come into contact with students, Students’ Union Managers, staff and elected officers, trustees and University staff.
Purpose:
To manage the finance department, produce management accounts and reporting. To attend Trustee meetings and undertake company secretary duties.
Vision: Our vision at Herts SU is to help students love their life at Herts. Our Finance team is a core part of our vision, so we can continue to invest money into student services and put them at the heart of every service we run.
Values: We are a truly values-led organisation. As such, we’re looking for someone who lives our HERTS values of being helpful, empowering, representative, transparent and student-focused. We encourage our team to have fun at work while never losing sight of our vision.
Service Excellence: We go above and beyond for our students and each other – we’re committed to providing excellent service across the board and we support each other to prioritise this every day.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
Herts SU is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion amongst its professional staff, reflecting the diverse student communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from men, Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, recognising their underrepresentation within the Union’s professional staff team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Summary of role
This role oversees the Union’s Finance department, leading two staff within the Finance Team. Your responsibilities include leading and developing the Finance department, ensuring strategic and operational planning within strategic goals. The post holder is responsible for the preparation of annual budgets, monthly accounts and ensuring cash flow within the union is maintained. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Director of Operations, taking ownership for the accounts and financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Experience of commercial and charity accounts would be beneficial. You will support all of our teams in fulfilling their own goals, within their set budgets, and provide guidance to SLT, trustees and line managers. You will be responsible for the Finance budget, maintain finance policies, oversee commercial operations, manage VAT compliance, and prepare for audits. You are responsible for communicating finances to our non-financial employees, stakeholders and will need to tailor your approach to ensure they understand our accounts. Furthermore, you will undertake Company Secretary duties for the Union, ensuring all duties are completed on time. You will also be the key contact with all stakeholders.
People and payroll
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Line Management of the Finance department.
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Deputise for the Director of People Resources in the areas of the Union’s Finance functions.
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Lead, manage and develop the department including strategic planning and operational delivery, supporting our teams to deliver on our four strategic pledges:
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Support students to thrive at UH both academically and non-academically
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Understand what students want and amplify their voices
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Provide a platform for learning and skills development while driving the development of a Herts community
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Build a strong and engaging Students’ Union
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Responsible for ensuring employee wellbeing and performance of the Finance team is prioritised.
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To work closely with the Director of People and Resources to review salary scales and provide costings if required.
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To provide holiday cover for the processing of the weekly and monthly payroll
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To be responsible for providing payroll information to the Senior Payroll Assistant and reconciling payroll monthly.
Financial Management
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Management of the department budget, ensuring KPI targets are met.
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To provide accurate & timely financial and management information to budget holders, senior management team and Trustees.
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Support Managers in growing their financial knowledge, overseeing budgets and financial plans for their departments, including giving training on budget setting and management.
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To review, develop and maintain the finance policies and procedures in line with legislation.
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To ensure they are adhered to and published within the organisation.eg venues cash compliance audit, safe & cash controls.
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Responsible for commercial operations takings & vat compliance. To analyse the month end stock reports, margins and the commercial events profitability.
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To ensure and prepare separate quarterly VAT returns for the Union and UHSU Enterprises LTD in line with published dates
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To review and monitor the reconciliation of balance sheet controls on a quarterly basis
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Work with the CEO and department managers to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
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Oversee EPOS systems for trading operations to ensure accurate information, working with commercial teams to improve controls.
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To oversee the administration of Xero and Approval-max
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Review and approve payment runs and payroll
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Monitor and keep track of any grants or funding and ensure managers are aware of what funds they may have available on top of their individual budgets.
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To be the lead contact for the Union’s stakeholders including auditors, insurers and related parties including maintaining professional relationships with key contacts within the University.
Governance and compliance
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To produce monthly accounts and reports for the Board and the CEO
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Ensure timely submission of final accounts to Companies House and the Charity Commission
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Attend Finance and Audit committee and occasionally The Board of Trustees meetings to report on financial matters and provide any relevant reports.
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To work with the CEO, Director of People and Resources to build financial resilience and approaches to grow our impact.
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To be fully responsible for preparation and management of the year end audit reporting and Audit.
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To be the main point of contact with external auditors, insurance brokers and contract suppliers.
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Provide an advisory service to the CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee in relation the overall Union accounts.
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Support the Trustees, SLT and Line Managers in managing our finances carefully and to live within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
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Produce monthly cashflows.
General:
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Assistance with coordination of the departments fresher’s/refreshers events as needed
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Supporting the wider Unions activities and events during the fresher’s period including supporting the set-up/down of events and facilitating stalls and promotional stands.
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To develop and maintain contacts with colleagues within other Students’ Unions and relevant organisations, including site visits to other Students’ Unions.
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Being friendly and respectful of others in order to maintain a safe and considerate workplace in line with our values of being Helpful, Empowering, Representative, Transparent and Student-focused.
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To keep abreast of relevant national and local developments, changes in legislation, and good practice and attend conferences, training events and meetings as necessary.
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To have a flexible approach to work and to undertake any other reasonable duties which may be required.
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To aspire to the highest standards of customer care at all times and, in conjunction with other relevant Union staff, to identify and respond to customer needs.
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To respect the democratic structure of the Students’ Union at all times.
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To abide by Hertfordshire Students’ Union Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Union Policies and Procedures at all times.
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To work flexibly and efficiently and to promote a positive image of Hertfordshire Students’ Union at all times.
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To set high standards of integrity, punctuality, accuracy, politeness and professionalism by personal example.
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To be aware of the department’s impact on the environment and to work within the environmental policies of the Union and the University (where applicable).
This document outlines the general duties required for the time being for the post of Finance Manager. This is neither a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the duties may be varied from time to time and may be changed and be added to or deducted from. Any changes will not alter the general character of the job and/or level of seniority or responsibility, unless following on from discussion and agreement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Finance Manager
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Part qualified ACCA, AAT qualified or Accountancy body qualified and relevant experience
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Experience of charity accounting and SORP principles
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Experience of being in a Finance Manager role
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Experience of working and managing a smaller team
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Experience of reconciliations and report production
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Experience of advising SLT, trustees on accounts
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Ability to analyse financial accounts and produce relevant reports
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A sound working knowledge of VAT
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Experience of setting financial and commercial control processes and procedures
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Knowledge and practical experience of computerised payroll systems.
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Ability to work independently and on multiple projects
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Self-motivated, reliable and diplomatic
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Awareness of data protection and ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times
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Advanced working knowledge of Excel and good Microsoft Office skills.
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Experience of preparing, managing and monitoring budgets.
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Ability to work under pressure & to manage time effectively
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Commitment to Equal Opportunities and understanding of its relevance to Students' Unions
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
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Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with a wider range of people including university staff and external providers
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Punctual and well organised
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A good team player and pro-active with drive and enthusiasm
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Facilitative of others’ ideas and non-judgemental
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Flexible working, including evenings and weekends where required.
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Experience of supporting meetings or committees
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Experience of providing briefings and writing reports
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Evidence of continuous commitment to career and personal development
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Appreciation of the culture and working arrangements within Students’ Unions
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Understanding of working in a democratic environment
The application process is flexible, either apply through our portal (paste link) or send us your CV with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Governance & Compliance Manager (ICSA membership or equivalent essential)
We are looking for highly motivated and ambitious Governance & Compliance Manager to join an established Marine Conservation charity.
Position: Global Governance & Compliance Manager
Location: Hyybrid/London or Bristol
Salary: circa. £60,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role:
The Global Governance & Compliance Manager will lead arrangements for governance and coordinate corporate and legal compliance across the organisation. Working with the trustees and senior leaders as a trusted advisor, you will provide day-to-day coordination and oversight of all governance bodies, meetings and working groups and ensuring efficient information flows between all boards and committees.
About You:
You will have a strong track record of Global Governance, Compliance and best practice across Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe.
You must have:
- Developed and implemented organisation-wide Global Governance Plans in the Not-for -profit sector.
- Organised and facilitated and ensured that good practice is met during executive meetings.
- Worked as a company secretary.
- Been involved in the recruitment and training of trustees, non-executive board members and advisors to the charity in line with the charities ED&I commitment.
- Experience of overseeing all regulatory requirements, legal interactions, regulatory compliance, procurement, insurance and contracts.
- Experience of coordinating necessary regulatory and legal changes to support the development of the organisation including registrations in new countries.
- Delivered a business resilience strategy to ensure the organisation can respond to, manage and recover from disruptive incidents effectively and efficiently.
- Implemented annual training to support the business continuity strategy, plans and processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level or qualified by demonstrable experience.
- Holds or is willing to work towards a recognised qualification in Governance / Risk management.
- Member of ICSA with substantial experience in governance and/or risk management or its equivalent.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Governance, Compliance, Policy, Business Continuity, Governance and Policy, Governance and Compliance, Governance Manager, Governance and Policy Manager, Governance and Compliance Manager, International Compliance Manager.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Financial Controller
£56,308-£63,412
Haringey Centre, working across all sites as required
Full-time, Permanent, 35 hours per week
YMCA London City and North (YMCALCAN) is an independent charity affiliated to the YMCA movement that was founded in 1844. Our work is based on the ethos of the international movement, and we work across some of London's most deprived boroughs in Islington, Harringay, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barnet and Hackney as well as the City of London. It’s a patch that over 600,000 young people call home.
We passionately believe that every young person should have the opportunity to build a future of their own choosing. Over 150 years we have helped shape over 100,000 young lives. We specialise in engaging those who are hardest to reach, creating aspirational settings and delivering a range of interventions that allow them to thrive.
We hold a specialism in youth homelessness offering 400 bed spaces including move-on accommodation. We deliver an extensive programme of interventions that supports a young person’s physical and mental wellbeing and their transition to independence. We enhance this with facilities that benefit our local communities including youth hubs, community hubs, youth fitness centres and community fitness centres and through a programme of events.
The Corporate Services directorate provides strategy, development and services for corporate functions – financial planning and accounting, risk management, income management, HR and volunteering, ICT, and governance – working across all departments and locations in the organisation. The finance team provide a full range of accounting and financial management and financial planning services across the organisation’s services, including housing, youth, estates and major projects, community services and enterprise.
The purpose of the role is to develop financial strategies, plans, policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Corporate Services that support the delivery of overall organisational strategy and business plans. You will also act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements and providing guidance and support to Audit Committee and the Board.
How to apply
Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held, on a rolling basis.
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Read moreGovernance Manager
We are looking for an experienced Governance Manager to join World Vision, an organisation building brighter futures for vulnerable children.
Position: Governance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (UK Based applicants only)
Hours: Part-time - 30 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,137 - £36,986 per annum (FTE £42,750 - £45,000)
Closing date: 20th March 2024
About the role:
We are looking for an individual who can serve as a high-level support to our Board, ensuring all governance matters are handled effectively, and providing project management and administrative coordination for the Board to ensure WVUK has an effective governance framework. You will also be tasked with finding new ways to engage and steward our trustees as key, valued supporters of World Vision UK throughout the year.
Key responsibilities will include:
- To work closely with the Chief Executive and CEO Office, ensuring the Chief Executive is kept abreast of all board-related matters and all responses are timely and of excellent quality, demonstrating expertise and knowledge of the wider organisation and ensuring consistency and alignment between Board and Strategic Leadership Team priorities.
- To coordinate and schedule the running of Board committees and support secretaries of the Board committees and ensure they understand and are inducted and supported in their role.
- To organise and manage, in consultation with the relevant senior stakeholders, the Board’s annual programme of meetings and its committees.
- To attend and act as secretary to Board meetings and the annual Board Retreat, taking minutes, and ensuring decisions and actions are followed up with relevant stakeholders.
- To ensure effective governance of the Board and ensure the Board fulfils its legal and regulatory obligations and follows best governance practices by providing high-level support and advice to the Board and Chair on their governance responsibilities.
- To maintain and develop the Board’s Policy Manual
- To support the Board Development Committee in trustee succession planning, recruitment and appointment and maintain appropriate Board schedules and records.
- To write papers for the Board Development Committee
- To engage with external agencies, regulatory bodies and sector peers to ensure WVUK keeps up to date on and influences corporate and governance matters, best practices and trends.
About you:
The Governance Manager must be proactive and have initiative. They must also have sufficient existing governance experience to guide them in making appropriate judgements.
Key skills required to succeed in this role include:
- Experience in providing executive support to senior posts.
- Experience in administering Board meetings and producing high quality minutes.
- Experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
- An interest in and basic understanding of charity governance and a willingness to commit to ongoing learning in the area of governance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A sense of self-drive, self-awareness, insight and personal motivation
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities
About the organisation:
World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct.
Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Governance Officer, Project Officer, Governance and Projects, Company Secretary, Trustee, Diocesan, Information Governance Officer, Information and Governance, Compliance, Governance and Compliance, Diocesan Trustee.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
About the role
This is a vital role supporting the Workforce Development team through the effective coordination of activities associated with a number of initiatives carried out within WorldSkills UK, including the completion of an award-winning pilot programme supporting education institutions to mainstream excellence into the delivery of technical education.
You will be working with a highly motivated and engaging team in a fast-paced environment, coordinating activities, managing resources, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring progress and evaluating impact. You will be confident in liaising with senior and middle managers in an educational environment and will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and digital software such as Zoom. You will have excellent attention to detail, alongside planning and organisational skills to support the programme of events which will be delivered both digitally and in person across 2024-26.
Role purpose
The Project Coordinator will proactively support the programming, coordination and management of a number of projects within the WorldSkills UK portfolio, including the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence and Network for Innovation as well as the International Skills Partnership initiatives. The successful applicant will work with the Senior Workforce Development Manager in supporting a team of High-Performance Skills Coaches based across the UK.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational, operational and process management skills; have experience of working within a similar setting and be able to communicate well and provide strong and efficient administration to support the ambition and priorities of the programmes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Programme coordination:
• Acting as the secretariat for the internal Centre of Excellence project team and external steering groups; preparing reports, papers, minutes and actions for monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Contributing to the planning of activities/tasks in accordance with the agreed project plan to ensure delivery on time and to budget, raising purchase orders and tracking spend against forecast.
• Coordinating the programme ensuring all deviations from targets (time, money, people, etc.) are identified and addressed at the earliest possible stage.
• Producing requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• Effectively coordinating resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s).
2. Coordination of members and compliance:
• Effectively liaising with programme participants, responding to enquiries regarding programme content, scheduling or other.
• Liaising with programme facilitators, trainers, speakers and external personnel as necessary.
• Providing logistical management of people and training activity; workshops, masterclasses, and other learning activities.
• Issuing of updates regarding membership, enrolment and engagement including management of Memorandums of Understanding and distribution of associated membership assets.
3. Data Management:
• Collecting, collating and maintaining detailed, accurate and up-to-date records of participants, evaluation and outcomes from WorldSkills UK programmes, whilst maintaining GDPR compliance.
• Preparing reports for monitoring, evaluation and presentations for the project team, the Steering Group and funders as necessary.
• Working alongside the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team to report and track performance and progress.
• Working in partnership with the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team share insights and analysis to feed into the research and programme evaluation.
4. Supporting evaluation and impact:
• Providing updates for inclusion in review activity such as project dashboards for internal and external stakeholders and monthly progress updates against the organisational annual plan.
• Working with the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team to collate and record outputs from evaluation activities for cross programme events.
5. International Partners:
• Acting as secretariat for the International Skills Partnership programme, scheduling engagements, acting as point of contact, preparing reports, papers, minutes and actions for periodic meetings.
• Supporting in the coordination of projects associated to bi-lateral partnerships.
6. General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification
Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
• Qualifications and/or experience appropriate to the requirements of the job [E].
• Experience of working in an administrative or coordination capacity [E].
• Experience of working in a digital and office environment [E].
• Experience of working with people in external organisations and at different levels of seniority [E].
• Experience of project support and delivery [D].
Knowledge and skills:
• Ability to organise meetings and events, including in person and digitally [E].
• Ability to accurately record and extract data and information on spreadsheets and databases, with good attention to detail [E].
• Ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels [E].
• Ability to provide diary management and coordination across multiple departments and organisations [E].
• Ability to use and learn a range of digital tools for online events, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Goto Webinar, Vimeo etc. [E].
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures such as sharing and recording files, developing spreadsheets and responding to business enquiries [E].
• Strong and accurate written and oral communication skills [E].
• Strong knowledge of coordination skills in an office environment, including working remotely [E].
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet [E].
Personal qualities and attributes:
• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].
• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
• Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post [E].
Special circumstances:
• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared occasionally to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
• Able occasionally to spend time away from home [E].
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
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Read moreBore Place is looking for a new Finance Director to help us achieve the next stage in our development. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, financial compliance, and the development and oversight of our Financial Strategy. The successful candidate will provide commercial focus, lead on financial compliance and governance and oversee strong and effective financial administrative functions and reporting. Ideally, you will have experience of providing this function for non-for profit organisation in the charity sector.
Who we are: Bore Place is situated on a 500-acre organic farm estate in West Kent. Our mission is to enhance the planet in all that we do, to inspire people to live and work sustainably and lead happy and fulfilling lives. We provide a unique venue, educational programmes for young people, public activities and courses, and a site that is open to all.
We are now at one of the most exciting stages in our development. You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal moment as we approach our 50th birthday in 2027. Our 5-year Strategic Plan is in place to guide and focus our work, we have strong cash flows and have recently invested significantly in our infrastructure. Your success will help shape our future – a future focused on creating a paradigm shift in the UK in its approach to nature, farming, climate, and the education of children and young people and our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Your role: The role will be instrumental in finding financial solutions to enable the Trust to deliver its Vision and Mission. You will line manage the Accounts Administrator who will deliver the day-to-day financial administration and finance system, draft reports and will support the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and the auditor. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, with strong technical and strategic financial skills, experience in charity accounting, the financial and commercial acumen to support our development and a commitment to our mission and vision. Above all, you will have the attention to detail required to ensure organisational compliance, coupled with a desire to enable sustainable growth.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
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Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3 years post qualification experience;
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Experience of managing the finance function of an organisation, reflecting the key duties of this role;
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Experience of managing audits and reporting statutory accounts;
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Proven track record of leading, managing and motivating people;
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Ideally, experience of managing the finances of a Charity (including a trading arm);
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Commitment to our vision and values.
What we offer: As an organisation, we seek to be an inclusive and fair employer. We are a happy and supportive team and recognise that people are the heart of our organisation and value them accordingly. This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the organisation to reach its full potential.
We aim to be an organisation with a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants across all identities and backgrounds.
We offer:
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flexible working
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opportunities to learn and develop
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free parking at our beautiful rural location
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staff discounts on events and organic vegetables when in season
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a pension
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life insurance and an employee assistance programme
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30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
You can view the Job Description and our Strategic Plan, and download an application form from our website.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024.
First interviews are planned to be held at Bore Place on Wednesday 24th April 2024, with second interviews on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Charity Shop Manager
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Part time (30 hours), with flexibility for sickness and holiday cover
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent regional cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.
Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team, and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Deputy Charity Shop Manager to support our Retail and Operations team.
The Benefits
We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
The Role
As a Deputy Charity Shop Manager, you will play an active part in running our shop in Leeds, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
You will support the Shop Manager in leading a team of volunteers to raise funds to invest in achieving the charity’s strategic goal to save 2,000 lives each year, portray the charity as a professional, credible brand which acts with integrity and provide excellent customer service, ensuring volunteers, donors and customers know how their contribution is helping the people of Yorkshire.
Specifically, you will:
- Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
- Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
- Manage the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager.
- Assist the Shop Manager to ensure the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and attractive window displays.
- Support the Shop Manager to ensure that all charity policies, shop standards and operating procedures are communicated effectively to all volunteers and are maintained and followed in a consistent manner.
- Prepare and complete all shop administration in the absence of the Shop Manager including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.
- Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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Previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To ideally be educated to GCSE or equivalent.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate self and others.
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The ability to use own initiative.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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Demonstrably strong planning, guiding and motivation skills with a desire to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 25 March 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
The charity is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
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Starting Salary: £32,829- £35,856 (FTE including London weighting)
Contract: Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours per week) Job Share
Location: London – Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office (home-based contract may be considered)
Job Profile
The post is a pivotal role in CAFOD’s Asia & Middle East (AME) team supporting the Head of Region in the management and co-ordination of regional programming and organisational processes ensuring smooth administration, programme cycle management and communications. The post holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Programme Group, as well as with colleagues across CAFOD such as funding, finance, and communications. They will act as the AME focal point for communications, supporting programme teams to develop materials for internal and external audiences.
CAFOD’s Asia & Middle East region currently has core programmes in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lebanon, Myanmar, occupied Palestinian territory and Israel, Sri Lanka and Syria.
Key Responsibilities
The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions:
- Support and co-ordination: supporting the Head of Region in the management and coordination of cross-regional work and relevant organisational processes.
- Communications: supporting the effective communication and flow of information across the regional team and with the rest of the organisation, including supporting programme teams to prepare communications materials.
- Programme & financial support: supporting the Head of Region in the management of cross-regional partnership projects/programmes, providing similar support to Programme Officers in the region when their workload requires.
- Administration: providing administrative support to the Head of Region and the regional team,
- Representation: of the region across CAFOD (and occasionally externally), as requested by the Head of Region.
Support and coordination:
- Support and coordinate the region’s responsibilities towards relevant organisational and departmental processes and initiatives, including planning and reporting;
- Maintain and monitor cross-regional budgets and financial statements, working with the Head of Region on quarterly and annual financial reviews;
- Co-ordinate relevant regional/management team meetings, and ad-hoc meetings between members of the regional team and colleagues across CAFOD;
- Work with AME staff to ensure that there is a good level of understanding of CAFOD’s operating systems, policies and procedures, and where necessary provide training and induction.
Programme & financial support:
- Assist the Head of Region in the management of any cross-regional partnership projects/programmes, including correspondence with partners, approval and payment of grants, monitoring and reviewing reports, and maintaining paper and electronic project files.
- Support Programme Officers across the region in their work with partners, managing grants to partners and other aspects of programme support when programme workloads require.
Communications:
- Support the effective flow of information and communication within the regional team and across CAFOD.
- Act as a key point of contact for information on the region’s work and work collaboratively with programme staff and other teams to ensure that CAFOD’s work in the region is fully reflected in the organisational agenda (e.g. in campaigning, fundraising, communications or media work).
- Be an active source of internal communication, providing easy access to information by developing and maintaining a regional team SharePoint site, as well as other specific sites on the intranet, and engaging with the media team as appropriate.
Administration:
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Region, including correspondence, information systems, management of the team diary, preparation and follow-up of monthly team meetings, design and monitoring of filing systems, and maintenance of database and other systems to provide effective planning, communication and information flow,
- Accompany staff to ensure efficient and effective use of the Programme Cycle Management system, working in conjunction with other teams in CAFOD, to provide support when necessary (e.g. when access is disrupted),
- Be the first point of contact and/or provide essential administrative support to the regional teams.
- Organise and co-ordinate induction for new staff directly managed by the Head of Region
- Provide administrative support to other members of the team where required, including helping to organise programmes for overseas staff/partner visits, travel and accommodation needs, routine correspondence, and occasional cover for colleagues when absent,
- Coordinate the work of the region’s London-based volunteers and liaise with relevant staff on all volunteer-based issues.
Representation:
- Attend and represent the region in CAFOD networks, working groups and similar fora on behalf of the Head of Region, or other members of the team as required,
- In agreement with the Head of Region attend external meetings or events occasionally and identify and follow up on actions from these.
Focal Point Responsibilities
The Regional Support Officer is the AME regional focal point on Safe, Accountable, Dignified and Inclusive programming (SADI). This role is currently held by the other job-share, but this post-holder will deputise from time to time.
Your role is responsible for ensuring that the programming work you are accountable for is safe, accessible, dignified and inclusive, providing ongoing support and follow-up to our partners in this area.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- An understanding of CAFODs faith-based partnership approach to development reflected in the Our Common Home strategic framework.
- Knowledge and some experience in budget planning and monitoring
- Knowledge and experience of Programme Management Cycle and PDMEAL
- Proficient in data management and usage, including the use of complex databases and programme cycle management systems and tools.
- Experience in managing robust systems and processes for information sharing, communication, and coordination.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage international conference calls/meetings & minute-taking.
- Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities
Job specific Criteria
- As part of CAFOD’s commitment to combating the climate crisis, CAFOD aims to minimise travel. There may be a requirement to travel up to 4 to 6 weeks per year.
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of programme management and quality standards in an international development context.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post may involve contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
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CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
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About the role
We develop highly agile, resilient, and skilled young professionals who represent and compete as Team UK in the WorldSkills Competition. WorldSkills is the global hub for skills excellence, and we use the knowledge gained from our participation and engagement to drive the greatest skills education from across the world into UK practice.
The successful applicant will have strong planning and work organisation skills, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with experience of supporting fast paced complex programmes as well as coordinating multiple projects and events to a high standard.
Role purpose
The purpose of this role is to contribute towards the development of high-quality and world leading training and development for young people and their trainers. Project Coordinator will take responsibility for the mobilisation of our Performance and Wellbeing Team, in addition to coordinating the logistics and delivery of special events, bootcamps and the UK entries into the WorldSkills International Competitions.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Coordinating the high-quality, world leading Training and Development for young people:
• Supporting the planning and delivery of world-class Training and Skills Development Programme for groups of student and apprentices in collaboration with trainers and coaches.
• Supporting the International Development Team manage a UK wide network of trainers and coaches to facilitate training and development activity, including communication with competitors and managing systems to track and monitor performance.
• Managing systems to collect, store and process information about participants in the Programme as well as ensuring the data is GDPR compliant.
• Working closely with the Team to organise the support and delivery of high-performance coaching for young people, trainers, and coaches.
• Acting as the point of contact for the Performance and Wellbeing Team to coordinate interventions with the International Development Managers and to mobilise this Team across training events within the UK.
• Manage and process financial transactions and ensure claims by suppliers and participants are made in a timely manner.
2. Event planning, delivery, and logistics:
• Coordination of events, projects and activities ensuring all deviations from targets (time, money, people, etc.) are identified and addressed at the earliest possible stage.
• Sourcing and liaising with venues across the UK and facilitators to deliver aspects of our Event Programme.
• Supporting the booking of facilitators, venues, travel, accommodation, and logistical arrangements for all elements of the International Competitions and Insights programme.
• Supporting the event planning, coordination, delivery, and communication for bootcamps, webinars, pressure tests, exchanges, and meetings.
• Coordinate transportation and accommodation for all participants for all events delivered within the International Competition Development Programme.
• Working with internal teams and suppliers to procure, organise and distribute the production of official uniforms/clothing and sundries for Squad and Team UK.
• Point of contact at each event overseeing registration
3. Global networks and competitions:
• Supporting the communication between WorldSkills UK and countries across the WorldSkills International membership to coordinate international exchanges and pressure tests to benchmark performance and skills against young people across the globe.
• Assisting with registrations for international competitions and supporting the collation of data to generate reports onnprofiles and characteristics of young people engaged in our programmes.
• Coordinate flights and bookings of international packages, transportation and accommodation for Staff, Training Managers and other delivery partners
• Supporting with the Visitor Programme for the UK, International Competition activities and Delegate Management.
• Active role supporting the Official Delegation from the UK and Team UK when at European and International Competitions (France 2024, Denmark 2025, and China 2026).
4. General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience:
Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
• Experience working at a coordinator level across education or business with a focus on young people [E].
• Experience of coordinating multi-stakeholder activities, initiatives, or projects. [E]
• Experience of planning and delivering events. [E]
• Experience of supporting the management of complex projects and budgets in the publicly funded sector. [E]
• Experience of delivering to challenging timelines against multiple occasionally conflicting priorities and delivering to time, budget, and quality. [E]
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers and trainers and building effective professional relationships through co-operation and commitment. [D]
Knowledge and skills:
• Understands consequence of actions and long-term impact and/or wider implications of decision-making processes [E].
• Ability to absorb and evaluate complex information quickly and use this to construct and manage robust plans which deliver the required strategic objectives [E].
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. [E]
• Responsive, proactive with a can-do attitude. [E]
• Skilled in organising multiple projects with a wide range of stakeholders, overseeing activities through effective prioritisation and planning. [E]
Personal qualities and attributes:
• Very reliable with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work with own initiative given broad direction [E].
• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E].
• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
Special circumstances:
• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally [E].
• Able to spend time away from home [E].
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
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Read moreCAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, working with people of all faiths and none around the world. We work in more than 40 countries, with more than 500 local partners, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice through practical support, emergency relief and advocacy.
Our strategy enables us to take a proactive and energetic response to many of the challenges facing the development sector. Whether it be supporting local leadership or addressing the increasing number and complexity of crises around the world that require a humanitarian response, CAFOD supports hundreds of local partners making a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Last year this meant 594 grants and programme payments worth £41.8 million across 42 countries. These funds reached 1 million people directly who are vulnerable and excluded, helping them to survive and thrive now and into the future.
Would you like to join a team of people who are dedicated and passionate about tackling poverty around the world and helping to stand alongside people working for justice?
CAFOD is seeking a Director of Finance, IT and Infrastructure to join a strong and collaborative leadership team in bringing inspirational leadership, strategic guidance and skilled service in navigating the opportunities and challenges of the season ahead. You will lead a diverse and committed team who want to ensure our money continues to be used well and makes a real difference.
This role calls for a leader with a strategic mindset and relational approach, who will relish joining our team in a shared endeavour to tackle poverty and build a fairer world. If you are a senior financial leader with qualified accountant credentials, an interest in and aptitude for systems and process improvements, a strong passion and commitment to tackling global poverty issues, are a great team player and an inspiring leader we want to hear from you!
This is a UK-based, hybrid role with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London office.
CAFOD is working with Macaulay Search to make this appointment. Applications should be sent via email following the instructions in the job pack and must be received by 5 pm on 5th April 2024. Your application should be submitted in English and should comprise:
- A cover letter of not more than two pages outlining your relevant experience for the role and including your motivation, mentioning why the work of CAFOD excites you;
- CV, including educational and professional qualifications and a full employment history;
- Daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers (to be used with discretion).
For further details about the role and the application process please follow the application link below.
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