Stay Safe East

Supporting disabled survivorsis seeking an exceptional disabled person to become our next Chief Executive Salary: £45,000 per annum. 35 hours per week.

Post open to job-share.  

Stay Safe East is the only specialist Disabled People’s Organisation in the UK working on domestic and sexual abuse, hate crime, institutional and other forms of abuse against disabled people . After ten years of developing the organisation’s work with clients and establishing Stay Safe East as a nationally recognised authority on supporting disabled survivors, our current Chief Executive is stepping down. The Board are seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive to lead our organisation into the next phase of its work. The CEO will have strategic and operational responsibilities, help the organisation to grow sustainably and move on from the challenges of the Covid pandemic. The CEO will consolidate our capacity to influence national strategies, and support our staff and volunteers to support our clients.

This post is only open to disabled people. We particularly welcome applications from disabled women who reflect London’s diverse communities of faith, sexuality, culture, ethnicity and age.

You will have the leadership and organisational skills, resilience and charisma to lead and manage Stay Safe East at an exciting turning point in its existence. You will have experience either as CEO/Director or as a senior manager in a voluntary or public sector organisation, experience of managing financial and HR functions and effective fundraising skills. You should have experiencing of working with disabled people, and a background in managing casework with trauma survivors and ideally experience of policy work. You should be practical and ‘hands on’, be willing to intervene in a crisis and able to offer empathetic support to staff dealing with distressing situations.

Your ethos, values and approach must match those of Stay Safe East. You must be able to work from a human rights, intersectional and social model of disability perspective. You will have a thorough understanding of abuse against disabled people and of gender based violence against women and girls and of the barriers faced by disabled survivors from all backgrounds. You must be passionate about bringing about change for disabled survivors.

In the first three months of the post, you will be working alongside our current CEO, who will then remain as a policy consultant, so you will not be expected to step into all aspects of the role immediately.

First stage interviews will be by zoom on December 18th, second stage interviews on January 8th 2021.

Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness – will you help us to create it?

Llamau’s mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It’s a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but we know that if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn’t have to exist.

We’re looking for passionate, talented and tenacious strategic leader to join Team Llamau and help shape our current and future service delivery.

You’ll be demonstrable experience working in a senior role and in-depth knowledge of delivering high quality operational services. You’ll be dedicated in ensuring the people we are privileged to support are able to thrive and achieve their aspirations.

You’ll be working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you’ll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day.

Please email your completed application form to us directly. Please note we do not accept CVs. Full details including the application form, the full job description and person specification can be found on our website 

Contract: permanent

Salary: circa £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Location: South Wales

Essential: Driving Licence

Please send your completed application to our careers inbox or by post to our head office in Cardiff by 5pm on Monday 7th December 2020.

Finance Consultant (Public Sector)

London/Nationwide/Homebase/Flexi

From £60000

As a Finance Consultant (Public Sector) you will be responsible for delivering client projects and for developing and maintaining client relationships this role will also be involved in delivering a wider range of consultancy work as determined by business need

You will be part of a team and/or leading on client assignments. These range from finance-led improvement projects; supporting clients with Finance systems replacement projects; savings and transformation projects and programmes and a whole range of other finance-related projects

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Director of Finance

About Us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset. With a turnover of £200 million and a workforce of over 3,000 staff we provide an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000. DCH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services and our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. To achieve this, we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence are at the core of everything we do.

Increasingly however, like most NHS organisations, this is against a backdrop of fundamental challenges facing the sector. The future will be about organisations working together to deliver the best quality experience and outcomes for patients in a sustainable way. The Deputy Director of Finance will play a pivotal role in making this happen. 

The role
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional, and highly motivated Deputy Director of Finance with a depth of leadership experience to ensure financial sustainability is delivered for the Trust.
This is a key role for the Trust, working with the Chief Financial Officer (deputising when required) and other members of the Executive team and this role will be instrumental in developing the financial culture, systems and practice within the Finance Department and the wider Trust environment and across the local Integrated Care System. (ICS)
As Deputy Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational management, and performance of the Trust’s finance function ensuring all statutory financial duties are achieved. You will also work with the CFO and other Executives to shape and develop the Trusts strategic direction and successfully manage this implementation.
The Deputy Director of Finance will also be responsible for the leadership of the finance and procurement functions and will be accountable for the management, motivation, and development of these teams. 

About You

To succeed in this role at DCH you will: 

• Be a qualified accountant with significant financial management experience working in a medium - large, complex organisation and have experience of leading and working with Finance and Operational teams alike in the development of financial plans that enable the delivery of operational requirements, high quality care and financial sustainability.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service
• Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of transformational change and the wider NHS agenda and act as an ambassador for the Trust when working with many external NHS organisations and the wider health economy including regulators.
• Need strategic perspective, a proven ability to develop a financial strategy that enables the delivery of high-quality services, complemented by resilience and a collegiate approach. 

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Band 8D salary package £75,914 - £87,754 depending on experience
• At least 27 days holiday each year and a generous NHS Pension 

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For a candidate pack which contains a job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law.

Closing date 6th December

Interview date 16th December

Applecart seeks a Finance Officer to join our dynamic arts company based in East London. First formed as a storytelling company in 2008, the company has worked in live performance, film and the visual arts. The company has a strong sense of community involvement and is currently converting an old community building in Newham into a brand-new arts centre. The building includes a 110-seat theatre, a rehearsal/studio space, a smaller rehearsal space, ten artist studios, a café/bar. We are offering the exciting opportunity to become a core member of Applecart’s team as we create a new thriving hub for local residents, artists, actors, directors and writers in London’s East End.

We're looking for a Finance Officer who will contribute to many aspects of the life of the charity, but the primary objective of the Finance Officer’s role is to provide professional financial management and reporting for the charity, ensuring the provision of regular accurate financial information to the trustees, CEO and other senior management whilst ensuring compliance with the charities financial governance. This role will report directly to the CEO with liaison with the trustees.  At present we are open to flexible location and remote working.

Terms

Title of Post: Finance Officer

Daily Rate: £100 per day.

Contract: Part-Time, freelance contract (to be agreed) for 12 months.

Hours: Approximately 16 Hours (2 days) per week. 

The Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham mission is to serve the people living within the Archdiocese, supporting parish priests and the people in our parish and school communities, to worship and live according to Gospel values and to evangelise within their local communities through the witness of their lives. 

It extends from Stoke in the North to the Thames in the South, including seven cities and five counties; an area with over five million people. It serves a Catholic population of c.450,000 through a network of 217 parishes and some 240 schools. 

The needs of our communities are changing. While some congregations are shrinking, others are seeing significant growth. Ensuring the Archdiocese manages its resources to enable it to deliver its Mission is vital, and this is the responsibility of our Chief Operating Officer (“COO”). 

Key details: 

Job title: Chief Operating Officer – Archdiocese of Birmingham 

Location: Birmingham  

Contract tenure: Permanent, Full-time 

Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 p.a. 

Working closely with the Archbishop, Area Bishops and the Vicar General, the COO is responsible for the lay workforce, and the financial and property resources involved in providing administrative services in fulfilment of the Mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese, primarily through the provision of support to parishes. In the lay matters, the COO will be the voice of the Archbishop. Their role includes ensuring compliance with all legal requirements – including Charity Law – on behalf of the Trustees of the Archdiocese.  

The COO will play a lead role in developing and implementing the Diocesan Plan, modelling principle of Co-Responsibility in the Archdiocese’s leadership between the clergy and laity.  

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate have: 

• Experience of strategy development at board level.
• Experience in compliance, governance, and internal controls.
• Experience of leading multi-discipline senior team.
• Significant experience of leading a finance function.
• Proven motivational skills.
• Ability to reach sound judgements through strategic, analytical thinking. 
• Experience of delivering organisational change.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at Harris Hill with your number and suitable times to speak.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack. 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 18th December.

The National Migraine Centre is the only national charity that provides clinical treatments for migraine sufferers and cluster headache patients. We are a Centre of Excellence which has been in operation for over 40 years, with a current turnover of £400k, an administrative staff of six with nine clinicians.

Our goal is to help our patients regain control of their lives, to manage this condition rather than allowing it to dictate their life. We get excellent patient feedback, with many citing their treatment at the Centre as life changing.

Due to the retirement of our current CEO, we are looking for a new Chief Executive. You will be joining us at an exciting and challenging period in our development. We are currently only seeing a fraction of the headache and migraine sufferers in the UK who could potentially be treated. We wish to grow further the impact of the charity, but this brings challenges, particularly in the current environment. Working with the Board of Trustees, the post holder will shape the strategic direction of the NMC and lead the charity into its next phase of development and growth.

Over the last few months, the team has successfully pivoted our services to be almost entirely remote, whilst maintaining excellent patient feedback. The new Chief Executive will need to grow the organisation, maintain quality and look at new operating models. You will need to have excellent people and leadership skills to manage our diverse stakeholders. You will have a willingness to get involved in all aspects to the operations and take a hands-on approach when required. The NMC remains a small charity and therefore you will need to focus on current operations as well as future growth.

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantial leadership experience within the healthcare sector, ideally NHS and charity exposure.
• An understanding of the issues involved in running a small charity and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the Centre’s work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be an effective spokesperson for the Centre
• Financial and budgetary management experience.
• Experience of the NHS Commissioning process and working with Clinical Commissioning Groups would be ideal.
• Excellent people skills to motivate a small team of staff to grow the organisation.
• An affinity with the plight of headache and migraine sufferers and a passion for the National Migraine Centre’s mission to support their needs.

Please see the attached application pack.

Location: currently home working, but normally office-based in London, UK

Hours: currently full time but consideration given to part time

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your CV and covering letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be accepted.

Closing date: 11.30pm 11th December 2020

Interview date: week commencing 14th December

For over a decade, the world has been experiencing a range of inter-related crises. Financial instability, widening inequalities and climate and environmental breakdown have now been brought into sharper focus by the global coronavirus pandemic. In response, there is a growing consensus among a broad range of people – including policymakers, business and civil society leaders, academics, campaigners and commentators – that fundamental changes are needed to our economic model.

ECU exists to connect and amplify the efforts of organisations working for a more just, sustainable and resilient economy. We create resources to promote understanding of post-neoliberal ideas, narratives, policies and practices. We explore opportunities for economic change and how to overcome the barriers to achieving it. And we help connect people and organisations from a variety of sectors who are interested and involved in seeking change.

In our first year of operation, we have tested our model, grown our networks, and achieved a number of early successes. Now we’re looking for an Executive Director to take our work to the next level, deepening ECU’s ability to translate post-neoliberal ideas into mainstream impact, and mobilising action around strategic opportunities for progressive reform. 

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a defining role in building a more just, sustainable and resilient economy, in the UK and beyond. Working with a talented team and a community of organisations at the cutting edge of economic reform, you will shape and lead our strategy to amplify the impact of new economic thinking on mainstream economic debates. 

You will use your networks and influencing skills to change mainstream thinking and practice, and you’ll convene and coordinate effective action across those seeking systemic economic change. In all of your work and relationships, you’ll embody ECU’s values: justice, inclusivity, generosity and collaboration. 

Key responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

• Lead the development of ECU’s overall vision and strategy, and oversee all programmes to ensure that the strategy is delivered effectively

• With the wider ECU team, undertake intelligence gathering and analysis on political and economic debates, and identify key strategic opportunities and challenges for the promotion of post-neoliberal ideas, narratives, policies and practice 

• Ensure that ECU gathers evidence of its impact and uses this to learn from and continually improve the effectiveness of its work

External relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with individuals and groups working in mainstream institutions within politics, policy-making, business and the media, developing networks and coalitions that can advance ECU’s agenda

• Build and maintain relationships across the range of organisations seeking systemic economic change, including ECU’s Steering Group.

Team and programmes

• Oversee and where appropriate lead the delivery of ECU’s strategy and programmes, particularly in relation to ECU’s communications and political influencing work, and its Beyond Covid programme

• Take overall responsibility for programme and project management and support the team to maximise the effectiveness of programme and project delivery

• Line manage the Head of Strategic Communications, Programme Leads, and Finance and Operations Manager, and oversee the work of the Senior Adviser

Organisational development

• Take overall responsibility for finance and operations, guiding the work of the Finance and Operations Manager, and ensure that ECU complies with its statutory and funder reporting requirements

• Ensure the effective management of ECU’s budget and finances 

• Lead ECU’s team and people development, with a strong focus on personal development, inclusion and anti-oppression approaches

• Develop and lead the delivery of ECU’s fundraising strategy, maintaining strong collaborative relationships with ECU's current funders and building relationships with the potential to create new sources of funding for ECU

• With the Chair, develop and maintain a strong Board of Directors, and engage Directors in ECU’s work both within and beyond Board meetings

About you

Essential requirements:

1. Deep commitment to ECU’s purpose and values (set out below), with a passion for increasing the influence and impact of post-neoliberal thought and practice

2. An excellent knowledge of current economic and political debates, in the UK and globally, and particularly of ideas to build a more sustainable, just and resilient economy 

3. A sophisticated understanding of how political change occurs, including the role of the media in driving change, and the ability to design and implement creative, high-impact strategic interventions which will promote systemic economic change 

4. The ability to convene and mobilise a diverse range of individuals and groups to act on strategic opportunities for change, with the tenacity and resourcefulness to see initiatives through to completion

5. Experience of working in public policy, public affairs, public relations, or political work at a national level, with a track record of influencing political decision-makers and influencers

6. Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience of managing senior stakeholder relationships and the ability to align diverse viewpoints around common interests

7. Significant programme management experience, with the ability to translate strategic vision into concrete plans and deliver complex projects to challenging deadlines

8. A people-centred, empowering manager, with strong line management experience and the ability to build inclusive, collaborative organisational cultures

9. Experience of developing, managing and reporting on project and/or organisational budgets

10. Experience of fundraising and an understanding of the nature and constraints of funding provided by charitable foundations. 

11. Experience of working with or serving on a Board of Trustees or Directors, preferably within a not-for-profit context

The following qualities would be an advantage, but are not essential: 

1. A broad network of contacts within mainstream media and policymaking

2. Experience of designing and implementing strategies to shift media narratives within both mainstream and social media 

3. Knowledge and experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning in a policy context

4. A track record of attracting significant funding from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. We believe this is crucial to ensuring the legitimacy and effectiveness of our work. We recognise that people face systemic oppression based on factors including their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age and disability, and therefore we have a responsibility to centre anti-oppression in our work.

We acknowledge that people from a number of communities are underrepresented in our team and in the wider movement of those seeking systemic economic change, and we’re committed to doing what we can to address this. If you believe you would bring greater diversity to our team, we’re keen to hear from you. We are open to assisting with childcare or other duties that may prevent candidates from attending an interview. 

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a domestic abuse specialist who is passionate about working to raise awareness of domestic abuse and provide training in the community. The post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

We are a well-established, innovative and forward thinking domestic abuse service based in South London and are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse and who is committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

The post holder will be required to increase referral pathways to the organisation’s services and facilitate earlier intervention by providing training and awareness courses to statutory, voluntary and private organisations. You must be able to demonstrate a good awareness and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse and specific knowledge in delivering training and awareness on domestic abuse.

The post holder must be able to provide relevant training or qualifications and you must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. The person we are looking for will also have experience of administrative planning, awareness of current domestic violence legislation and good knowledge of the needs of women and children witnessing or experiencing domestic abuse.

The post will require a mixture of home and on-site working, with access to office space.

Job Title: Training & Awareness Officer

Hours: 21 hours/week

Contract Type: Fixed Term until June 2021

Salary: £26,795 - £27,331 depending on experience

Application Deadline: 5pm on 25th November 2020

Interviews: (via Zoom): 2nd & 3rd December 2020

Employee benefits we offer:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

- Contributory pension scheme (5%)

- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development

To learn more and download the Job Description, visit our website.

To apply, complete the online application form.

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reg. Charity No.1068007

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative social enterprise & charity that’s committed to supporting young people into work, as well as helping emerging fashion talents get their brands off the ground. Our social enterprise store also acts as a training ground for our trainees where they gain valuable customer service experience. We can offer flexible hours and working arrangements along with a competitive hourly rate - negotiable depending on experience

What are the main duties?

• Basic accounting services activities for the charity and the shop ensuring that Xero is up to date on a monthly basis. This includes control account reconciliations for bank, petty cash, debtors, creditors, intercompany etc;

• Allocation of restricted / unrestricted expenditure again funds;

• Payroll, including PAYE and pension payments on a monthly basis;

• VAT calculations and payments for the shop on a quarterly basis;

• Raising and sending invoices to debtors, and ensuring supplier/creditor payments are

  dealt with on a timely basis (minimum monthly);

• Preparing cash flow forecasts for the charity and the shop on a monthly basis, including

  potential scaling of information (applicable to shop expansion only);

• Preparation of the monthly payment run, ensuring CEO approval has been provided;

• Preparation of management accounts for the charity one week in advance of Trustee

Board meetings and P&L for the social enterprise;

• Preparation of management accounts for the shop one week in advance of the Advisory Board meetings;

• Company returns for the charity and the shop;

• Integration of bank, Vend and Shopify with Xero;

• Annual budgeting process – to be carried out in Jan / Feb each year ready for the new

  financial year;

• Preparation of annual accounts for the charity and shop for independent examination;

• Assistance with financial information for funding bids for the charity or shop;

• Monthly 30 minutes catch up with the charity Treasurer.

 Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant bookkeeping or other financial management qualifications

Desirable 

• A good academic record

Experience

Essential

• Experience of bookkeeping or in a related financial management role with charity and/or social 
  enterprise experience
   
• At least one year of experience using Xero accounting software
   

Knowledge

Essential

• Proficient in the use of Xero accounting software
   
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package
   
• Highly competent with modern financial systems, rules and processes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
   
• Personable
   
• Strong organisational skills
   
• Very good written and verbal communication
   
• Eligible to work and based within commuting distance

Attitude

Essential

• Calm under pressure 
   
• Impeccable communications skills and responsive to requests
   
• Flexible
   
• Reliable
   
• Enthusiastic Organised
   
• Proactive and efficient

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

We are looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and high performing leader to inspire everyone and achieve the growth we need to fulfil our strategic goals.  Working closely with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team, you will plan, organise, lead and grow all of The Charity’s fundraising endeavours.  Your leadership will accelerate the growth of fundraising across a range of income streams and will enable us to achieve our goal of raising £8.5 million next year.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have at least 5 years’ experience as a senior leader in marketing/business development or client services within a significant commercial organisation or fundraising in the third sector.  You should also be a creative and dynamic self-starter with energy and vision. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 2nd December 2020

First interview date and location: TBC via Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC via Zoom

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. CVs must be accompanied by a supporting statement outlining your key skills and experience relevant to this role.

Formed in 1998, Dalit Solidarity Network brings together individuals and organisations concerned about the continued violation of human rights as a result of caste-based discrimination, mainly found in South Asian communities. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in Great Britain and being an active player in the global movement.

The DSN-UK Director is accountable for the development and delivery of DSN-UK's overall strategy and objectives; must provide strategic leadership to influence the policy and practice of key stakeholders to further DSN’s vision of a ‘world without caste discrimination’; and take on the overall management of DSN-UK, including management of staff, its finances and other resources.

We are seeking someone with a substantial track record of successfully working at a senior level with strategic leadership and management responsibilities, and an ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets. You should have a proven track record of building and leading high performing teams, with skills in cross-cultural management. It will be essential to have experience of working on issues of social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change, whilst representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials. The role also requires high level lobbying, advocacy and public speaking, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven track record and experience of fundraising from trusts, governments and corporate sources will also be needed. You should be skilled in developing and managing budgets; working in or with a coalition or network; working as part of a team; and designing and using office systems, taking initiatives and being self-sufficient in organising your own work and deadlines. Applicants should be willing to travel abroad and work outside usual office hours if necessary. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims of DSN-UK and sensitive to issues of caste, gender, race and religion, and ensuring equal opportunities.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK.

Could you provide the financial and business leadership to enable this busy charity to grow its impact and ensure financial sustainability?

About us

At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.

• We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.
• By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers they may need to support vital services.
• And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet need.

We are advertising a number of new roles that will take the charity into the exciting next phase of development and ensure we’re strong, focused and better placed than ever to respond to our communities’ changing needs and adapt to new opportunities and challenges, while making the best use of our resources and developing ambitious services for the future.

Our office in Monks Risborough has free parking and good bus and rail links. Our team is currently working mainly from home, but with access to the office when needed.

About you

You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will enjoy guiding the Trustees and Leadership colleagues in their strategic finance and business planning discussions, providing insightful management and monitoring information which highlights challenges and risks, as well as opportunities.

Alongside this, you must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage HR operations, governance and office management. You will be driven to identify improvements to ensure robustness and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a sound system of financial management and control.
• Lead on day-to-day financial operations, produce statutory accounts and lead on financial planning, working closely with the Treasurer, Trustee Board and Leadership Team.
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with UK Company and Charity law.
• Oversee operations including premises management, health and safety and customer service.
• Oversee the implementation of effective HR policies, procedures, record-keeping and staff development. 
• Lead on continuous improvement of financial and operational processes to ensure the organisational maturity required to deliver strategic objectives.
• Identify and develop commercial opportunities to generate sustainable, independent sources of income, including through the provision of business services.

Key requirements

• Fully-qualified accountant.
• Leadership / Management experience from a senior finance role.
• Able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels
• Experience of business partnering and providing financial analysis to support key decision-making.
• Able to manage HR operations, governance and office management.

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. 

How to apply

For more information please visit our website to download the Job Description and application form.

To apply, please complete an application form explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification.

Email your application with the subject ‘Head of Finance & Operations’ by 9am on 26th November.

Interviews will take place via video call – Teams or Zoom.

Carers Support Merton

Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. CSM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manger to join our friendly team. 

Working as part of the senior management team the post holder will have responsibility for all aspects of the financial function of the charity which will include the maintenance of accounting records and the production of timely financial information for the trustees, chief executive and independent examiner.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS check.

Finance Manager 

Hours: 14 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)

Salary : £36,000 to £40,000 per annum Pro Rata depending on qualifications and experience.  Candidates wishing to work on a freelance basis will also be considered provided they meet HMRC requirements as a self- employed individual.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to a minimum of AAT level 3 with a solid track record as a Finance Manager or similar.  You will bring knowledge and experience of managing financial systems and procedures and providing financial information to the board of trustees to assist in decision-making, ideally in a not-for-profit setting. However, candidates with transferrable experience will also be considered.

This role would suit someone with flexible and pro-active approach to work, attention to details, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, both in person and remotely.

We are currently home based due to COVID-19.  However, in the future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham, but with the opportunity for continued homeworking for some of the working hours.  This role is NOT suitable for permanent fulltime remote working.

Closing Date:  Monday 7th December 2020 5pm

Interviews:  Week beginning 14th December 2020