About us

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives.
Registered as a charity in 2001 we have been supporting the Northamptonshire community for over 20 years, engaging with over 1000 people every week to improve their health and wellbeing, build stronger safer connected communities and enhance life chances. Our pioneering work covers four core themes: Health & Wellbeing, Disability & Inclusion, Education & Employability and Sports Participation.

About the role

Over the past three years we have seen considerable growth as a charity with the team growing substantially. The Operations Manager will oversee all daily operations of the community trust ensuring that the charity is well coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and supporting staff. The Operations Manager will work very closely with the Chief Executive, and will have oversight across the whole organisation, with specific responsibility for the line management of a number of the team leads working in different areas of the organisation. The areas of responsibility for this role are wide and requires a candidate with thorough knowledge of various organisational processes. They will need to be competent and process the ability to plan and manage different kinds of operational activity.
This role is integral to ensuring our staff are adequately supported and motivated on a day-to-day basis. They will manage and link together all core departments at the community trust ensuring that the wide range of projects we deliver achieve targets and impact. The Operations Manager will be a people person and have a passion for making a difference in the local community, using this to inspire others in line with our values driven approach.

Why work with us?
We know that people are the key to us achieving our mission – and that’s why we look after our dedicated team. We believe that everyone on our team should grow as the organisation grows – and we do that by encouraging constant learning and development. We know that if we invest in our team, our team go the extra mile.

Benefits
· Access to free bespoke CPD and accredited training from our partners including the Premier League, EFL, Northampton Town FC & the FA.
· Financial performance related incentives package in addition to salary.
· Free Gym access and other local partner discounts.
· Free tickets to NTFC matches.
· Hybrid working (from home and/or office post COVID)
· Use of company van.

Do you have what it takes?
All eligible candidates must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle too. All candidates will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
The successful candidate will also showcase the following community trust values:
WE INNOVATE - We are forward thinking and innovative, we plan for the future.
WE GO FURTHER- We don’t do ‘good enough’, we do the very best.
WE ARE RELIABLE - We have integrity and transparency at our core.
WE ARE TOGETHER - We are part of a team, we’re stronger together and we grow together.
WE INSPIRE - We lead by example, delivering with enthusiasm & passion to help others unlock their full potential.

For full details of the role, our organisation and who we are looking for, please check out the attached job description and person specification. 

How to apply

Please apply using our application form - located in the attachments section or also avaialble on our website (we are not able to consider a CV). Please submit both a cover letter and application form to be considered for the role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications

St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, each and every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.

The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient, but also includes supporting the people closest to them. 

We receive around 40% of our funding from the NHS and the rest is raised from the amazing generosity of the organisations and people who make our care possible. Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end of life care for local people.

Job Purpose and scope

As project manager the post holder will be working to support the development of a new Advance Care Planning (ACP) Programme at St Luke’s Hospice, a project being run in collaboration with Compassion in Dying, a national campaigning and training organisation.

St Luke’s Hospice and Compassion in Dying aim to build a 2 year pilot programme to increase utilisation of ACPs in Harrow & Brent, share project learning across North West London and improve practice more widely. Our transformation project will widen access to ACPs beyond those traditionally accessing hospice care to a larger cohort of people who will benefit. This will include care home residents and the frail elderly.

The project aims to run ACP awareness-raising activities in the local community, recruit community volunteers to facilitate practice, and provide a new 1:1 ACP service to support local people to understand the different aspects of ACP, enabling them to choose those relevant to themselves, and record and share their personalised wishes and decisions about treatment and care.

The post holder will be expected to manage the delivery of the project, offering advice and taking decisions in collaboration with the project lead to establish an effective and sustainable service.

The post holder will support the wider organisational vision, values and business objectives ensuring safe working practices are upheld in regards to training and adherence to SLH policies, guidelines and operational procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

Project Management

• To project manage the delivery of ACP project.
• To set up and service stakeholder board meetings
• To ensure the development of required project documentation, working with key stakeholders in line with standard methodology.
• To identify and take action to secure resources required to deliver assigned work within assigned budget.
• Develop, refine, maintain, monitor and manage relevant project plans ensuring progress is tracked, including any anomalies to the plan.
• Draw to the attention of the project lead and delays to the plan and together modifying plan accordingly
• To support, manage and coordinate the project to achieve agreed objectives which will include;
  • Co-ordinating meetings and management of relevant documentation.
  • Facilitating project and stakeholder meetings
• Analyse and present data to assist in the general decision making process
• Produce required reports to show progress on the programme.
• To ensure risks and issues are identified and escalated to the project lead alongside recommendations for resolution where possible.
• To set up systems for collecting the key performance indicators identified in the preparatory papers and ensure these are monitored and reported on a regular basis

• To advise on project delivery at all levels
• To advise in terms of aligning expectations on project resources and deliverables.
• Through coaching and demonstrating leadership behaviour, contribute to the development of the service.
• Develop and foster relationships with key contacts in St Luke’s Hospice and the partner organisations and proactively manage these relationships such that colleagues can count on reliable and knowledgeable support and information about the project and other managed activities.
• To work with CiD to ensure smooth delivery of the skills training to the volunteers and staff and where required organise appropriate training where required.

1. To undertake the identification of project interdependencies
2. To advise on the effective sequencing of inter-dependent project activities and use excellent interpersonal skills to manage the potentially conflicting views and priorities of stakeholders.

Planning and Organising

• To plan and deliver the deployment of these processes and activities.
• To be responsible for the processes that ensure the construction, governance and delivery of robust project plans that will deliver successful outcomes for the project.
• To write regular project reports, including a final  report which will advise on sustaining the successes achieved and building a financial base for the continuation of the project at the end of the 2 year funding

Patient and Client Care

• Contact with patients, clients or the wider public where they may be involved in the co-production of service improvement or redesign work.
  • Undertakes surveys/audits relating to project and associated programmes.

Service and Policy Development

• To assist in the development of the processes and procedures that support the successful delivery of the project
• To advise, coach and challenge the project lead on the plans and delivery schedules for project.
  • To promote best practice across the organisation in project management skills and techniques through delivering effective and targeted training as required and appropriate.

Information System use and management

• Be a confident and capable user of Microsoft packages to produce relevant reports.
• Handle large amounts of raw data and manipulate into simple formats to interpret findings.
• Use IT effectively to monitor performance in an area undergoing improvement activity in order to recognise the impact on performance as a result of change activities.

Interviews on a rolling basis until suitable candidate is recruited.

Grants and Contract Manager will support the Head of Finance & Operations and lead on various grant, bursaries and non-grant programmes ensuring that projects fall within budget, are contracted in a timely manner and subsequently monitored. They will work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure that funders’ requirements are met.

Key responsibilities:

Grants Contracts and Bursaries Management

• In collaboration with delivery teams, develop appropriate schemes, guidelines, funding programmes, application and assessment forms for the fund.
• Work closely with the delivery team to regularly inform fund priorities and processes.
• Managing finance process for grants commissioning rounds and tenders.
• Collate the assessment of applications to the funds, reviewing project budgets and cash flow summaries, financial assessment and presenting recommendations to the relevant decision panel or delivery managers.
• Manage master templates of grants and bursaries contracts with regular reviews.
• Issue and manage grant contracts ensuring that these are legally sound and are linked with deliverables and are in line with the company procurement policy.
• Preparing weekly journals for new commitments, adjustments and fall-ins including supporting documents, processing claims and payments.
• Preparing monthly grants cash flow forecasting from grants system.
• Ensuring projects are within budget and are processed in a timely manner.
• Work with other colleagues in ScreenSkills to monitor grants, including appropriate outcomes and reporting regimes and authorise grant payments.
• Work with other colleagues in ScreenSkills to maintain effective customer focused relationships with the grant recipients.
• Work closely with delivery and finance team to develop an effective grants and contracts process, ongoing evaluation and continual improvement of the process.
• Work closely with Bursaries team to effectively manage finance process for bursaries including guide and process.

Systems and Reporting

• Develop, implement and maintain effective grant management and reporting systems on funds managed using the grants database (BBGM)
• Reconciling grants data from grants database (BBGM) with finance system (Sun).
• Regular review of aged grant creditors report - at least quarterly, providing narrative, prompt processing of fall-in grants, chasing grants creditors for outstanding reports and closing off grants in grants database and reporting it to finance system.
• Maintaining the grants management system, providing training to new members including guides, on-going evaluation of the system, identifying weaknesses and putting solutions in place.
• Maintain fraud and identity check system (CIFAS), reporting and acting as Fraud Compliance Officer

Other duties

• Lead on budget and cash flow management for each of the funding programmes in relations to the grants and bursaries
• Provide support to other members of the Fund team
• Provide support during financial and performance audit.
• Provide process training to new delivery staff.
• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure suitable promotion of the funds to potential applicants, and the projects it supports to the industry and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Head of Finance & Operations to report on all funded activities to stakeholders including identifying the timing of programme releases.
• Any other duties as may be required which may include contributing to wider ScreenSkills projects and bids.

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified or Part qualified in a business or finance qualification
• Proven experience of working in a similar role within finance department
• Proven experience of contracts management
• Proven experience of data analysis and manipulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of legal compliance/documentation
• Experience of setting up processes to ensure master templates and contracts are reviewed
• Excellent organisation skills; ability to effectively manage varied tasks with competing priorities with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
• Excellent IT skills including advance Level of Excel

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous working experience of BBGM (GIFTS), SUN accounting system using Q&A

Other skills and attributes:

• Excellent teamwork
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commitment to Excellence
• Flexibility
• Commercial –Awareness

Please submit a CV and covering letter clearly stating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role or you can apply via our website.

Corporate responsibilities of all ScreenSkills Personnel:

• Take ownership of, and contribute to, internal and external communications activity both in their job role and as part of ScreenSkills’ overall strategic objectives
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to embracing and promoting ScreenSkills’ positive approach to the achievement of acceptance, openness, and equality of opportunity at work for people from under-represented groups (e.g. such as those with disabilities and/or Black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender)
• Promote and develop individual and organisational activities which support and enhance environmental sustainability and health and safety objectives.
• Establish good working relationships with both internal and external customers and provide a high-quality service which meets their needs.
• Support yours and your colleagues’ activity through a commitment to effective and correct use of corporate tools and resources, including the ScreenSkills’ intranet for internal communications and authorised systems for contact management.

ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as women, people who are Black, Asian and minority ethnic, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, LGBTQ+, with caring responsibilities, parents or carers who are returning after a career break, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background or any other under-represented group.

We would like to thank you for the time and effort made in submitting your application. As a charity we are conscious of how and where we use our limited resources. This means we are unable to respond to every application received, if you have not had a response within three weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. I hope this outcome does not deter you from applying for future roles within our organisation.

SEENARYO JOB CALLOUT 

Finance Manager

• 3 days per week, in Blackfriars (London), ideally starting from Nov 2021 (with 1 day working from home)
•  £28,000-£32,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
• 1-year contract (with 3-month probation period)
• Possibility of full-time employment

Are you a proactive individual looking to further your skills and experience within a dynamic arts and education charity running programmes in the Arab region? This position would suit someone with excellent attention to detail and financial experience who is keen to apply their knowledge within an ambitious charity. They will play a key role in Seenaryo’s plan to double its reach over the next five years. The Finance Manager needs to be an allrounder, willing and able to handle day-to-day finance tasks as well as strategic financial planning.

The Finance Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer in London, and will have regular contact via Zoom with our team in Lebanon and Jordan where we run our projects. They should have experience in financial management and accounting.

Responsibilities of the job include:

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, as well as project budgets
• Collate, prepare and interpret reports, management accounts, commentaries and financial statements
• Present such reports, accounts, and commentaries to stakeholders (e.g. Seenaryo’s Board of Trustees, funders and project partners, the Charity Commission etc.)
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Carry out financial risk assessments and seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Undertake strategic financial analysis and assist with strategic planning
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
• Supervise colleagues involved in financial systems and procedures
• Liaise with the Senior Management Team and other colleagues
• Contract and manage outside services for independent examinations, auditing, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
• Undertake research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Process donations and Gift Aid
• Basic monthly bookkeeping (with support from other core staff and an external bookkeeper)
• Support on the financial side of grant applications and donor reporting
• Advise on reserves position and reserves policy
• Oversee insurance requirements 

Essential qualifications and experience: Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; minimum three years of experience in a finance role; superior mathematical skills; experience in employee supervision; understanding of data privacy standards; knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software, MS Office, Google Drive, Zoom; solid communication skills, both written and verbal; superior attention to detail; organisational, planning and research skills; problemsolving skills.

Desirable skills and experience (non-essential): Experience in the charity sector with knowledge of UK Charity Commission reporting requirements; experience of working across currencies and knowledge of financial workings in unstable countries with hyperinflation; written and spoken Arabic.

How to apply

• To apply: please apply via our website where you will be asked to fill in some basic details, answer two questions, and upload your CV.
• Application Deadline: Monday 25th October, 6pm (BST)
• Interviews: w/c 1st November, daytime

The job will ideally begin in November. The exact start date will be decided in discussion with the selected candidate. 

About Seenaryo

Seenaryo is a leading specialist in theatre and play-based learning with marginalised communities in Lebanon and Jordan. Having reached 67,000 children, youth and women to date, we use theatre and play to transform education and equip people with the tools to collaborate, think critically and build transferable skills. Seenaryo is one of Expo 2020 Dubai's 120 Global Innovators, has lectured for New York University on their Teacher Fellowship, and has been featured in Al Jazeera and Prospect Magazine. In 2020, Seenaryo created 29 original theatre productions with 702 children, youth and women. We trained 842 teachers to transform learning through play using the Seenaryo Playkit mobile phone app and our Video Making training, reaching 21,050 school children. Since Covid-19 began, we developed an entirely new remote learning programme, I Learn From Home, in which lesson plans and interactive stories were shared over WhatsApp direct to 5,500 of the poorest families across Lebanon & Jordan. I Learn From Home allowed children to keep learning and playing, and equipped parents and caregivers – even those who are illiterate – with teaching and behaviour management skills. Meanwhile, since the Beirut explosion we have delivered 15 theatre projects, giving young people directly affected by the blast a safe, creative space to process their trauma and begin to heal.

Location: Wandsworth
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: From £36,076 per annum
Closing date: 30 October 2021

Ref: PA014

The borough of Wandsworth has one of the richest varieties of open spaces in central London.  Enable Leisure and Culture is a non-for profit charitable organisation and the lead contractor employed by Wandsworth Borough Council to manage greenspaces throughout the borough including the management and maintenance of 32 parks and open spaces. 

The role of Parks Contract Manager is a key post in the Enable Parks team.  Your responsibility will be to take control of all daily works instructions assigned to two key contractors working throughout the borough.

We are looking for a diligent and energetic individual who thrives on juggling planned and ad-hoc works relating to horticulture, sports pitch provision, cemeteries, cleansing and playgrounds.  You will need to have a keen eye for detail and quality, identifying any problems quickly and implementing processes to achieve desired outcomes.  Your administrative talents will ensure smooth running of a £2.6m annual contract which delivers grounds maintenances services in all greenspaces.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsible to the Parks Operations Manager for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the grounds maintenance and playgrounds contracts.

Responsible for the efficient management and operational monitoring of the ground’s maintenance and playgrounds contractors. 

Day to day management of the Parks Operations Team consisting of five specialist parks staff who oversee biodiversity, horticulture, landscaping and playground maintenance works. 

Ensure the cost-effective operation of the Parks, Play and Cemeteries contracts, which have a current value of £2.6m p/a. 

Develop existing relationships with the contractor team, relevant industry bodies, sub-contractors and horticultural and amenity product suppliers to allow strategic leadership on all aspects of managing the horticultural operation and the provision of an exemplar service.

Joining Enable will allow you the opportunity to contribute to the aims and objectives of organisation and develop an industry leading, progressive and forward thinking team.

BENEFITS 

Along with competitive salary we offer a supportive environment for personal and professional growth and development and; 

• 25 Days Annual Leave 
• Flexible working 
• Pension Scheme 
• Eyecare vouchers 
• Free Gym membership 
• Season ticket loan 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Weekly Fruit basket 
• Staff Treats 
• Weekly Wellbeing hour 

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.Diversity is valued at Enable Leisure and Culture and is important in the work that we do. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome and will be considered on merit.

Do you want to be part of changing people’s lives, supporting the smooth running of Action Hampshire’s finance operations in Hampshire? We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and effective finance assistant to support our finance team. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, with excellent financial management experience, and effective communication skills. This is a fixed term maternity cover contract from November 2021-November 2022.

For 70 years, Action Hampshire has been supporting voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to deliver great services to local people and communities; speaking up for the changes they would like to see; and shaping the future of where they live and work.

Our overarching mission is to listen to, connect, and equip people, so they flourish and make great things happen. We achieve this mission by providing a range of specialist advice and information services together with practical help, encouraging equal partnership between the VCSE, public and private sectors, and providing a voice for Hampshire's VCSEs and its communities, both urban and rural.  Our ethos is to help people to help themselves. 

Location: Dual - London office & home

Are you looking to develop your knowledge working in finance and procurement?

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Monitoring Officer to join us.

You’ll oversee supplier contract compliance across the British Heart Foundation (BHF), ensuring all relevant compliance documents are in place covering contracts, due diligence and sustainability requirements. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to be involved in creating progress reports to reduce areas of risk and drive compliance. 

Working closely with the team you’ll advise managers on compliance status, compliance requirements, risk assessment and identifying further opportunities to minimise supply chain risk.

Whilst this role will be based in London, the BHF will be following a blended approach between home and office working. This will allow us to unlock our best work for our cause, blending the best of home and office working.

About you

Studying towards CIPS qualification or equivalent level experience, you’ll be IT literate with basic Microsoft packages.

You’ll have experience of contract compliance, as well as some experience of working with external third-party suppliers, and will have good numeracy and literacy skills.

With strong interpersonal skills you’ll be able to develop strong working relationships with key contacts quickly and will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to negotiate the best deals for the BHF. You’ll also be able to analyse complex data, reaching recommendations and articulating them with clarity.

About us

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. And with our campaigning we help build a healthier world for everyone.
 
We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.
 
Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life.  Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.
 
Interview process 

The interview process will be held over MS Teams. 
 
How to apply 
 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our website below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

You will be joining PEAS at an exciting time as we move into implementing our new ambitious strategy, PEAS 2022-2026 – Growing PEAS schools. Supporting all schools. During this period we will grow our school networks to double their size, launch in a third country and expand our wider impact by strengthening education systems.

As Finance and People Administrator, you will be a key support to the UK Finance Manager in delivering strong financial management objectives, whilst ensuring the effective functioning of the UK team. You will support the People and Culture Lead in HR and governance to ensure that we have the right systems to support our people and organisation.  

To be successful in this role, we are looking for an individual who is a go-getter, has experience in finance administration and strong people skills. This is a great role for an individual who is looking for a dynamic role to take lead in.

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, you do not necessarily need to have a financial qualification but must have experience who is strong with numbers, a keen eye for detail, numerate, and a quick learner. We also offer flexibility in working patterns. We offer a blended style of working with 3 days working remotely from your home and up to 2 days a week in our office in London (currently based in Borough)

If you are excited by the opportunity of the role at PEAS and have the experience and skills we are looking for, please read the full candidate pack and follow the link to apply. 

The VCS Alliance is a successful organisation that prides itself on delivering high quality work through partnering with a wide range of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations across Bradford District and Craven. We work closely with the local Health and Care System, and co-ordinate some of the local VCS representation within this thematic area.

KEY PURPOSES OF THE POST

• To develop and manage contracts and grants managed and delivered via The VCS Alliance.
• Responsibility for ensuring that contracts of The VCS Alliance are delivered in line with contract specifications and to a high standard. 
• To develop, maintain and manage relationships with a wide range of delivery partners, to support the development of a diverse Provider Community as a resource pool for contract delivery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creation of suitable contracting documentation, in collaboration with team colleagues and Delivery Provider organisations.
2. Ensure the successful delivery of The VCS Alliance contracts and grants of varied sizes and complexity within legal requirements.
3. Establish, manage and develop arrangements, frameworks and systems to ensure appropriate monitoring of all contracts and grants under your responsibility, including performance and finances.
4. Take responsibility for monitoring and analysing performance within The VCS Alliance contract frameworks by leading on regular contract management processes with delivery partners.
5. Collation and analysis of information to highlight all contractual and performance issues in accordance with contract timetables.
6. Advise line manager of all contract performance issues, along with issues relating to compliance against contract/service level agreement terms and conditions.
7. Ensure all contract management issues are resolved in a timely manner.
8. Undertake the central administration of the contract arrangements including supporting the development and production of information systems and reports to support the contract monitoring process. 
9. Ensure effective processes are in place to answer all contract queries efficiently and in a timely way.
10. Produce regular reports updating the Board on the delivery and performance of The VCSA contracts.
11. Produce contract and activity monitoring reports for funders as required.
12. Any other tasks required in line with the role.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Complete relevant administrative tasks including record keeping and data management.
2. Contribute to The VCS Alliance’s general administration through dealing with enquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins when needed.
3. Contribute information to The VCS Alliance’s newsletter/mailings/e-bulletins/website, where relevant to the role.
4. Complete any other related administrative tasks.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Undertake any training or development opportunities as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the requirements identified for this role.
2. Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
3. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
4. Undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager.
5. Work in line with The VCS Alliance’s Code of Conduct and maintain good relationships within and outside of The VCS Alliance.
6. Have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken.
7. Work in accordance with The VCS Alliance’s Aims, Objectives and Values.
8. Promote The VCS Alliance with all relevant stakeholders.
9. Flexibility is an advantage. Please contact us to discuss what this means before accepting any offer of employment.

EQUAL OPORTUNITIES

The VCS Alliance is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. Everyone who comes into contact with The VCS Alliance and its staff and volunteers will be treated with dignity and respect, and will not be discriminated against directly or indirectly on the grounds of any protected characteristic described in the Equality Act (2010) including their gender identity, sex, race/ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, mental health status, age or disability. Job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users will be entitled these protections too.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder is expected to comply with The VCS Alliance Health and Safety Policy and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the work.

NOTES

All job roles are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. The job description is a guide to the work that you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the seniority of the post.

This post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. This post is currently fixed for two years (subject to review of ongoing funding).

Hebron Hall is a Christian centre on a seven-acre campus in Dinas Powys, South Wales. Established in 1983 as an independent non-denominational charity, our site includes a conference centre for residential and day groups, a care home for up to 39 residents, management of 15 independent living units, 9 tenanted properties, a swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts.

We’re looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to join our senior leadership team. The successful applicant will lead on financial management and processes, office systems, governance, payroll and HR administration. In addition, you will work closely with the General Manager in the day-to-day running and strategic development of the Charity. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees and ensure compliance with company and charity law and financial regulations.

We are looking for an accountant who is a skilled strategic thinker with an active approach to solving problems and a strong desire to build sound and efficient structures and processes, so that the needs of the Charity, our staff, residents and visitors are met.

There is an Occupational Requirement that the Finance and Operations Manager is a practising Christian who is able to uphold the Christian faith in line with Hebron Hall’s Vision and Purpose. Notwithstanding this, Hebron Hall is committed to diversity amongst its employees and will not discriminate on grounds unrelated to our ethos. We believe that defining our occupational requirements does not restrict, but enhances our commitment to diversity.

Temporary accommodation in a self-contained flat on site may be available for a successful candidate relocating from outside the area.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and regular Covid-19 tests.

For a full job description and application form go to the downloads page of our website.

Applications will be considered by completed application form only. CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 13th November 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 26th November 2021

No agencies

Director of Finance 

Kidney Care UK has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its transformation and take the organisation to the next level. Following a period of significant growth, in which we have grown from 10 to over 40 members of staff, we are seeking an experienced and inspirational Finance Director to join the Senior Management Team to lead our organisation’s professional financial development and operational excellence.

With a proven track record and experience of strategic and operational financial management, you will be instrumental in working with the Chief Executive and Finance Committee to develop and implement the Charity’s ambitious financial strategy, review and upgrade our finance operations and systems and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Charity.

You will have the vision, knowledge and skills to provide financial insights into the performance of the Charity and identify risks and opportunities that can be converted into positive outcomes to achieve the organisation’s strategic aims. You will be equally comfortable conveying financial information in a practical and insightful way to different audiences, as well as someone who enjoys combining technical and strategic expertise with the ability to inspire and lead others.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a key role in Kidney Care UK’s future we invite you to apply with your CV and a covering letter.

• Closing date for applications is 10th November 2021
• Starting date is as soon as possible

We encourage you to apply early as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.  

About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)

ENN is a well-established and highly respected UK-based charity working to reduce malnutrition globally. ENN strives to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being field driven and are globally recognised as thought leaders and conveners in nutrition.

Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.

We undertake knowledge management, research and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN, donor and academic organisations. Through these collaborations we support agencies to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries.

ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Kidlington, UK. ENN is financially supported by a range of institutional donors (including the Irish and US governments), charitable foundations (including the Eleanor Crook Foundation and the Waterloo Foundation), as well as UN agencies and INGOs. 

Why work for ENN?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing ENN team a Project Manager (PM). The role provides the opportunity to work across the spectrum of ENN’s projects, as part of a motivated and dynamic Operations team. You will also support the development of ENN’s next strategy. ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and MAMI, as well as our highly regarded International Publications. We are also actively engaged in the global nutrition and development community in support of the COVID-19 response. You will be based in our headquarters and work with all of the ENN staff to enable our projects to deliver effectively. We’re proud that in our 2021 Employee Engagement Survey over 95 percent of our staff agreed that they are treated with fairness and respect at work and that they trust and respect their manager.

About You

You will be a highly motivated, adaptable and skilled project manager with relevant third sector experience. You will be comfortable supporting complex projects with dispersed technical teams whilst ensuring donor compliance and reporting requirements are met. A sound knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods would be advantageous. Fundamentally, you will have a keen interest in what we do and be ready to contribute to making a positive change.

Terms and Conditions

Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week) – part time may be considered Type of contract: 12 months fixed term (with the possibility to extend)

Location: ENN’s Head Office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 (Note: In line with ENN’s current policy regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the associated UK government advice, you may be asked to work from home up to two days per week until ENN’s Headquarters fully reopens.)

Holidays: 25 days plus UK bank holidays increasing by one day p.a. after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days p.a. (pro rata) Paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year

Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5% Salary: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum depending on experience (pro rata)

Purpose of the role

The Project Manager will be a key member of ENN’s Operations Team, working closely with the Projects Team (currently one other PM and two Project Officers), Finance Manager and Operations and Finance Director (OFD) as well as ENN’s Technical Directors and Project Technical Leads. The PM will oversee a portfolio of projects each of which are assigned a Project Technical Lead. The PM will work alongside project leads to develop and map key activity for the project, track milestones and deliverables, develop project and donor finance and narrative reports, and ensure compliance and adherence to governance requirements. In addition the PM will contribute to the development of new funding proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all donor grant agreements relevant to the PM’s portfolio of projects

• Develop and monitor project work plans and budgets in collaboration with project leads and Operations and Finance Team colleagues

• Manage project budgets: monitor spend against budget including approval within set thresholds, carry out forecasting and re forecasting exercises and regularly update project leads and the Senior Management team on spend

• Work closely with project leads to ensure project deliverables are clear, appropriately planned and delivered to deadline.

• Coordinate closely with relevant ENN colleagues and third parties to ensure delivery to deadline across a range of activities (e.g. international and UK meetings and conferences, technical publications - print and online, translations and design services, international field trips, technical webinars and briefings)

• Support project leads to develop and maintain project risk registers

• Convene regular meetings with the project team to keep a broad overview of project delivery in relation to the project grant, managing and enabling grant amendments/extensions etc

• Lead on both project narrative and financial reporting liaising with both internal and external stakeholders as required.

• Ensure effective communications with Donors during the project lifecycle

• Work with project leads to identify the need for additional capacity (staff/technical associates), aligning the project budget as required and ensuring due diligence requirements are met

Fundraising and business development

• Input into and support the development and delivery of ENN’s fundraising strategy

• Provide support to the development and maintenance of ENN’s funding pipeline and cash flow forecasting, and identification of potential shortfalls, linking with ENN’s Finance Manager and OFD

• Input into ENN database for major donors

• Coordinate the development and submission of proposals for new grants, carrying out due diligence, developing budgets and workplans.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Work with the Operations team to develop ENN wide quarterly and annual reporting

• Support the development of and measurement against KPIs and metrics

• Work with colleagues across the organisation in developing annual project plans including relevance performance indicators

• Work with the technical teams in identifying appropriate indicators and means of verification as part of project designs and proposals development.

• Maintain the ENN Results Framework and use data from the Framework and quarterly reports in preparing quarterly internal updates for the Management Team on project progress and results and in preparing reports to external donors.

General Responsibilities

• Support the OFD in the project management of a number of Core projects

• Support the OFD and Finance Manager with ENN wide management information.

• Line manage the Project Officer(s) if required

• Actively promote adherence to ENN’s procurement policy particularly with regard to the contracting of technical associates

• Contribute to internal and external communications and website development in relation to the PM’s portfolio of projects

• Contribute to the development and dissemination of relevant processes and policies

• Producing regular management information reports working with FM

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience of project management in the third sector

• Experience working on donor / grant funded projects and ability to navigate and communicate compliance requirements

• Experience in line managing a team including performance management, staff engagement and development, and effective coordination of team workload

• Experience in developing funding opportunities with a variety of donors

• Experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting against budgets

• Excellent communication and written skills, including previous experience of writing and collating detailed donor reports

• Able to work with and influence colleagues, often remotely, to achieve a shared outcome

• Ability to manage a diverse and busy workload, prioritising effectively, and able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team

• Flexibility and willingness to take on new areas of work and responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide range and varying levels of stakeholders

• Motivated, takes initiative, innovates and delivers to deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail

• Able to diagnose situations and constraints, comfortable when to progress independently and when to escalate

• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Good cross-cultural awareness

• Ability to demonstrate discretion, diplomacy, and patience

• Fluent in English

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate a relevant and equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification

• Specific experience in any of the following institutional donors would be an advantage: USAID, FCDO (DFID) and Irish Aid

• Experience of managing procurement activities

• Experience of evaluations: analysing, collating and reviewing data related to grant and programme effectiveness

• Previous experience of arranging international business travel, ideally to developing countries

• Experience working within a humanitarian, nutrition or international development context

• French speaking

• Experience of using Finance, HR and/or Project Management systems Reporting Lines The Project Manager will report to the Operations and Finance Director and will have line management responsibility for a small team.

Eligibility to work

Must be entitled to work in the UK at the time of application. No relocation package is offered for this role. ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every staff member and volunteer is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

Application Process

Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to no later than Sunday 7th November 2021. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Please include your preferred working pattern details in your application, if not full time

We have a London office, with options for flexible working as we introduce a hybrid pattern of working.

About Bank Workers Charity (BWC)

The Bank Workers Charity is an occupational benevolent organisation that supports individuals and their families who are in real need. We offer independent advice, guidance, case management and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of challenges including financial, health, housing and wellbeing issues.  There is a growing need for our services and each year we’re supporting thousands of clients through our expert Helpline team and online resources. 

About the Role

We’ve made a significant investment in digital technology, including a Sitecore-based website and a new Salesforce CRM (due to go live in the autumn). We’re now seeking a Digital Delivery Manager to manage these functions, and help us realise our aspirations for enhanced service delivery.                                                         

As our Digital Delivery Manager you’ll be responsible for our digital plan. You’ll work closely with BWC staff to develop and deploy new business processes, monitor the digital budget, and be the point of contact for our digital suppliers and agencies. You’ll also have a specific personal responsibility for our website, liaising with our marketing and content specialists, and briefing our development partner.

About You

Our ideal candidate will blend an ability to see the bigger picture with pragmatic project management skills, and some general management experience.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits, which include:

• 30 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Up to 13% employer contribution to BWC’s pension scheme
• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary)
• Season Ticket Loan (upon successful completion of probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

To apply please review the attached applicant pack, which includes the job description and person specification, and then send a completed application form, which includes a supporting statement, outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 1st November 2021 at 9am

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You will be responsible for delivering agreed operating and income generation targets and finance management. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key part of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies which shape future operational delivery and development for Street League.

Salary: £31,000 - £34,500 plus benefits. Appointment is made at the entry salary to the grade.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (36.25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

To apply for this role, please submit your application via our online application site by clicking the link below where you will also find the Job Description & Person Specification

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 03 November 2021