The Operations Manager is a pivotal role within the charity. Working closely with the Corporate Services Director the postholder will collaborate across the organisation to embed outstanding practice in the key disciplines of Property & Facilities Management, Procurement and Central Administration. The ethos of the Corporate Services directorate is very much to establish the best ways of working that enable other colleagues to achieve their objectives.

You will have a Facilities and Office management experience, with an awareness of health and safety requirements for workspaces, and the ability to oversee and co-ordinate our business continuity plans.

You must have experience of building, developing and managing supplier relationships (including managing outsourced services), ensuring development of clear briefs, value-for-money, achievement of results, compliance and commitment to our values and goals.

You should also have experience of leading, developing and managing a high-quality administrative support function with competing priorities, and of managing complex programmes of work and projects using structured project management techniques.

Digital Fundraising Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Salary circa £38,000 plus benefits

This exciting role is in the dynamic fundraising team based in London, and will make a significant contribution to the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual income.  You will work with the fundraisers in both the individual giving and community fundraising teams to develop and lead on the implementation of digital fundraising campaigns across the website, social media and ecommunications.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.

• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like as well as HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.

You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show initiative, flair and enthusiasm for the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family

A detailed job profile is available below.  For an informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Gibson, Head of Individual Giving.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 19th October 2020

The dates for interviews are 22nd October 2020

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To develop and deliver the RAF Benevolent Fund’s digital fundraising strategy in cooperation with the fundraising teams.  To maximise fundraising income and supporter relationships generated through digital activity.  The postholder will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing digital fundraising campaigns as standalone activity or to support other non-digital fundraising activity with the right message to the right people at the right time.  They will also have responsibility for managing external agencies and meet income, expenditure and agreed targets. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop the digital fundraising aspect of the Fund’s Fundraising and Digital Strategies
2. Take responsibility for the delivery of all revenue generating digital activity.
3. Be the Fund’s expert on digital fundraising and advise the Fund’s fundraisers and Communications Team on innovation and best digital fundraising practice.
4. Develop digital confidence for the fundraisers either direct or by recommending reading or training courses.
5. Work with fundraising teams to develop digital-first content to increase digital conversion rates. 
6. Create and manage the delivery of a wide range of digital fundraising campaigns in cooperation with the Fund’s fundraisers covering community and corporate fundraising, individual fundraising and challenge events. This includes both standalone digital campaigns and integration of digital activity to support and amplify direct mail campaigns.
7. Develop excellent working relationships with the Communications Team to support cross functional working and the sharing of learnings and to ensure opportunities and responses to communications led digital campaigns are maximised in terms of supporter relations and donations.
8. Achieve set targets for supporter recruitment, conversions and income from digital activities and monitor and evaluate income and ROI.
9. Use analytics, user research and audience insight to develop and optimise activity, identifying new target audiences to engage with and drive conversions.
10. Create bespoke supporter journeys for each segment of new supporters.
11. Produce and share regular analytical reports and results measuring campaign performance and impact.
12. Ensure the fundraising pages of the Fund’s website are kept up to date with current fundraising activity and maximise the User Experience and drive conversions. 
13. Ensure implementation of development to fundraising areas of the website are planned outside of campaign activity, fully tested and monitored post-implementation and communicated in advance.
14. Manage the Google Grant to maximise the income to the fundraising activity featured, ensuring the full portfolio of fundraising is represented as appropriate.
15. Ensure all Fund staff are kept up to date on digital fundraising campaigns when appropriate.
16. Be responsible for effective line management of the Digital Fundraising Assistant.
17. Complete monthly reforecasts and report variances with commentary to the Head of Individual Giving and Finance Business Partner.
18. Have an understanding of Charity and Data Protection Regulation legislation including but not limited to, Institute of Fundraising, Charity Digital Code, Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission Guidelines.
19. Keep abreast of digital marketing trends and practice within the third and for-profit sector.
20. Manage contracts and relationship with external agencies and suppliers.  
21. Ensure all digital activity reflects the Fund’s brand guidelines, aims and objectives.
22. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Delivering results and meeting stakeholder expectations
• Creating and innovating
• Analysing
• Presenting and communicating information
• Working with people
• Adapting and responding to change

QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like.
• Solid understanding and experience of HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.
• Line management experience.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.

Desirabl

• Knowledge of online payment gateways.
• Experience of promoting national fundraising events.
• Experience in managing and promoting lotteries and raffles online.
• Experience of using the CARE database
• Experience of ecommerce or managing an online shop.
• Experience in developing content for different audiences to drive conversion.

Skills/Abilities:

Essential

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations – working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a thorough, accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Following instructions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Planning and organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Working with people – working well as part of a team and supporting others.
• Writing and reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way.
• Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction.
• Keeps abreast of digital trends and tools.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels.
• Creative flair, with the ability to spot a good story or opportunity.

Other Requirements:

• Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).
• Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. The new REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long Term) is starting a new research and funding programme to provide new evidence and analysis that will help health and social care policymakers consider the long-term implications of their funding, design and delivery decisions.

The Centre will become a hub of expertise for independent, objective and impartial evidence, analysis and methods relating to long term issues about the health and care system. It will comprise of an in-house team of economists and analysts at the Health Foundation, supported by commissioned work and academic research.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a data manager with a passion for engaging with top quality research and a desire for improving health and care. The Centre is looking for a data manager to support our in-house research and our partnership work outside the organisation. The successful applicant will work on the management and architecture of the secure, patient-level data sets used by the REAL Centre.

The successful applicant will be a proficient coder (preferably in R/SAS) and help to ensure that quality controlled, standardised, cleaned datasets are available for quantitative research by the REAL Centre analytical team. In addition, they will engage with other data mangers across the foundation, ensure the data is used securely and help investigate the potential and use of new data.

The successful candidate will be able to work both collaboratively to deliver joint projects and to provide technical mentorship to the growing team of analysts in the REAL Centre. If this role sounds interesting and you are look for an exciting, flexible role in data management, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply for this role please click on the Apply button above to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description.

Closing date:  6 October 2020, 23:59

Interview Date:  Scheduled to take place remotely w/c 19 October 2020

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Corporate Partnerships Manager 

(Ref:  SUS2987)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol / home working days negotiable

Sustrans is looking for an experienced individual to develop and implement a corporate partnerships strategy in order to secure and manage accounts and ensure Sustrans increases its reach, engagement and income.  Strategic priorities will be maximising immediate and long-term opportunities to support our Paths for Everyone and Liveable Cities & Towns visions.

Working with the Board of Trustees and senior Sustrans colleagues to map networks and identify links to corporate partners and prospects, your demonstrable experience of securing corporate new business income, of managing complex relationships, of effective networking and developing propositions will be invaluable. You will be knowledgeable about corporate partnership fundraising sector trends and have proven experience of monitoring and reporting project expenditure.  This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and get collaboratively involved with a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.  

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 5 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams / Zoom during on Monday 12 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This post is intended for candidates that wish to work part time for 7hrs per week, with flexibility when hours are worked.

1. Attend relevant business forums/events to promote the work of the youth centre and to obtain annual sponsorship or support in kind.
2. Approach local businesses (including retail businesses) in the vicinity, (to include Brixton, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill, Streatham Hill, Balham, Clapham) to obtain regular financial support/sponsorship or support in kind.
3. Make approaches to businesses within 10 miles radius of Youth Centre with ‘Knights’ in their company name to create a group of like minded/named businesses willing to sponsor the work of the centre.
4. Where relevant facilitate interested individuals signing up to making a regular monthly donation. (KYC 900 scheme)
5. Work as part of the Centre’s Fundraising Team (meets annually) to deliver agreed priorities.
6. Develop and maintain a simple log indicating the progress of approaches made and forums attended.
7. Deliver brief progress/activity update reports to the Lead Trustee. (Two per annum).
8. Undertake on going research relating to potential local business events or initiatives to support the voluntary sector and small charitable organisations.
9. Utilise the role and expertise of other Youth Centre Lead trustees as necessary, i.e. Head of Youth Work, Finance, PR/Comms, Fundraising.
10. Develop and maintain a log of all companies/businesses signed up to sponsor, support or regularly donate.
11. Provide a simple email update/briefing/newsletter to all businesses providing support, reporting on the Centre’s work  (two per annum, one will be the Centre’s  published in annual review)
12. Contribute towards any KYC fundraising strategy review.
13. To undertake any other tasks relevant to the post contained within individual work plan.
14. Utilise materials provided by Knights to support CPM work activity. Namely:

• a) Annual review report
• b) ‘Partnership Pack’ outlining key Knights activities/provision, which might be of interest for any business to sponsor or support
• c) Attractive web site
• d) Reports to the board by Head of Youth work services outlining service performance and new initiatives.
• e) Agreed annual fundraising priorities to meet identified need

The Corporate Partnership Manager will work under the direction and is accountable to the designated Trustee/Director responsible for resources. Working independently, the CPM is responsible for building relationships with relevant business consortia, local businesses and retailers to raise funds for the centre.

Research Grants Managers

Location: Normally this role is based in our Stratford office. Candidates must be willing to commute to Stratford (flexible working is encouraged).

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience + benefits

Positions available: 2
Contract length: 2x 12 month fixed-term contracts. These are full-time, however we would also consider part-time. We welcome applications from PHD students that require flexible working arrangements. 
Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2020, 23:55

Are you a sharp minded individual with knowledge or experience of research funding that can help us beat cancer?

Why we need you

Our Research Funding Team is pivotal to ensuring that Cancer Research UK continues to fund and support a wealth of innovative, world-class cancer research that will contribute towards our vision of beating cancer.

You will be responsible for delivering the application process and committee process for a defined portfolio of grant applications and awards by providing external researchers and host institution administrators with advice, guidance and support on Cancer Research UK’s funding schemes, research policies, and grants management approach.

What will I be doing?

Make an impact every day by...

• Managing a portfolio of Cancer Research UK’s applications and awards;

• Supporting the operations of a Funding Committee and its Expert Review Panels by handling queries, advising on and promoting specific funding schemes, preparing panel reports, meeting papers and meeting minutes, and providing written post-Committee feedback; 

• Managing the peer review process, through the identification of appropriate referees and Expert Review Panel members;

• Reviewing the finances for each award and carry out post-Committee meeting outcomes;

• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with a network of CRUK researchers and host institution administrators; supporting grantees and applicants to manage their applications and awards. 

To view a full job description please click here: https://adobe.ly/32ampjU

What skills are you looking for?

You’ll be able to bring to the role...

• Educated to post-graduate level in a biomedical subject or equivalent experience in a research funding environment 

• A solid understanding of the UK biomedical research environment, potentially through working in or with universities/hospital trusts/biomedical charities 

• Knowledge or experience of cancer research 

• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn’t be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more. You’ll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately you’ll know that you’ll be changing lives through your work. 

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role through Cancer Research UK’s careers pages.

The Post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for the organisation’s finances and in providing timely financial

information to the CEO, staff team and Trustees whilst ensuring all financial and compliance requirements are met.

You will have appropriate finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, AAT) and experience and be confident leading the

finance function and a number of income sources.

JDRF gives a voice to people with Type 1 diabetes and funds research and support to those affected. Ivy Rock Partners are working with JDRF to find a part-time Finance Manager to be a key member of the UK team and a prominent business partner within the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance professional to join an organisation invested in development, in a role with a varied ‘business as usual’ and the chance to work closely with the Head of Finance on broad organisational improvement projects. 

JDRF are part of a global network of independent and coordinated organisations working towards a shared vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. By accelerating the pace of research and committing almost £300m to international programmes driving world class research to cure, treat and prevent Type 1 Diabetes, this network strives to ensure solutions reach people across the globe.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager is a broad role that will engage with budget holders across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing the monthly management accounts
• Using management accounting information to support budget holders with financial forecasting and consolidating these for the organisational forecast
• Supporting the Head of Finance with budgeting and reforecasting
• Working with the auditors at Year End
• Producing annual corporate tax return
• Managing the Gift Aid and VAT processes
• Run monthly Payroll
• Project work with the Head of Finance including reviewing processes across finance and delivering improvements

This is an organisation with an appetite for improvement and this position will suit someone who is looking for the opportunity to proactively participate in process improvements within finance. We are looking for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for their work, whether this stems from a passion for the work the organisation does, or for the role itself. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is some exposure to charity finance, in particular an awareness of Gift Aid and VAT accounting. The Head of Finance can work closely with the Finance Manager on development so this offers an excellent career opportunity for the successful candidate. 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.Interviews will be held as suitable applicants express interest so please apply early to avoid missing this opportunity. For more information contact Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners.

Location: Working from home (the role is usually based in our London office in Islington)
Salary: £35,600 - £41,300 pro rata per annum inclusive
Hours: 21 hours per week (days and hours can be discussed at interview)

The Finance and IT Manager will work closely with the Interim Chief Executive and other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that the Farm works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. 

The post holder will be responsible for continuing to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. The Farm’s Finance and IT have been especially strengthened in recent times and this new post has been created to spearhead the ongoing transformation. There is an organisational emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

The post is an integral part of the Leadership Team and will have operational support with the function from members of the support team. This is a senior role: the post holder will have influence across the Farm with involvement at Trustee, organisational and team levels. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices.

About you: 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Finance and IT Manager to work with the Interim Chief Executive to sustain the momentum built in recent times. The Finance and IT Manager will be enthused by the prospect of driving our Finance and IT transformation programme forward and leading our transition to a finance business partnering model. They will have the skills needed to work as a member of the Leadership Team and help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and use of IT. Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines will also be crucial to the role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Continue to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. Drive the ongoing transformation with emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

• Lead the yearly financial planning cycle, working with senior members of the team to draft  an annual budget, and in-year forecasts when required, and present to the Interim Chief Executive for discussion. 

• Maintain a cash forecast for a rolling 24 month period, highlighting risks or opportunities, to the Interim Chief Executive and Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and review the performance of monthly petty cash, bank and other Balance Sheet accounts’ reconciliations. Post depreciation journals on a monthly basis. 

• Review key contracts periodically to ensure value for money. 

• Oversee the credit control function, providing support to the Project Officer to resolve debtors on a timely basis. Produce key performance data on debtor management on a monthly basis. 

• Oversee the administration and claiming of Gift Aid on Small Donations and otherwise, ensuring maximum recovery. 

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns as and when required and provide advice on Corporation Tax, VAT and Gift Aid. 

• Prepare management accounts, including dashboard reporting on key financial metrics, and present to the Trustee Board. 

• Lead the year end process, drafting the statutory accounts and delivering a clean Independent Examination. 

• Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. 

• Work with the Interim Chief Executive in pursuing identified business development and commercial opportunities, providing analysis and financial expertise in scoping out future developments. 

• Develop appropriate IT policies and manage IT risks. 

• Be a Systems Administrator for Office 365, including but not limed to, managing user access, adding joiners and removing leavers. 

• Line manage any members of the Finance and IT department. 

• In addition, carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Interim Chief Executive. 

Person specification: 

In order to be considered for the role, it is vital that you are self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills. Soft skills such as being persuasive and an ability to communicate with a broad range of people are also important in this people-focused role. More specifically: 

• Hold or only have a few modules left to complete of an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.

• Professional experience in the finance function of a fast paced charity or corporate. 

• Experience of working at a senior level in a finance function. 

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice, including SORP. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. With initiative to anticipate and meet needs ahead of time and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Xero experience, together with an excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with financial dashboards and reporting. 

• Highly IT literate and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of IT infrastructure projects. 

• Effective and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with colleagues, advisors and Trustees. 

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially. 

• Be able to work and relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities

• Applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK

 
If you are passionate about creating value and cultivating a positive work environment together with the team, then please apply. 

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 which addresses the key responsibilities and person specification by Sunday 4 October. Applications will be continually reviewed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner, should a suitable candidate be found. 

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Aabida Mohmed, Interim Chief Executive. 

Finance Business Partner – Sport England

Salary circa £42,000 plus generous benefits

Location - Loughborough or Home Based

JOB PURPOSE

Enabling effective financial decision making through advising, supporting and appropriately challenging senior management and directorates. With a strong understanding of implications on financial impact, most effective use of resources and corporate strategic objectives. Preparing insightful analysis and non-routine management accounts and providing budgeting advice.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering

• Building strong collaborative relationships with senior Directors and managers and their teams including the wider Finance team to manage and drive improved performance against the organisation’s strategic priorities.
• Ensure appropriate financial planning, management and accountability exists within the organisation.
• Provide financial advice and guidance including appropriate financial scrutiny and challenge to financial plans and decisions.
• Provide analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business/directorate objectives and strategies.
• Working with the organisation to manage all aspects of financial strategy.

Business Planning and Reporting

• Lead on providing guidance, setting parameters, templates, scrutiny, consolidation and analysis of the annual budget setting process (£300 million) and monthly forecasts ensuring alignment with the organisation’s strategy and business plans.
• Ensure that all activity is subject to rigorous budgetary monitoring. Enabling decision-makers to be confident in the financial information they receive and understand the business drivers underpinning the figures.
• Management, reporting and analysis of complex and business critical cash flow models for both Lottery and Exchequer funding streams ensuring highest standards of integrity and control.
• Providing high quality and accurate holistic reporting and analytics including KPIs and dashboards to Executive Directors and budget holders.
• Responsible for ensuring that the medium term (5 year) and short term (1 year) plans across all funding streams are accurate, reflect the organisations strategic priorities and business plans and ensure effective use of limited resources.
• Identify areas where financial efficiencies could be achieved, through objective financial review and challenge, seeking improved use of

ADDITIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• ACA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACCA professional qualified accountant
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members, colleagues and senior managers within a business partnering function while still providing effective and constructive challenge ideally within the public sector.
• Proven ability to communicate strongly (written, verbal, and graphics) and present complex messages to a wide audience, including non-financial colleagues, clearly and comprehensively.

For more information please apply to see our candidate pack. 

Salary : circa F.T.E £80k

Closing Date: 30th September 2020

First interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 19th October.

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices in West Sussex are looking for a Director of Finance to take responsibility for all aspects of financial management of our two hospices.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees you will operate as part of a senior management team in developing the most appropriate path of growth for the organisation.  Responsibilities will include all aspects of financial management in support of organisational strategy and you will be expected to lead the analysis and reporting of financial information in developing and implementing recommendations in order to deliver the most cost effective outcomes.

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices provide a high level of care to people with complex end of life conditions and long-term illness. The hospices are amongst the most well established and well respected hospice groups in the country. Our scale and longevity give us some advantages. However, this does not mean that we do not have the same challenges as many charities do today in securing revenues that match our expenditure. With over 350 employed staff, c1,000 volunteers and an annual income of c £19m we are substantial organisation with the challenges and opportunities in financial management that an organisation of our size typically has.

This is both a strategic and a hands-on role, often managing the finance team through challenging periods of month end reports, reforecasting, year-end accounting and annual budgeting. As Director of Finance you need to have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff managing department budgets, as well as with stakeholders - including our Board of Trustees.

Principal contacts include staff, volunteers and trustees, external contacts include supporters, Patrons, suppliers and agencies. The Director of Finance will not only be an exceptional leader and financial manager but also commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the organisation.

In periods of change and growth an effective Director of Finance is critical, coordinating corporate finance and managing hospice policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, and acquisitions as appropriate.

Direct reports

• Head of Finance
• Payroll

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Form a close working relationship with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
• Provide leadership to the hospices’ Finance and Accounting teams.  
• To optimise the hospice’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Take overall control of the hospices’ accounting function.
• To deal with all insurance matters on behalf of the hospice, liaising with insurance companies.
• Contribute fully to the development of the hospices’ strategy across all areas of the business.
• Challenge assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure that financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Lead and develop finance and payroll teams.
• Work with senior teams to grow the organisation, formulating strategies and plans.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are effectively carried out and reviewed.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
• Present annual accounts.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance: manage hospice policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Manage risks around the reputation and income streams of the charity.
• Ensure that fundraising, lottery, retail and marketing are integrated within one financial strategy and operational plan.
• Manage and develop high level external partnerships and relationships.
• Manage complex income and expenditure budgets representing more than 80% of the charity’s annual income.
• Identify and manage risks that could impact our income streams.
• Maintain high standards of supporter experience and ensure that our practice delivers against these
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation and ensure that our practice adheres to the highest ethical standards in all respects.

We anticipate there being great interest in this position so would encourage early applications.

An enhanced DBS will be sought if you are successful in this role. The safer recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we will treat each applicant fairly.

About Us

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) provides acute and specialist care for over half a million people in the local area, plus a broader community regionally and nationally for specialist services. We have a workforce of over 5,000 and a turnover in excess of £320m. Our Trust operates from a main campus; 52-acre site situated 1.5 miles from Bath’s thriving city centre. We are determined to continuously improve the quality of services we provide and to make the most of our fantastic setting.

The RUH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services, though increasingly, 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. We are at the forefront of shaping the landscape of healthcare delivery locally, whilst continuing to lead ground-breaking, nationally recognised services.

Our values are: Everyone Matters, Working Together, and Making a Difference and are at the heart of everything we do.

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 Director of Finance/Deputy Chief Executive and other members of the Executive team and this post will be instrumental in developing the financial culture, systems and practice within the Finance Department and the wider Trust environment and also across the local Integrated Care System (ICS).

As Deputy Director of Finance, you will manage the Finance department and its functions on a day to day basis which includes the Procurement function. You will also work with the Director of Finance/Deputy Chief Executive and other Executives to shape and develop the Trusts strategic direction and successfully manage their implementation. This includes taking the lead for the Trust on the financial planning for the Hospital Infrastructure Programme 2 (HIP2) and other major capital developments

About you

To succeed in this role at the RUH you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a medium - large, complex organisation and have prior experience of developing large scale and complex Business Cases to support the development of our Hospital Infrastructure Programme (HIP2)
• 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 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 changes within the NHS and acting 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 culture that enables the delivery of high quality services, complemented by resilience and a collegiate approach.

Band 9 salary package £91,004 – £104,927 dependant on experience 

At least 27 days holiday each year and a generous NHS pension

Partnership Manager

Fixed Term Contract

Maternity Cover: December 2020 - December 2021

£40,000 - 43,000pa

London, and currently remote

The Partnerships Manager will take responsibility for managing relationships with global corporate partners, throughout the year and for Comic Relief campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively develop multi-dimensional, long-term UK and global partnerships that delivers both Comic Relief and the partners’ goals, thinking holistically about impact.
• Take personal responsibility for delivering a fixed income target from specific partnerships with clear definition of restricted and core income.
• Work alongside the Legal, Finance and Impact & Investment teams to ensure that the commitments that frame the partnerships can be delivered and are in the best interest of Comic Relief.
• Account manage a portfolio of UK and global based corporate partners which could include strategic multi-year partnerships (in and out of campaign), campaign specific partnerships and corporate products or projects.
• Develop shared plans and objectives for each partnership or project, to achieve partners objectives (regarding their own brand, impact, reach, CSR and internal engagement) as well as maximising fundraising and impact for Comic Relief. To ensure that these plans and objectives are met to partners’ satisfaction and to aid retention.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation ensuring that contributions from partners constructively support Comic Reliefs social change agenda, whether in the form of financial contributions, employee fundraising and volunteering, retail offerings or advocacy.
• Provide high quality relationship and account management of all Comic Relief’s major commercial partners, while being the first point of contact and internal resource to key partners.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Experience of working in partnership with major UK or global consumer facing brands and companies with a good reputation.
• Proven Experience of developing products in partnership with a retailer or consumer brand.
• Exceptional networking, negotiating, influencing and persuading skills.
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral – including strong presentation skills.
• Building and sustaining effective working relationships both internally and externally

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 8th Oct 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

This is new role arising as a consequence of a re-organisation designed to maximise the number of people who can be supported using the current resources and as such this role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the expansion in the scope of services in line with the strategic objectives.

The two charities, TaxAid and Tax Help for Older People provide support to people with tax problems when they cannot get the help they need from HMRC and cannot afford professional services.  They help over 17000 people a year delivering advice on several helplines or by email and following up more complex cases by casework undertaken by both staff and volunteers.  Those helped are on low incomes or otherwise vulnerable and are often disadvantaged by literacy or numeracy issues, mental or physical health issues, or are experiencing a family crisis or homelessness.  Often they have tax debt as a consequence of not being engaged with HMRC for a number of years or older taxpayers may be experiencing a bereavement or change in circumstances.

This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced leader who has strong interpersonal skills and is able to support and motivate staff as well as develop relationships with external stakeholders as the charity expands it services and seeks to develop relationships with new corporate partners.

The ideal candidate will have call centre management experience as a key element of this role is to have management responsibility for the helplines operated at the charities.  In addition project management experience would be useful.

This is a joint role across two charities, with an office in both  London and Bridport, Dorset.  The role can be undertaken at either location or can be home based.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter. 

Closing date: 11.30pm on 21st October 2020