Healthwatch Lambeth is the independent health and social care champion for local people. We work to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak on their behalf.  We focus on ensuring that everyone in Lambeth can get the support they need to live well.

Healthwatch Lambeth is an award-winning charity funded by Lambeth Council, NHS Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group and several charitable Foundations.  Our contract with the Council has been extended for the next two years and we are in the process of agreeing an ambitious strategy for 2019-21.

We work to get services right for the future and in Lambeth that means that we pay attention to the impact of inequalities on the health and care outcomes for our different communities.  We do this by creating a culture of collaboration and partnership. Partnerships hosted by Healthwatch Lambeth in 2019 are:

1. Lambeth Black Thrive:  this partnership started in 2017 and is funded until 2022.  It was set up to bring together everyone interested in addressing issues surrounding mental health for Black people to ensure that resources and programmes are well co-ordinated, complementary and most importantly reflect the wishes of people affected by mental health inequalities.
2. Lambeth Learning Disability Assembly:  The LLDA is a place for people with a learning disability and their carers to come together to talk about things that are affecting them – and what they want to see happen to make things better. 
3. Advance Care Planning Consortium:  a partnership with Compassion in Dying and other community organisations to raise awareness of advance care planning.

Overview of the role:

This is a job-share role with another post-holder who have been in HWL for over 2 years now. The role sits within our engagement team and will ensure that people living with mental health support needs in Lambeth and their carers have an equal voice in the design and delivery of health and social care services in Lambeth. Working in partnership with many organisations across different sectors, the role will identify opportunities to engage people and gather their feedback.

Purpose of the job: 

1. To lead engagement work with people who use/could use mental health services in Lambeth and gather their views and experiences.
2. To develop good organisational working relationships across the mental health sector and the Black Thrive initiative.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leading engagement work with people who use/could use mental health services in Lambeth

• Develop a good knowledge of the mental health sector particularly with respect to identifying gaps where public and patient voice is missing or could be improved. This will also mean identifying community voices within Lambeth who need to be heard. 
• Plan and deliver targeted activities using appropriate methods to gather the views and experiences of people who use/could use mental health and care services. This work will involve working with adults, young people and children. To make a strong case, we would expect that our engagement work would also involve seeking the views and opinions of other important stakeholders such as the providers of services, families and carers.
• Accurately record, analyse, report on and present findings from this engagement work, identifying key themes of good practice and areas for improvement.
• Actively monitor and evaluate the quality of the engagement work undertaken; seeking feedback regularly and looking for opportunities to learn and improve.
• Develop and embed the mental health engagement plan within the organisation’s broader engagement programme, in line with Healthwatch Lambeth’s strategic priorities and reflecting the diversity of the borough.
• Keep up to date with local, regional and national developments in (mental) health and social care and safeguarding adults at-risk.

2. Develop good organisational relationships across the sector(s) and borough

• Facilitate channels of communication between Healthwatch Lambeth, clinical mental health services, local voluntary and community organisations and decision-makers within mental health and social care services in Lambeth.
• Develop relationships with statutory partners and local Healthwatch in other areas to share information, learning and good practice.

3. Working as part of Healthwatch:

• Work with the Communications Officer to promote Healthwatch Lambeth to targeted community groups across Lambeth, using a variety of media.
• Record public and patient feedback on Healthwatch Lambeth systems,
• Contribute to the analysis of feedback to inform the organisation’s influencing work, and write or contribute to reports as required.
• Work as part of the wider Healthwatch Lambeth team, attending meetings and events as required.
• With the volunteer coordinator, recruit and support Enter and View volunteers for the MH workstream.
• Work in support of other colleagues in the organisation as particular needs arise, as directed by the Chief Executive.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Engagement Manager which further the aims and objectives of Healthwatch Lambeth.
• Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.  Familiarisation with, and adherence to, our organisational Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, and any associated guidance is an essential requirement of all Healthwatch representatives.
• We adhere to Data Protection procedures as informed by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). We expect everyone to uphold confidentiality of all data and adherence to strict and lawful processing of data.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Engagement Manger which furthers the aims and objectives of our organisation.

4. Commitment to Equalities:

Our organisation values difference and recognises the value that the different backgrounds, skills, outlooks and experiences of our staff and volunteers bring to the organisation. We will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability or impairment, age, race, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, HIV or marital status, religion or belief or similar bases.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Interviews will be taking place via Zoom week comencing 06 July 2020.

Data Selections Executive 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Selections Executive to join an exciting charity organisation based near Old Street, London. This leading charity are currently going through a sustained period of growth and are currently heavily investing into the fundraising department. The Data Selections Executive will help assist building segmentations & bulk imports to help generate further fundraising. 
 
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Data Selections Executive who wants to learn a wide range of skills such as SQL and Faststats to join a leading charity where you will work very closely with the Database Manager on large scale fundraising campaigns. You will be providing data manipulation to produce effective and accurate selection and segmentation of supporter data for fundraising appeals. This a great opportunity for a Data Selections Executive that is looking to take the next step in their career where you will get to learn further analysis & reporting skills.

Skills required for the Data Selections Executive are:

• Experience building Data Selections and marketing segmentations
• Previous charity experience is preferable
• Strong skills working within a CRM
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Desire to work in a fun and exciting work environment

Data Selections Executive / Segmentation / Faststats / SQL / Marketing Campaigns

This is a great opportunity for a Data Selections Executive that is looking to progress their career within a well-established charity.

Location: Old Street, London

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 + Excellent benefits

Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity! 
Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Data Selections Analyst

An amazing opportunity has just arisen for an experienced Data Selections Analyst to join an award-winning charity based in Aldgate, London. You will be providing data manipulation to produce effective and accurate selection and segmentation of supporter data for fundraising appeals. The Data Selections Analyst will receive excellent training on FastStats, SQL coding and data modelling techniques to allow them to really progress their career. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Data Selections Analyst who wants to move into a role where you will progress your skills further within analysis, learn statistical analysis and data modelling. You will be joining this charity at an exciting time as they have great plans for the future and are in the process of implementing new systems. Working for this exciting charity you will get to utilise their flexi working policy and work from home twice a week.

Skills required for the Data Selections Analyst are:

• Experience of building Data Selections and marketing segmentations
• Strong skills working within a CRM (any CRM is fine)
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly (SQL, FastStats, Data modelling)

Data Selections Analyst / Marketing Segmentation / Insight / FastStats / SQL
Location: Aldgate, London 
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + Excellent benefits

Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity!
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Economy is recruiting a Deputy CEO to implement our new 3 year strategy. We are looking for someone who is energetic and dynamic, and who can help us deliver our ambitious objectives for organisational development and responding to the economic impact of coronavirus.

Economy is a charity that exists to support people - particularly those currently furthest from power - to shape the economy in order to achieve what matters to them. To further this goal, we have secured funding to increase organisational capacity and appoint a Deputy CEO to help manage this growth. 

Key areas of responsibility

Overall

● Develop and implement organisation systems and processes

● Oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.

● Support project and programme delivery.

● Deputise for the CEO as and when necessary.

Operations and Culture

● Develop project management systems and processes as Economy’s work expands and becomes more complex.

● Develop policies, systems and processes which enable effective internal communication and collaboration.

● Develop the systems, processes and practices which underpin a healthy organisational culture and promote diversity and inclusion.

● Oversee the management and development of Economy’s infrastructure including website, social media, CRM database, Google Suite and reporting systems.

Finance and Fundraising

● Work with the Chief Executive to provide the strategic context for financial planning.

● Responsible for financial planning, management and control including procuring appropriate insurances and the preparation of business plans and annual reports.

● Responsible for financial reporting including cash forecasting, quarterly reporting to the Board, preparation and review of project and annual organisation budgets.

● Work with the Chief Executive to prepare funding applications and requisite reporting.

HR

● Responsible for HR at a strategic level, overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary, staff well-being and all other personnel matters.

● Identify gaps in skills and experience in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and address through recruitment and training.

● Develop Economy’s HR policies, and draw in external expertise as necessary.

● Line management responsibilities.

Governance and Risk

● Work with the Chief Executive to deliver best practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, attend Board meetings and prepare Board papers.

● Responsible for GDPR compliance.

Culture

● Always act in the best interests of Economy.

● Abide by Economy policies as set out in the Staff Handbook.

● Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Economy.

● To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Key skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

● Track record of developing organisational systems to promote collaboration, embed a positive organisational culture and enact diversity and inclusion across an organisation.

● An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and how they can be embedded in all parts of organisational strategy, development and day-to-day operations.

● Managed teams to support organisational and personal development.

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

● Experience of designing, managing and delivering complex projects and programmes.

● An engaging presentational style.

● An ability to listen and communicate to build consensus and work collaboratively.

● A track record of using strategic thinking to improve outcomes and ways of working in an organisation.

● An ability to pay attention to detail across multiple areas of work

Values and behaviours

● Personal commitment to Economy’s values and purpose of supporting people – particularly those furthest from power – to use economics to achieve what matters to them.

● Ability to reflect and learn, including sharing failures and uncertainties. Openly taking feedback from the team and members of Economy’s community on your behaviours and work.

● The emotional intelligence to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow and develop.

Desirable Development Areas

We are also looking for the following skills and experience. Please tell us if you have experience of these work areas or you are particularly interested in them for your own personal development.

● Financial strategy, reporting and planning.

● Experience developing and overseeing HR policies and processes.

● Good knowledge of charity law and best practice.

● Experience of using applications such as Wordpress, Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack, or Zoom.

● Experience of using accounting software Xero.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Economics is underpinned by a way of thinking dominated by white men who have studied and worked in a small number of institutions. We are looking for people that bring a different perspective. To this end, when candidates are of equal merit, we will prioritise selection and appointment of people who are from backgrounds that are under-represented in economic institutions and the charity sector.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application form and fill out our equal opportunities survey by 23.59pm Monday 8 June 

Want to lead an organisation that stands in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage the organisation whilst the current CEO takes maternity leave. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation to take it forward in its organisational aims and objectives according to its current strategy.

 They will have substantial experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management. The individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and an ability to manage a full and varied workload, and staff team.

As the lead spokesperson, the candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, so they represent MRN’s position to the wider public and in the media.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate of the UK

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support in part or in whole the MRN mission

The salary will be £41,754 per annum, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2020, 9.00 a.m.

Date for candidate interviews: 22 and 23 June 2020

I am currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Executive Assistance for an amazing new National Health charity, to provide diary management and support to the Trustees and Executive Team.

Main duties:
Support the Operations & Compliance Manager and the Finance Officer
Support the Executive team proving oversight and monitoring performance of charity operations where necessary
Act as first point of contact for operational staff and collate queries as well as respond to queries sent to the shared mailbox
Coordinate papers and preparation required for Board and other meetings
Take formal minutes at Board and notes at other meetings: ensure these are well-presented, circulated and actioned
Ensure compliance with GDPR, Companies House and the Charity Commission
Basic research including local data and relevant information for briefings or pitches
Monitor office supplies, subscriptions and re-order as appropriate
Onboard new employees and volunteers
Ensure all filing is kept up-to-date, relevant and compliant

Regularly check receipt of - or chase - reports from grant applicants
Write short readable case studies and summaries for donors, the website and other audiences
Work with the Marketing Team to prepare occasional press releases based
Help coordinate the annual donor reporting cycle
Coordinate and manage photographs and photographic releases/consents
Coordinate updates to the charity's website, press and social media presence.
Coordinate logos, print runs and storage of images
Manage invoices and receipts for suppliers

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

Database Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Database Officer who has previous fundraising CRM experience to join a leading charity based in Old Street London. This leading organisation are going through a sustained period of growth and change who are currently investing heavily into their database team and are now looking to add a new Database Officer to join their expanding department. The Database Officer will play a pivotal role importing all data onto their Raisers Edge CRM, carrying out reports for marketing campaigns and being the main point of contact for all things Raisers Edge.

As the Database Officer, you will receive full training on some of the newest data techniques and technologies. If you are looking for the next step in your career this is a great opportunity for an ambitious Database Officer to work closely with stakeholders and to build, test and run data extracts to ensure the organisations fundraising is at its most effective, while also having the opportunity to progress your career at a fantastic charity. If you are looking to work in an excellent environment where flexible working is encouraged, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Skills required for the Database Officer are-

- Experience working with fundraising CRM’s  

- Good communication skills, written and verbal to interact with the charity’s stakeholders

- Wants to work in an environment where you will be challenged and have the chance to learn new skills.

Database Officer / Data Executive / Fundraising CRM / Raisers Edge / Data Quality / Blackbaud / Thank Q

This is a brilliant chance for a Database Officer to take the next step in their career and really progress his/her career further. You will gain the full benefits that comes with working for a large organisation.

Location: Old Street, London

Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 + Excellent benefits (Depending on Experience)

Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity.

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Our client, a recognised London charity, has a new opportunity available to join their data team as their next Database Coordinator. This is a permanent opportunity and offers great benefits, including a generous amount of annual leave.

Key responsibilities for the Database Coordinator:

• Work on regular data migration projects
• Process supporter data to ensure donations and payments are accurate
• Assist with coordinating and producing CRM documentation
• Work with the rest of the team on data maintenance and integrity
• Support on data quality across multiple databases
• General admin support on various data tasks

To apply for this vacancy it is essential that you have some demonstrable experience providing data support in a charity setting (fundraising related/gift aid). Handson experience with any one of the regular charity CRM systems will also be expected, such as ThankQ, Raiser's Edge, Care NG, Microsoft Dynamics, etc. Your past experience should also reflect your understanding of the importance of Data Protection and accurate data. Naturally you will have exceptional organisational skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

To apply for this Database Coordinator role, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number 73695CH. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Blood Cancer UK is looking for a Head of Digital Services to lead our digital products and develop a product driven approach across the organisation for a 12-month fixed term contract.

We want to reach as many people affected by blood cancer as possible and to provide the best possible digital products and services. This is more important than ever, given the impact that Covid-19 has had on our community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engaging, experienced and driven Product Lead, Website Manager or Digital Marketing Manager who is seeking an opportunity to progress their career and make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer.

If you think this position is right for you, we welcome your application in the form of your current cv and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Thursday 18 June 2020.

Please note that all applications will be reviewed on receipt and if a successful candidate is appointed, we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion

Eden Brown is recruiting this fantastic role, Head of Supporter Insight, for a large children's charity.

With a passion for insight-based marketing, a deep curiosity about supporter behaviour, and the ability to deep dive into both quantitative and qualitative data, you will use evidence to measure and help steer the direction and performance of the charity's supporter-facing activity. You will lead the Supporter Insight team to deliver an audience-focused programme of performance, and supporter and market insight that enables colleagues to optimise supporter engagement and increase lifetime value.

You will also manage and coordinate business analysis and intelligence for supporter-facing activity and form part of the marketing and communications leadership team, working effectively with stakeholders across all areas of the charity.

This amazing job would suit someone with:
- Leadership experience within a large and/or complex environment with responsibility for making strategic recommendations
- Excellent understanding of data, marketing analysis and insight methodologies
- Be audience-led in your approaches and thinking
- Leadership skills and a presence that inspires your team, colleagues and peers
- Demonstrable evidence of change you have delivered through insight

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Job

The job is to lead on strategic financial planning for Nightingale Hammerson. You will oversee the 5-10 year strategic financial forecasting for the organisation and development of a clear IT strategy. You will work closely with the CEO to develop the long term strategic plans and budgets for the organisation.

You will be working with key stakeholders (Trustees, Finance and Investment Committees, volunteers, professional colleagues) to review, create and implement a long-term financial strategy.  The strategy will encompass Nightingale Hammerson’s values of excellence, dignity, respect. integrity, compassion, care and teamwork. It will embody a culture of innovation and best practice and ensure new income generation opportunities are maximised across all teams.

Main activities

You will lead from the front, managing and developing a finance team who will implement a system change over that will include, but not limited to, better support for budget holders, interfacing with other systems within our residents services and fundraising teams, whilst providing strong financial controls and excellent reporting. 

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing key contacts to benefit all areas of finance and IT activity. Key to the success of this job will be your ability to lead on and facilitate strategic financial modelling for future scenarios, working collaboratively across the organisation with key stakeholders and their networks.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems and preparing and presenting regular and appropriate reports to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and Finance Committee. This will include monitoring systems for forecasting, contingency plans and key performance indicators. You will also be responsible for overseeing the expenditure of the department.

The job will also include managing the Head of ICT and taking a wider interest in use of Technology across the organisation.

You will develop and sustain high level contacts relevant to the work of the department and represent the organisation at public events as appropriate. You will develop and maintain good working relationships with other relevant organisations and partnerships and maintain an overview of developments in the external environment which could potentially impact Nightingale Hammerson. 

You will develop the necessary policies, procedures and guidelines required, with consideration to legal constraints in finance and IT and keep abreast of current issues and good practice in this area.

You will maintain confidentiality at all times to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Nightingale Hammerson policies and procedures.

You will also be expected to attend training course and conferences, attend Board and organisational meetings as required.

The person

This job is for a positive person with a sense of humour who can embrace the values of the organisation. The person will want to make a difference. A team player, who will work within the caring culture of Nightingale Hammerson and be ready to “roll up their sleeves and pull it all together”. You will bring evidence of strong people management skills and possess a collaborative leadership style. You have to like and be comfortable around older people and dementia and be empathetic to the residents’ needs. You need to be organised and an excellent communicator.

You will be presentable and credible and inspire trust at all levels. You will be good at networking and have the ability to work with all key stakeholders, knowing how to develop relationships to maximise success in the job. You will be intelligent, able to think quickly, laterally and imaginatively and always be looking for new ideas and innovative channels of income.

Self-confidence is important as is resilience, focus and calmness.

Skills and Experience required

Mid or senior management experience

Experience of finance strategy is desirable

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Effective negotiator

Positive people manager

Ability to manage change

A full job description can be found via our website.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS certificate. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and Nightingale Hammerson reserve the right to close the advert should the positon be filled. 

Pay: £45,000 - 60,000 pro rata upwards, depending on experience
FT/PT: 3-4 days per week
Contract: Permanent, with three months’ probation
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Based at: Chelsea Methodist Church, London SW3
Closing date: 8 June 2020 9am

Glass Door Homeless Charity is London’s largest open-access winter night shelter. This award-winning, independent charity provides shelter and support for those with nowhere else to turn. 

We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate Senior Finance and Resources Manager to join our growing team. In recent years, Glass Door has expanded its services in order to support a growing number of people sleeping on the streets of London. This is an exciting time to join the charity, as we take the important next steps in expanding our resources function. 

You will be a confident and friendly self-starter, who takes initiative to get things done. No two days will be the same: we are a dynamic office with all-hands-on-deck approach when required.

Working for Glass Door

We’re a collaborative team of 28 permanent and approximately 35 seasonal staff, who love making a positive impact. If you believe in our ethos and want to make a difference, get in touch. 

Glass Door provides its employees a full induction as well as learning and development opportunities and access to our employee wellbeing programme. We offer interest-free season ticket loans and a cycle-to-work scheme. 

We operate an equal opportunities policy and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Although Glass Door services normally take place within churches or church-owned properties, please note individuals with connections to a variety of faiths or none work for, volunteer at, and use the services of Glass Door. 

Our headquarters are located in the heart of Chelsea, close to both Sloane Square and South Kensington tube stations.

To apply

Download the candidate pack from our website and apply by 9am on Monday 8 June 2020. Initial interviews will be held in June via video call. 

Start Date

The start date will be July, depending on notice period and/or Covid-19 restrictions/ practicalities.

Job Description
The post holder will be responsible for the following:

Finance

• Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, cash management etc.

• Provide clear and accurate financial information, budgets and forecasts to the trustees, COO, fundraising team and other departments as required.

• Manage strategic relationship with key partner organisations such as book keepers/auditors/payroll providers/bank etc. • Overall responsibility, with support from the external bookkeeper and internal staff, for:

• Ensuring accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including accurate classification of income.
• Ensuring balance sheet and bank is reconciled and reviewed monthly.
• Preparing and developing monthly Management Accounts. • Oversee preparation of the annual financial statements and manage the external audit. • Oversee payroll and pension process, engaging with external payroll support, including administering monthly payroll and authorising weekly payroll.

Legal and compliance

• Overall responsibility for compliance with all legislation / codes.

• Ensure Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC and Pensions Regulator requirements are met in a timely fashion.

Risk management

• Overall responsibility for risk management, including timely and accurate completion of risk assessments, maintaining and developing the organisation's risk register, and procuring and maintaining appropriate insurance cover.

• Overall responsibility for health and safety, with support from the HR Manager and other staff.

IT

• Overall responsibility for information technology across the organisation, which is implemented day-to-day by the IT support providers and Office Manager.

People Management

• Support and line manage a team of five.

• Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance appraisals.
 

Senior Management Team

• Operate as part of the Glass Door senior management team, with a particular remit to ensure that we are fulfilling our financial and compliance objectives.

• Support the COO and colleagues in setting the strategic direction for Glass Door.

• Represent the COO on internal or external matters, if appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential

Personal Qualities

Empathetic attitude towards homeless and vulnerably-housed people. 

A confident self-starter who will hit the ground running. 

Ability to operate at a range of levels; with both gravitas and relate-ability 

A team worker with an open, collaborative style and a practical, “can-do” approach. 

Commitment to our values of being welcoming; being open to all, without prejudice; compassionate; believing individuals can turn their lives around; and knowing we can have a bigger impact when we work together. 

Commitment to and understanding of the issues relating to equality of opportunity and the ability to implement change in this area. 

Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies.

Qualifications and Experience
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification. 

Minimum two years’ in-house employment experience post-qualification. 

Experience of leading and inspiring a team. 

Experience of budgeting and financial planning, including modelling / scenario planning. 

Experience with month end reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent working knowledge of accounting software systems e.g. Xero / Sage. 

Fully conversant with best practice in accounting procedures. 

Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, especially record-keeping and electronic filing. 

Strong written English and numeracy skills. 

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and databases). 

Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to forward plan and schedule workflows. 

Ability to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds.

Desirable
ACA or ACCA qualification.  

Experience of working with homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups and an understanding of their needs.

Experience of working in the not for profit sector. 

Experience of charity accounting/ the SORP. 

Experience of risk management. 

An understanding of GDPR and health and safety legislation.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

The Project Development Analyst can be based in any of our national offices, and will join the Pension Wise team in supporting the development and improvement of this exciting and evolving service. This role involves working with the Project Development Manager to provide data analysis, research and project management support to the wider service delivery team and funder. 

We’re looking for someone who has exceptional analytical and communication skills, who is comfortable in presenting data and making recommendations based on your research. You’ll be adept at building effective working relationships with stakeholders, and you’ll have experience of investigating service problems using, for example, stakeholder interviews, data analysis and desk-based research. You’ll be comfortable managing projects within established project management methodologies, and identifying and proposing opportunities for improvement. 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

The People’s Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH) is looking for a part time General Manager. If you are a great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a passion for social justice, this could be the role for you.

PEACH is a unique organisation with a reputation for ground-breaking community organising work in East London. It is a newly incorporated organisation set up over 7 years ago that aims to improve the jobs, housing, safety and health of Custom House using community organising methods. PEACH have created a new General Manager role to help steer the organisation, its trustees, staff and volunteers through its transition to a more formal organisation and to help it grow and develop into a sustainable organisation.

As the General Manager you will work with community leaders and fellow staff to create a resilient organisation that will enable us to expand our work and deliver on our mission of community organising and empowerment. You will have previous experience of project management and financial administration and excellent attention to detail. In this role you will have primary responsibility for HR functions, systems and processes, financial management and business planning/fundraising. You will also have a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

The General Manager role involves working closely with the trustees, to ensure smooth, robust and transparent management of all the company’s activities, including financial management, scheduling and general administration. 

We are looking for someone creative, experienced and grounded who wants to go on this journey with us.

We encourage applications from individuals that identify as disabled, working class, LGBT+ and from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Location: Newham, London

Contract type: 1 year fixed term, part time 3 days a week plus occasional overtime (with potential to extend)

Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per annum, pro rata dependent on experience

To apply please read the Full Job Description and Person Specification in the Recruitment Pack, fill out an Application Form and send back to us.

Application Deadline: 12pm on 18th  June 2020 

Interviews will potentially take place between 30th June to 4th July 2020. We plan to hold second interviews for shortlisted candidates around the 16th July to 20th July 2020.

Due to COVID 19 circumstances we will conduct interviews on line via ZOOM. 

Access requirements and adjustments to the interview process will be discussed with shortlisted applicants. 

Flexible working requests can be considered. Usual working hours will be between Monday to Friday 10-6pm. Please contact us to discuss specifics.

The successful candidate will be required to provide two suitable references and undertake an enhanced DBS check.