An exciting opportunity for an energetic General Manager to lead and manage our successful boating charity with a fully accessible community centre in our iconic canal-side building in Camden.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy-living and have been flying the flag for adventure and opportunity on the Regent's Canal for 53 years! 

Reporting directly to the Charity's trustees, the General Manager will be responsible for delivering the Charity's aims, all aspects of our operational management including of our five employees, our finances, iconic building and our future funding sustainability.

The candidate we are looking for will have a proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of a business, charity or educational establishment with hands-on experience of managing projects and change, operational delivery, financial literacy, human resources, marketing and future charitable funding initiatives.

The comes at an exciting time in the Charity's development.Drive, enthusiasm and a sense of humour are all essential! 

A full job description and person specification is attached. Please apply with your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person and role specification.

Position: Deputy Director and Head of Programmes

Contract type: Full time, one-year contract with potential extension

Reporting to: Executive Director

Location: London, UK

Salary range: £35,000-42,000 (depending upon experience)

Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

Refugee Rights Europe (RRE) is an advocacy organisation defending the human rights and dignity of refugees and asylum seekers in Europe.  We work collaboratively with grassroots organisations and national level civil society in the UK, France, Belgium, Greece, Italy and the Balkans, in order to hold decision-makers to account. We call on the EU institutions and national governments to ensure universal human rights are secured for individuals seeking protection in Europe.

RRE is recruiting for a Deputy Director and Head of Programmes to join our team in London, UK (with the possibility of discussing flexible working arrangements). The Deputy Director and Head of Programmes leads on organisational advocacy, including the delivery of projects and activities at EU, UN and national levels. The role works with the Executive Director to develop and maintain the organisation’s position and its issues across Europe, and deputises for the Executive Director as needed. S/he recommends modifications to, and ensures compliance with, existing organisational policy and strategy.

The Deputy Director and Head of Programmes oversees the organisation’s projects and programmes carried out by regional staff in various European locations, including staff management and budgeting. S/he inspires the development of innovative and creative and collaborative advocacy campaigns, driving core elements of our external positioning in support of the organisation’s strategic objectives. S/he represents the organisation in both formal and ad hoc advocacy contexts, with parliamentarians, policy makers and other key stakeholders, if/as required.

Key responsibilities

Programme and Staff Management

• Line-manages regional staff and oversees European programme activities aimed at fostering collaborative work with partner organisations, which includes the coordination of joint advocacy activities, the creation of advocacy tools, and the production of ground update reports.
• Line-manages and acts as a resource and sounding board for the EU and UN Advocacy and Policy Manager, ensuring that advocacy work at the EU and UN levels is aligned with RRE’s yearly strategy and any external policy developments.
• Ensures that planned programme activities are compliant with finance policies and funder commitments.

Strategic Development and Representation

• Alongside the Executive Director, develops and maintains the organisation’s position and its issues across Europe, updating RRE’s advocacy strategy in accordance with European policy developments.
• Represents RRE at UN, EU and national level policy events in RRE’s focus countries, as well as at conferences, workshops and meetings, if/as required.

Advocacy, Policy and Research

• Oversees the monitoring of the policy landscape at EU and UN levels, as well as the national levels in RRE’s focus countries.
• Leads on organisational advocacy, including the delivery of advocacy projects and activities at EU, UN and national levels.
• Coordinates and oversees the drafting of evidence submissions to national, EU and UN level mechanisms.

External Communications

• Ensures quality control of external facing communications and products, including research reports, website, blogs, etc.
• Oversees staff and volunteers who operate RRE’s social media channels and blog platform, and regularly reviews RRE’s approach to social media to ensure effective social media engagement.
• Leads RRE’s monthly review process, aimed at documenting achievements and impact.
• Acts as point of contact for RRE’s group of Advisors and pool of researchers, ensuring regular updates and effective ongoing communications.

Other

• Contributes towards regular submissions to the Board of Directors on progress of RRE’s advocacy and programmatic work.
• Supports the Executive Director in the recruitment of staff, if and as required.
• Oversees the maintenance and development of the Salesforce contacts database, Dropbox filing system and other internal systems and processes.

• Carries out any other tasks, as required and reasonably requested.

Person specification

Essential

• A resilient leader, who embraces complexity and uncertainty, and with substantive staff management experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex grant budgets for a non-profit organisation.  
• A strategic, innovative and creative thinker with the ability to deliver tangible results.
• A keen policy 'savviness' and a solid understanding of how to achieve ambitious policy change, preferably with a demonstrable track-record.
• A track record of leading campaigning and advocacy initiatives, through parliamentary advocacy, private diplomacy, mobilising constituencies, working with diverse partners and/or using the media, at international, EU and/or and national level.
• Excellent levels of personal organisation, ability to manage a varied workload, and strong attention to detail.
• A strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across functions and levels of seniority.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English, and the ability to translate complex material into coherent and effective narratives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strengths in dealing with varied stakeholders ranging from grass-roots groups to policy-makers.
• Knowledge of major trends and current issues relating to asylum and migration in policy and human rights contexts across Europe.

Desirable

• A thorough and demonstrable understanding of multilateral political institutions and processes (UN, EU, Council of Europe).
• Experience of working in networks and building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating advocacy activities for impact.
• Good understanding of social media for outreach.
• Knowledge of French / Greek / Italian or other European languages.

Deputy Head of Finance, Finance, London Head Office

Family Action is recruiting a Finance Manager reporting to the Director of Finance. The Finance manager will be a member of the Senior Management Group (SMG) and have significant input to the development of strategic planning and commercial targets, ensuring that financial forecasts and assumptions are robust.

Family Action has been a leading provider of services to disadvantaged and socially isolated families since its foundation in 1869. We work with over 45,000 children and families a year by providing practical, emotional and financial support through over 100 services based in communities across England.

A further 150,000 people benefit from our educational grants and information service. We tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including domestic abuse, mental health problems, learning disabilities and severe financial hardship.

You will have the confidence to act independently to improve Family Action’s financial performance. You will have excellent analysis and reporting skills and be able to recommend improvements that support Family Action’s strategies.  You will also be able to lead a team to manage critical processes such as credit control, restricted fund accounting, cash flow forecasts and compliance with SORP 2005 and the Companies Act 2006.

You will have a formal accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA preferred) and have experience of senior financial management within a commercial or charitable sector and the assessment of risk.  You will be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including Family Action’s auditors, funders and senior managers.

We are forward looking, ambitious and with a commitment to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operate with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and a 'hands on' finance professional keen to develop commercial experience as a member of the Senior Management Group within the charity sector, then we look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a highly dynamic and inspirational leader to join the Directorate Team at Arts SU to continue to strategically develop and deliver high-quality services and support to its members. The Deputy Chief Executive will lead a talented team of over 25 staff who make up the Community Team, the Advice and Policy Team, the Student Activities Development Team.

Who we are looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational, collaborative and committed Deputy Chief Executive to support our Membership Team in our on-going journey to becoming the best students’ union possible for students at UAL. You may already be in a management role within a students’ union, but we are also interested in candidates from different voluntary and third sectors who bring transferable skills and are motivated to lead a team that has the potential to make a significant impact in students’ lives. Our ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a membership focused organisation with demonstrable experience of delivering effective services, of managing a variety of competing priorities and stakeholders and of leading change

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year
• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to training and professional development
• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Want to apply?

To apply please complete our online application which can be found on our website.

Job application timeline

Closing date: 10a.m on Tuesday 28th January 2020

First stage interview date: 31st January 2020

Second stage assessment process: Thursday 6th February 2020 (candidates will need to be available all day)

This position is available at three or four days per week for an expected maternity cover period of 12 months.

Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity.  We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International’s global support functions are based across our head offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. This geographical mix fosters collaboration and maximizes the resources we are able to deploy for the delivery of services in the countries.

As the Interim Deputy Director of Development and Communications you will continue to establish and grow our fundraising programme for individuals, foundations and corporations, focussing your skills and expertise on the UK market. The department has an annual global revenue goal of $1.5 million, a third or more of which is unrestricted.  You will help deliver the 2020/21 strategy to fully integrate development and communications, to increase awareness of Relief International’s work in front of key audiences and to secure unrestricted revenue.

As a key player in a small and experienced team, you will be a strong self-starter who is happy to be managed remotely and to work directly with the CEO and Board of Trustees.

You will help increase revenue through managing relationships with existing European donors and prospects and help to identify and secure new donors. The primary focus of your work will be in securing major gifts and foundation grants and a secondary focus on supporting the team with digital small-sum donations. 

You may have the opportunity to travel to either our Global Headquarters in Europe or the USA or to visit our projects in fragile settings across the world. A willingness to travel is advantageous but not essential.

You will have proven success in front line fundraising in the UK, preferably in an international development context. Your previous experience of individual major gifts and foundations together with your excellent verbal and written communication skills are prerequisite for this role.

Your excellent understanding of marketing and communications in relation to how these functions can support and bolster private sector fundraising will be critical to this role.

The ability to manage consultants to support the donor communications work of this growing department is essential. You will have experience in high-level donor events and this role will see you conceive, plan and deliver small scale dinners, round-tables and other convening events as opportunities arise.

As a forward-thinking organisation, we are able to discuss with each individual applicant there needs with regards to working hours, we are able to consider a variation on working days and hours and flexible working practises on a case by case basis, so we would encourage applicants to apply as long as they have the relevant experience and passion for Relief International’s values.

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to limited resources only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Relief International is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants. 

We are looking for a Academy Operations & Business Development Manager to be responsible for leading specified areas of Battersea Academy operations and administration; you will maintain excellent end to end customer service, implementing the Academy’s customer service processes and acting as Lead Facilitator for a portion of the programmes. You will ensure that delegates remain engaged with the Academy and its mission throughout all stages of their journey, from enrolment through to alumni, engaging with and moderating the Academy community of practice.

Working with colleagues across Battersea, the Academy Business Development and Operations Manager will ensure that the Academy marketing and communication strategy is fully implemented. You will develop compelling impact stories and maintain the Academy website

The Academy Business Development and Operations Manager will perform a key role in supporting business development and new product development of the Academy, ensuring that we reach the right organisations and undertaking market research as required. You will identify opportunities for the Academy team to attend and present at international conferences and to deliver in-country training.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

The Operations Manager makes a major contribution to the strategic development of the organisation. You will ensure resilience in existing services and manage your own portfolio of services. With a creative approach to developing new areas, you will bring strong business development and contract management skills.

The role reports to the Chief Executive and provides practical day to day operational management, including managing risk and policy development, across a motivated, high-delivering team.

A strong leader, you will be a proactive member of RBMind’s management team, helping to implement the strategic aims of the organisation including change management processes when necessary. You will have a flexible and enthusiastic approach and enjoy problem-solving and a busy environment.

Staff benefits include 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a pension offering 4-5% matched employer contribution. Part-time (30 hours per week) may also be considered. You may need to work flexibly or be on call over some evenings, depending on service needs.

Richmond Borough Mind is a dynamic charity that has been supporting and providing mental health services to users and carers for over 50 years. We value diversity and difference and welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

For the full job description please go to our website. 

Asylum Matters is looking for a Director to cover maternity leave and help us bring about positive change for refugees and people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

As a small, specialist team of campaigns professionals based around the UK, we work with an extensive network of frontline partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum and immigration system. We have been at the forefront of a number of significant campaigns in the sector, bringing together high-profile national campaigning organisations with front-line charities to expose and address the issues that impact on the rights and wellbeing of people in the asylum system.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader, passionately committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum and motivated by the possibility of bringing about progressive reform in a challenging external context.

The Candidate:

The Director will be a strategic thinker with strong political insight, able to guide the team of campaigners in devising and executing engaging and impactful campaigns. Experience of building broad-based coalitions and managing a partnership network is important as Asylum Matters exists to strengthen collaborative efforts across the sector.

As the most senior role in Asylum Matters, the Director will have ultimate responsibility for setting and delivering the organisation’s strategic objectives and maintaining effective systems to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation, good governance and financial sustainability. Our ideal candidate will enjoy managing staff and empowering our small, remote team of regional campaigners to operate effectively.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Asylum Matters team as we are in the process of establishing ourselves as a charity, after three years operating as an independent project hosted by the registered charity, City of Sanctuary UK. Independence will allow us to be more flexible and adaptive to the external environment, allowing for the growth and evolution of our work. If you think you fit the bill, after reading the job description, we look forward to hearing from you.

Director of Development and Employment
Permanent, Full-time
Leeds with regular national travel
c. £110,000 per annum

Part of the NHS Confederation, NHS Employers is the employers organisation for the NHS in England working on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care and the NHS to:
• Lead key areas of policy delivery, particularly in relation to partnership working with trade union and staff organisations
• Act as the voice of employers, representing their needs in the service of their people, patients and communities
• Supporting employers with resources to improve their experience of their people, and hence their patients

We are seeking a successful and experienced HR leader to join our team, who is highly effective in building purposeful relationships, working collaboratively and leading people. You will also be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery in the areas of workforce policy and practice. Experience in healthcare is not essential, but evidence of improving people management policy and practice is.

Closing Date: 7th February 2020
Interviews are planned for 25th February 2020
 

ROLE: Finance Business Partner

SALARY: Band 8b £59,083 - £67,760*

LOCATION: Central London

SECTOR: Public Sector, Healthcare

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

*inclusive of HCAS

A career opportunity has arisen for 2 x Finance Business Partners to join Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. This specialist Trust is a centre of excellence for children’s healthcare and offers the widest range of care in the UK. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, the largest centre in the UK for children and young people with heart or brain problems, and the largest centre in Europe for children and young people with cancer. The hospital receives over 255,000 patient visits a year, carries our approximately 18,800 operations each year and employs over 4,000 employees.

Finance Business Partner Duties and Responsibilities:

The Finance Business Partners are responsible for a range of both clinical and corporate directorates and have line management responsibilities of up to 3 staff. Some of the key duties include:

• To be the lead working closely with the senior management team within the directorate including General Manager, Chief of Service, Head of Nursing, Deputy Directors and Executive Directors to provide leadership, financial and business advice and support
• Leading and managing a team of Finance staff (including Finance Mangers, Assistant Finance Managers, Senior Management Accountants and Management Accountants) in the production of high quality financial management information, income and expenditure, for a range of clinical and corporate units
• Identifying opportunities for information or quality improvements within the wider Financial Management team, supporting the Deputy Head of Financial Management and Head of Financial Management to ensure every opportunity is taken to develop and enhance the provision of an expert Financial Management service to the Trust.

Finance Business Partner Person Specification:

The Finance Business Partner will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and will be a Qualified CCAB Accountant. The ideal candidate for this role will have post-qualification experience in financial management, have effective leadership skills/management experience and have the ability develop effective working relationships with finance, clinical and non-finance colleagues at a senior level. This person must be a confident communicator and be able to present highly complex financial information and lead financial discussions at senior management and executive level meetings.

Candidates from the private sector and wider public sector organisations are strongly encouraged to apply. NHS experience is beneficial but not essential for the Finance Business Partner roles. We are looking for people who are motivated, ambitious and want to work in an environment where they can make an impact.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust’s Always Values:

The Trust has developed the Always Values with staff, patients and families that characterise all that they do and their behaviours with patients, families and each other. The Always Values encourage employees to be:

• Always Welcoming
• Always Helpful
• Always Expert
• Always One Team

It is important that this person’s values are in line with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Your salary and benefits:

• Band 8b £59,083 - £67,760*(*inclusive of HCAS)

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme (including 20.68% employer contribution and a tiered system of employee contribution depending on your salary from 5% to 14.5%).
• A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Season ticket loan, car loan scheme and cycle to work scheme

HOW TO APPLY AND CLOSING DATE:

For your application to be considered, you will be required to send your CV and cover letter to Allen Lane before midnight on Wednesday 19th February.

Early applications are strongly encouraged and if you are successfully shortlisted, interviews will follow shortly after. If you would like to find out more information before applying please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washington DC, London, Bonn, Berlin, Brussels, Stockholm, Nairobi, Bangkok and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory donors. The Unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training & Curriculum Design. Regional Grants Directors (RGDs) are responsible for the Programme and Grants Support pillar.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle. The unit operates within a matrix management system across the teams in the US, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Vice President of the AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe.

The Crisis Response, Recovery and Development - Asia Region

The IRC’s Asia Region includes various relief and rehabilitation programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and communities affected by conflict and has country programs in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, with emergency and preparedness activities through partners in the Philippines.Asia region is managed by a Regional team that oversees the region’s country programs, headed by a Regional Vice President (RVP) and Deputy Regional Director (DRD) supported by functional leads. IRC has programmes in the following sectors: health & environmental health, child & youth protection & development, women’s protection & empowerment, economic recovery, and governance & rights.

The Purpose of the Role

The RGD is tasked with direct support and oversight of grants management to meet country and IRC-wide priorities. The Regional Grants Director aims to improve awards management service quality to IRC country teams and external stakeholders, and provide regional and country teams with additional award management capacity.

The RGD takes part in designing and rolling out regional and departmental strategic objectives, in collaboration with departments across the organization.

The Regional Programme Support Team is responsible for a) post-award grants management support for all public and private donors in their respective region (including US Government, UK Government, European Union/ECHO, UN, and others), b) pre-award support for non-European donors, and c) additional business operations l non-grants tasks including deployment to country operations supporting grants/business development as required. They serve as the front line for questions, referring more complex issues to the appropriate specialized AMU teams and other service departments, at the discretion of the RGDs. They review reports, awards, and proposals, serve as representatives of their region at HQ level, gap fill, and support training in country offices.

Scope and Authority

Reporting both to the Deputy Regional Director, CRRD and the Deputy Vice President, AMU the Regional Grants Director ensures effective communications about compliance, training, donor relations, etc. with the AMU and across the region, spanning both the pre- and post-award phases, to enhance organisation-wide compliance and consistency in business development (BD).

The Regional Grant Director leads a Regional Program Support Team of grant experts (Regional Grants Advisors, Regional Grant Assistant, Regional Program Officer and Regional Program Managers) who are responsible for award management, assuring compliance, and support to all country offices, including support to regional business development.  As a team, they liaise with departments across the organization to troubleshoot issues, find solutions, and provide effective support for grant and award management in a manner that supports program teams on the ground to deliver effective programmes for crisis-affected communities.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for excellent proposal and award management support to country offices by Regional Program Support Team and act as a main support for field based grants staff, finding solutions, ensuring capacity building and support in coordination with teams across the organisation
• Responsible for maintaining regional level overview of award portfolio and pipeline, working closely with regional Business Development team to ensure attainment of regional Business Development targets and support countries in implementation of their business development plans
• Line manage the Regional Programme Support Team for the region including general supervision, assignment of projects and activities, and professional development. Provide guidance and oversight for post-award grants management for Regional Programme Support Team
• In close collaboration with regional Business Development team and Regional Leadership, support the country programs in setting and implementation of their Business Development plans, and ensure attainment of regional Business Development targets and support countries in implementation of their business development plans through proactive planning and reviewing progress in support and consultation with Regional leadership
• Preserve positive relationships with donors to sustain regional impact – escalating and following up on donor issues, provide insight and information into donor thinking and developments when appropriate and within the scope of the RGD role
• Support country programs in the development and review of Strategic Action Plans, as needed
• Responsible for collaboration between the AMU’s Strategic Partnerships team and country offices on donor communications
• Assess need for and coordinate optimal support for field office with relevant AMU pillars.
• Ensure regional input into and adoption of policies and procedures developed by the AMU
• Share and assure adoption of best practices across regions to support greater cross-regional consistency in routine business development and awards management
• Lead on and contribute to AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives
• Maintain close collaboration and communication with Ethics and Compliance Unit

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All pillars within AMU, IRC UK, IRC-DE and other European offices, CRRD, Finance, Ethics and Compliance Unit, and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7-10 years of experience with a humanitarian and development NGO or multilateral agency
• International field experience, especially in the region, preferred
• Program and/or grants management experience with key donors, such as USAID, DFID, European Union/ECHO, UN agencies, and others
• Experience managing for donor compliance, proposal writing, budgeting, and representing implementers to donors
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams, including staff working at a distance
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and to coordinate across teams/functions
• Excellent relationship-management skills with colleagues in the field and HQ, senior stakeholders, and donors
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 15% of the time                                           

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd February 2020.

Candidates must have the right to work in one of the listed locations. 

The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the finance team.

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s Senior Management Team and is expected to bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused service.

The Chief Financial Officer will line manage the Finance Controller, the Finance Officer and reports directly to the Principal and to the Board of Trustees.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical returns to external agencies.

Post Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Salary / Grade:

P07:  43-46:  £47,511- £50,448  (Outer London)

Responsible for:

The Finance Team

Responsible to:

  Principal

Key Contacts:

  Principal

  Chair of Governing Body

  Chair of the Resources committee

  Senior Leadership and Management Team

  Business Management Team (Support Services Manager, Chief Operations

  Officer, Human Resources Manager, Site Manager)

  Professional advisers including Auditors, Bankers, Investment advisers,

HMRC and relevant personnel within funding bodies

 The Chief Financial Officer will be directly responsible to the Principal who is the Accounting Officer for the

 Academy and is ultimately responsible for the proper financial conduct of the institution.

 The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial

 management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the financial team. 

 The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s senior management team and is expected to

 bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly

 competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused

 service.

 The Finance Team consists of three staff, comprising one Finance Controller and a Finance Officer.

 The team is responsible for all aspects of financial management.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy

development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management

information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical

returns to external agencies.

Main Duties

  This is a senior management team post that will change over time and where the post holder needs to be

  responsive and proactive in the context of strategic priorities.  It is not possible therefore to set out a full

  range of duties.  The following is an indicative list.  It is not in order of importance.

  Leadership & Strategy

1. Attend SLT meetings as guided by the Principal and all Business Management Team meetings with the Head of IT, HR and Facilities and Governing Body meetings to provide financial advice.
2. To approve any changes in Payroll and HR processes proposed by HR Manager.
3. To be involved with the preparation of the census and review the final submission to ensure that student numbers and course completion are correctly built into budget plans.
4. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer and the Trustees of their responsibilities under SORP, Companies House, the Trust’s Funding Agreement with the Department for Education, and the regulations of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
5. In the absence of the Principal, support the designated Deputy Principal so that they can take delegated responsibility for financial decisions.
6. Ensure a sound Medium Term Financial Plan for the future development of the Academy in line with the Academy’s development priorities. (Maintaining a three and five year plan for the ESFA and Trustees)
7. To keep up to date with national issues relating to financial management of an Academy. Briefing the Principal and Trustees on the ESFA updates.
8. Negotiate, manage and monitor contracts, tenders and agreements for the provision of support and ancillary services.
9. Coordinate respective line managers to ensure that the recruitment, professional development, annual review and training of support staff is conducted appropriately.
10. To assist the Company Secretary for Highams Park Academy Trust.
11. Maintain the Academy’s Risk Register and Business Continuity Plan present this for review to the Governing Body on an annual basis.

1. Financial Resource Management

1. To be responsible for the effective design and management of financial procedures and internal controls.
2. Manage the work of the Finance Controller and the team to ensure that  financial procedures are followed, including:
   • Managing the Purchase ledger. Ordering, processing and payment for all goods and services provided by the Academy according to Scheme of Delegation
   • Operation of all bank accounts, ensuring that a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month with adequate segregation of duties in the preparation and approval of BACs runs.
   • Calculation of depreciation charge from the asset register and maintaining an accurate up to date Fixed Asset register.
   • Managing the sales ledger account. Preparation of invoices and collection of fees and other dues.
   • Ensuring the correct processing of VAT liabilities and providing detailed reconciliations.
   • Assisting with the termly audit visits to test the internal controls are robust and acting on recommendations for corrective action.
3. Check and challenge the work of the Finance Controller in their provision of detailed management accounts for the Principal and Trustees according to the agreed schedule, thus identifying and informing the Principal and Trustees of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action and achieve value for money on a Monthly basis
4. Monitor all capital projects and submit returns to the ESFA.
5. Prepare Budget forecast returns for approval by Trustees
6. Discuss, negotiate, and submit a balanced budget to the Principal for submission to and approval by the Trustees.
7. Prepare all financial returns for the DfE and ESFA including the final accounts and liaise with the auditors and Companies House within statutory deadlines.
8. Ensure that the Finance Team provide timely in year budgetary information to budget holders.
9. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer if non-compliant or fraudulent activities are suspected or uncovered, ensuring efficient operation according to agreed procedures and maintain those procedures by conducting at least an annual review.
10. Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Academy’s development plan and will forecast future year budgets.
11. Identify additional finance required to fund the Academy’s proposed activities.
12. Develop income streams through lettings and other activities within the ethos of the Academy and actively seek other funding opportunities
13. Seek and make use of specialist financial expertise, in order to select types of investments which are appropriate for the Academy, taking account of risks, views of stakeholders and identify possible and suitable providers in order to maximise return.
14. In conjunction with external consultants and / or other Senior Leaders present timely and fully costed proposals, recommendations or bids.
15. Put formal financial agreements in place with suitable providers for agreed amounts, at agreed times and appropriate agreed costs and repayment schedules.
16. Monitor the effectiveness and implementation of agreements; ensure best value principles are adopted.
17. Deal with the Academy’s rates valuation.
18. In conjunction with the auditors advise on the financial implications of charitable status with respect to the current and any future tax legislation.
19. Understand and advise the Principal of the financial effects and implications of government policies, legislation and directives for current initiatives and long term educational trends and developments
20. Ensure that the Finance Controller is acting as the point of contact with central government and other agencies, with regard to grant applications, gifts and other donations
21. Oversee ancillary services to include:
    • Energy supplies
    • Catering contract
    • Transport including minibuses and drivers
    • Bookings for Academy facilities
    • Provision of facilities for additional tuition out of school hours, including music lessons
22. Achievement of streamlined and cost-effective processes for financial administration.

1. Administration Management

Via the Support Services Manager:

1. Oversee the preparation and submission of the Census, Admissions and other returns within statutory guidelines.
2. Design and maintain administrative systems of the Academy, to deliver best outcomes based on the Academy’s core values and development aims.
3. Develop process measures that are affordable and that will enable value for money decisions for those managing resources
4. Working with the Support Services Manager establish, benchmark and use effective methods to review and improve administrative systems.
5. Obtain necessary licences and permissions and ensure their relevance and timeline

1. Management Information Systems & ICT

Via Deputy Principal and Chief Operations Officer:

1.  Ensure the provision of ICT and management information systems are delivered within budget.

1.  Human Resource Management

Via the Human Resource Manager:

1. Ensure that the following services are provided for the Academy:
   • payroll services for all Academy staff
   • all employment related policies are compliant with legislation including but not limited to safeguarding, employment protection, equal pay, sex discrimination, absence, recruitment, grievance, disciplinary and redundancy: and the communication and implementation of these polices to all staff.
   • Pre-employment clearance for new staff
   • Issue of contracts of employment for all staff
   • Review and updating of job descriptions for all staff
   • Attend employment tribunals as necessary
   • Maintain confidential staff records and ensure staff records held in the school by others are kept confidential
   • The use of specialist expertise in relation to HR issues
   • Maintain the Teachers pensions database and prepare the End of Year certificate and liaise with auditors to submit an audited return to Teachers Pensions each year.
2. Monitor levels of staffing absence and report as appropriate to the Principal
3. Advise the Principal on assessment of salaries, expenses, sickness and maternity procedures, redundancy and other matters of dismissal.
4. Oversee via respective line manager’s appraisal and development for all support staff
5. Administer pension schemes and associated services
6. Preparation and submission of the School Workforce Census

1. Facility & Property Management

Via the Deputy Principal and Site Manager ensure that:

1. Safe maintenance and security operations of Academy premises are in place.
2. Maintenance of the Academy site including the purchase and repair of all furniture and fittings is within budget
3. Utilities, site services and equipment continue to be available and value for money is secured
4. Ancillary site related services (e.g. cleaning, grounds maintenance) are monitored, managed effectively and secure value for money
5. Advise the Principal as to the financial implications of proposed and ongoing construction projects.
6. Support in the development and submission of capital bids
7. Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced Academy services.
8. Seek professional advice on insurance and advise the Principal on all appropriate insurances (not exclusive of facility and property policies) for the Academy and implement and manage such insurance policies and claims accordingly.

1. Health & Safety

1. Act as the Academy’s Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer
2. Plan, instigate and maintain records of fire practices and alarm tests
3. Ensure the Academy’s written Health & Safety policy statement is clearly communicated and available to all people

1. Ensure the Health & Safety is compliant with the requirements Health and safety at Work Act and other legislation then ensure that this is put into practice and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change
2. Enable regular consultation with people on health and safety issues and know how the main issues relate to Academy staff, visitors, contractors and other users of Academy premises and facilities
3. Ensure systems are in place to enable the identification of hazards and risk assessments, including a disaster recovery plan
4. Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of health and safety issues to the SLMT, Trustees and where appropriate the Health & Safety Executive
5. Ensure the maximum level of security consistent with the ethos of the Academy
6. Oversee statutory obligations are being met for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that financial and supporting agency services are adequate for their diverse needs
7. Implement risk management and loss prevention strategies in the Academy to reduce risks and insurance costs

Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal

  Person Specification

  The role of chief financial officer calls for a finance professional with the necessary experience, skills and

personal qualities to be able to operate as part of a close-knit senior management and business team.  There

is an important role to play leading the finance team in providing a robust financial infrastructure as well as

an excellent opportunity to play an important and active part in the strategic direction for this forward

  looking, successful and thriving academy.

  The post holder:

• Will be expected to have a degree or equivalent qualification.
• A qualification from a major accountancy body would be beneficial but relevant experience would be considered and be essential.
• Should be able to demonstrate a track record of successful financial leadership and building effective teams
• Will require financial reporting and management skills, and experience of working with stakeholder to develop strong financial understanding and empathy across an organisation.
• Should have high ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the academy and governing body
• Should show evidence of entrepreneurialism and innovation, with an ability to identity commercial opportunities to maximise income
• Should have excellent analytical skills and sound judgment
• Should have excellent communication and presentational skills
• Should have experience of financial information systems and be computer literate
• Should have a good knowledge of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of academies.

WasteAid, the international waste management charity, is searching for a new Chief Executive to help us build our capacity and be ready for significant growth of and impact for our work.

We are looking for someone who matches our values, displays inclusive leadership and has the track record of delivering significant expansion. 

Demand for our solutions to poor waste management in low-income countries is endless and we are hungry to do more.

Salary: circa £50k (full-time) plus pension contribution. 4-day week possible for the right candidate.

Location: flexible, home working possible.

Recruitment Pack including a full Job Description and Person Specification is available on the WasteAid website.  All enquiries to Ray Georgeson our Interim Executive Support who is managing the recruitment process. You are welcome to book a call with Ray to discuss the opportunity informally.

Applications by CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages A4) which address the Person Specification to be sent to the email address for Ray listed below.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

‘What an individual can do is far more important

than what they can’t do’.

The Rainbow Centre was created by a small group of parents looking to provide the best help and support they could for their children with Cerebral Palsy. That search led to finding Conductive Education, a system of learning based on the simple concept of human potential that everyone has the capability to learn and develop, irrespective of their starting point.

This is the Rainbow Centre’s DNA and, over 30 years, the secret of our neurorehabilitation success.

The Rainbow Centre is long established and well-respected local charity based in Fareham, Hampshire. We are now seeking a new CEO to help deliver our exciting plans for growth and further expand upon the work that we do. The CEO is supported by a diverse board membership who wish to give the CEO the opportunity to make their mark in the history of our organisation.  This high-profile position within the local community allows the job holder to influence and provide new thinking over the way that we provide services for our users. 

Are you able to take the Centre to the next level?

If you are interested in this role please see attached Job Description and Person specification

Starting salary : £50,000 with scope for significant future uplift.

Holidays:  : 25 per year plus Bank Holidays

Free parking

Flexible working applications may be considered along with your job application.

Alternatively you can apply for this role via the website by clicking the button above.  

Job Description - Chief Executive Officer

Reports to:

Chair of the board of Trustees

Budget 

Spend in line with budget and report on variances

No of direct reports:

4 (with 20 indirect plus volunteers)

Location

The Rainbow Centre, Fareham; retail outlets in local area

Job Purpose

Provide the organisation with clear leadership to deliver the mission, vision and values of the Rainbow Centre for and behalf of its service users. Communicate effectively between the board and operational staff.  Develop a culture where innovation and creativity flourish and where accountability and deliverance can be demonstrated in operational outputs.

The Board delegates responsibility for management and day to day operations to the CEO who has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The CEO provides direction and enables the Board to carry out its governance functions

Responsibilities & Duties

Leadership and Management

• Lead in the development and implementation of the Centre’s strategic vision and business / fundraising plans
• Cascade vision and values throughout the organisation
• To provide leadership and support to members of the management team
• To ensure the effectiveness of the management team and offer interventions for skills development
• To set business priorities and ensure effective implementation through the management team
• Embed the Board’s governance and due diligence processes within the organisation
• Maintain OFSTED standards and plan for any improvements
• Identify problems and opportunities and formulates strategies to deal with them 

Financial Management

• To organise, prepare and obtain agreement to the annual budget that supports the business plan
• To report to the Board actual performance against budget and recommend actions required to maintain the Centre’s financial health in response to any variations from budget
• Contribute to discussions regarding plan and budget; with working knowledge of the key financial drivers of the charity

Fundraising / Public Relations and promotion of Centre

• To raise the profile of the community within the local business community through networking, events and other opportunities
• To regularly meet and canvass new and existing donors and supporters
• Develop effective relationships with corporate charitable decision makers
• To build and maintain positive relationships and communication with the media
• Ensure appropriate interactions take place with other interested  parties (local councils, voluntary sector organisations, parents, centre users)

Operational/ Compliance

• To operate effective delegation within the organisation structure whilst maintaining overall accountability
• To maintain a stable and effective organisational structure and ensure it is communicated to staff, and any other relevant stakeholders 
• Keep informed of developments in legislation and best practises and ensure that processes are in place to assure legal compliance and proper conduct of year end audit.

Staff Management

• To develop a culture of high performance and accountability and adhere to best  practice HR policies and procedures
• Develop creative strategies in ensuring recruitment and retention of staff
• Undertake annual performance management process to align staff performance to the Centre’s vision and goals
• Developing an adaptable and flexible workforce able to respond to the changing needs of our users
• Encourage team focused team activities to fully engage staff in delivering service to users
• Promote staff welfare, fairness at work, diversity and inclusion

Board of Trustees

• Attend Board meetings and Annual General Meeting
• Brief and support staff who may be required to attend from time to time
• Prepare trustee reports in a timely manner as requested; along with any further information for discussion at board meetings
• Offer solutions, alternatives and costings for identified issues where appropriate; and undertake research, benchmarking and analysis of data as required.

Person Specification

• Demonstrate a proven commitment to delivering organisational, goals, objectives, vision and values
• Proven track record of business growth
• Working knowledge of business finance

• Empathy with the Centre’s goals and values
• Commitment to developing long terms aims of centre due to interest in conductive education and belief in its value to those with neurological conditions
• Previous experience of leading a charity is desirable but not essential
• Extensive staff management experience
• Fundraising experience
• Relationship management