General Manager 

Animal Aid is one of the UK’s leading animal campaign groups and we are looking to recruit an experienced, senior professional to join our friendly team of 19 in Tonbridge, Kent. You will be responsible for the organisation’s human resources, finances, governing Council’s matters, general office operations and overseeing the online vegan shop.

Candidates should have a good knowledge of animal rights issues, our current campaigns. You must be committed to the objectives of the organisation and be in tune with Animal Aid’s ethical, vegan stance and outlook.

The General Manager is responsible for Animal Aid’s finances, personnel and recruitment, governing Council’s matters and office operations, plus overseeing the merchandise department, vegan online shop and deputising for the Director when necessary.

An excellent communicator, empathetic to staff and good at multi-tasking, you will require a comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting, office procedures and staff management to ensure the smooth running of the organisation in all administrative areas.

The General Manager will be required to work at our Tonbridge office in future, though in light of Covid-19, the role may initially involve home-working, 

The main duties will include:

• Responsibility for staffing matters, including welfare, recruitment, contracts, job descriptions and annual leave.
• Taking charge of all financial matters, including monitoring bank accounts, tracking expenditure, HMRC, salary and pension payments..
• Analysing quarterly figures and annual accounts, plus producing reports and summaries on income and expenditure for the Council and Director.
• Liaising with the external accountants, auditors and bookkeeper on all financial issues and stocktaking.
• Responsibility for all matters relating to the governing Council, including compiling reports and papers and attending and organising meetings and the AGM.
• Line managing the Merchandise Department and Finance Officer.Liaising with the Head of Merchandise over updates, promotions, sales catalogue and new products. 
• Responsibility for the smooth running of the office to include negotiating and renewing contracts, insurance, and ensuring health and safety issues are in accordance with current legislation.
• Deputising for the Director, as required.

Salary Scale £36-42,000

To apply:Please send your CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. 

Animal Aid is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who have the required skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion or belief and marital status.

About Us

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

The RUH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services, though increasingly, like most NHS organisations, this is against a backdrop of fundamental challenges facing the sector. The future will be about organisations working together to deliver the best quality experience and outcomes for patients in a sustainable way. We are at the forefront of shaping the landscape of healthcare delivery locally, whilst continuing to lead ground-breaking, nationally recognised services.

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

The role

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional, and highly motivated Deputy Director of Finance with a depth of leadership experience to ensure financial sustainability is delivered for the Trust. 

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

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

About you

To succeed in this role at the RUH you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a medium - large, complex organisation and have prior experience of developing large scale and complex Business Cases to support the development of our Hospital Infrastructure Programme (HIP2)
• Have experience of leading and working with Finance and Operational teams alike in the development of financial plans that enable the delivery of operational requirements, high quality care and financial sustainability
•  Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service
• Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of transformational changes within the NHS and acting as an ambassador for the Trust when working with many external NHS organisations and the wider health economy including regulators.
• Need strategic perspective, a proven ability to develop a financial culture that enables the delivery of high quality services, complemented by resilience and a collegiate approach.

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

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

Job Overview

Interim Position

Day Rate: £340.00

Support the Associate Director of Finance in the day to day management of the financial management function of the trust

Responsibilities

• In year and year end reporting: Provides year end and month end reports for whole Trust, ensuring their accuracy and quality and delivery to timetable. Provides the I&E input to TFMSs and other required returns, and the validation of all other areas. This includes patient care activity and associated income.

Member of the Senior Finance Team providing analysis and briefing to the Director of Finance and Deputy on a wide range of issues across all financial areas.

• Responsible for ensuring the connection between WTE and workforce budgets, ESR reconciliation to financial ledger, payroll analysis, and all Workforce returns ensuring their complete reconciliation to all financial returns.
• Savings reporting – personal responsibility for ensuring all internal and external reporting of savings is accurate, confirmed and agreed by GM’s and Directors, and informs discussions on savings delivery, risks and future plans. Maintain the master savings tracker. Responsible for the QIA sign off process associated with the QIPP plan, including both Medical Director and Director of Nursing approval of QIPP plans from a quality perspective.
• Risk reporting – finance lead for all finance risk register and Board Assurance Framework reporting.
• Lord Carter reporting and other benchmarking - sole responsibility to review and understand the Carter metrics and other benchmarking information, reporting to the Board and ensuring that action plans are in place to make improvements in the reported metrics. This will also involve designing and developing systems for reporting.
• Other reporting requiring Finance input – take responsibility the accurate reporting for any other regular and ad hoc reports/information as required, including the development and improvements to reporting system (e.g. agency breach reporting)
• To ensure financial reporting systems are improved and designed to meet all finanical reporting requirements.
• To respond appropriately to all FOI requests within the timescale and ensure consistency in responses.

 Qualifications and experience: 

• CCAB qualified accountant (degree level).
• 3 years post qualification experience at senior level.
• Has a highly developed knowledge of all aspects of:
• Advanced accounting (including very specialist areas), budgeting and financial management techniques;
• Business case preparation;
• the NHS and Foundation Trust financial regimes;
• NHS service developments and financial consequences of them;
• Staff management;
• Change and project management;

Ambitious College has a career defining opportunity for an exceptional person, who can inspire, lead and innovate. If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for young adults with autism, share our forward thinking, open minded values then we would love to hear from you.

We are an Ofsted “Good”, award winning Day College for young people aged 16-25 with a primary diagnosis of autism, some of whom have additional disabilities. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times.

Our mission is to make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism and we do this through living our five values; we are ambitious, we value difference, we are open, we are team players and we are experts.  

What we offer:

• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• As a growing organisation there is opportunity to progress your career.
• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our learners achieving their goals and aspirations, along with a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young adults are prepared for adulthood.
• Experience of working in a culture of change.
• Extensive teaching experience with young adults with complex special education needs.
• Ensure the objectives outlined in the College development plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation.
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

The position will require regular travel to both college sites.

Role Closes: Sunday 8th November, 12 noon.

Applicants informed of outcome: Monday 9th November 2020.

First stage interviews: Friday 13th 2020 (Virtually).

Second Stage Interview: Monday 16th November 2020. (In Person).

Start date: As soon as possible.

To find out more about this position please visit our website where you can find the recruitment pack entailing the role details.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Director for Diversity

12 months FTC (£65k per annum) or secondment - 35 hrs pw

National role – all geographical locations considered, high degree of remote working

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) supports the Further Education and Training sector to develop world class leaders, teachers and trainers. We work across the whole FE sector and are funded by Government grant, commercial contracts, professional membership (the Society for Education and Training - SET) and accreditation fees.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) is the membeship organisation for post-1992 incorporated colleges, and works with members to shape policy within the sector, offering direct support for members, sharing best practice and providing networking and collaboration opportunities.

The two organisations are looking to jointly appoint a Director for Diversity.  This important role will drive our aim to increase diversity within the FE workforce, particularly at a senior level, and to promote inclusive practice across our sector. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with ETF and AoC to lead our E,D&I Strategy and implement a sector-facing action plan in collaboration with sector representatives, driving forward a focus on ED&I with the Department for Education, agencies, key stakeholder and providers.

The post would be ideal for a secondee from the FE sector looking to rapidly develop their career to Principalship or a senior position through gaining experience at the national level.  The ideal secondee would be  somebody who has driven and implemented change within their own FE organisation to ensure this work is sector led, provide credibility, and encourage others from the sector to believe that change can happen.  We want the FE sector to be market leading on equality, diversity and  inclusion. The role is not solely exclusive to colleges, and will also liaise with stakeholders in other parts of the FE and training system  This is a senior role with high profile.  The post-holder will report directly to the CEO of the ETF, with joint accountability to the DCEO at the AoC. 

The three strands for this role (which is anticipated with around a 60% ETF / 40% AoC) split are:

1. To address E,D&I in its fullest sense engaging internally as well as linking up with the sector to ensure that ETF is aligned with the challenges and experiences of those working in Further Education.

The role will be responsible for refreshing our E,D&I strategy and accompanying plan, will lead on sector engagement to ensure that ETF is meeting expectations, and will link up with initiatives ETF provide to the sector. The role will join in relevant stakeholder groups in the sector, representing ETF as an ambassador of inclusivity, ensuring that the latest thinking and understanding is shared within the organisation, and will ensure that ETF’s practices, policies and procedures meet the highest levels. This will include considering

the accessibility of our materials, Equality Impact Assessments, Diversity and our leadership, providing pipeline opportunities to help improve diversity of our staff, align our approach to ED&I across

the business, assess our Diversity data, assess our available training for staff on this subject, make recommendations about Benchmarking and codes of practice, and consider our external representation on E,D&I and make recommendations.

2. To work with the DCEO at AoC to deliver a sector-facing action plan, which has been developed by sector representatives (the EDI Steering group) engaging with officials, stakeholders and senior leaders of providers to influence policy, practice and attitudes in order to develop a sharper focus on EDI in the sector.  The role will also take a steer from other FE sector representative bodies (Holex and AELP) to ensure that the interests of learners in adult education and independent training providers are considered and catered for. 

3. To lead a specific strand of work, within the overall strategy, on race equality and anti-racism, engaging with Government, the sector and expert groups such as the Black FE Leadership Group, including furthering the agenda set out in the BFELG’s 10-point plan.

The successful candidate will:

• Be currently working at a senior leadership or senior management level within a Further Education provider
• Be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience
• Be an articulate and sensitive communicator, orally and in writing
• Work collaboratively and inclusively
• Have awareness of the full range of protected characteristics and associated challenges
• Demonstrate excellent relationship management capabilities, able to create join-up internally and with the sector on the relevant important issues
• Work with diplomacy, skill and resilience
• Have an understanding of and respect for peoples’ lived experiences and intersectionality and how this impacts on peoples’ education/working life
• Have strong track record and experience of working in this area

If you are an exceptional candidate who would like to make an impact and enjoy working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we will welcome your application.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.  To serve the sector well, we need a workforce that is more representative of those we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds, who share our vision and values and want to be a part of this journey with us.

Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (2 pages maximum), outlining how you fulfill the requirements of this role.

Closing Date: 6th November at 2 pm

Interviews: w/c 16th November

Theatre for a Change is a registered charity in the UK, with a unique approach to sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have become a respected brand with international funders, global INGOs and within the local communities in which our work is delivered. 

At this particularly exciting point in our organisation’s development, we will be appointing a new Executive Director, with overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding individual with strong relevant experience and alignment to our mission, values and approach, and will be experienced in the development and delivery of organisational strategies and business plans. They will have experience of developing leadership and management teams, and bring a substantial track record of leadership mentoring, training and development.

We highly value our collaborative culture and the successful candidate will work closely with all members of the leadership teams, and also with the Board of Trustees and Directors in the UK and Malawi.

Salary: £55,000 per annum.

Letters of application and CV’s by 31st October 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly encourage applications from women and people of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently underrepresented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

Combe Grove is a Health & Wellbeing Retreat located in 64 acres of woodland grounds on the edge of Bath. We are owned by a charity with a vision linked to Wellness, Ecology, Learning and Community.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Finance Manager. The role sits within our senior management team and is responsibility for managing all aspects of the finance function. This includes ensuring that strong control systems deliver commercial, timely and accurate financial information to all users in the business and enabling appropriate monitoring and control.

This is a busy and varied role which involves responding to the needs of the business and coaching and supporting line managers to better understand the financial implications of the activities of their departments. 

Working in a small team including a Deputy Finance Manager and a Finance Apprentice, you will ensure work is allocated appropriately and mentor the apprentice during their AAT studies.

Duties will include but are not limited to ensuring that the balance sheet is fully reconciled each month, production of monthly management accounts pack with commentary, HMRC compliance including VAT returns, working capital management and cashflow forecasting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid track record as a Finance Manager or similar. Some experience of SAGE 50 would be advantageous, as would experience of a finance role involving detailed reconciliation work between different business systems. Experience of the hospitality sector is preferred or another 24/7 operation. This role would suit someone with great time management, communication and leadership skills. 

Benefits include access to our health club for gym, swim, tennis or classes. Discount on food and beverage and room stays. Pension, 30 days holiday including public holidays, meal on duty, free parking.

Background:

Founded in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust works to uphold the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people in countries around the world where they are discriminated against or marginalised due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. We work with British and international institutions and partners to support the work of LGBT+ activists to bring about positive legislative, policy and social change for LGBT+ people everywhere.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, creative and influential NGO as we deliver our international activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ people. To support this work, we now seek a hands-on Finance and Compliance Manager to join our team.

The post-holder will be responsible for leading on strengthening and streamlining Kaleidoscope Trust’s compliance and financial management and control processes and procedures, as required. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including the programmes team, the Executive Leadership Team and the Board Treasurer, to provide high quality financial data and analysis to support making strategic financial decisions at both the organisational and programmatic levels. They will ensure strong, compliant financial performance, and that the Trust’s resources deliver value for money and are being used efficiently for maximum impact. The post-holder will also liaise with the auditor on bookkeeping matters as required, and will have management responsibility for the Finance and Programmes Administrator.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

Systems

1. Review and strengthen Kaleidoscope Trust’s financial control processes and procedures in collaboration with relevant stakeholders as needed, ensuring financial administration is streamlined and complies with both internal policies and external contractual and legal obligations
2. Upskill colleagues on finance and compliance, ensuring a good level of knowledge of and adherence to relevant policies, processes and procedures
3. Keep abreast of changes to relevant charity law and best practice to ensure high quality financial management

Management

1. Manage the Finance and Programmes Administrator to ensure efficient book-keeping and records management for the organisation’s accounts, including the collation of all receipts in line with donor guidelines
2. Oversee the monthly payroll process in conjunction with the payroll provider and the Treasurer
3. Advise colleagues on financial matters for proposals and donor reporting, including related to risk and mitigation, and contribute to the preparation of related documents (e.g., budgets, risk registers) as necessary

4. Manage, mentor and develop the Finance and Programmes Administrator

Reporting and analysis

1. Establish and manage regular financial planning and review processes, and prepare and communicate accurate reports and analysis of the financial performance of different organisational and programmatic budgets, to support informed and strategic decision making with budget holders

2. Manage period and year-end close, ensuring records and documentation are in order, sense checking data and making recommendations and decisions on the application of related policies

1. Prepare financial statements for audits and expenditure verification, as needed

Compliance

1. Review and strengthen Kaleidoscope Trust’s compliance processes and procedures, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensuring they are streamlined and fulfil requirements of both internal policies and external contractual and legal obligations
2. Upskill colleagues on compliance issues and matters as needed, ensuring a good level of knowledge of relevant policies, processes and procedures
3. Advise colleagues and develop systems to ensure handling of data is in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements and those of other applicable data protection laws and policies
4. Ensure Kaleidoscope Trust’s system for due diligence checks on new suppliers, sub-awardees, etc., is robust, as needed
5. Support the Executive Leadership Team and Board Treasurer with preparing inputs for the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee

Skills and Competencies:

We are looking for a candidate with substantial experience, preferably with a charity and in an international context, who can demonstrate:

Education and experience with:

• Setting up financial management and reporting systems
• Budget management, reconciliation and reporting
• Establishing and carrying out regular financial planning and budgeting processes
• Providing precise bookkeeping and maintaining accurate records
• Timely payroll management
• Contributing to the design, management of and reporting on high-value, complex, multi-stakeholder grants
• Working with institutional funders’ financial requirements

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Proper financial management and compliance principles, processes and procedures
• Using Microsoft Excel (Google Sheets a bonus) to create reports
• Financial management and accounting systems, ideally Xero
• Risk management and mitigation, with regard to organisational compliance and financial matters especially
• Gift Aid regulations, processing and reconciliations

Personal qualities/skills:

• Commitment to Kaleidoscope Trust’s mission to advance the human rights of LGBT+ people
• An understanding of how a human rights organisation operates in an international context, or a willingness to learn
• A collegial, adaptable and detail-oriented approach to facilitating the inputs of people contributing to a multi-stakeholder process, including in cross-cultural environments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience of presenting complex issues to audiences with differing levels of knowledge of and confidence with finance and compliance matters
• Good time management and problem-solving skills
• Confident working as part of a team and with managing the on-time delivery of tasks from various colleagues
• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Terms and Conditions:

• This role is part-time (four days per week) for a fixed term until 31 March 2021 (with possibility of extension)
• The salary is £43,500 p.a. pro rata plus pension contributions
• The post-holder is entitled to pro-rata standard annual leave plus bank holidays
• The post-holder will be managed by Kaleidoscope Trust’s Deputy Director
• The post-holder will be based out of Kaleidoscope Trust’s offices in Dalston, London, however will be expected to work from home (like all other staff) during the pandemic until the organisation deems it safe to return to the office
• Standard core hours of work are 9:00am - 5:30pm with possible requirement to work very occasionally at evenings and weekends (which will accrue Time Off In Lieu)
• The post-holder must possess the right to live and work in the United Kingdom for the period of the contract
• Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

Kaleidoscope Trust is committed to equality and diversity and we particularly encourage applications from women, all sections of the LGBT+ community and Black and minority ethnic communities.

Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining:

(i) your interest in joining Kaleidoscope Trust, and

(ii) your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outlined above.

Please email the documents, along with a completed Recruitment Monitoring and Analysis Form, to recruitment[at]kaleidoscopetrust[dot]com, titling your communication: “Vacancy: Finance and Compliance Manager”.

Closing date:29 October 2020 

Interviews: via Zoom, week commencing 2 November 2020

Job Title: Director of Audience Development and Fundraising

Company: Cruelty Free International

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to end animal testing globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘Leaping Bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the organisation is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the organisation’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the organisation’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The organisation is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading an audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Cruelty Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for animals used in research and testing worldwide.  

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join our UK-based team.  The role is to provide a pivotal role to support the Trust’s finance team with accounting, reporting and financial management and implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft modules.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

The RZIM Zacharias Trust is a UK-registered Christian charity with a friendly, welcoming culture and a warm working atmosphere.  Our organisational vision and mission is to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions.

As a successful applicant, you will report to our global Chief Financial Officer (based in at RZIM Headquarters in Atlanta, USA) and will be responsible for the timeliness and effectiveness of the Finance and Accounting functions in the Trust, leading and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget reports for both internal and external distribution, as well as effective supervision, development and oversight of the UK finance department.

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of a stimulating Christian community, where you will take an active part in the prayer life of the team.  Your main responsibilities would include:

• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements annual budgeting process to enable its submission to the Board of Directors for approval and funding.
• Collaborates with the Headquarters Finance Team to ensure alignment with finance processes and procedures to achieve global reporting consistency and cohesiveness.
• Interprets the Trust’s monthly financial results/variances to communicate them to key internal contacts and works with budget owners to prepare and deliver forecasts and financial analysis as needed and champions global internal control policies, processes, and procedures.
• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.
• Ensures full compliance and accurate reporting as required by external parties and acts as the main liaison for the Charities Commission, Companies House, UK SORP, insurance, banks, and other vendors or relevant in country government authorities.
• Processing and record keeping of all employees’ National Insurance (NI), payroll taxes, including pension deductions, and Gift Aid recovery.
• Leadership of UK Finance function.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance professional, of graduate calibre (preferably with a degree in finance or accounting), with extensive experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications and PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, or other financial reporting software.  You will also have an ACCA, equivalent qualification in accounting or full CIMA membership and committed to uphold financial integrity and achieving timely, high quality results and service, with a proven ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance professionals to inspire sound stewardship and financial decision making.  You will also be skilled and experienced in the area of Finance and Administration, with strong working knowledge of UK charities financial reporting under UK General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and UK Statement of Recommended Practices (SORPs) as well as knowledge of British General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to set priorities, displaying resilience and remaining calm under pressure, and meet timely deadlines.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and will have a proven ability to work alone but also to build strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions and organisational levels and securing trust and respect of colleagues, using positive influencing and relationship building skills. They will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate evidence a high level of emotional intelligence.  In particular, they will be able to use a high degree of tact and sound judgment in dealing with financial and other sensitive information while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. They will display the leadership qualities that will enable them to lead and develop the finance team and are likely to have managed staff.

In return we offer a pleasant working environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, generous pension scheme, death in service scheme and a range of other work benefits.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values as well as the mission, principles and practices of the Trust.

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

 This role is also likely to be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) standard check.

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV, together with a covering email outlining your suitability, details about what your Christian faith means to you and motivation for the role.

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We are passionate about mathematics and mathematics education, and the users of our services are at the centre of what we do. We offer professional development for teachers and innovative resources for teachers and students, and are recognised national experts in mathematics curriculum development. We find our work hugely rewarding and stimulating, and our innovative and collaborative work with a range of partners, including government, enables us to deliver flagship mathematics education development programmes for teachers, as well as informing national policy. We run some government contracts, in partnership with others, where we believe they are consistent with our charitable objects. We also promote innovation through ground-breaking development work and awareness raising.

We work at the forefront of innovation in education. To maintain and build on this innovation and leadership we hope to work with a wider range of donors who share our aspirations for improved maths education for everyone. The fundraising trustee is a new role to help us steer this new ambition.

If you have the experience to support us, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board!

We are looking for a Trustee with experience of fundraising with corporate funders and high net worth individuals. In addition to the standard trustee responsibilities of setting strategy and policy for the organisation while ensuring that it is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Fundraising Trustee supports the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and the contracts and finance committees.

This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a national charity at a critical stage in developing its ambitions for the future.

The statutory duties of a trustee:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board by giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its sustainable growth.
• To secure the appointment of the Chief Executive and monitor his/her performance.

It is expected that the new Trustee will:

• have senior strategic level experience or as a charity Trustee;
• understand the role of the Trustee and be able to add value to the charity through expertise, counsel and sound judgement;
• understand the competing pressures (financial, operational, personnel) involved in running a complex organisation;
• have experience of dealing with the challenges associated with delivering organisational and governance changes;
• have a broad range of business and financial skills and experience;
• be able to contribute strategically on a wide range of issues;
• take collective responsibility for the direction of the organisation, be good at working in teams, and able to be effective in a complex organisational environment where significant cross-boundary collaboration and partnership are essential.
• In addition to these generic duties and responsibilities, the specific responsibilities of the fundraising trustee will entail the following:
  • To have a substantial background in either a corporate giving/CSR or fund/foundation management role, or as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
  • Bring overall leadership and drive as the Fundraising Trustee, supporting the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO and Trustee for Finance.
  • To ensure that there is the right breadth and depth of fundraising and related communications skills within MEI and the Board of Trustees, with access to the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising and related communications.
  • To be an active member of the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee, ensuring that fundraising and related communications strategies are aligned to the wider budget strategy.

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.

Chief Executive Officer

Up to 1 further day per week may be possible for a registered health professional able to provide additional clinical leadership.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic leader to become the new Chief Executive of our charitable trust, Music Therapy Works (MTW). Reporting to an established Board of Trustees, this leadership position provides an exciting opportunity to further develop and expand the pioneering work of our outstanding team of therapists.

MTW is an established leader in its field, delivering psychotherapeutically focused music therapy to children and adults across the Greater West Midlands Region. Established over 20 years ago, MTW moved to becoming an independent organisation in 2008 and continues to deliver clinical excellence. With a turnover approaching £300K and healthy reserves we have built a solid foundation for further growth into new geographical areas and new clients in a variety of settings.

Now we want your vision and expertise to ensure that MTW continues to give the life-changing opportunity of specialist clinical support to many more vulnerable children and adults. You will shape a growing team of highly qualified and HCPC registered arts psychotherapists (music).  Fostering connections and partnerships with existing and new purchasers, you will be an active part of promoting our service and securing funding through bid-writing and grant applications.

The MTW Chief Executive has four key accountabilities:

• delivery of our mission and strategic objectives;
• financial control;
• shaping our successful and happy team; and
• the wellbeing and performance of the charity.

What we are looking for

A motivated and highly capable candidate able to develop and deliver clear vision, bringing energy, enthusiasm and wisdom to the role. You will have an eye for operational detail as well as the big picture, you will be able to think on your feet, and demonstrate very strong personal qualities of communication, public speaking, compassion, clarity of thought and resilience.  We are open to candidates with these skills and relevant experience from a range of fields.

The successful candidate will share a commitment to our values.  Find out more about us on our website

If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you.  Please send a covering letter and your CV, to include 3 referees, Further information will be sent to those candidates selected for interview.

Could this be you?  Interested in getting involved with
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation?
If so, we would love to hear from you…

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation are seeking an experienced CEO to manage day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The CEO will play a critical role in managing the governance of the charity, build and model an ethical and sustainable culture, provide inspired leadership to the Executive Team and establish a great working relationship with the Board of Trustees.

The CEO will develop and spearhead a Donor Relationship Management Plan to seek opportunities and new funding relationships.

We are looking for an individual with essential experience within the 3rd sector and a strong link to the work within BLCF.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12:00 hrs Saturday 31 October 2020

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: W/C Monday 23rd November 2020

Please get in touch and become a valued member of BLCF’s diverse community

Would you like to make a difference and work for an outstanding small charity committed to helping people recover from eating disorders, support their family members and resource all who come into contact with them, including teaching and health professionals and researchers?

Anorexia and Bulimia Care has 30 years of providing support services which help hundreds of people and their families every year. It is a values driven organisation, where people are genuinely passionate about delivering positive outcomes for women, men, children and families at risk due to eating disorders.

We are seeking a new leader to take ABC forward as we enter our next phase of growth and development following the retirement of our CEO after 17 years. As a very small organisation, this is a hands-on role. You will enjoy working as part of a team and managing people. You’ll be supported in your work by a committed Board of Trustees, our part time helpline staff and volunteers across the UK.

To succeed in this role, you will be inspiring, collaborative and creative. We are looking for someone to lead and shape ABC’s strategic direction; with experience in fundraising  and business development,  marketing and communications; corporate governance; finance and knowledge of the voluntary sector. 

This is a challenging and very exciting role with enormous potential for the right person to extend both the reach and the range of our services.  If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about our work, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews via video call.