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

The Witness and Consumer Service provide telephone advice/support and/or face to face support across England and Wales. We are looking for an individual to fulfill the role of Business Analyst / Project Development Officer for the two services.

This role provides the business analysis and project development support on the ongoing improvement of the two services. You’ll work with the Project Development Manager and the operations managers to identify problems in each of the services and design user-centred solutions. You’ll then support with delivering those solutions, gaining buy-in from decision makers and stakeholders. You might also be involved in investigating funder priorities and developing service improvements to support the securing of future funding.

You don’t need to be an experienced Business Analyst for this role. 

We’re looking for someone who has exceptional communications skills, with experience in confidently facilitating workshops and/or meetings with stakeholders, particularly where they have conflicting priorities. You’ll be adept at building effective working relationships with stakeholders, and you’ll have experience of investigating service problems using, for example, stakeholder interviews, data analysis and desk-based research. You’ll be forward-thinking, anticipating potential business problems before they arise, and you’ll be able to see the bigger picture and understand how different business areas fit together. You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload and identifying and proposing opportunities for improvement

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

I am working on behalf of a leading arts organisation in Birmingham who is hoping to appoint a Development Director on a permanent basis.

This senior leadership opportunity in one of the UK's most successful cultural organisations will suit an ambitious individual with significant experience, excited about inspiring a highly skilled and equally ambitious team.

As Development Director you will be responsible for the organisations ongoing charitable, artistic and educational activity. However, this role will focus on leading and delivering an ambitious capital appeal, launching 2021

To be considered for this very exciting opportunity you will need to have outstanding stakeholder management skills and a broad understanding of high value fundraising. In addition, you must have previously been involved in a capital appeal, making 6 figure+ financial asks.

You will need to have previously worked at board level, implemented and delivered a capital appeal strategy and have significant experience of line managing a high performing team.

Salary 75,000+ benefits

Please contact Natalie Lawford t Harris Hill for further information on 0207 820 7336 or email [email protected]

Closing date 29th March 2020
Interview date 6th April 2020
Only suitable candidates will be contacted

Eden Brown is delighted to be recruiting for a Director of Development to join a much loved Charity in Birmingham. You will be a motivated, influential leader who will oversee the Development, Corporate Development and Communications teams alongside developing and leading the Stakeholder Engagement strategy. It is an exciting time to join the team with exciting growth plans for 2020 and beyond!
You will work closely with the Board of Directors and play an important role in the success of the Development Board and the Capital Fundraising Committee. You also will lead campaign strategy across fundraising and communications to meet financial targets and enhance public profile. You will develop stake holder relationships at a high level and also provide strategic leadership to the wider team.
To be successful in this role you ideally have good experience in fundraising and the third sector. You will have demonstrable experience of driving change and leading a team. Experience of working with a major donor portfolio is also essential. Any experience of leading a Capital appeal would also be desirable. Please call Laura iliff on 01132207542 for more information. Please note the closing date for this role is the 29th March 2020.

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

We are looking for a fundraiser with ambition and an entrepeneurial spirit. This role has exciting opportunities. The Village is a dynamic organisation with projects in the UK, Lesotho and the West Bank supporting excluded people. We provide them support to reintegrate into their local communities through education, skills, well-being and social engagement. Each project is based on a 'village'. This individual must be able to demonstrate imagination and the ability to think beyond just traditional fundraising.

We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial self starter with a proven record in fundraising who can hit the ground running. At least 3-5 years experience working in the charity sector. Someone who is excited about joining a young organisation, and who can come up with the strategy and then successfully execute it. Needs a background in trust and foundation bid writing (preferably with statutory experience), as well as demonstrating progressive thinking around less traditional means of fundraising. There is an opportunity to also develop corporate relationships. Needs to be target driven (year 1 - £180k) and will be remunerated on a performance basis.

The role is UK based working remotely, with need to travel specifically to London and Birmingham area with potential opportunities to travel internationally to support the overseas projects local fundraising plans. This individual will be able to help shape the fundraising thinking across the whole organisation.

Two references will be requested.

The purpose of the role is to support the development of SIFA Fireside through successful communications. The role focuses primarily on external communications: social and print media, website, e-newsletters, posters and flyers; and will also support the fundraising team with communications. The role will also support internal communications with staff and volunteers and support the service teams with communications to clients. This role reports directly to the Head of Organisational Development and is critical in raising SIFA Fireside’s profile and in communicating our vision and the difference we make.  

CRASAC invites applications from experienced female finance officers to join our committed team of staff and volunteers supporting survivors of sexual violence. 

Job Purpose

• To be the day to day finance lead for CRASAC, keeping financial records and preparing reports for senior management and external stakeholders, and supporting the Business Development Manager in preparing reports for the Charity Board.
• To monitor expenditure, track income budgets and match expenditure to the different funders, managing all payments into and out of the organisation.
• To maintain the finance records using financial software system, and to ensure these are fit for purpose to enable the charity's Accountants to prepare the end of year accounts.
• The post reports to the Business Development Manager. Support and advice will be provided by her and CRASAC’s voluntary Treasurer (a qualified accountant).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile financial records on software package
• Prepare clear reports (including monthly management accounts, both ad-hoc and routine) for management team, the Board and funders
• Manage accounts payable and ensure all suppliers are paid
• Be responsible for raising invoices
• Manage petty cash and staff expenses
• Work with Payroll Administrator to process payment of wages and associated payments to the Inland Revenue and Pension Company
• Understand confidentiality and exercise discretion throughout your role at CRASAC
• Attend staff meetings and training as required
• Carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as deemed appropriate by Business Development Manager

Person Specification
All of the qualities we are looking for may be demonstrated through skills and experiences developed in paid or unpaid work. Applicants need to demonstrate in their application and at interview that they possess all the essential requirements.

Essential

• Numerate with enthusiasm for working with figures and spreadsheets
• Experience of working as a finance officer or finance administrator
• Able to maintain excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Educated at GCSE Grade C or above in Maths (Or equivalent)
• AAT student / possess AAT qualifications or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Packages (Experienced Excel, Word and Outlook user, with some knowledge/experience of Teams and Planner or willingness to be trained)
• Experience of working with accounting software
• Able to communicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing
• Able to plan and manage a varied, challenging workload and work under pressure
• Able to work independently within clear guidelines
• Able to establish effective working relationships with staff and managers
• Willingness to undertake additional training as required
• Experience of working within a team and able to take a flexible approach when responding to needs of the organisation

Desirable

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Experience of building financial systems
• Some understanding of sexual violence and its effect on victims and survivors

How to apply
Online through our application portal on our website job page, where further guidance can be found.

• You will be asked to enter your name and contact details direct into the online form. These personal details will be kept separate and the shortlisting panel will not see them.
• You will be asked to upload a CV and Supporting Statement (or one combined document) addressing the criteria in the Person Specification. We can accept Microsoft Word and PDF format documents. You should not include your name or other personal details on any documents you upload. You will need to have the document(s) ready to upload before you start the application process.

Cord is an international charity working with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships into those that create peaceful and inclusive societies. Our vision, inspired by the Christian faith, is of a world where all people live in the fullness of peace, have the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work towards this through employing and working with people of all faiths and none.

The focus of our global strategy is on transforming dysfunctional relationships between those in power and citizens (like you or I), into those that create peaceful and inclusive societies where everyone can live free from fear and with the freedom to flourish.

Cord is looking for someone to support our the implementation of our private fundraising and communications strategy, with communication skills, who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world and who is enthusiastic about engaging others to support Cord’s work as donors or volunteers.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following skills/experience:

Degree and advanced understanding of communications, marketing or fundraising;

• At least two years’ demonstrable results in fundraising
• Proven experience of successfully engaging people with a cause and motivating giving
• Experience of engaging, supervising and developing volunteers effectively
• Creative and able to produce engaging written and visual communications
• Advanced digital communications skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with people
• Awareness of the needs of others and flexible to respond

If you like what you read and are passionate about making a real and lasting difference, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

A detailed recruitment pack and application form is on Cord's website. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window may close prior to the date below if a suitable candidate is appointed.

The application deadline is: Sunday 24th May 2020 – 23.59 GMT

A fast-growing and well-respected Vegan charity is seeking a skilled Finance Officer for a part-time permanent role based in Birmingham. The role will be for 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week) initially, but there may be the chance to increase this in time.

This represents an exciting time to join the charity as they seek to expand both in the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will support the organisation on a range of accounting and reporting tasks including treasury management, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll administration, accounts payable and accounting entries.

The organisation currently has core staff of around 50 and is funded primarily by its Vegan licensing agreements, in addition to a small amount of membership income, charitable donations and legacies.

The organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Officer, who is ideally AAT part-qualified with empathy to Vegan causes & issues, and an interest in the not for profit sector.

Key duties will include:

-Assist with Accounts payable and receivables

-Balance sheet controls accounts – assisting with reconciliation reviews, investigation of discrepancies and unreconciling items

-Assist with external audit procedures

-Credit Control

-Assist with reporting of creditors’ and debtors’ ledgers

-Assist with prepayments and accruals process accurately and in line with month-end deadlines

-Assist in preparation of management accounts, in line with set deadlines

-Assist in development and analysis of financial commercial insight

-Perform ad hoc expense analysis and feedback to appropriate parties

-Assist in the reconciliation and management of key balance sheet codes

-Assisting with internal payroll

-Processing contractor invoices weekly

-Calculation of Income Tax; NI and Student Loan etc

-Administration of P45’s, P46, P11, and P60 forms

-Pensions management

Experience required:

-AAT qualified or part-qualified ideally

-Experience in a directly related, similar post

-Experience with assisting with management and statutory accounts

-Strong budgeting and financial management skills

-Accurate bookkeeping and managing control accounts

-Payroll administration experience is useful but not essential

-Tax administration and relief (VAT, PAYE year-end)

-Good IT skills and familiarity with accounting software

-Understanding of basic purchase and sales ledger processes, preparing bank reconciliations, putting together simple journal entries

It is not a requirement that applicants must be Vegan for this role, however an understanding and empathy with Vegan causes is required.

Closing date: Friday 12th June

Please send your CV for further consideration

Corporate Partnerships Lead

£38,081 plus £3,520 London Allowance (if applicable)

Permanent

Job reference: 000609

Location: Flexible

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

We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Lead. This is a key role that will focus upon developing and maintaining long-term partnerships with organisations with the ultimate aim of: generating income or other non-monetary support to assist with securing the long-term sustainability of Citizens Advice; and helping us to solve the underlying cause of problems that our clients face.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Closing date: 29/05/2020

Hibiscus Housing Association Limited

 Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care £32,000 - £34,000 Full-time, Permanent

Hibiscus Domiciliary Care Agency provides reliable, flexible and affordable personal care people age 55 and over who value their independence. We are focused on providing the highest-quality care for older people in the comfort in their own homes and for the residents living at Hibiscus House. Hibiscus House was initially built to address the shortage of accommodation for older people from the black community. Today it boasts a vibrant mixed community of male and female residents.

Hibiscus Housing Association Limited is looking to recruit a Registered Manager, experienced in leading domiciliary care to lead the team, caring for elderly clients with conditions such as dementia and minor health conditions. Be responsible for the efficient delivery of the Dom-care service, manage resources, adapting to the changing needs of clients and providing exceptional quality care alongside ensuring compliance with CQC and relevant legislation.

We are looking for a highly skilled candidate with plenty of previous experience in domiciliary care management who can lead from the front and motivate the staff to provide the best quality of care for clients.

The successful Registered Manager will have a good track record in a similar position, determined, and business minded, commercially forward thinking and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation and a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Develop new business growth opportunities and strengthening existing client base
• Efficiently manage the day to day running of the domiciliary care business.
• Allocate resources and monitor performance to deliver high quality, safe and effective homecare to customers within budget.
• Manage all aspects of the domiciliary staff team.
• Provide strong leadership so staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have a background of working within domiciliary care management and much experience working with elderly clients with a dementia and other health conditions.
• A positive, forward thinking and very approachable personality is essential.
• Good understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the principles of good care practice is essential for this role.
• This position would be ideally suited to a Registered Care Manager or a strong Deputy/Care Coordinator looking for a step up.
• Requirements (Essential) NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care or the equivalent qualification
• Have sound working knowledge of CQC requirements.
• Full UK Driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Be passionate about providing first rate care to people in their own homes.
• Be IT literate.

Summary:

We are seeking a candidate that has a genuine passion for the quality of services, is hands on and wants to be a visible leader. You will successfully oversee and develop the domiciliary service and motivate a team to deliver the best quality of care. In exchange we are offering a competitive salary depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will have experience in business development; and

• The ability to nurture key customer relationships with Local Authorities, NHS and private commissioners of services
• Must have a sound working knowledge of CQC regulation/standards and be able to lead the team’s development and success in delivering high quality, person-centred services
• Have knowledge of working with the elderly and dementia population with management experience within a domiciliary setting

Hours:  8.30-.4.30 Monday – Thursday and 8.30-4.00, Friday

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Reports to: Chief Officer

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

• Are you experienced in delivering workshops to young people in schools?
• Do you want to make a genuine difference to disadvantaged young people?
• Are you motivational and inspiring?

If so then you might be the person we are looking for…

We are looking for motivated and inspiring individuals to deliver dynamic, exciting, and innovative workshops to large groups of young people in schools up and down the country (largely focused in England).  

We are looking primarily to recruit facilitators from the following regions:

• North East (England)
• South Coast (England)
• Midlands
• London
• however, we will also consider applicants based in other locations.

This position requires you to have demonstrable evidence of experience delivering workshops to large groups of young people (11-18) in a schools-based context.

Your application form and supporting statement should detail your experience of this clearly and succinctly.

Applicants without experience of delivering workshops to large groups of young people in schools will not be considered.

The Talent Foundry is an independent education charity dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity to young people. We seek to level the playing field by ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities as their peers. We deliver a range of workshops to students in schools across the country, covering a variety of themes including employability, technology, engineering and media. 

The rate will be £200/day, classed as over 3 hours.

Specific Responsibilities relating to the role of Freelance Facilitator:

• Deliver dynamic, professional and informative workshops to a variety of young people in schools and other education-based contexts
• Act as ambassador for The Talent Foundry and our corporate partners
• Motivate, inspire and support the young people that take part in our workshops
• Deliver the workshop content as directed by the relevant Programme Manager
• Act as a key point of contact for teachers and corporate volunteers for each workshop

Other General Responsibilities:

• Operate as a flexible team player and provide a high level of customer service to schools and anyone connected with The Talent Foundry.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all policies and procedures at The Talent Foundry including health and safety, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be aware of, and support, diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims ofThe Talent Foundry.
• To attend and participate in meetings and events as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

The Talent Foundry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

We are looking for facilitators to join our team - likely starting September, but interviews conducted over the next few months, current circumstances permitting. 

We are recruiting for a new Deputy Manager in our Supported Living services in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are looking for a candidate who is kind, honest, reliable, organised and a good listener with experience of working in a care and support setting. 

Salary: The salary range for the position is £17,290.00 to £20,930.00 per annum (depending on experience) which is equivalent to £9.50 to £11.50 per hour. Sleep-in shifts will be required and are paid at £62.64 per night (11pm to 7am). You will also be part of the Emergency out of hours On-Call rota and will receive an additional £20.00 per night for providing on-call cover.

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Hours: Permanent contract - 35 hours per week. 

Role summary: In this role you will support the Registered Manager which includes a range of daily tasks and activities including mealtimes, leisure activities and hobbies, volunteer placements or educational courses, taking medication, shopping, seeing family and friends and organising finances. You will support and motivate support workers; including helping to plan rotas, holding supervision meetings and being part of a management on-call rota. You will receive ongoing support from your line manager and other members of the management team, a comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.

Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser based in the West Midlands? A beloved national charity are looking for a fantastic relationship manager and self-starter to become their new Corporate Fundraiser in Solihull. You will be joining a wonderful regional team who are wanting to focus on engaging with local corporates, where you will working on partnerships that have a value of 25,000+.
This role is created to drive income growth across the West Midlands with corporate supporters. To identify, negotiate and establish viable partnerships with corporate organisations, ensuring that fundraising potential is maximised across a range of fundraising channels.

The charity are at a really exciting point in their regional fundraising, so do get in touch if you are interested to know more!

Salary up to £31,000

If you want to receive a full job description then please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can call Hannah on 02078207331 or email her on [email protected]

Closes end of March and looking to interview in the first week of April.

CV and supporting statement required.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser based in the West Midlands? A beloved national charity are looking for a fantastic relationship manager and self-starter to become their new Corporate Fundraiser in Solihull. You will be joining a wonderful regional team who are wanting to focus on engaging with local corporates, where you will working on partnerships that have a value of 25,000+.
This role is created to drive income growth across the West Midlands with corporate supporters. To identify, negotiate and establish viable partnerships with corporate organisations, ensuring that fundraising potential is maximised across a range of fundraising channels.

The charity are at a really exciting point in their regional fundraising, so do get in touch if you are interested to know more!

Salary up to £31,000

If you want to receive a full job description then please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can call Hannah on 02078207331 or email her on [email protected]

CV and supporting statement required.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.