• Director of Finance needed for a Social Enterprise Not for Profit Organisation
• This is a permanent opportunity based in Oldham

About Our Client

Future Directions are a dynamic social enterprise who provide innovative care for people who require social care packages. They are value driven organisation who have a strong presence in the North of England. The company values and ethos are to make a real difference to people lives. Recently achieved outstanding by CQC. Turnover has grown from £9million to £20million, all whilst developing their company values.

Future Directions are constantly finding ways to adapt and grow, all in line with ambitions growth plans. They are now looking for a dynamic Finance Director to support them on this journey.

Alongside all the other achievements, Future Directions have also recently won Skills for Care award for best employer over 250 staff.

Job Description

The key responsibilities required by the Finance Director are:

• You will provide strategic leadership to the Finance function building and developing a robust finance function
• This will be achieved by leading on continuous improvement, addressing systems and delivering insightful reporting to support the growth plans
• This role requires a collaborative approach and a team player, who can work with all departments of the business forming strong internal relationships based on their shared vision to improve people's lives.
• You will be a board member and an integral member of the Senior Management team supporting on providing an excellent service across Future Directions
• Required to be the lead on; Finance, IT and Payroll and helping develop successful teams
• Responsible for implementing the strategic direction and to prioritise the financial sustainability of Future Directions
• Work as an effective member of the board to develop the future strategy, plan, challenge and monitor as required
• Ensure the operational and financial accountability of Future Directions through accounting and financial systems controls

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in applying for the role of Finance Director will be:

• Qualified Accountant
• Desire to work in the social care sector and share Future Directions shared values and ethos
• To be successful you will live out Future Directions values and by doing so make a real difference to people's lives
• Ability and experience developing finance and other teams
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement across all levels
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, financial systems
• Ability to work in complex environments whilst driving strategic plans
• Ability to contribute at Director level and present to a Board
• Positive outlook and attitude and desire to constantly make a tangible difference
• Confirmed interview date of April 14th

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £68,500 DOE + Free Parking + Great social enterprise company + Benefits + Social Enterprise / Not for Profit Sector

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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A remarkable opportunity to build a new fundraising programme in a well-resourced organisation with extensive, active networks. You will join a very ambitious, highly respected and supportive team at the heart of this world-leading and globally renowned healthcare organisation.
Fundraising at Guy's and St Thomas' is growing rapidly following the establishment of a new directorate at King's College London in 2018. Having identified significant untapped potential and opportunity, a new Associate Director role has been created as part of Fundraising Leadership team, to take on responsibility for Fundraising across the Guy's Cancer brand and its portfolio of programmes.

The scope is tremendous; with a broad range of exciting projects to fundraise for, untapped networks to connect with and investment in new brands and digital platforms. The profile of Guy's and St Thomas' and the NHS has risen considerably during the Covid-19 crisis and there is now a real opportunity to maximise new opportunities and take fundraising to the next level.

We are seeking an experienced, emotionally intelligent fundraising leader to substantially grow our fundraising programme in line with the objectives set out in the our 4 year strategy and unlock all of this potential to support patients across Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals and its wider community networks.

In addition to being excited by the potential of this role, we are looking for an outstanding candidate who:
* Has an excellent track record in growing High Value Fundraising programmes
* Is a great relationship manager with the capacity to build outstanding internal and external relationships within a complex organisation
* Can demonstrate the capacity to lead and develop an innovative and ambitious operational plan for the growth of fundraising across Guy's Cancer
* Can evidence substantial leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a fundraising team

If this sounds like you, please contact Nick Billingham or Philippa Bryant at Charity People. At this point we are seeking expressions of interest from potential candidates whilst the Job Description is being finalised. The job pack and relevant dates will be shared with interested candiates who we believe have the experience we have been instructed to find.

Closing date: TBC
Interviews will be held via online platforms towards the end of June and beginning of July. Exact dates are being confirmed and will be provided to longlisted candidates.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Cuckoo Hall Academy Trust (CHAT Academies) are currently recruiting for a Permanent Finance Director.

CHAT Academies, established in 2010 runs 5 Academies in North London, educating around 2,200 pupils with growth plans to 3,000 by 2022.

The role is based close to Edmonton and Ponders End stations.

The role has come about due to the incumbent Finance Director retiring. The Finance Director will retire once the new Finance Director has started and a sufficient handover has taken place.

With the flexibility here, applicants on up to 3 month's notice will be welcomed.

The role will suit a Qualified Accountant with a SAT / MAT background who has either been a Finance Director in a similar role or who is looking for a step up from a Financial Controller or Head of Finance role.

The role will be managing four members of Finance. As such, due to the nature of a small team, applicants must be interested and willing to be hands on with the workload.

Someone who is proactive in getting out and spending time with Heads of different areas will be well suited to this role.

The salary for the role will be between £65,000 - £75,000 based on experience.

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. In 2018 we published a plan to end homelessness, and this now provides the framework for the work of Crisis over the coming years.

The Director of Corporate Services is a hugely important role for Crisis, enabling us to build on our growth and impact in recent years with the right financial strategy, systems, technology, premises and planning processes. This is not a CFO role with some functions bolted on; this is about leadership and creating the environment that enables our staff and volunteers to be their very best in bringing about the end of homelessness at an individual and national level. Crucially, it is also about role-modelling our values and contributing to the development of our culture.

Over recent years, Crisis has grown considerably and now has an annual turnover in excess of £50m. The Director of Corporate Services is at the heart of ensuring that this growth enables the organisation to deliver greater impact, delivering the 2018 – 23 strategy as a thriving organisation with excellent infrastructure and facilities for our members, staff and volunteers, an approach to risk that facilitates innovation and adaptability, effective governance and a clear approach to planning and performance and impact measurement.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a leadership role;
• An ability to provide strategic leadership to multi-disciplinary teams;
• Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are seeking someone fearless, independent and inspiring. You will be a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds; experience in both Commercial and Not For Profit sectors would be an advantage. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. 

Please see the job description for a fuller list of responsibilities. If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make Crisis the best it can be. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

The Voluntary Arts Media Partnerships Director will be responsible for co-ordinating Voluntary Arts’ media partnerships across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This will include overseeing the Up for Arts Development Programme, 2020-23, managing the Up for Arts staff team, supporting the national Get Creative campaign and co-ordinating the Voluntary Arts PR Strategy. The Director will act as an advocate and champion for the voluntary arts sector with media partners.

With ambitious front line commitments, my client is a faith based charity, currently undergoing a full review of its operational services, most notably finance. As such they are looking for a values driven Finance Director to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract and lead them in a journey towards best practice.

Role Purpose:

To provide financial guidance and advice on all aspects of the organisation’s resources. This includes effective management of Finance alongside playing an active role in the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Projects

• Lead on a full review of the current accounting service including people, processes, systems and culture.
• Embed best practice and controls into the finance function to ensure effective and accountable financial management of the organisation including overseeing the investment and reserves strategies.
• Work in partnership with the local branches to ensure timely and efficient financial data.
• Oversee an organisational review to ensure the business is aligned to the new strategy where efficiencies and new initiatives are optimised.

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with significant financial management experience at board level.
• Track record of working in mid-sized charitable organisations.
• Proactive, innovative and genuinely motivated by change and transformation
• Strong leadership, influencing and project management skills

The Iona Community is a faith based organisation working towards justice and peace. It was founded in Glasgow and Iona in 1938 by George MacLeod, minister, visionary and prophetic witness for peace, in the context of the poverty and despair of the Depression.  From a dockland parish in Govan, Glasgow, he took unemployed skilled craftsmen and young trainee clergy to Iona to rebuild both the monastic quarters of the mediaeval abbey, sharing skills and effort as well as joys and achievement. That task became a sign of hopeful rebuilding of community in Scotland and beyond. The experience shaped – and continues to shape – the practice and principles of the Iona Community.  

Iona Community has a vacancy for an Executive Director, who will plan and develop commercial activities and collaborate with the Leader on the Community’s work to develop and implement its strategic goals of sustainability, inclusion and mutual accountability. The key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Leader and Council to guide and develop the Community’s strategic planning.
• To develop and implement an ongoing fundraising strategy and overseeing donor support.
• Overall responsibility for the finances, in consultation with the Leader and the Finance Team.
• Shared annual revenue budgetary responsibility of £1.4 million.
• Attend Council and Community Resources Committee meetings.

The successful candidate should have senior management experience, experience of financial management and the ability to think and plan strategically.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Debbie Shields at our recruitment partners, Aspen People.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter 

Closing Date: Monday 15th June at 9am

Robertson Bell Finance are recruiting an Interim Head of International Finance for a large well-known international charity based in Central London. This is a fantastic and versatile role for a candidate looking to progress in their career as the charity supports some of the world's most disadvantaged people.

This main purpose of the Interim Head of International Finance role will be to ensure your team provide accurate and timely financial management reporting to internal and external stakeholders at both month and year end. The role will be a key business support to all donor leads as well as providing advice and training on compliance reporting. Whilst managing a team, you will guarantee all project audits and year end analysis is efficiently carried out, working closely with the SMT to adhere to the organisations quality of policies and procedures including statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who is confident managing a team and have some experience in multi-currency reporting and accounting within a complex organisation. Whilst being highly numerate, you will have exceptional attention to detail and be an effective communicator with senior members of staff. Knowledge of charity accounting principles will be useful however is not essential and candidates from all sectors should apply. This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a wonderful charity and enjoy a great working culture.

This is a fast moving role so please do not delay in applying as applications will be reviewed daily.

Assistant Director of Resources 

Newent, Gloucestershire

Salary: circa £67,500

Permanent, 37 per week 

Benefits: generous holidays, healthcare cash plan, pension, flexi scheme, sick pay, free onsite parking

For you, for your community, not for profit

About the role

Our client has an exciting opportunity within the leadership team.

Working with their Executive team and the Assistant Director of Assets, Assistant Director of Housing and Assistant Director of People & Culture, you’ll play a key part in shaping the direction and future of their organisation – supporting the development of their corporate strategy and service design and helping shape and deliver their performance objectives and annual plans and priorities. 

You will also play a key role in helping them to find and secure new funding streams. This will support their ambitious target to deliver 1,000 new homes in the local area over the next 10 years – making a real difference to thousands of people in need of quality, affordable homes across the county.

As a qualified Accountant, you will have proven experience in managing both financial and management accounting functions that deliver a high performing finance service in a dynamic environment. You will also have experience of managing resource functions such as finance, IT and project management. 

About our client

As a registered charity, they provide over 4,000 affordable homes in the beautiful Forest of Dean and surrounding areas. 

They are more than just a landlord - their organisation is dedicated to creating great homes and supporting the communities they work in. Their team offers a wide range of additional services to help improve the lives of their tenants from help and advice on debt and welfare to repairs, maintenance and adaptations.

The social housing sector faces many challenges – building safety, managing the pressures of Universal Credit on their tenants and responding to the environmental challenges.  Their tenant satisfaction scores suggest they’re managing these challenges well – but this Top 100 organisation stands out from the rest because of its profit-for-purpose activities.

They believe that by investing in their team, they can provide the very best support and value to their tenants, while maintaining the corporate health of their organisation. 

Global Canopy is looking for a Part Time/Flexible Finance Sector Communications Lead to support sustainability and stop deforestation by leading the development and implementation of our Finance Sector communications and marketing strategy

Global Canopy

Global Canopy brings unprecedented transparency to the supply chains of commodities that drive the majority of deforestation worldwide – and to the trillions of dollars in investment and lending that finance them.

Our work with the finance sector

We produce powerful new data and insights for the finance sector and for other key players working towards a more sustainable financial system. We identify sustainability risks and opportunities for financial institutions, and assess their progress against global sustainability targets. 

What we do:

• We produce innovative and open data on finance sector impacts and dependencies on nature, supporting the business case for action and improving transparency and accountability for all.
• We enable leading financial institutions to identify and better manage deforestation and other natural capital risks in their loan and investment portfolios.
• We work directly and indirectly with investors and international and regional banks to better understand their data needs and to help them to integrate our tools and data into their decision-making processes.  
• We assess the policies and performance of key financial institutions against their sustainability targets, and produce reports on progress of the sector as a whole.

We collaborate with a range of public, private and civil society networks to promote policy development and drive the transition towards a more sustainable financial system.

The role: Finance sector communications lead

Drawing on our unique deforestation and natural capital data, and working closely with our finance and research teams, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of Global Canopy’s finance sector communications and marketing strategy.
• Lead on media engagement and management across the finance programme; identifying targets, building relationships and converting potential opportunities to raise awareness of our work and drive impact. 
• Develop key messages to ensure our unique data is understood and used by third parties to achieve change.
• Write and create content that maximises the reach of our data through innovative methods.
• Plan and implement effective communications around key external events.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and develop the finance programme’s network of influencers and decision-makers. 
• Work with the wider communications team to support Global Canopy’s mission. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of your work and key pieces of content.

About you

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter most:

Skills & Experience:

• Adept at developing communications strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and experience producing a range of media materials.
• Previous experience engaging financial sector media. 
• Understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. 
• Experience of working in multiple teams, with externals partners, and with a range of stakeholders. 

Behavioural competencies:

• Independent thinker with team orientation, who owns tasks and is accountable to colleagues.
• Effective communicator with emotional intelligence.
• Action-oriented and pragmatic problem solver.
• Able to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Strong university degree

We actively seek applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits

Salary :
Competitive

Nature of contract

Part time 3 days/week, We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base

Home-based until Covid-19 restrictions lift. Then at least one day a week in Global Canopy’s office in central Oxford, with flexibility on which days and remote working.

Holidays

28 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to the maximum of 5 additional days for a full time member of staff. Pro rata to 60% for this 3 day/week role

Pension

Employer pension contribution of 5%.

Healthcare cashback plan

Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, massages, physio, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Employee Assistance Programme

Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other

Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to apply

Please read the full job-pack available to download from the Global Canopy website before you apply

To submit your application, send an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the  person specification. (Please no more than 2 sides  A4, mentioning where you first saw the role advertised).

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd June 2020 at 9am (UK time)

Interviews are provisionally planned for Tuesday 9th June.

Interviews will be conducted remotely via a video call.

Please note that COVID-19 will not impact the successful candidate’s start date. Global Canopy is working remotely until our Oxford office re-opens.

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: Zuzka Majcova. The email address can be found on our website.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy which is available on our website.

There is not much room for boredom if you work in this international assurance team they love what they do and are passionate about how our work improves the life’s of those they audit.

About the Role

The International Assurance Services team are a small but committed team delivering to international governments, donors, public sector bodies, charities and INGOs. They also work closely with our public sector internal audit teams delivering work for the UK Government.

They are looking for qualified internal & external auditors to join their team. Ideally Institute of Internal Auditors qualified, the role involves working with our public-sector clients both in the UK and overseas.

Our work is diverse, so you need to be adaptable, proactive and a self-starter, you could be seconded to a UK government department auditing major change programmes or assigned to audit beneficiary data on a cash transfer programme for the ultra-poor in Zambia; supporting an emerging nations National Audit Office undertake their first forensic assignment or working with the United Nations. Rarely are two weeks the same.

We are looking for adaptable people with a ‘can do’ problem solving attitude. You should be prepared to work away from home occasionally in conflict/post conflict environments or in countries where 5-star comfort comes second to life experiences. Full training will be provided. Ideally, we would like a second language, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Arabic. You will be required to undertake security clearance.

To match our continued growth across Africa we are particularly interested in candidates with experience of / interested in long term overseas posting and those with experience delivering training or mentoring. We are also interested in those who joined internal audit later in their careers where their prior experiences would add real benefits to our clients.

Essential

• IIA/ACA qualification

Desirable

• Masters degree
• 5 years post qualified
• Experience of central government public sector
• Fluent in a second language
• Experience of delivering training or mentoring
• Experience working in developing economies
• Experience in the health sector

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide research and campaign support to the Founding Directors of the Environmental Justice Foundation. EJF is a leading international organisation working to protect natural environments, wildlife and defend basic human rights. 

The Campaigns Assistant will provide essential campaign support to the Directors by undertaking research, writing, communications and outreach across all of EJF’s programmes. EJF’s work focuses on oceans, marine biodiversity and an end to illegal fishing and ‘seafood slavery’; climate, ‘blue carbon’ and mangrove forests; sustainable fashion; and wildlife trade.

This is a challenging, fast-paced and varied role demanding meticulous attention to detail, creative thinking, an ability to quickly grasp new issues, and a ‘can do’ attitude. The CA will have superb interpersonal and communications skills including excellent research and writing abilities, and a proven ability to quickly produce polished written documents. The CA will be ambitious with a strong commitment and determination to help deliver EJF’s vision to Protect People and Planet.

This is a unique opportunity to work exclusively with the Directors, gaining exceptional experience, skills and insights within this international organisation. The role offers an unusual level of career development for the right person looking to excel and make a strong impact in international conservation and human rights.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead research across multiple issues, including new opportunities and developing campaign projects; research will include scientific, socio-economic, legal/policy and other areas that can be applied to campaigns and projects.
• Produce high-calibre communications materials including campaign briefings and reports; web-copy and blogs; speeches and presentations on behalf of the Directors.
• Support research into the target audiences and contacts for campaign outreach; and maintain the detailed contacts history on behalf of the Directors.
• Represent EJF in external meetings and events with policymakers, industry, NGO and other expert or public audiences as requested by the Directors.
• Provide research and communications support to EJF’s special events and partnerships, helping to engage the public and public figures, industry and policymakers.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Degree-level education
• Demonstrable relevant research experience
• Outstanding research skills, intellectual and academic rigour. An ability to compile information make it easily accessible to multiple audiences (including non-expert).
• Ability to learn quickly and apply information to the specific needs of the campaigns and projects.  
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with a meticulous attention to detail, precision and accuracy.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Understanding that change is not easily won, but worth winning.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare

 • Generous pension rising with each completed year of service• Generous personal leave entitlement increasing annually

• Home working 1 day per week

• Unique opportunities for career development within a high-impact international organisation

Applications:  please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No other communications please.

First interviews will take place by video conference with the Directors in June 2020.  
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE
NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

LIVERPOOL

Competitive Salary

Moving Forward - A bright future for engineering

North West Training Council (NWTC) has been supporting employers by training apprentices to engineering industry standards for over five decades. In 2019 NWTC embarked on an exciting new chapter in its journey and with the help of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority opened a brand-new Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Training Centre. The new premises are designed to give apprentices optimum hands-on experience and training, so furnishing them with the professional skills and competencies employers need to compete nationally and globally.

NWTC has an ambitions vision for the future of engineering apprentice training in partnership with industry to develop training and education programmes to meet industry requirements across the North West and into other regions of the UK. To continue its journey towards excellence in apprentice training, NWTC are looking to appoint a new Chief Executive who will:

* Lead the Council to achieve its vision and fulfil its mission and will play a key role in developing its Apprenticeship's educational and training agenda at a local and regional level.
* Be responsible and accountable to the Board of Trustees for the formulation, development, and implementation of the strategies necessary to secure and successfully position North West Training Council for the future
* Drive innovative business strategies that continue to place its services at the fore, ensuring they are flexible and adaptable and able to respond to demand
* Continue to embed a flexible and supportive culture of innovation within the team and wider stakeholders, to enable the partnerships to thrive
* Ensure the right resources are in place to provide expert services and support, balancing the priorities and enabling NWTC to succeed in its strategic aims
* Spearhead a dynamic, innovative, and joined-up approach to all its work, through strong and supportive leadership

To be successful in this role the person will need to have the ability to provide inspirational, dynamic and forward-thinking leadership consistent with the values and ethos of the Council. Your energy and ambition will enable NWTC to continue building its reputation as an ambitious apprentice training organisation.

How to Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter. Your letter, which should be no more than 2 pages in length, should explain both why you are interested in the post and why you think you would be an excellent candidate for us. Click on the Apply link to submit your application.

Campaign dates:

Closing date: 7 th June 2020

Preliminary interviews 10 th , 11 th June 2020

NWTC interviews Week beginning 22 nd June 2020

The above dates are subject to change

The Chief Executive is responsible to the Chair and Board of Trustees for the effective leadership and overall strategic direction of Healthwatch Essex and for ensuring that it fulfils its statutory, regulatory and contractual responsibilities and delivers effective outcomes for the people of Essex. Through the outstanding people management of the senior leadership team at Healthwatch Essex, the Chief Executive is accountable for the day to day running of the organisation and for the leadership of staff. Externally, the Chief Executive takes responsibility for building meaningful and influential relationships with key local and national stakeholders, and also fulfils the role of spokesperson on media platforms and in public and professional settings.

We are looking for an outstanding leader to become the CEO of Healthwatch Essex and work with our Trustees in leading and further developing the charity to make a real difference for everyone in Essex. The successful candidate will be an experienced and empathetic leader who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work. You will need to be a strategic thinker and a proven relationship builder, as well as having a proven track record of successful income generation and financial control.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for people across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you.