About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is committed to ensuring that people with lived experience of homelessness are involved in developing and delivering our services. 

About the role
Crisis Skylight Coventry (CSC) is 1 of 11 Skylight Centres across the UK, delivering Crisis’s Client Services directly to local communities. Crisis Skylights are currently in a period of operational change. Following the publication of ‘Everybody In’ Crisis is committed to making sure that the plan to Ending Homelessness becomes a reality. The 5-year strategy (2018-2023) reflects a change of emphasis: from growing the capacity of our services to maximising the impact of what we do to ensure that all aspects of our work move us in the direction set out by the plan.  

CSC Director role leads Crisis Skylight Coventry team in driving the changes.
The change approaches aim to contribute to Crisis’s wider strategy to End Homelessness whilst ensuring the following objectives are achieved; 
•  Provide a more focused planned service offer for members 
•  Improve the member experience when engaging with Crisis and particularly Client Services 
•  End homelessness for more people 

About you
To be successful in this role you will have experience at a senior level in relevant sectors e.g. homelessness, adult social care, education, training and employment. You will have experience of managing and leading change within an operational team; understanding the demands of implementing the change whilst maintaining a quality operational service. Driving service innovation through a value based approach will be a key part of your skillset. 

An understanding of a service which takes a person-centred approach, offering coaching and mentoring, learning support and/or personal development training, ideally working to matrix standards. You will demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting homeless or vulnerably housed individuals which could include mental illness, addiction, the benefit system and housing. Being committed to empowering homeless and vulnerably housed individuals is essential to this role.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8% (subject to annual increase) 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please apply online. 

Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2020 (at 23:59)

At Crisis we value diversity, promote equality, challenge discrimination, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Based in Manchester or London, the Assistant Director of People, Performance and Culture will join a renewed Operations team at akt with a focus on developing culture change, employee relations, systems and processes and diversity and inclusion across the akt staff team and the wider stakeholder community of young people, supporters and volunteers.  Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the successful candidate will bring experience in human resources, change management, operations management and implementing principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential. 

KEY TASKS:

• Ensure robust contract management of all ‘operational’ external contracts e.g. with respect to HR, IT, office accommodation, external administrative service providers (and other areas as agreed with the DCEO)
• With advice and guidance from the People Manager, oversee akt’s People function
• Support the DCEO in providing operations support and direction for performance management and quality assurance to support various reporting streams within the charity
• Oversee the integration of digital solutions and models of working into the workplace (e.g. within frontline service delivery and the management of the akt’s other support functions). 
• Support the DCEO to improvement agreed operational and organisational change management processes of the charity
• Support the development and oversee the principles of equality and inclusion within akt and promote a positive culture of inclusion and co-operation across our departments and cities with support from the EDI taskforce, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
•  Ensure all policies and procedures across the charity are compliant with relevant reporting bodies
• Oversee the administrative function to ensure that akt is fully supported in ways that are efficient and cost-effective
• Oversee the health and safety of the organisation, ensuring we have a team of H&S staff representatives, ensuring regular risk assessment and all aspect of occupational health are considered (in partnership with People Manager)
• Oversee the external training and consultancy programme
• Develop and improve internal communications processes across within the organization

Stonewall exists to bring about equality and acceptance for LGBT people in the UK and worldwide. Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere is free to be themselves. We believe we're stronger united and we partner with organisations that help us create real change for the better. We have laid deep foundations across Britain - in some of our greatest institutions - so our communities can continue to find ways to flourish, and individuals can reach their full potential. We're here to support those who can't yet be themselves.

But our work is not finished yet. Not until everyone feels free to be who they are, wherever they are.

With a new Chief Executive and Chair, this is a very exciting time to join us as we undertake an ambitious work programme with a new vision, mission and new business priorities. Our aim is to deepen our work with different communities internationally, nationally, regionally and locally to achieve real change in the daily lives of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.

Director of Cymru

Our Cardiff office or flexible with significant travel to Cardiff

£52,000-£65,000

Stonewall, Martha Awojobi (of #CharitySoWhite), and Prospectus are delighted to be working together to recruit Stonewall's Director of Cymru, reporting to the Chief Executive. The Director of Cymru is a crucial part of our Operational Management Group, driving directorate strategy, performance and the continual development of Stonewall's culture, values and standards of behaviour.

The Cymru team works to shape a Wales where people are free to be themselves, organisations help drive change, public attitudes improve, prejudice is challenged, and laws protect LGBT people. We facilitate sustainable improvement for LGBT people by partnering with business and community organisations, as well as role models and allies. 

We are looking for an empowering leader, fluent in Welsh language who has experience of ambassadorial work, relationship building and influencing stakeholders in Wales across government, funders and the media. You will have experience delivering programmes and influencing policy, and you are able to effectively balance a variety of internal and external facing aims.

You will be an experienced and highly inclusive leader and manager, with experience of coaching, supporting change and developing staff to reach their full potential. Crucially, you will proactively drive forward Stonewall's race equity and trans inclusion journey as we continue to embrace an intersectional approach.

At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. In line with our commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from trans people and/or People of Colour/BAME people. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

Please download the appointment brief, available on the Prospectus website via the Apply button, for more information. For an informal discussion about the role, please email Linda Griffiths or Roberta Giubilini at Prospectus.

Deadline for applications: Friday 9th October 2020

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

Divisional Director

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative, and diverse teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join our operational leadership team with responsibility for the South West division.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, you will be instrumental in ensuring that Hft’s mission and values are embedded across the division and that all activity is underpinned by the overall strategy. You will be responsible for driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, building teams who strive to deliver an outstanding outcome focused service to the people we support, their families, carers and representatives.

You will establish a division wide approach through strong leadership and cross functional collaboration, balancing both the quality and commercial elements of service delivery. Working to ambitious targets and KPI’s, you will be responsible for ensuring that the division is financially viable and sustainable and have accountability for the day to day oversight for all services across the South West division.

Salary: £61,078 per annum

Hours: Full time, Permanent

Location: This role covers our South West division - Working base to be agreed within the division

Requirements:

You will have significant experience of working at a senior level in the learning disabilities adult social care / not for profit sector. You will have a proven track record of managing budgets of £10 million plus with experience of contract fee negotiation with local authorities and CCG’s.

With a demonstrable track record of developing and implementing strategy and business plans, you will also have experience of growing new and existing services. You will have in depth knowledge of the issues affecting the adult specialist social care sector and the impact the current economic climate brings to delivering contracts.

As a strong inspirational leader, you will have the skills to develop and direct high performing remote teams, manage change and forge positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You must be a clear communicator with effective influencing skills and be committed to the principle of involving the people we support in service development.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

Closing date: Friday 16th October 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following, Divisional Director, Regional Director, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Disabilities, Vulnerable People, Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, Social Care etc.

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location: Our main office is Larcom House, 9 Larcom Street, London, SE17 1RX, although a lot of our work is in Brent, travel will be required.  There will also be opportunities for some home working.

Manager: This role will report to the CEO

We are recruiting for a Director of Development and Young People’s Services to join our Senior Management Team. This is a new role, reporting to the CEO, and is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on the overall strategy, performance, growth, and impact of UP.

We are looking for someone with a dual skillset, with experience of successfully managing young people’s services and with a track record of completing bids and developing new services.

The role will work in partnership with the CEO and other colleagues to help UP explore opportunities for growth and co-produce service models and partnerships for tenders, as well as managing all aspects of the tender process.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering business development activity, promoting effective partnership working, and of working with commissioners, including production of high quality monitoring reports.

They will drive innovation and support the effective delivery of UP’s objectives and continuous improvement of our services for children and young people. They will also have excellent people management skills, be committed to the values of co-production, and be confident in working in collaboration with the young people we support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied role that they can make their own and which allows them to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Please visit our website to view the job description and Person Specification or for further information.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you!

• For an initial discussion about the role or for further information please contact our CEO: Bernadette Keane.
• Please make your application by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement which clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification criteria via our website; (we will be reviewing shortlisted candidates closely against the person specification)
• Closing date: Monday 2nd November at 10am
• Interviews will take place on: 9th November 2020, either via zoom or in person at our main office: Larcom House, Larcom Street, London, SE17 1RX

Notes:

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Our children and families and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds and we value the unique contribution that each individual can bring to UP. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background
• If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please contact us.

Finance & Administration Manager

Hours: 3 days/week (24 hours) ideally spread over 4 or 5 days
Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Annual Leave: 4 weeks pro rata + statutory holidays
Location: Stonebridge, London Borough of Brent

Sufra NW London is a Community Food and Advice Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Role Description

We are recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager to help scale-up the charity’s financial and administrative infrastructure in line with the growth and development we have experienced in recent years. The postholder will work closely with the Director and the Senior Finance Advisor to prepare and manage budgets, monitor income/spending and prepare management accounts for the Board of Trustees. Among other responsibilities, they will line manage the Administrative Officer and oversee the charity’s digital infrastructure and HR systems.  

We are seeking someone with at least 3 years’ charity finance experience who can take responsibility for ensuring financial procedures are maintained in line with the charity’s policies and can identify/make improvements to systems and processes, as necessary. This is a hands-on role in a grassroots charity where you will be working closely with the existing part-time Senior Finance Advisor (who works remotely) and members of the Management Team to re-shape how we manage all aspects of our financial administration.

The candidate will be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have experience managing staff and be capable of prioritising urgent tasks and working under pressure. The ideal candidate would be interested in taking on additional finance responsibilities as the charity continues to grow in the years ahead. 

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has an adaptable and flexible attitude. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and help the charity transform the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

Chab Dai UK is recruiting for an exciting new role in its international program office.  This role of International Operations and Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director in the UK, as well as with the National Director in Cambodia and Chab Dai’s US office.  

Chab Dai is looking for a dynamic, competent, self-motivated, emotionally and culturally intelligent candidate who will have had experience in the charity sector as well as working internationally.  

This is a work from home position, requiring international and UK travel with a compensation of £35,000 per annum.

Please apply with your CV. 

The Trent Rivers Trust is looking for a

Finance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial manager to join a growing charity and oversee its budgetary management and financial controls. Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire with some home working. Applicants will have proven financial management skills, be used to working with accountancy and budget management software and have strong partnership development and team working skills.

The Role

The Trent Rivers Trust (TRT) is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee and manage the charity’s finances and help ensure the charity’s financial sustainability. The charity has grown in recent years and now requires its first internal finance manager to lead and oversee with the CEO, all financial, accounting and budgetary management. The role is also required to ensure a smooth transition from our existing system of financial management to the use of a cloud-based finance management and accountancy software system.

The Trent Rivers Trust delivers projects that make a difference to rivers, the wildlife which inhabits the river corridor and the people that enjoy the river environment.  Our vision is for the River Trent and its tributaries to be rich in wildlife habitats, landscape and historic features for the benefit of all, both now and in the future. At the Trust we have a highly motivated and skilled team all with a passion for rivers and the wider environment, managing a wide variety of projects across the Trent catchment.

Purpose of the Post

• Reporting to the CEO and Trustees, the role is the first contact point for financial matters and oversees the budgets and accounts for the charity
• Agrees and manages the budget, income and expenditure and supports forecasting and the provision of financial information.
• Supports project officers and managers with budget development and the financial management of their work
• Ensures processes around payroll, invoicing and payments to suppliers work smoothly
• Manages the finance assistant and provides support to fundraising and income generation work

Applicants wishing to apply for the post must complete the application form on the Trent Rivers Trust website 

JDRF gives a voice to people with Type 1 diabetes and funds research and support to those affected. Ivy Rock Partners are working with JDRF to find a part-time Finance Manager to be a key member of the UK team and a prominent business partner within the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance professional to join an organisation invested in development, in a role with a varied ‘business as usual’ and the chance to work closely with the Head of Finance on broad organisational improvement projects. 

JDRF are part of a global network of independent and coordinated organisations working towards a shared vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. By accelerating the pace of research and committing almost £300m to international programmes driving world class research to cure, treat and prevent Type 1 Diabetes, this network strives to ensure solutions reach people across the globe.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager is a broad role that will engage with budget holders across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing the monthly management accounts
• Using management accounting information to support budget holders with financial forecasting and consolidating these for the organisational forecast
• Supporting the Head of Finance with budgeting and reforecasting
• Working with the auditors at Year End
• Producing annual corporate tax return
• Managing the Gift Aid and VAT processes
• Run monthly Payroll
• Project work with the Head of Finance including reviewing processes across finance and delivering improvements

This is an organisation with an appetite for improvement and this position will suit someone who is looking for the opportunity to proactively participate in process improvements within finance. We are looking for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for their work, whether this stems from a passion for the work the organisation does, or for the role itself. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is some exposure to charity finance, in particular an awareness of Gift Aid and VAT accounting. The Head of Finance can work closely with the Finance Manager on development so this offers an excellent career opportunity for the successful candidate. 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.Interviews will be held as suitable applicants express interest so please apply early to avoid missing this opportunity. For more information contact Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners.

Location: Working from home (the role is usually based in our London office in Islington)
Salary: £35,600 - £41,300 pro rata per annum inclusive
Hours: 21 hours per week (days and hours can be discussed at interview)

Womankind is recruiting for the role of Finance Officer to join its dynamic staff team based in their North London offices (Working from home during the current pandemic). The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping Womankind run their finance function and achieve its organisational objectives.We are looking for an articulate and detail-oriented Finance Officer with proven track record in Charity Accounting.

The role is essential for the smooth running of the finance function. On a daily basis you will be undertaking international financial transactions including payment runs, bank and income reconciliations and month and year end processes.

The position will be suitable for someone who is flexible, reliable, highly numerate and interested in contributing to the Women’s’ Rights Movement.

Job Description

Overall purpose

This position is responsible for ensuring that all financial information on the accounting system is accurate and inputted in a timely manner. To provide direct support to the Team in maintaining effective financial controls and systems in line with the WomanKind’s financial policy and financial procedures.  This post will need to work closely with the rest of the Finance Team and all budget holders to ensure coherence and consistency of data entry and management of petty cash.

The Finance Officer is a member of WOMANKIND’s Finance and Resources team, which is made up of the Management Accountant and the Project Finance Manager under the leadership of the Director of Finance and Resources. The role will work closely with and provide support to all members of the Team.

This post will be tasked with delivering three key areas of responsibility as detailed below.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Processing (50%)

• To enter all general and purchase ledger transactions into the accounting system and to ensure that it is updated and maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• To prepare monthly bank reconciliations and, working closely with the Fundraising Team, reconcile the income on the accounting system with that on Raiser’s Edge.
• To work closely with budget holders to ensure financial records are maintained and correctly coded in accordance with accounting (SORP) requirements, donors and the Board of Trustees approved annual budget.
• To ensure all supporting transactions have been properly reconciled with clear audit trails.
• To ensure timely processing of Purchase Ledger: payments to suppliers by preparing payment runs for approval and uploading to online banking.
• To ensure the security of all monies received, also ensuring security of cash, cheques and to be responsible for the banking of all cash and cheques received by the organisation in accordance with WK financial procedures.
• To prepare and input the monthly Credit Card reconciliations and postings to the ledger.
• To ensure that the Sterling and Foreign petty cash is properly managed.
• Ordering/purchasing office supplies and stationery for general office use.
• Monitor and manage the Finance email inbox and provide support to the Finance and Resources Committee.

2. Month and Year-end reporting and Audit (20%)

• Prepare month end reconciliations and assist with the month end closing process
• Assist with the annual audit and accounts preparation including the preparation of the Trial balance and year end reconciliations and schedules.

3. Programme Support (30%)

• To manage the payment of all overseas transfers to Womankind partners and local coordinators.
• To ensure all cash and currency needs for country visits are met in accordance with Womankind policy and procedures
• To work with staff to ensure expenditure relating to all travel is reconciled accurately and on time .

Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.

The candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of WOMANKIND Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development internationally.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with WOMANKIND’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Reporting Structure: This position reports to: The Management Accountant

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills

• Must be adept in use of the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• At least one year experience of Sage Line 50, MS Business Central, or similar computerised accounting systems
• The ability to input information quickly and accurately, with attention to detail and deadlines
• A good understanding of the Charity SORP and accounting concepts, including their application.
• A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in the charity sector.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives and organisational targets with minimal supervision.
• High level of organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Ability to use initiative and to suggest new ideas for service improvement
• Must have honesty and integrity.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be organised, flexible and be able to manage/prioritise own workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across Womankind
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Essential Knowledge

• Part qualified or similar (AAT, CIMA, ACCA etc)
• Charity Fund accounting and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Computerised accounting systems, bookkeeping and office administration.

Desirable

• Have respect for wide range of other cultures and diversity.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities issues.
• Be willing to work over and above standard hours when necessary and appropriate
• Be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Have empathy with the aims and objectives of Womankind Worldwide.

Terms and conditions

Hours

35 hours

Salary

Up to £30,587 per annum

Contract

Permanent 

Probationary period

6 months 

Holidays

25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break

Pension

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place 

How to apply

To apply for this position please complete an application form which can be found on our website.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 9 October 2020, 12pm - noon

First round interviews: w/c TBC

Second round interviews: w/c TBC

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation focused on protecting the public through efficient regulation and a culture of continuous improvement. Working as part of the Fitness to Practise management team, you will lead on business improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and quality of our processes, procedures and decisions.

You will join us at an exciting time as we develop our work practice improvement programme, establish an agile change management model for the team, and cultivate a human centred approach to regulation, as we strive to fulfil our ambition to become a beacon of good practice.

Your role will be to:

• Lead improvement projects within the Fitness to Practice department, undertaking root cause analysis and impact analysis to deliver and embed sustained, evidence-based changes.
• Be proactive in identifying and making a case for appropriate improvements to meet challenges head on.
• Work collaboratively with other Operational Managers and colleagues across the organisation to deliver the department’s strategic objectives and priorities, actively engaging with others to develop and embed robust and effective change.
• Ensure the team have the skills and capabilities required to deliver high quality service outputs, fostering a learning and development culture.
• Utilise quality assurance strategies to identify, develop and share best practice, ensuring that recommendations and learning from audits, reviews and other feedback is taken forward and embedded in the department.
• Be a role model for the department’s commitment to embrace change and different ways of working.

You will have excellent communication skills, be Lean Six Sigma qualified and have experience of managing teams in delivering time and quality critical business processes. You will also have experience of working within healthcare, professional regulation or other regulatory environments.

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:  

• 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas
• Interest free season ticket loan  
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7% employer contribution pension  
• Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 Virtual GP

Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

You can find out more about our benefits on our website

Closing Date: Monday 12 October (applications closed at 1pm)

Interview Date: w/c 26 October

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

Please note that due to the current situation with Covid-19 the post holder maybe required to work remotely at the beginning of their employment.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and we promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

The Finance and IT Manager will work closely with the Interim Chief Executive and other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that the Farm works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. 

The post holder will be responsible for continuing to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. The Farm’s Finance and IT have been especially strengthened in recent times and this new post has been created to spearhead the ongoing transformation. There is an organisational emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

The post is an integral part of the Leadership Team and will have operational support with the function from members of the support team. This is a senior role: the post holder will have influence across the Farm with involvement at Trustee, organisational and team levels. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices.

About you: 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Finance and IT Manager to work with the Interim Chief Executive to sustain the momentum built in recent times. The Finance and IT Manager will be enthused by the prospect of driving our Finance and IT transformation programme forward and leading our transition to a finance business partnering model. They will have the skills needed to work as a member of the Leadership Team and help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and use of IT. Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines will also be crucial to the role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Continue to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. Drive the ongoing transformation with emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

• Lead the yearly financial planning cycle, working with senior members of the team to draft  an annual budget, and in-year forecasts when required, and present to the Interim Chief Executive for discussion. 

• Maintain a cash forecast for a rolling 24 month period, highlighting risks or opportunities, to the Interim Chief Executive and Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and review the performance of monthly petty cash, bank and other Balance Sheet accounts’ reconciliations. Post depreciation journals on a monthly basis. 

• Review key contracts periodically to ensure value for money. 

• Oversee the credit control function, providing support to the Project Officer to resolve debtors on a timely basis. Produce key performance data on debtor management on a monthly basis. 

• Oversee the administration and claiming of Gift Aid on Small Donations and otherwise, ensuring maximum recovery. 

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns as and when required and provide advice on Corporation Tax, VAT and Gift Aid. 

• Prepare management accounts, including dashboard reporting on key financial metrics, and present to the Trustee Board. 

• Lead the year end process, drafting the statutory accounts and delivering a clean Independent Examination. 

• Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. 

• Work with the Interim Chief Executive in pursuing identified business development and commercial opportunities, providing analysis and financial expertise in scoping out future developments. 

• Develop appropriate IT policies and manage IT risks. 

• Be a Systems Administrator for Office 365, including but not limed to, managing user access, adding joiners and removing leavers. 

• Line manage any members of the Finance and IT department. 

• In addition, carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Interim Chief Executive. 

Person specification: 

In order to be considered for the role, it is vital that you are self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills. Soft skills such as being persuasive and an ability to communicate with a broad range of people are also important in this people-focused role. More specifically: 

• Hold or only have a few modules left to complete of an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.

• Professional experience in the finance function of a fast paced charity or corporate. 

• Experience of working at a senior level in a finance function. 

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice, including SORP. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. With initiative to anticipate and meet needs ahead of time and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Xero experience, together with an excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with financial dashboards and reporting. 

• Highly IT literate and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of IT infrastructure projects. 

• Effective and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with colleagues, advisors and Trustees. 

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially. 

• Be able to work and relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities

• Applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK

 
If you are passionate about creating value and cultivating a positive work environment together with the team, then please apply. 

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 which addresses the key responsibilities and person specification by Sunday 4 October. Applications will be continually reviewed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner, should a suitable candidate be found. 

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Aabida Mohmed, Interim Chief Executive. 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading national healthcare charity to recruit for a Head of Finance to lead their small team. The organisation provides specialist healthcare for all families that need support. Their nurses work alongside people and their families, giving them the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need, and that can be hard to find elsewhere.

As Head of Finance you will report in to the Director of Operations and play a key role in supporting the executive function, developing business planning and financial strategies for the charity. The purpose of the role will be to manage the day-to-day financial and accounting activities which will include reviewing and strengthening processes, implementing accurate accounting, reporting and shaping financial controls and thinking creatively to propose and implement improvements to the charity's finance administration. Importantly the post holder will have primary focus on ensuring all financial management is effective which will include team management to motivate and lead the finance team.

We are looking for a collaborative and strategic finance leader with experience of managing a small and successful finance function. Experience of charity SORP accounting including restricted funds, charity tax and Gift Aid within the charity sector is also a key requirement. A qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA , ACA) with relevant post qualification experience, you will bring excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities alongside outstanding communication and relationship building skills. Critically, you will demonstrate collaborative behaviours to influence and support a range of stakeholders at all levels and have significant experience in managing and developing appropriate financial strategies, business planning and operational implementation ensuring the sustainability and impact of the charity on a long-term basis.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy Prospectus will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. In order to apply, please submit a CV in Word format in the first instance. A full job description will be provided to the successful candidates shortlisted by Prospectus. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

The Financial Controller is a new role and will work as a key member of Battersea Arts Centre’s Finance team. You will oversee a wide variety of tasks, ensuring all financial systems are maintained, identifying areas that require improvement and implementing necessary changes to support business development. We are looking for someone who is able to collaborate with others and share their expert knowledge in budget and financial management in a clear and accessible manner. You will have the ability to bring out the best in a team, holding strong experience in leading financial operations of a small or mid-sized organisation.

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 6 October 2020

To apply please send a completed application form to us by email.