Are you passionate about preparing people for mission? Do you want to play an essential role in equipping the next generation of mission workers from around the world for intercultural mission? Are you innovative and hard-working? Then this might be the role for you! We’re looking for someone to develop and lead our capacity in intercultural learning and collaboration as part of the ongoing development of BMS.

As the Director for Intercultural Learning and Collaboration, you will be responsible for the following:

• Sharing in providing the overall leadership of BMS as part of the Executive Director Team
• Providing leadership for, and further develop, an intercultural learning and collaboration team focused on resourcing intercultural mission to, within and from the Majority World
• Developing existing and new global partnerships to facilitate ongoing learning in intercultural mission and preparation for mission.

We are looking for a man or woman with the desire and ability to enable others to serve effectively in intercultural mission. We are extending the search globally in seeking the best possible candidate.

If you have excellent leadership and organisational skills, are familiar with contemporary developments in world mission, and have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well across a range of cultures, contexts, and organisations, we want to hear from you. This is a stimulating, challenging and very fulfilling role, which we anticipate will be located outside the UK.

This role has a Specific Occupational Requirement for a practising Christian. The successful applicant will be fully in agreement with the BMS vision. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. 

Location - Based in a city in the Global South with remote working and visits to UK and partner locations

Hours - Full time (35 hrs per week)

Salary range - The salary will be set at a national equivalent of a UK salary of £50,670-53,350 based on relative national salary levels

Closing date -  9 am Monday 13 December 2021

Interview details  -Initial interviews will be conducted online on January 7, 2022 and  Final interviews to take place in the last week of January 2022

If you would like to discuss this role with the BMS General Director, Kang-San Tan, please contact Stephanie Brown at BMS World MIssion to arrange a suitable time.

The Finance function within LGBT Foundation is critical to the ongoing success and day to day operation of all our services and projects. The Deputy Director of Finance will ensure our finance function run smoothly and effectively, whilst also providing long term financial planning and strategic leadership on all matters relating to finance. This role will entail working with staff and stakeholders to ensure our finances are effectively managed, and will:

• Lead and develop financial processes across the organisation to ensure the smooth running of all of our finance functions.
• Ensure effective flow of information across all parts of the organisation, particularly to our SMT, Finance and Administration Sub-Committee, Board, and Auditors - including producing managemen accounts, cash flow financial forecasting, and leading on our Annual Audit.
• Ensure we comply with internal and external finance and income regulations such as those set by Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, HMRC, and our own finance regulations.
• Lead on both short and long term financial planning, including managing budget setting and reforecasting for the organisation, working with colleagues to ensure we generate surplus each year by identifying trends or risks which might impact budget decisions.
• Act as link between income and finance teams to ensure projects Full Cost Recovery are accurately calculated, funding gaps are identified, and project initiation and management are supported, including translating funding budgets into internal systems, and supporting with monitoring return

You will be an experienced finance professional, have a flexible and motivated attitude to work, have attention to detail and analytical skills, and work with a high level of integrity. CCAB qualification is preffered, but AAT with relevant experience would be considered. We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

*Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £41,069 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full time, permanent
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive
Accountable for: Finance Coordinator
Closing Date: 9am 8th November 2021

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will play an integral role in providing a first-class modern and accessible finance service, whilst leading on the Union's financial strategy, management and performance. The Director of Finance also plays a vital role in building excellent working relationships with UCL colleagues and other stakeholders, including the Union's Sabbatical Officers. 

The Director of Finance works closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and Committees to develop the financial strategy needed for the organisation, as well as being able to understand where system improvements are needed and have the skill and attitude to make change happen. The postholder will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure a high-quality finance service is delivered to the organisation. The Director of Finance will also be a key member of the Union’s Leadership Team, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive to ensure that financial strategies and management practices achieve the most effective use of resources.

The Director of Finance will require an experienced and strategic understanding of a charity finance function, working with the operational team to deliver, review and plan the Union’s finance service to the benefit of its people and resources. The Director of Finance will ensure that the department develops and delivers first-class, customer focused services which enhance the Union’s ability to support and deliver consistent financial performance, analysis and planning, and ultimately a great experience to its members. 

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have significant experience at senior financial controller level within a charity environment, Proven experience in direct management and supervision of a finance team, Good working knowledge of current accounting software systems, ability to operate in a complex environment, with the political skills, acumen to develop productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and command trust and confidence. Further details are included in the attached job description.

Director of Finance and Resources

Harrogate

Salary £56,683.40
Hours 35
Weeks 52
Annual Leave 30 days plus 10 days bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
Contract Permanent

‘I know that without the support of Henshaws throughout my life I wouldn’t be the confident, independent person that I am today.’ Tom, Henshaws Ambassador and Service user.

Founded in 1837, Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are currently seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to oversee the implementation of Henshaws strategic plan and add value and expert advice to the senior leadership team.

The Director of Finance and Resources, reporting to the Chief Executive and a Board of Trustees, is responsible for delivering improvements through financial reporting, and informed decision making, They will have accountability for the financial strategy and ensuring long-term financial sustainability of the charity. There will be an expectation to provide financial insights into the performance of the business, identifying risks and opportunities which can be converted into positive outcomes, with a focus on supporting Henshaws strategic aims.

The successful candidate will be qualified to degree level and be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CCAB equivalent). They will have post qualification experience, demonstrating the ability to adapt to differing environments, sectors and industries. A sound knowledge and understanding of charity accounting, charity law and regulations would be advantageous.

We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our senior management team reflect our society, our charity and the people we support. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing date Monday 25th October 2021 - 12 Noon

To gain a full understanding of the role please read the job description and person specification available on-line on our website

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

This role may require an enhanced DBS check, please refer to the job description for further details.

Registered Charity No: 221888

Reference ID: Director of Finance and Resources

Application deadline: 25/10/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £56,683.40 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Henshaws are constantly reviewing our policies and procedures to keep staff and students safe throughout the COVID pandemic.

The Charity has provided specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses, and to their relatives and carers, in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire for 27 years.

The Director of Finance & IT role is an integral part of the Charity’s senior management team.  The role holder will report directly to the Chief Executive and will lead the Finance and IT functions in the provision of financial and ICT data, reports and information for the Senior Management Team and Trustees.  This includes the annual budgeting process, all monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting requirements and to ensure the Charity’s financial systems and resources are in place so as to support the income generation objectives and financial governance of the Charity.

In recent times the Charity has implemented a new ERP system and it would be helpful for the post holder to have experience of implementing such systems, and certainly to have project management capability in order to complete the implementation of this very important process. The post holder will need to be an inspirational and proficient leader of people with the ability to inspire and to build a motivated and high performing team. You will be qualified ACA or ACCA or CIMA Accountant with demonstrable experience of successfully leading and managing a finance and IT function.

In addition to an enjoyable working environment with a charity that makes such a difference to so many people, we offer:

• A competitive salary (circa £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience)
• Contributory Pension up to 7%
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Free parking
• Health & Well-being initiatives and schemes, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Plan.

About Us

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health and physical health services to adults and children across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide NHS community, mental health, dementia and learning disability services to approximately 450,000 people and most of our services are based in local communities, enabling care to be provided as close as possible to where people live. Our clinical services are organised into localities and our quality achievements are underpinned by a strong track record of successful service and financial delivery. We have wonderful staff whose drive and commitment is outstanding and unfailing during the most difficult circumstances.

Our Trust objectives are:

• Improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities by working in partnership and creating opportunities for our citizens.
• Provide safe, high quality, timely and compassionate care and support, in local communities wherever possible, and informed by experience of people who use services.
• Make Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly a great place to work in health and social care.
• Working efficiently so health and care funding give maximum benefits.
• Create the underpinning infrastructure and capabilities that are critical to delivering high quality care and support.

As Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust navigates the new ways of working with our ICS partners and a post-Covid world, it is crucial that the right level of expertise is available at the Trust and the Associate Director of Finance will play a key role in this journey.

The Role

Working with the Deputy Director of Finance, the Associate Director of Finance will act as the operational lead for the Trust’s Financial Planning, Financial Accounting and Contracts functions, providing professional leadership, and supporting the associated Teams in the formulation of Trust and departmental financial and business development strategies.

This is a key role in the senior finance team and will work closely with the wider Trust board members and Executives to ensure that highly specialist and robust financial and business advice and information on the income and expenditure, cash planning, capital programme, contracted activity and other key financial metrics are delivered.

About You

To succeed in this role you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a large, complex organisation and ideally an understanding of the current NHS Agenda specifically focused around financial control, contracting and financial planning processes.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
• Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of good financial control and financial governance ensuring that an effective service is delivered; deputising for the Deputy Finance Director as appropriate
• Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders and the wider health economy.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• Band 8D salary package £78,192 - £90,387 dependant on experience
• At least 27 days holiday each year and a generous NHS pension

For a candidate pack which contains a job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law or to apply please send a CV and covering letter.

Closing date: 19th September

Interview date: 1st October

Assistant Director of Finance: £70,000 - £77,500 + benefits: SE London (6 Month Contract)

For a University in Southeast London, we are recruiting an Assistant Director of Finance for a 7-month contract. Reporting to the CFO, this pivotal role will support and advise senior leaders across the University in the planning and delivery of their management accounts and finance objectives. This role will lead the continued integration of newer members of Finance moving across from the organisation during a high-profile change process. The Assistant Director of Finance will develop business partnering to enhance service delivery to create value, improve productivity and underpin the future-state operating model. This role will suit a natural leader with a strong track-record in leading management accounting and business partnering teams.

Main Duties:

• Lead, develop and inspire new Finance Business Partnering Team to deliver best-in-class support to internal stakeholders
• Lead the FP&A team to provide focused, and analytical performance insight to challenge decision-making
• Lead and oversee the development of a new costing model
• Manage the annual budget and 5-year plan and re-forecasting process
• Manage a team including the Head of Management Accounts, FP&A Accountant and Faculty Business Partners
• Support the Leadership Team with financial information and reporting
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and medium-term financial forecasts for the University and subsidiaries including CAPEX, cash forecasting, narrative and reports
• Support Faculties and Directorate in the preparation of 3-5-year plans
• Implement business partnering to enhance service delivery, optimise finance work processes to create value, improve productivity and underpin the Finance operating model

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of leading management accounting and business partnering teams across multiple locations
• Track record of providing financial leadership to Executives
• Experience of working within the University or Higher Education sector would be desirable
• Experience of leading and influencing through transformation and change is essential
• Experience of setting up and embedding new departments / functions
• Gravitas and leadership qualities

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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. for this forward-thinking Charity focusing on New Technology.

* Full Time 5 days a week
* 3 / 4 days a week will be based at their offices in Central London
* 12-month fixed term contract - Permanent option is available
* You will manage a team of 5
* Salary: £85,000pa - £100,000pa Depending on experience
* Apply early, as the recruitment process will be swift

The Director of Finance role is a pivotal senior role encompassing the strategic and operational needs of the charity, including the management of accounting and financial control functions, along with ownership of the financial strategy of the Trust.

Working alongside the CEO and the Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance will not only be an exceptional accountant with hands-on experience, but be commercially astute and have a deep understanding of charity financial regulations and obligations.

The post holder will support the CEO to develop the strategy of the Trust ensuring it is financially sustainable and investments support the priorities of Charity

The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and ensure the timely production of management accounts, tax and other statutory returns including the filing of accounts with Companies House and company returns to the Charities Commission.
The role requires a strong and confident grasp of financial IT systems along with experience of developing and implementing IT to enhance service delivery and support the delivery of both growth and retention.

As a member of the senior management team the Director of Finance will be providing financial advice and support to inform key decisions including new investments and financial risk.

The Finance Director will have a significant amount of contact with customers and must have excellent communication skills that can be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences.

The position requires you to develop and implement an internal review programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.

Person Specification - Skills and Qualifications:

* Excellent IT skills, always being ahead of new technologies and experience of developing and implementing IT systems in a complex organisation
* Qualified member of CIMA or an equivalent accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification in a related field
* Deep knowledge of tax law and its application to UK charities
* Experience of managing large scale supplier contracts.
* IT sector knowledge and experience.
* Strong collaboration skills and able to work effectively within an executive team. Able to present effective board level information to members who are non-financial.
* Experience of leading and developing staff and teams
* Experience of financial planning and forecasting.
* Experience of producing management accounts and reports for a medium to large scale organization
* Experience of appraising business cases and advising senior managers

The London Library is the largest independent lending library in the world and one of the UK’s leading literary institutions. It opened in 1841 and immediately became a resource not just for enthusiastic readers but for writers of all kinds, including some of the most celebrated names of their day - Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Virginia Woolf - to name but a few! It remains a vital source of inspiration and support for the writers of today and tomorrow. 

We are looking for a driven and proactive Director for Finance and Resources to deliver effective leadership across the Library.

The Director of Finance and Resources is responsible for the management of the Library’s Finance, HR, IT and Building & Facilities functions and will play a key role in the Library’s future success. You will provide sound management and administration of the Library’s financial affairs while planning and implementing the changes needed to reflect its new strategic priorities. As a member of the Executive team, you will work closely with senior staff and Trustees (especially the Treasurer), and deal at senior level with external contacts such as auditors, bankers, investment managers and other professional advisers, as well as leaseholders and tenants. You will also act as Secretary to the Trustees of the Library and to the Trustee of its Staff Superannuation Fund.

The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified and be able demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a charity or membership organisation;
• Ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
• Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

This is an exciting time to join The London Library as we continue to implement our long term strategic plans. In short, we want to become much more widely known and used and to share our incredible collection and all the other benefits of the Library membership with as many people as possible. This will be crucial in enabling us to establish a sustainable operating model for the Library and ensure that the Library continues to inspire and support many future generations of readers, writers and thinkers. The Director of Finance and Resources will have a vital part to play in developing and leading the implementation of the initiatives that will deliver these goals.

​The London Library is an exceptional and much-loved place. If you are excited by the challenge of leading the development of the World’s largest independent lending library, and one of the UK’s foremost literary institutions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make The London Library the best it can be. For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas at Allen Lane.

Arts SU is a £3.7m charity with a diverse income stream combining commercial operations, grants and fundraising. We exist to help students make friends, learn new skills, have fun and reach their full potential. We aim to help each student make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them as they study and develop their creative practice.

Every UAL student is automatically a member of one of the UK’s most innovative student unions. Anyone can sign up to a student-run society, play for a sports team, campaign to improve their college or simply enjoy low-cost refreshments in our not-for-profit cafes and bar.

We have recently reviewed our purpose and organisational structures. The next 12 months will see us grow our teams and transform our ways of operating as well as design a long new term strategic plan.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to join us at this exciting time. Our financial systems interact with every element of our charity. We want you to help us deliver an inclusive service that is accessible, easy to understand and effective for a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be leading a team of staff and will also act as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational wide strategic development.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience in a senior financial position, particularly including interacting, supporting and presenting to boards. You are likely a qualified accountant with a track record of leading and empowering teams.

We are proud to have an equitable working environment. We have recently invested in anti-racism training for all staff and will be thinking about how we can make similar advancements in our ability to support disabled colleagues soon.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate.

Arts SU is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role if it would make you excited to come into work every day.

At Arts SU we are committed to learning and development and as such will support the successful candidate to develop within the role.

As a diversity-conscious organisation, we are keen to encourage applications from women and people from underrepresented ethnic communities.

Though this role is advertised as full-time, we are also committed to work/life balance and wellbeing and would consider flexible or part-time working for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on their experience in a creative and dynamic environment which strives to enhance the student experience, raise the reputation of our students and graduates and be an integral part of the Arts SU team.

Closing date: Monday 1st November 2021

Please click 'Apply on Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners and to contact the advising consultants for further information about this role. 

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re determined to make the biggest difference possible for people affected by dementia. Focussing all our efforts on helping people navigate some of the hardest and most frightening times of their lives.

From diagnosis, to adjusting to life with dementia and getting the care and support they need. We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialist and more. We are volunteers, we are employees, and we are all here to make that difference.

Associate Director Responsibilities:

Finance & Corporate Resources enables our people, and sustains the organisation, through their processes, infrastructure, and expertise. A high performing team. Trusted experts in their field who are business focused and enable better outcomes for people affected by dementia.

As the Associate Director, Finance & Compliance, you will direct teams to deliver outstanding results, working effectively and collaboratively at pace.

You will provide strategic direction and leadership on the Society’s financial and governance matters. You will be accountable for designing and delivering strategic plans that ensure the financial affordability and long-term sustainability of the Society. You will lead on the delivery of efficient and effective service provision and robust control environment. You will have functional responsibility for the Finance and Compliance & Risk teams and will lead on transformation projects that drive a step change in our performance and impact.

As a senior leader you have corporate accountability for the operational, day-to-day success of the organisation and its continued growth and development through innovation and collaboration at every level.

Acting as a role model you will drive forward an inclusive and high-performance culture making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the entire organisation, as well as in your own teams.

Dimensions and limits of authority

• This role reports to Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and manages direct reports which include the Head of Finance, and Head of Compliance & Risk.
• The post holder will be a member of the F&CR Leadership Team and will collaborate in the development and oversight of the Directorate business plan
• The post holder will be a member of the Associate Director leadership team, and will hold corporate accountability for the operational, day-to-day success of the organisation, for its continued growth and development

Associate Director Requirements:

Skills, personal attributes and experience

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualified experience in senior finance and commercial roles
• Ability to drive step change in financial performance and areas of compliance in large and complex organisations
• Ability to successfully deliver and embed transformational change impacting finance and governance functions
• Possess a track record for delivering measurable improvements in compliance and risk management
• Ability to manage senior roles and performance.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making taking personal accountability for risks and decisions which carry organisation-wide impact.
• Skilled at using data, insights and evidence to deliver impact.
• Experience of building collaborative relationships, using appropriate challenge and support, managing conflict and behaviours and role modelling positive values-led leadership.
• Skilled at developing and delivering change and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills to achieve the best outcomes for the
• organisation overall.
• Ability to think strategically and corporately, shaping organisation thinking, projecting direction and considering future consequences.
• Skilled at balancing delivering sustainable results with supporting the positive wellbeing of our people.
• Is able to inspire and lead people. Attracting and including a diverse workforce.
• Experience of driving a high-performance culture, at an organisational level, through clear accountabilities, objective setting, performance management, coaching, feedback and development for all.
• Experience of financial planning, including setting, managing and monitoring significant budgets and proven track record in achieving financial targets.
• Demonstrates resilience under pressure, working with ambiguity, competing priorities and delivering at pace.
• Ability to demonstrate proactively seeking and acting on feedback and exceptional skills in listening and communicating across multiple audiences - often on high impact, high profile and complex topics.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.

Position: Associate Director – Finance and Compliance
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £80,000 actual per annum

Closing Date: 03 November 2021
Interview Date: 08 November 2021

You may have experience of the following: Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Director of Compliance, Compliance Manager, Head of Compliance, Project Manager, Director, Finance and Compliance, etc.

Ref: 103 937

As the Director of Junction 42's Creative Resources, you will be responsible for the design, creation, procurement, production and distribution of Junction 42 creative resources, including our national Stories of Hope Packs & Media, In-Cell Creative Packs & Media, and Community Hygiene Packs.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Media resources:

• Acting as Project Lead for the production of all National Resources, in relation to our creative tutorials and faith services. Specifically, this will involve:
  • Working with a videographer to produce short media pieces.
  • Creating and producing short audio pieces designed for radio.
  • Communicating with national and international worship leaders and collaborating on musical media resources.

Interactive packs:

• Collaborating with our national partners regarding the sharing of relevant resources for media and packs and their distribution.
• Communicating with local and National Chaplaincy to ensure relevance and effective use of resources and security compliance.
• Overseeing the internal creative task force in the design and creation of interactive resources.
• Managing the Production Centre, co-ordinating production with staff, volunteers and clients to ensure stock and scheduling needs, and production and distribution deadlines are met.
• Purchasing materials from a range of suppliers, negotiating best possible rates and budgeting and tracking all expenditure.
• Managing delivery of all interactive packs nationally.

General:

• Working with the in-prison Creative Outreach workers to produce media and packs for our contracted services in prison and the community, including employability, faith and creative arts-based programmes.
• Monitoring and reporting performance and impact measurement data, and ensuring accurate reporting both internally and externally including, but not limited to, contractors, funders etc.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners including Heads of Prison Chaplaincy, Prison Regimes, National Prison Radio and A Way Out TV.
• Identifying and building relationships with strategic partners across the third, public and private sectors.

Person Specification:

• This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by an active Christian under the provisions of the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003 (Section 7.2).
• Both appreciates and models the core principles and values of the organisation (showing personal commitment to a life of Christian faith).
• Identifies with the ethos and mission of Junction 42.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to produce and edit resources using specialist design software e.g. Photoshop
• Ability to record and produce audio for in-prison radio
• At least 2 years’ experience in leading/managing a team

• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work and contribute as part of a team
• Ability to convey maturity, confidence and credibility to other professionals
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and produce accurate reports

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Graphic design skill
• Ability to edit videos using specialist software
• Creative arts/craft experience and skill
• Production experience e.g. stock, procurement etc.
• Experience in working with marginalised people
• Experience of leading volunteers
• Experience of liaising with other agencies e.g. probation, social services
• Ability to drive with own transport

Confidentiality:

Any information acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.

Note:
This job description is not exhaustive, and amendments and additions may be required in line with future organisational changes.

The post holder will be expected to attend all Junction 42 training, team days and conferences as requested by the Director.

* Although a full salary is guaranteed, each member of staff at Junction 42 has a financial target that they commit to raise for their role through personal donors from their faith communities. This is to sustain the missional aspect of our work. In some organisations, this is known as personal support.

Director of Finance 

Kidney Care UK has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its transformation and take the organisation to the next level. Following a period of significant growth, in which we have grown from 10 to over 40 members of staff, we are seeking an experienced and inspirational Finance Director to join the Senior Management Team to lead our organisation’s professional financial development and operational excellence.

With a proven track record and experience of strategic and operational financial management, you will be instrumental in working with the Chief Executive and Finance Committee to develop and implement the Charity’s ambitious financial strategy, review and upgrade our finance operations and systems and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Charity.

You will have the vision, knowledge and skills to provide financial insights into the performance of the Charity and identify risks and opportunities that can be converted into positive outcomes to achieve the organisation’s strategic aims. You will be equally comfortable conveying financial information in a practical and insightful way to different audiences, as well as someone who enjoys combining technical and strategic expertise with the ability to inspire and lead others.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a key role in Kidney Care UK’s future we invite you to apply with your CV and a covering letter.

• Closing date for applications is 10th November 2021
• Starting date is as soon as possible

We encourage you to apply early as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.  

Ambitious about Autism's Service Development team is currently looking for a Programme Director who will act as project lead for the development and delivery of a new free school in London alongside the Development and extension of our existing education services.

Ambitious about Autism has achieved and developed so much since it was founded in 1997. Our services continue to grow and develop. Our (Ofsted outstanding) TreeHouse School continues to innovate to meet the needs of autistic young people. The Rise School, developed as part of our multi-academy trust, opened in 2014 co-located within a mainstream school and is thriving in its purpose-built building. Ambitious College is an autism specific registered day college serving young people with complex autism aged 16 to 25 years. It now has two permanent campuses co- located and developed in partnership with mainstream further education colleges.

Both services are rated Good by Ofsted. Through these services we educate and support over 300 autistic children and young people and we work with thousands more through our work on employability, participation and our national policy and practice influencing work.

We are all passionate and driven by our mission to support autistic children and young people and to improve their life chances. Our new strategy sets out our plans to have an even greater reach and impact. As part of this, we aim to further develop our existing and new education services, including opening a new free school in the London Borough of Kingston, and looking for opportunities to open further new services. 

We are also planning to significantly develop our existing schools and college, with potential options including significant growth in pupil and learner numbers and potentially new locations and major capital investment.

We are looking for a person who has experience of service development, ideally in the context of SEN education.  You will have strong relationship building, project management, and analytical skills. Above all, you will share an absolute commitment to our mission and values. 

You will work closely with the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Education in research and develop of new education services for autistic children and young people including:

• Development and extension of our existing education services, including Centres of Excellence and establishing a cross organisational employability forum
• New free schools;
• Transfers, partnerships or mergers of schools and colleges.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop and support the work we do within our services. In return, you will have access to continued professional development (CPD), excellent benefits including support for wellbeing, generous holiday allowance and a friendly and supportive team. Please see our recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential call, please contact Stephen Vickers.

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

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

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.