Harris Hill are recruiting for an interim Group Finance Director for this homeless charity based near Birmingham.

The interim Group Finance Director assignment will be for 6 months on a Salary of c 60,000pa starting Early to Mid-February

You will be a Qualified Accountant to be the key figure in assessing the viability of future business opportunities and offering advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, SMT, Finance Sub Committee, and Board of Trustees

The post holder will also be expected to provide sufficiently robust financial information to enable executive directors to manage their departments effectively, and for trustees/non-executive directors to be able to exercise proper oversight.

Strategic Development

- To lead in the development of the Group's financial strategy and ensure effective implementation.
- To support the Trustees, Group Chief Executive (GCE) and Senior Management Team in setting the organisations vision and strategic direction.
- To develop strategic approaches to the financial resourcing of the work of the Group through the development of a value for money strategy with regular reporting on value for money initiatives
- To develop the business performance framework of the Group and to monitor and report on key performance indicators, including business and social value indicators, to ensure that resources are utilised to maximum effect.

Management of Finance Functions

- To advise the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team on financial and treasury policy, strategic and business planning, financial control, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that the financial affairs of the Group are clearly presented together with relevant interpretation, strategic analysis and prediction, in a timely manner.
- To coordinate the production of proposed business plans and annual budgets ensuring the appropriateness of the key assumptions providing advice to senior management colleagues and trustees on these matters.
- To oversee the production of accounting information for use by budget holders in planning and controlling the work of the Group.
- To ensure that financial policies and procedures are current, consistent, accessible, adhered to, meet regulatory and legal requirements, reflect best practice and are well-communicated throughout the Group.
- To lead and develop other members of the Finance Team to ensure that they are well-motivated, sufficiently skilled, and meet best practice.
- To ensure that the Finance Team provides a strong and proactive level of service and support to the various operational teams.
- To lead in setting policy and sourcing in relation to the following areas - insurance; pensions; banking services; project financing; energy supplies; audit and financial advice.

Regulatory and Audit Requirements

- To ensure that all statutory and other accounting and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Group Director of Finance (HMRC, Companies House, Charity Commission, and HCA) are met.
- To oversee the production of statutory accounts in conjunction with the external auditors on behalf of the trustees.
- To lead the Group's approach to risk management, developing an ongoing risk based programme of controls assurance work with the internal auditor. This includes ensuring that the most important risks are addressed and minimised and that risk analysis is up to date.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the Finance policies and procedures and to periodically review them through the internal audit process, making recommendation for any changes to the Finance Sub Committee.

Package includes 33 days’ annual leave per annum pro rata inclusive of public and bank holidays, health care plan, contributory pension, life assurance, relocation allowance and professional subscriptions by negotiation.

Are you passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of young people?

We are looking for a qualified accountant who wants to put their Christian faith into practice to lead our ambitious charity to grow and develop, maximising opportunities to diversify our income streams so we can deliver more mission.

YMCA Norfolk is a forward-thinking Christian faith-based charity delivering prevention and crisis support across housing, youth work, education, family and community support services.

We are seeking a strategic thinker with great people and financial management skills who has experience of working in a finance-related role at a senior management level, with experience in commercial and/or social housing sectors desirable, but not essential.

Along with the rest of the senior management team, you will live out and enhance the Christian ethos of the organisation. You will take the lead on strategic financial and business planning, as well as governance as Company Secretary. You will also provide strategic oversight for ICT and GDPR.

Due to the nature and context of this role, an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 applies, therefore applicants will be expected to be able to demonstrate their active Christian faith.

For further details and to apply, please download an application form from our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 3rd February 2020.
Interview date: Wednesday, 12th February 2020.

YMCA Norfolk welcomes applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which it works.

YMCA Norfolk is a Registered Charity No. 801606, Company No. 2067523.

Head of Park Operations
Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, Green Park, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Park, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We’re eager to enhance our levels of expertise as an organisation and grow the scale and scope of works that we are undertaking across our parks. As such, we are looking for a Head of Park Operations to help us deliver the highest standards in park management.

The Benefits

- Salary of £50,000 - £57,000 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Work from Rangers Lodge, a beautiful building based in the heart of Hyde Park

If you have a strong background in environmental or landscape services, this is an incredible opportunity to drive the success of London’s iconic green spaces.

Our parks are currently enjoyed by millions of people, but their landscapes are increasingly at risk from a range of pressures, such as climate change, increasing footfall, external development and biodiversity loss. These factors all pose unique challenges and it is vital that we evolve to meet them head on.

You will have the chance to elevate our operations to the next level, which will enable us to continue protecting and promoting our parks, ensuring they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

The Role

As the Head of Park Operations, you will identify opportunities to enhance park and landscape management across the Royal Parks.

In this important role, you will:

- Work with colleagues and contractors to protect and enhance the landscape of the parks
- Drive the ongoing development and evolution of landscape maintenance services
- Take the lead on arboricultural management
- Take the lead on Health and Safety Management and Business Continuity Planning  
- Act as the Senior Reporting Officer on the delivery of projects and programmes

About You

To join us as the Head of Park Operations, you will need:

- Significant experience of working at a senior level in an environmental and/or landscape service delivery organisation
- Demonstrable experience of thinking and working strategically, including strategy development and implementation
- Knowledge and experience of operational park management and arboriculture
- Experience of leading teams or functions through change to achieve overall goals
- Knowledge and experience of health and safety management, sustainability and business continuity planning
- Extensive knowledge in the areas of environmental or landscape management
- Strong financial management and control skills, including the ability to plan within budget
- Membership to an appropriate professional institute, such as LI, IoH or CMI
- A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification, such as the CMI or MSc in landscape or environmental management

Other organisations may call this role Head of Landscape Operations, Head of Environmental Management, Head of Landscape Management, Head of Park Management, Senior Park Operations Manager, or Senior Landscape Manager.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd February 2020. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 10th February 2020.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our Head of Park Operations, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Horatio’s Garden charity is looking to appoint an experienced charity Finance Director to its growing, committed and friendly team. We are looking for a dynamic, fully qualified accountant who can bring outstanding financial management skills and experience from the charitable sector.

Based at the charity’s head office in Salisbury you will become part of the Senior Management team and develop the finance department to meet the needs of the growing charity. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and the role has great scope to help the team to further improve the lives of people affected by spinal injuries all over the UK. The charity currently has four gardens open, one in construction, one in capital appeal and one in planning. The vision is to have thriving Horatio’s Gardens in all the UK’s eleven spinal injury centres.

The role is for 2/3 days a week. Remuneration dependent on experience.

The main responsibilities will be:

• Providing the financial secretariat to the Board of Trustees
• Supporting the team managers with reliable and timely financial information and analysis
• Working with the senior management team contributing to the strategic planning and financial management of the charity
• Developing the financial systems and procedures
• Setting and implement budgets and financial plans
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for registered charities
• Managing the financial team and ensuring the correct skill set and resources are employed 
• Maintaining and developing the charity’s finance procedures, controls and policies
• Ensuring that the charity meets all financial, legal and statutory requirements
• Responsibility for VAT for the charity and trading company 
• Monitoring and controlling cost-effectiveness to ensure value for money. 
• Overseeing charity’s IT provision 
• Ensuring the organisation is fully and appropriately insured
• Making sure financial archives are appropriately retained and stored
• Communicating effectively with team on a regular basis ensuring information is clear, accurate and timely 
• Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Undertaking any other task commensurate with the job purpose, or allocated by the trustees on an ad hoc or continuing basis to ensure that all financial functions of the charity are performed 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent 
• Fully qualified with a recognised accountancy body 
• Extensive experience in charity finance and accounting practices to senior level
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees 
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. 
• A proven track record of managing a team and supporting colleagues
• Ability and skills to be hands on when required
• Outstanding IT competency and experience of wide range of IT based systems  
• Previous responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC 
• Ability to take initiative with creative thinking to develop systems to meet the evolving needs of the team
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Patience and great people skills to give clear financial support to office and operational staff
• Ability to present in a professional manner
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of Sage Business Accounting and Sage Payroll
• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. 
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. 
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as the organisation needs change.

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV by 30th January 2020

Deputy Director For Old People's Services Job, London Bridge, £63,857 Per Annum

Your new company
This is a rewarding role created to assist the Director of Older People's Services (DOP) in directing and managing our Residential Care Home operations.

Your new role
As Deputy Director of Older People's Services you will lead and ensure that the Christian values of the organisation are a key focus of all our older people's work, and that our mission is realised at local level and as a service.

You will maintain overall control and responsibility for all operational care services to the quality expected and will be accountable for compliance with regulations and sustainability for the future. In addition you will take responsibility for the line management of the Assistant Directors who carry delegated responsibility from the nominated Individual -providing and ensuring professional support, supervision, performance management and learning and development as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

• Management at a senior level in a social care setting
• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks in which OPS operates
• Proven management skills in delivering services with demonstrable success in responding to the needs of service users across a wide range of cultures.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• contributory pension scheme
• season ticket loan
• employee assistance programme

What you need to do now
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Job Description - Service Director (Maternity Cover – 9 months)

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Management Team and Art Therapist

Location: Main base Loughborough, England but travel will be required.

Salary: £30,000 to £35000 per annum

Hours: Full Time at Leadership level

Start Date: March 2020 (includes a 2-month overlap with current Service Director)

Overall Purpose

• To provide leadership to serve the young asylum seeking people, enabling them to become positive and empowered individuals able to live independently as net contributors to society.
• To ensure our service is of the highest quality, meeting young people and local authorities’ needs, in line with Baca’s vision, mission and values.
• To lead a learning culture, ensuring we are continually learning from the young people, stakeholders and other wider opportunities.
• To identify and develop opportunities and partnerships with local authority placement teams to allow Baca to work with more young people for a wider impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

Current Service Delivery

• Overall responsibility for all young people services delivered by Baca, ensuring that it is line with Baca’s vision, mission and values and meets the needs of both the young people and the local authorities Baca works with.
• Responsible for the oversight and development of the Management team.
• Manage the existing excellent relationships with all key service delivery partners such as Local Authority Teams and educational institutions in line with Baca’s values. 
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of safeguarding of service users in Baca’s care including:
  • Leading a strong safeguarding culture in the organisation
  • Safety in accommodation
  • Relationships with staff and volunteers
  • Safety of activities undertaken by service users
• Attending a range of events and meetings to ensure that Baca is up to date on current policies and networking with key strategic partners.
• Budget oversight of rebuild team budget lines and grant funded projects facilitating young people services.
• Ensure the service is of the highest quality in line with our values and always seeking to achieve the outcomes in line with our Theory of Change.
• Responsible for the oversight of systems, ensuring they are robust and facilitating Baca’s work with the young people, by working closely with the Operations Manager. Ensure that Baca successfully completes ISO 9001:2015 annual audits.

Service Development

• Lead a learning culture, ensuring we are learning from the young people, stakeholders and other wider opportunities.
• Lead on setting criteria for investigating young people service growth opportunities.
• Leading the development of all young people services; continually ensuring it meets the needs of the young people and developing partnerships where necessary to facilitate this work. 
• Working closely with the Business Development Director to facilitate the development of new services.
• Support the expansion work of Baca into new geographical locations ensuring that it reflects Baca’s vision, mission and values. Developing key relationships and partners where necessary to ensure the support structures are in place for young people we care for in that area.

Leadership

• Be an active member of the Baca’s Leadership team, contributing to Baca’s organisational strategy to help achieve our vision and mission.
• Responsible for the young people service delivery areas of Baca’s three-year strategy.
• Risk management in the delivery of the young people services, operations and areas of growth.
• Engaging in other activities in support of the organisation and its work as and when appropriate in line with our value of Service.
• Budget oversight of rebuild team budget lines and grant funded projects facilitating young people services.
• Undertake 24/7 on-call duty as part of the on-call team rota.

General

• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation, leading by example.
• Embrace the Vision and Values of Baca and reflect this in working practice.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy
• Lead on the correct procedures for dealing with any suggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and to follow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the team.

Person Specification

Baca is looking for someone who can take the lead with the delivery of our service for young people who are unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 16 to 18. The successful applicant will have the best interests of the young people at the heart of their role. They will be willing to learn from the young people consistently and will ensure that safe relationships and a learning attitude will be at the core of Baca’s service delivery and development. They have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. You will be passionate about our work and able to interact well and empathise with the young people in our care. You will be able to ensure the best is always being done to support each individual. 

You will be very organised and able to work and develop robust frameworks and systems that will release staff. You will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships and work well with the staff team, linking in with the culture of family that exists within the organisation. The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Passion for supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people with a genuine desire to see them thrive in the UK
It is highly desirable that they have previous experience of working with unaccompanied young people and victims of trafficking and have a strong understanding of the issues involved in providing care for this cohort of young people.

Strong team leadership skills
Strong in people management with demonstrable expertise and experience in managing managers, especially across multiple locations and functions. The role requires strong ability to manage specialists with expertise other than their own.

Strategic planning and organisational ability
Demonstrates ability to develop strategic plans and then translating long-term strategy into deliverable actions, and in devising and maintaining performance management processes that enables staff to support the young people to the best of their ability.

Decision making skills
Demonstrates the ability to make clear and well-reasoned decisions under challenging circumstances.

Understanding of financial performance data
Able to understand the drivers of successful financial performance and the presentation of financial data, and to communicate these clearly to others. Able to develop and manage budgets.

Strong networking skills
Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain a strong network of successful relationships across the public, private and voluntary sectors, in order to identify and develop new opportunities to meet the young people’s needs.

Strong influencing skills
Both in written and spoken word, able to sell the mission and Baca’s Theory of Change in a creative and compelling way inside and outside the organisation. Able to communicate key decisions in such a way as to gain people’s engagement and commitment.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washington DC, London, Bonn, Berlin, Brussels, Stockholm, Nairobi, Bangkok and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory donors. The Unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training & Curriculum Design. Regional Grants Directors (RGDs) are responsible for the Programme and Grants Support pillar.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle. The unit operates within a matrix management system across the teams in the US, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Vice President of the AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe.

The Crisis Response, Recovery and Development - Asia Region

The IRC’s Asia Region includes various relief and rehabilitation programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and communities affected by conflict and has country programs in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, with emergency and preparedness activities through partners in the Philippines.Asia region is managed by a Regional team that oversees the region’s country programs, headed by a Regional Vice President (RVP) and Deputy Regional Director (DRD) supported by functional leads. IRC has programmes in the following sectors: health & environmental health, child & youth protection & development, women’s protection & empowerment, economic recovery, and governance & rights.

The Purpose of the Role

The RGD is tasked with direct support and oversight of grants management to meet country and IRC-wide priorities. The Regional Grants Director aims to improve awards management service quality to IRC country teams and external stakeholders, and provide regional and country teams with additional award management capacity.

The RGD takes part in designing and rolling out regional and departmental strategic objectives, in collaboration with departments across the organization.

The Regional Programme Support Team is responsible for a) post-award grants management support for all public and private donors in their respective region (including US Government, UK Government, European Union/ECHO, UN, and others), b) pre-award support for non-European donors, and c) additional business operations l non-grants tasks including deployment to country operations supporting grants/business development as required. They serve as the front line for questions, referring more complex issues to the appropriate specialized AMU teams and other service departments, at the discretion of the RGDs. They review reports, awards, and proposals, serve as representatives of their region at HQ level, gap fill, and support training in country offices.

Scope and Authority

Reporting both to the Deputy Regional Director, CRRD and the Deputy Vice President, AMU the Regional Grants Director ensures effective communications about compliance, training, donor relations, etc. with the AMU and across the region, spanning both the pre- and post-award phases, to enhance organisation-wide compliance and consistency in business development (BD).

The Regional Grant Director leads a Regional Program Support Team of grant experts (Regional Grants Advisors, Regional Grant Assistant, Regional Program Officer and Regional Program Managers) who are responsible for award management, assuring compliance, and support to all country offices, including support to regional business development.  As a team, they liaise with departments across the organization to troubleshoot issues, find solutions, and provide effective support for grant and award management in a manner that supports program teams on the ground to deliver effective programmes for crisis-affected communities.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for excellent proposal and award management support to country offices by Regional Program Support Team and act as a main support for field based grants staff, finding solutions, ensuring capacity building and support in coordination with teams across the organisation
• Responsible for maintaining regional level overview of award portfolio and pipeline, working closely with regional Business Development team to ensure attainment of regional Business Development targets and support countries in implementation of their business development plans
• Line manage the Regional Programme Support Team for the region including general supervision, assignment of projects and activities, and professional development. Provide guidance and oversight for post-award grants management for Regional Programme Support Team
• In close collaboration with regional Business Development team and Regional Leadership, support the country programs in setting and implementation of their Business Development plans, and ensure attainment of regional Business Development targets and support countries in implementation of their business development plans through proactive planning and reviewing progress in support and consultation with Regional leadership
• Preserve positive relationships with donors to sustain regional impact – escalating and following up on donor issues, provide insight and information into donor thinking and developments when appropriate and within the scope of the RGD role
• Support country programs in the development and review of Strategic Action Plans, as needed
• Responsible for collaboration between the AMU’s Strategic Partnerships team and country offices on donor communications
• Assess need for and coordinate optimal support for field office with relevant AMU pillars.
• Ensure regional input into and adoption of policies and procedures developed by the AMU
• Share and assure adoption of best practices across regions to support greater cross-regional consistency in routine business development and awards management
• Lead on and contribute to AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives
• Maintain close collaboration and communication with Ethics and Compliance Unit

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All pillars within AMU, IRC UK, IRC-DE and other European offices, CRRD, Finance, Ethics and Compliance Unit, and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7-10 years of experience with a humanitarian and development NGO or multilateral agency
• International field experience, especially in the region, preferred
• Program and/or grants management experience with key donors, such as USAID, DFID, European Union/ECHO, UN agencies, and others
• Experience managing for donor compliance, proposal writing, budgeting, and representing implementers to donors
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams, including staff working at a distance
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and to coordinate across teams/functions
• Excellent relationship-management skills with colleagues in the field and HQ, senior stakeholders, and donors
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 15% of the time                                           

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd February 2020.

Candidates must have the right to work in one of the listed locations. 

• Great and unique opportunity to join this exciting conservation charity.
• Strategic role to add commercial value and lead on all aspects of finance.

About Our Client

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people's health, prospects and outdoor places.

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For 60 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

Job Description

As Finance Director you will provide strategic support to the CEO and input to the Board, whilst ensuring the organisation's financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

As Finance Director you will a key part of the TCV Leadership Team which is responsible for delivering TCV's strategy.

You will have overall responsibility for the organisation's financial planning, monitoring and performance and advises the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team on financial matters in support of TCV's work to connect people and green spaces.

Key ares of delivery will include:

• Lead the financial planning, monitoring and performance to advise and report to the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team on all financial matters, including financial controls, investments, reserves, forecasting, and systems.
• Business development - responsible for overseeing the income generation pipeline process and accountable for preparing the monthly position summary.
• Lead the production of the Annual Statutory Report and Accounts, notes, supporting schedules and audit files.
• Recommend changes to the CEO that will improve TCV's financial performance and financial controls by reviewing accounting procedures and processes.
• Oversee compliance and reporting to HM Revenue and Customs for tax and VAT.
• Fulfil the role of Company Secretary, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and accurate reporting to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships such as the bank, auditors, insurance brokers and those not directly linked such as key funders/supporters.
• Lead on the annual budget planning process, including trend and budget analysis.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with relevant accounting standards and group procedures are followed.
• Attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings and liaise with the ARC Chair regarding financial controls, audits and ad hoc issues.
• Lead the Head of IT to oversee TCV's IT and Risk & Compliance functions.
• Lead the Payroll and Property functions.
• Ensure TCV has adequate insurance cover managing and considering the balance of cost and quality of the annual insurance renewals.
• Be the organisational lead for the TCV fleet.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Experience of working in a finance and audit environment, for a large organisation.
• Experience of leading and developing teams
• Hold an accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• A track record of preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and other financial reports.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and to produce practical solutions.
• Experience of working with teams outside of core finance, preferably including leadership team level.
• Regular travel across the UK will be required (Head office is based in Doncaster)

Core Skills and Knowledge

• Communicating Effectively - Understands and manages the emotional impact of messages powerfully and appropriately. Is able to articulate highly complex concepts to others in a meaningful and relevant way. Is a role model, creating positive personal impact and employee engagement.
• Delivering Results - Role models leadership and understands how people deliver value to the organisation and how to maximise that value. Identifies, prioritises and develops the people capabilities needed to deliver the business strategy. Creates an environment in which recognising and developing talent is seen as a fundamental to managing the business. Has a high level of self awareness and a significant positive impact on others.
• Working effectively as One Team - Knows and understands the overall operating model for the business to leverage performance and maximise business results and customer satisfaction. Works together with peers to share knowledge, challenge appropriately and deliver leadership excellence.
• Understanding TCV and the Strategy - Has a thorough understanding of TCV's strategy, understands the complexity, diversity, strengths and weaknesses of TCV and how to leverage the organisation and resources in order to deliver strategic goals.
• Building Effective Relationships - Is able to lead strategically significant negotiations and relationships on behalf of TCV, and deliver the best outcomes for the organisation, beneficiaries, stakeholders and volunteers.
• Managing Change and Innovation - Drives and defines transformational change to achieve strategic objectives and sets out a clear business case and vision for change that inspires and engages others. Creates a culture in which creativity is actively encouraged by leaders. Leads by example and role models innovation by constantly striving to improve our customer and volunteer experience.
• Valuing Diversity and Integrity - Works continuously to improve working practices to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect. Ensures diverse experiences are used fully in developing new opportunities. Embraces and champions TCV values and ethical standards with integrity and is recognised as a direct and truthful leader.
• Leading People and Building Talent & Capability - Role models leadership and understands how people deliver value to the organisation and how to maximise that value. Identifies, prioritises and develops the people capabilities needed to deliver the business strategy. Creates an environment in which recognising and developing talent is seen as a fundamental to managing the business.

What's on Offer

The package on offer for the successful Finance Director candidate is as follows:

• Salary £62,400- £65,000 per annum depending upon relevant experience
• Car or £5000 car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 31 days annual leave plus bank 8 bank holidays
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x2 annual salary)

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

Ref Code: MPCY14067914Z

Ben’s Social Enterprises (BSE) is the trading arm of The Benjamin Foundation, a charity supporting children, young people and families across Norfolk and Suffolk.
 
BSE currently operates 3 x second hand furniture and electrical stores in Norfolk and manages 2 x Re-Use Shops in Suffolk. As well as raising vital funds for the work of the charity, the stores provide high quality, low cost furniture and household items to local communities. Due to continuing growth there is the need for an experienced Operational Manager to join our team.  Travel in Norfolk and Suffolk and use of a vehicle is essential in this role. 
 
Leading a team of Store Managers, Assistant Managers and staff across Norfolk and Suffolk, you will provide support, motivation and challenge to ensure the efficient and effective running of Ben’s Social Enterprises.  With a strong background in retail management, our ideal candidate will have project management and multi-site experience, with confidence in setting budgets. Excellent communication skills are essential with the ability to forge strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants. 
 
The Benjamin Foundation embeds the Nurtured Heart Approach ® which creates strong and improved relationships by focusing on positives rather than energising negativity, providing clear rules and consequences, creating an environment in which people thrive. 

Job Purpose
 To ensure the efficient and effective running of Ben’s Social Enterprises (BSE) in Norfolk and Suffolk

 To increase the level of funding provided to The Benjamin Foundation for the benefit of vulnerable children, young people and families in Norfolk and Suffolk

 To ensure BSE provide excellent customer service 

 To ensure that efficiencies and business opportunities are maximised

 To ensure customers who are eligible have access to discounted goods

 To offer, as and when appropriate, employment and volunteer places for individuals from vulnerable client groups

 To divert furniture and other goods from landfill To raise awareness of re-use options 
 
Main duties 
 
Strategic responsibility 
  To grow existing offer and identify new social enterprise opportunities to ensure Ben’s Social Enterprises’ potential is maximised

 To regularly review BSE policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with legislation

 Effectively manage and balance staffing levels and stock to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled

 To work with other services which are part of The Benjamin Foundation & Ben’s Social Enterprises Ltd to identify joint working opportunities 

                                                                                                                                 
 To liaise and maintain positive working relationships with The Benjamin Foundation staff and external agencies e.g.  District Councils, Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Partner Agencies 

 To provide written Operational Reports and contribute fully, including on strategy matters to BSE Board Meetings 

 Service delivery
 To ensure BSE provide a high quality service, meeting the needs of its customers

 To optimise use of online sales / marketing / social networking platforms

 To ensure the BSE staff team and volunteers are motivated, and through effective leadership have the required training and skills to fulfill roles, including the provision of regular 1:1 supervision

 To scope out and implement an efficient stock management system

 To boost eligible Gift Aid income and ensure an accurate recording system, compliant with GDPR 

 Responsibility for all Health and Safety management relating to BSE

 To provide cover for Managers who are on leave or whilst recruiting to vacant / new management posts 

 Communication and Interpersonal skills 

 To present a positive and professional image when dealing with staff, customers and potential customers

 To present accurate and timely reports for Ben’s Social Enterprises Ltd, The Benjamin Foundation and other organisations as required.

 Regular attendance and active participation at Ben’s Social Enterprise management and Board meetings  Management and development of staff through regular team meetings

 To conduct and record Personal Review sessions with staff

 To respond to any customer complaints with tact and diplomacy within agreed timescales

 Effective, proactive media liaison.

 To represent TBF and BSE at local, regional and national conferences and events 

 Internal Processes and Systems 

 Overall responsibility for all financial procedures and systems within BSE

 To supervise and ensure that all policies and procedures, including risk assessments are being properly implemented and delivered by staff teams

 Ensure compliance in relation to legislative requirements, through regular supervision of staff 

 General 
  To maintain key relationships to high standards at all times

 To undertake personal development, attend relevant training and disseminate knowledge and information to BSE teams

 To undertake such other duties as may be delegated or assigned commensurate with the level of grading and role of the post 
 
 

Post Title: National Development Manager – Health and Wellbeing

Role Status:  Full time (35 hours), Permanent.

Organisational Base:  Home Based with an option to be based at EFL House 10 – 12 West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU.

Reporting To:Head of Health and Wellbeing

Salary: Starting salary (dependant on experience) £30,000 to £37,500 + £4,800 car allowance and benefits package.

If you have the skills, creativity and commitment, if you share our passion and determination , if you can influence people and build partnerships, and if you can manage complex programmes at national level, there is an exciting new role in our team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Supporting our Head of Health and Wellbeing, you will join our team taking forwards our work to tackle the health inequalities in the communities we serve. You will have previous experience working within either NHS England, Public Health England, local authority public health or a leading national health charity. You will understand the health commissioning landscape and be able to lead on one of our national programme themes.

You will be in the right place to develop your career and to help us build new partnerships across the health and social care sector that drive our innovation and growth.  You will have the support of experienced and supportive colleagues in an organisation which values people.

The EFL Trust is the charitable arm of the EFL and uses the power of sport to improve lives and make a positive contribution to 72 communities across the country across our key themes of education and employability, participation and community engagement, and health and wellbeing. Formed in 1888 by its twelve founder members, the EFL (English Football League) is the world's original league football competition and is the template for leagues the world over.

We have a big ambition. We want to help improve the health and wellbeing of people across England and Wales. Some of our existing work is already transforming the lives of thousands of people. We can do so much more.

We use the profile of professional football to reach and engage people but what we do as a charity goes far beyond football.  You might be surprised that our network is already conducting NHS health checks and screening programmes, cancer recovery packages, mental health interventions for children and adults, weight management and cardiovascular disease prevention, and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Benefits Package:

• Car allowance

• Generous company pension scheme, with an EFL Trust contribution of 10% of basic salary.

• Healthcare cash plan and Opt-in private healthcare

• 23 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 5 years.Holiday year commences 1st January. (Holiday purchase scheme is in operation).

Regular travel is a feature of the role and occasional evening and weekend working including some overnight stays.

A full job description and person specification can be found on the jobs pages of the websites, EFL and EFL Trust, along with an application form. 

Closing Date: 10.00 am 10th February 2020

Interview Date(s): 27th Feb at EFL House, 10 – 12 West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU

Candidates must be available for interview on the stated date.

Are you a Salesforce Administrator looking for your next step? Do want to play a key role in managing business systems and technology products? Are you a curious and rigorous thinker who is passionate about creating impact?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

 About the role:

We are recruiting a Business Systems Analyst who will support the development, maintenance and managing education focused technology products and business systems for Ark Curriculum Partnerships.

You will report to the Head of Business Operations and work closely with the other functional managers across the organisation playing an instrumental part between functions, translating ideas & concepts into technical terms.

As the Business Systems Analyst you will take the lead on the development of our Salesforce CRM, in addition you will have the opportunity to play a key part in the development of our new digital platform which is launching in 2020.

 Working closely with team members to identify and drive through improvements to our systems which include Salesforce, a teacher resource and training platform, which improve organisational performance and generate enthusiasm among the team and our partner schools.

About you:

·Experience with Salesforce (Essential).

·Proven business analysis experience. Experience of all stages of a project lifecycle including defining and documenting user requirements, carrying out system testing and assisting with user acceptance testing.

·Quantitative ability to draw data-driven insights using various tools including excel.

·Collaborative working style and strong team player.

About us:

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. Through Ark Ventures, we incubate, launch and scale initiatives that address some of the most intractable issues in education and society, both in the UK and around the world.

 
Ark Curriculum Partnerships is a new entity bringing together English Mastery (EM), Mathematics Mastery (MM), Science Mastery (SM) and the Ark Music Programme (AM).  These individual programmes are at differing stages in their growth: SM is in its first year of development; AM works with all Ark schools; EM and MM have expanded beyond the Ark network.

 

We offer:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs

• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

How to apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal.

ROLE: Finance Business Partner

SALARY: Band 8b £59,083 - £67,760*

LOCATION: Central London

SECTOR: Public Sector, Healthcare

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

*inclusive of HCAS

A career opportunity has arisen for 2 x Finance Business Partners to join Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. This specialist Trust is a centre of excellence for children’s healthcare and offers the widest range of care in the UK. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, the largest centre in the UK for children and young people with heart or brain problems, and the largest centre in Europe for children and young people with cancer. The hospital receives over 255,000 patient visits a year, carries our approximately 18,800 operations each year and employs over 4,000 employees.

Finance Business Partner Duties and Responsibilities:

The Finance Business Partners are responsible for a range of both clinical and corporate directorates and have line management responsibilities of up to 3 staff. Some of the key duties include:

• To be the lead working closely with the senior management team within the directorate including General Manager, Chief of Service, Head of Nursing, Deputy Directors and Executive Directors to provide leadership, financial and business advice and support
• Leading and managing a team of Finance staff (including Finance Mangers, Assistant Finance Managers, Senior Management Accountants and Management Accountants) in the production of high quality financial management information, income and expenditure, for a range of clinical and corporate units
• Identifying opportunities for information or quality improvements within the wider Financial Management team, supporting the Deputy Head of Financial Management and Head of Financial Management to ensure every opportunity is taken to develop and enhance the provision of an expert Financial Management service to the Trust.

Finance Business Partner Person Specification:

The Finance Business Partner will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and will be a Qualified CCAB Accountant. The ideal candidate for this role will have post-qualification experience in financial management, have effective leadership skills/management experience and have the ability develop effective working relationships with finance, clinical and non-finance colleagues at a senior level. This person must be a confident communicator and be able to present highly complex financial information and lead financial discussions at senior management and executive level meetings.

Candidates from the private sector and wider public sector organisations are strongly encouraged to apply. NHS experience is beneficial but not essential for the Finance Business Partner roles. We are looking for people who are motivated, ambitious and want to work in an environment where they can make an impact.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust’s Always Values:

The Trust has developed the Always Values with staff, patients and families that characterise all that they do and their behaviours with patients, families and each other. The Always Values encourage employees to be:

• Always Welcoming
• Always Helpful
• Always Expert
• Always One Team

It is important that this person’s values are in line with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Your salary and benefits:

• Band 8b £59,083 - £67,760*(*inclusive of HCAS)

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme (including 20.68% employer contribution and a tiered system of employee contribution depending on your salary from 5% to 14.5%).
• A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Season ticket loan, car loan scheme and cycle to work scheme

HOW TO APPLY AND CLOSING DATE:

For your application to be considered, you will be required to send your CV and cover letter to Allen Lane before midnight on Wednesday 19th February.

Early applications are strongly encouraged and if you are successfully shortlisted, interviews will follow shortly after. If you would like to find out more information before applying please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane.

The B Corp Movement

Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting profit on a par with social and environmental impact. B Corps manage the impact of their entire business through the B Impact Assessment and reach high standards of social and environmental performance.  B Corps also amend their governing documents to consider the impact of their decisions on people and planet.  The B Corp community is a global group of businesses who provide leadership by their commitments to people and planet and create examples of success for others to follow. There are now over 3,100 B Corps in over 65 countries and covering 150 sectors, including Patagonia, The Body Shop, Kickstarter, innocent and Ella’s Kitchen.

B Lab

B Lab was created in 2006 with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. There are B Labs across the globe including Australia, East Africa, mainland Europe and North and South America. B Lab UK is a charity that launched in 2015. Our purpose is to redefine success in business through building a community of engaged businesses, raising awareness of the B Corp movement and championing change in the UK economy. The B Lab UK team is small, friendly, hard-working and committed to changing how business operates.

The role of Finance & Operations Coordinator

B Lab UK has experienced a phase of rapid growth over the last year which will continue into 2020. As the team and our operations grow, this vital new role will provide the finance and operations support to underpin our success.

The Finance and Operations Coordinator will support in the areas of HR, office management and financial bookkeeping. Strong candidates will bring experience in similar roles alongside a demonstrated willingness to get involved with a small and dynamic organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Support on the development and implementation of HR processes and employee onboarding.
2. Oversee and facilitate contracts and relationships with external suppliers (landlords, accountants, insurers, etc.).
3. Develop and maintain team communications and coordination processes.
4. Management of travel and meeting arrangements where needed.
5. Management of the office, including purchases based on office needs.
6. Manage communications with companies regarding financial obligations.
7. Process and administer accounts receivable and payables.
8. Assist with engagement of the B Lab UK Board of Trustees, including preparation of agendas, meetings and minutes.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• 3-5 years’ experience in a finance and/or administrative role
• Experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, including familiarity with annual accounts
• Track record of successful project management
• Familiarity with tech platforms such as Google Suite, Salesforce and Xero

Desirable

• Experience developing and implementing new processes
• Meeting management and facilitation skills
• Experience managing HR processes

Person Specification

• Passionate about the role that business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.
• Systematic and organised – a finisher of tasks.
• Keen eye for detail and confident in the nitty gritty details of a project.
• A quick learner who can apply good judgement with confidence.
• Self-motivated and structured worker, happy to work independently.
• Highly effective and efficient – as use of time and resources are always limited.

Reports to: Executive Director, B Lab UK

Salary & Benefits:

• £30,000 per annum

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas

• Flexible hours and a weekly work from home day

• Volunteer days

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

We are looking for an exceptional Development Manager to identify, develop and convert opportunities to generate income and help our client achieve their aim of making healthier and happier communities.

Our client is a conservation charity working with community volunteers to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face, their activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects and outdoor spaces. This is a great opportunity for someone with a track record of generating income in a charity setting.

Position: Development Manager

Location: Leicester or Home based

Salary: £28,600 - £33,000 dependent on experience

Hours: Full time, permanent

Closing Date: Monday 27th Jan 2020 at 5pm

Interviews: Will be held in Doncaster on 3rd and 4th Feb 2020

About the Role:

The role of Development Manager will work with the local staff and the regional Operation Directors in England, focussing initially on the Midlands and then expanding into wider areas across Central England.

You will work closely with those involved in our client’s operational activities from the outset to achieve optimum results in terms of quality, operational and financial performance and adherence with contract and funder requirements

Some of the key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Take opportunities from early discussion through to detailed bid stage
• Write detailed, accurate and compelling bids and proposals
• Make, develop and maintain high-level relationships with clients and funders
• Be the key interface for external business development resources
• Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline and meet agreed income targets
• Account manage specified funders to optimise income across the charity

About You:

As Development Manager for our client you will have a target driven approach and the ability to be flexible, work under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines.

You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:

• Proven experience of understanding and translating contractual commitments and guidelines into proposals/bids/ propositions.
• Experience of preparing and winning bids for new and repeat income generation
• The ability to cultivate excellent client relationships
• This role with require travel within the UK, so a full UK driving License is essential

In return:

As well as working for a charity that makes a real difference to communities, by connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes, you will also receive the following fantastic benefits:

• 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays, increasing to 30 days per year
• Pension scheme
• Tax free childcare scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA Health cash plan
• Development Leave – up to 5 days per year for approved conservation task or development opportunity
• Flexible working
• Life Assurance
• Living wage foundation employer
• A range of discounts including high street retailers, cinema, tickets, holidays etc.

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates

The post is supported by funding from The Peoples Post Code Lottery.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Major Giving, Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Major Donor, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Manager, Bid Writer.