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This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. We are looking for someone to join our award winning team as a Business Manager, responsible for
§ Manage and lead the development and implementation of MfM Business leading on Coporate and Communiting fundraising and relationships
§ Representing MfM at a senior and strategic level with external partners.
§ Support and build strategic direction for MFM.
§ Deputise for the CEO
§ Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to develop, grow and sustain MfM.
§ Communicating and liaising with the internal staff/volunteer team and external agencies and services to include liaising with other mental health/ maternity care service providers and VCSE organisations.
§ Delivering training sessions for staff and volunteer, sessional workers and placements.
§ Preparing and implementing a Marketing and Communications strategy and publicise MfM service across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
§ Demonstrate an ability to empathise, encourage and support women towards recovery.
§ Promote Mothers for Mothers services to women during activities, as appropriate.
§ Collect and collate data, arrange for completion of monitoring and evaluation forms. Write timely reports giving feedback on the services for the CEO and for project funders.
§ Work in close collaboration with Mothers for Mothers colleagues in the business development to act in the best interests of Mothers for Mothers at all times.
Supported families affected by maternal/perinatal mental illness (PMH) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
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This posts is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. We are looking for someone with a Lived Experience of Maternal Mental illness or emotional wellbeing needs to joins our award winning team as our Operations Manager. Responsible for
§ To provide operational leadership, management, performance review, maintain quality, monitoring, improve ways of working, develop staff and lead the development and implementation of the MfM Services for the benefit of our clients.
§ Representing MfM at a senior and strategic level with external partners.
§ Support and build strategic direction for MFM.
§ Deputise for the CEO and to ensure that current and future operations continue on a sustainable and viable basis and can evidence positive outcomes and value
§ Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to develop, grow and sustain MfM.
§ Managing the office and the staff team and any of their direct reports to include volunteers, sessional workers and placement students.
§ Manage and develop the Volunteer Program.
§ Communicating and liaising with the internal staff/volunteer team and external agencies and services to include liaising with other mental health/ maternity care service providers and VCSE organisations to cross-refer.
§ Delivering training sessions for staff and volunteer, sessional workers and placements.
§ Managing regular Co-ordinators meetings
§ Offering quarterly management supervision to staff team.
§ Offering regular management supervision group for volunteers.
§ Assist with the co-ordinating of supervision arrangements for the Staff team and placement students.
§ Publicise service across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
§ Demonstrate an ability to empathise, encourage and support women towards recovery.
§ Promote MfM services to women during activities, as appropriate.
§ Collect and collate data, arrange for completion of monitoring and evaluation forms. Write timely reports giving feedback on the services for the CEO and for project funders.
§ Work in close collaboration with MfM colleagues in the development of the services to act in the best interests of MfM at all times.
§ Triage and manage the waiting lists for the services.
§ Supporting women as required within project work.
Supported families affected by maternal/perinatal mental illness (PMH) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
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Delphside Limited is entering an exciting phase of change, but is mindful of the challenges the mental health care and charity sector as a whole is facing.
To help mitigate this this, we are looking to enhance our Governance and control systems in terms of our financial and administration management.
The role is a temporary role (6-12 months) to help direct and support changes of financial systems, data control processes and to help ensure the current team, including our current Finance Manager, are supported with the implementation of a more up to date and effective way of working.
Ideally you will be a fully qualified accountant, but equally we would welcome applications from individuals who are qualified by experience or accredited qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4, ACCA/ACA qualified etc.) It is essential you have proven experience of delivering strategic leadership in finance, preferably (but not essentially) in the charitable sector and that you can deliver changes of processes and systems.
Knowledge of Sage and also XERO systems would be beneficial.
Main Responsibilities :
· Provide full review of current financial controls, identify and implement a new financial I.T./software system suited to service needs.
· Oversee the procurement, implementation and transition to the new financial I.T./software system once it is identified.
· The post holder will assist with the strategic planning and budget preparation for the organisation as well as maintaining the charity's financial accounting systems.
· To provide support to the Finance Manager by overseeing the preparation of the organisation’s accounts for audit in accordance with current accounting good practice and Charity Commission’s Standards of Recommended Practice (SORP)
· Lead, develop and support a small dedicated finance and administration team
· Long term financial planning and assisting the CEO with succession planning in the finance area of the service, including creation of a financial risk register.
· Assist in setting the annual budget and report on performance.
· Oversee timely production by the Finance manager of monthly management accounts and the annual statutory accounts.
· Ensure a robust financial control environment and ensure all treasury and Financial Governance management are in place, suitable and effective.
· The post holder will have responsibility to ensure the organisation is compliant with legal and financial duties associated with those of a Charitable Company reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Trustees.
· Provide proactive assessment of opportunities to deliver efficiencies in collaboration with department heads where necessary.
· Undertake internal audit of systems and processes in place to ensure good financial Governance.
Start date-a.s.a.p.
As a newly created role this position can be offered on a part or full time basis – please see see details below, or apply and enquire for further details.
About Garsington Opera
Located in the Chiltern Hills, commutable from Oxford and London, Garsington Opera is an internationally renowned performing arts venue. Garsington Opera provides a wonderful programme of opera as part of its summer festival, promoting artistic excellence in partnership with world-renowned orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra and The English Concert. Garsington Opera is proud of its Young Artists’ programme, supporting emerging professional singers and creatives in training, mental wellbeing, and practical support.
Following a period of growth and the completion of their new £14.5m Garsington Studios, Garsington Opera are seeking a talented Chief Financial Officer to join them to drive strategic and commercial goals for this internationally renowned and well-loved performing arts organisation.
About The Role
The newly created Chief Financial Officer role will support Garsington Opera in driving longer-term commercial and strategic growth. Working closely with the Executive Director and as part of the senior management team, you will optimise new revenue streams and ensure business and financial systems are fit for purpose in supporting new revenue growth. Areas of responsibility will include:
Financial strategy and planning
- Collaborate with the SMT to plan, manage and advise on financial performance, maintaining a robust model to meet organisational needs including annual budgeting and long-term planning.
- Develop and maintain robust business and financial models to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.
- Steer and develop commercial revenue streams.
- Provide financial vision, strategic planning and discipline across the organisation.
Financial accounting and management
- Oversee, maintain and develop good financial reporting and statutory compliance, in collaboration with the Finance Director
- Oversee the preparation of accounts for external audit work.
- Provide information to SMT budget holders, challenging plans where appropriate and always seeking opportunities to optimise financial performance.
Leadership
- Provide reports on financial information and trends to the Board and its committees.
- Provide excellent team leadership as a member of SMT, engaging with all direct and indirect reports.
- Develop and lead effective and robust procurement policies for the organisation, ensuring that needs are understood and resourced appropriately.
- Staff management of finance team
About You
- You will be a fully qualified accountant with senior financial leadership experience.
- You will have proven experience in engaging with Board members and Executive or Senior Management Teams.
- Applicants from all sectors are encouraged to apply, though an interest and passion for the arts is a must.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum dependent on experience
- Annual leave: 24 days + Bank Holidays (incremental increases up to 28 days thereafter dependent on years of service)
- This role can be offered on a full time or part-time basis. Applicants who are able to work either full time or 0.8 FTE are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Hybrid working of 3 days in office and remainder up to you (please note that we are happy to discuss alternative patterns of working within reason).
- 4 x Dress rehearsal tickets for each opera performed each year.
How to Apply
Please apply below or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners to discuss your candidacy.
Key Dates
Application deadline by 17th May.
First stage interviews will be held 28th and 29th May.
Second stage interviews are anticipated to be scheduled w/c 3rd June.
In addition to the above, there will also be a meet and greet with other senior management team members.
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Baird and Co Recruitment, a specialist Social Housing recruitment firm, have been retained by The Yardley Great Trust Group and Sir Josiah Mason Trust in their acquisition of a Finance Director.
The role will work across both businesses following their partnership agreement in January 2023. Both businesses are steeped in the history of Birmingham, with the origins of The Yardley Great Trust Group going back to the 14th Century and SJMT’s beginnings in 1868. Their work in the Alms House arena is also highly individual, an area of support found in the heritage of SJMT.
The Finance Director role would ideally start swiftly and will take on a largely strategic direction whilst still requiring operational input.
Based in Olton, candidates with experience in a senior leadership role in finance whilst holding an understanding of how charities, housing providers or public sector organisations work will be highly advantageous.
The Finance Director post will cover many facets including, but not limited to:
Executive Leadership
- Working with the executive team to develop and manage the delivery of robust corporate, strategic and financial business plans
- Demonstrating positive leadership behaviours and bringing values to life within the organisational culture
- Effectively planning and providing for the resources required to action strategic and operational plans
- Undertaking quarterly reviews of the Charity's Risk Registers, reporting on major risks and mitigations at each Board meeting.
Financial Strategy and Control
- Leading on the delivery of strategic and annual financial business plans, ensuring viability is regularly tested through scenario modelling, appraisals, and stress tests
- Taking responsibility for annual budget and management accounts processes and preparation of statutory accounts
- Maintaining up-to-date reserves policies that meet the requirements of both the Charity SORP and RSL SORP
- Managing relationships with investment managers, ensuring regular review of performance and satisfaction
- Developing and maintaining effective systems of financial control that ensure that business plans are continually reviewed and reported on
- Maintaining overall responsibility for the computerised accounting system, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash book and nominal ledger
Treasury
- Being responsible for each Trust’s Treasury Management strategy and policy to ensure the availability of and flexibility of funding to support the achievement of strategic objectives and reduce exposure
Risk Management
- Leading on the development of risk management strategies and registers, audit frameworks, procedures and appraisal systems for capital projects and all other significant areas of risk.
Growth and Innovation
- To support the Chief Executive in the development of the Strategic Business Plans in a way that supports innovation and growth in services
ICT / HR
- Leading on the development and delivery of an effective ICT and Telecoms Strategy which supports mobile and agile working and customer relationship management that underpins our drive for excellent business
- Supporting with the development, implementation and review of an effective People Strategy which supports the vision and values of each Trust
- Reviewing the administration of all statutory returns and sector-relevant returns/surveys
- Leading on the annual remuneration review to approve or decline and make recommendations for salary increases
- Taking responsibility for the outsourced payroll and workplace pension scheme
- Overseeing the relationship with the outsourced IT support provider, ensuring optimal support to staff and monitoring performance against contract
- Working with and developing the use of financial accounting software to meet the operational and strategic development needs of the business
To secure the Finance Director post, the Trusts are seeking the below:
- Proven experience at a senior leadership level in a finance environment
- Experience preparing financial business plans, modelling scenarios and sensitivity analysis
- A track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support services such as IT or HR and Governance
- A relevant Professional Qualification i.e. CCAB or equivalent and membership of a recognised UK body desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements including Finance, People, IT & Governance
- Experience developing services to achieve and support strategic organisational objectives.
The Trusts are also seeking a Finance Director who can demonstrate the values of SJMT and YGT:
- Personalised
- Dignity
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Honesty
- Fun
If interested or want to discuss other Social Housing Executive roles please get in touch with Matt Baird.
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Inter Mediate
Inter Mediate (IM) is a unique and discreet London-based peacemaking organisation established in 2011 to support behind-the-scenes peace negotiations in some of the world’s most challenging conflicts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of a small high-impact organisation working at the leading edge of international peacemaking.
Reporting to the Deputy CEO and working closely with the CEO and the Financial Director, the Operations Manager will lead Inter Mediate’s institutional, Human Resources and project-support systems to keep the organisation running smoothly and ensure we are equipped to deliver the best results.
A successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with senior management experience in operations, preferably for a non-profit organisation. You will be familiar with the fast and sometimes unpredictable pace of an international operating environment, and confident in handling challenges as they arise. You will be comfortable working collaboratively within a small team and engaging credibly with a wide range of people from senior government officials to project interlocutors in the field.
Key Responsibilities
A) Governance and Institutional Compliance (with the Deputy CEO and senior management)
- Lead the development and implementation of IM’s operational planning, in coordination with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Finance Director, staff, Trustees and supporters.
- Ensure that Inter Mediate complies with its charitable and legal obligations.
- Prepare, attend and minute Trustee and Committee meetings.
- Develop and implement quality improvement process for institutional policies and project delivery to keep Inter Mediate ethical, efficient and delivering value for money.
- Source, manage and review all professional services and suppliers engaged by Inter Mediate including banking, legal advice, accounting and auditing.
B) Human Resources and Office Operations
- Oversee Inter Mediate’s recruitment process and work with the Deputy CEO to ensure that we have fair procedures for benefits, training, probation, diversity and inclusion, gender pay gap, safeguarding, grievance and disciplinary matters.
- Oversee the contracting and on-boarding for new staff, consultants and trustees.
- Manage day-to-day HR functions and queries, including leave recording systems.
- Conduct staff remuneration and salary benchmarking exercises with the Deputy CEO.
- Update and maintain the employment handbook policies and procedures.
- Oversee office operations, equipment and facilities management.
C) IT, Security and Risk Management
- Ensure that the IT and communications systems are optimally configured for effectiveness and security, and that staff can operate them as necessary.
- Ensure Inter Mediate has robust risk mitigation systems and training for staff.
- Ensure Risk Assessments and security plans are completed by staff prior to staff travel.
- Ensure Inter Mediate has a viable business continuity plan.
- Maintain and review the Risk Register for the organisation with the Deputy CEO.
D) Financial Management (with the Finance Director)
- Work closely with the Finance Director to ensure that operational and financial planning processes and decisions are mutually informed and fully aligned.
- Strategise with the Finance Director and Deputy CEO to ensure all wings of the organisation work together to advance the best interest of the institution, its staff, projects and donors.
Experience, qualifications and skills:
- At least 8 years experience leading charity operations at a senior level spanning institutional compliance, Human Resources, IT, security and project support services, ideally in the non-profit sector.
- Track record of excellent business decisions for institutions under UK charity law operating in an international, multi-donor environment.
- Extensive experience of supporting Boards and Board committees at a senior level in a non-profit context.
- Some knowledge of project support mechanisms required for smooth delivery of peacebuilding, humanitarian, human rights or political projects in high-risk environments.
- Evidence of ability to both lead and service a complex network of external relationships.
- Graduate with a relevant degree and, preferably with relevant post graduate qualifications or relevant experience.
Attributes:
- Strong people management, collaboration and team building skills
- Excellent business planning and decision skills, and a sound understanding of operational and financial management in charities.
- Proven commitment to designing effective and enabling systems for organisation management in support of effective delivery
- An appetite for innovation and awareness of how experience can become organisational knowledge
- You will be able to work well under pressure and provide a grounded presence to the operations team
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Other language skills are desirable
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to represent IM to a wide range of stakeholders
- High levels of energy and personal resilience
Working at Inter Mediate
A normal working week consists of 35 hours (or pro rata for part-time). Our office operates between 8am and 6.30pm with core hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Inter Mediate operates a hybrid working model, with at least 2 set days per week in the office in London.
Benefits include: (pro rata) 25 days holiday, pension contribution and private health insurance (following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period).
To Apply by 22nd May 2024 :
Send a one page cover letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for this position, and a CV.
IM is unable to currently sponsor working visas. All applicants must have the right of employment within the UK. Inter Mediate welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Only full applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply by 22nd May 2024 :
Send us a one page cover letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for this position, and a CV.
IM is unable to currently sponsor working visas. All applicants must have the right of employment within the UK. Inter Mediate welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Only full applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Officer
This is a full time role - Hybrid working with an expectation of weekly attendance to Head Office at Baynards Green, Nr. Bicester Oxfordshire.
Job Purpose:-
We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Finance this new role will ensure that appropriate financial processes and systems are followed and developed to support our charity’s sustainable growth and safeguard our financial health.
The Finance Officer will ensure that financial tasks and transactions are undertaken in an efficient, effective and timely manner and, importantly, that relevant financial information is provided to keep the Head of Finance updated and informed, supporting the Leadership Team to make the best decisions for the charity.
We are looking for a confident and experienced individual to join our supportive team. Previous charity finance knowledge is helpful but not essential, above all we want an individual to be tenacious, curious, diligent and show strong initiative.
Who are you?
You should be accomplished in Sage 50 Accounts and have considerable experience working in a finance function and in financial administration.
Some experience of working with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM database and an accountancy qualification or studying towards a professional qualification ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) or AAT qualified. Experience of working in the Voluntary Sector, paid or unpaid would be great.
You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills (a natural ability to clearly communicate financial information to those with a non-finance background). You need to have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and experience in database and payroll systems.
It would be amazing for you to have high level of attention to detail and methodical working, be a self-starter and be able to use initiative.
Have a positive and professional approach to work, be values focused and able to be adaptable in a growing and changing environment
How to Apply:-
Please access our attached Job Information Pack.
Please email a covering one page supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role along with your CV.
We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
Interviews will now be held on Monday 20th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience and knowledge of audit and quality improvement approaches? Are you passionate about enabling people to live their best lives? If so, please keep reading because we want to hear from you.
We are bold and ambitious and really want you to come and join us to help us achieve our vision where the UK is the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We are recruiting for a Head of Audit and Improvement job share partner to work up to 26 hours per week alongside our existing Head of Audit and Improvement. We can be flexible on days worked and this can be discussed at interview. This role will be mainly working from home with some occasional travel when required.
In this role you will:
- Lead quality performance, supporting, advising and proactively identifying risk and areas for improvement in each Operational area including adult social care and educational programmes
- Provide oversight for quality frameworks and methodology ensuring currency according to social care or legislative changes.
- Lead a team to ensure the programme of improvement and quality assurance activities are delivered and performance expectations are met.
- Ensure accurate and meaningful information on aspects of quality performance is collated and analysed, to provide assurance and intelligence to help inform decision-making.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Senior leadership team, advising on issues relating to quality
- Design, implement and embed an audit and improvement programme across operational services
- Deputise on occasion for the Executive Director of Quality and Impact
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience of working in a similar role, ideally within Health and Social Care
- is a great communicator and influencer and enjoys working with all stakeholders up to and including exec level
- is knowledgeable of our regulatory environment
- has extensive knowledge of quality frameworks, methodology and tools
- has line management experience with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues
If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Interviews will take place via TEAMS on the 21st May and will include a second stage for those that are successful following the initial interview on 24th May.
*While we are committed to encouraging flexible working patterns, in some cases, it may not be possible for us to accommodate a request.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- providing advice through our help lines and web sites
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New Routes Integration
Since 2003 New Routes has been working with, and supporting, refugees, asylum seekers and isolated migrants in Norwich to support their wellbeing and ambitions by providing skill-building and social programmes in a safe and welcoming environment. We promote cross-cultural integration and community awareness, working with individuals and families from over 60 countries of origin. We work closely with an extensive network of partner organisations, both third-sector and statutory. New Routes is one-third of the Norwich Integration Partnership (NIP), alongside English+ and the Bridge Plus+.
Principle purpose of the post:
To work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the professional and efficient running of all aspects of the organisation’s finances, HR and administration providing vital administrative backing to support and sustain the work of the Chief Executive and Project Coordinators. The successful candidate will be flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and in close liaison with colleagues.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you are committed to improving the lives of marginalised communities, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further details prior to submitting your application, please call our Chief Executive, Gee Cook, for an informal discussion.
Please complete the attached Application Form.
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Conservation Collective (CC) funds solutions to protect the environment, restore nature, and safeguard against climate change. The CC UK charity incubates, launches, and supports locally focused foundations which open new channels of funding to support the most impactful environmental grassroots projects. Our network comprises 20 members, based all over the world, and is growing steadily.
As the demand for our model increases around the world, our income and expenditure are growing in volume and complexity. We are looking for a Finance Officer to support our financial operations through this expansion: recording financial transactions, monitoring internal controls and coordinating with our local foundations about financial management. The role will report to the Finance Director and will work closely with the rest of the team. This is a critical role that is central to the success of building a robust organisation, and there is opportunity for an ambitious candidate to grow in responsibility with it.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out day-to-day financial transactions
· Process invoices to support fundraising efforts of local foundations in the network.
· Review vendors invoices as per internal controls and update them to the purchasing ledger for authorisation.
· Conduct on-going reconciliation of bank accounts and donor due diligence.
· Reconciliation of merchant accounts (Just Giving, Donorbox or Paypal) and prompt communication to local foundations and fundraising team.
· Setting up systems to process event, auction or other ad-hoc fundraising campaigns.
· Preparation of Gift Aid reporting on quarterly basis.
· Weekly payments administration using online banking.
· Maintain accurate records of financial transactions on Xero.
· Maintain monthly records of bank payments approval for audit purposes.
Coordinate income recognition with fundraising team members
· Notify local foundations about donations received and log required documentation.
· Provide formal receipts on received donations as requested.
· Reconcile Stripe transactions on Salesforce to maintain accurate donor records.
· Support with income reconciliation between Salesforce and Xero.
Support Finance Director on maintaining accurate financial information and developing ongoing internal controls
· Support creation of management accounts materials for trustees meeting.
· Support quarterly reconciliation of funds with our affiliated network member to communicate re-grants of donations
· Feed into the design of a financial manual – a how to guide for best practice in charity finance and governance oversight.
· Support annual external audit.
Supporting CC to deliver network benefits to local foundations
· Support members of the network with any financial queries.
· Communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (Executive Directors, support team, donors) on financial queries.
· Invoice affiliates on cost recovery of services
Essential criteria:
· A recognized accounting qualification or studying towards the qualification, (CIMA, ACCA)
· Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles
· An ability to work quickly and accurately
· A proven track record of teamwork with non-technical colleagues
· Stellar communication skills, verbal and written
· A keen eye for detail
· An ability to work to deadlines
· Able to manage confidential information
· Demonstrable ability to work independently
· Energetic approach to work and a desire to learn
· Passionate about nature and the environment
Strongly desirable criteria:
· Fluent in Xero and Salesforce database
· Awareness of GDPR regulations
· Understanding of Gift Aid and its requirements
· Comfortable with using MS Office suite, Stripe, Just Giving, Paypal.
· Familiarity with complex accounting models (affiliates, branches, restricted and unrestricted funding)
· Experience of working in the charity sector and/or fast paced, entrepreneurial company, that is constantly growing and adapting.
· Able to speak Spanish, Greek or Italian would be a bonus.
Benefits: being part of a dynamic, creative, and growing team working to amplify the impact of local grassroots environmental work
· Flexible working as standard (hours and location)
· Flexible holiday allowance
· Private medical insurance
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Salary sacrifice pension scheme
· CPD opportunities
· Possible travel in the UK and internationally
· Saving the world!
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Events Officer
Salary: £25,000-£30,000
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible
Closing Date: 23/05/2024 (we may close vacancy early if sufficient applications are received)
We are looking for 2 talented, creative and experienced Events Officers to work in our already established team.
UKIM is one of the premier faith based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham.
The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM’s vision and mission and to develop the organisation’s leading position within UK’s civil society community.
Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK.
Main Responsibilities:
• To assist in the delivery of UKIM’s events programme across the UK and be part of the team that supports the national leadership of the organisation in delivering events (including fundraising and marketing events) as per agreed strategy and plan.
• To assist in securing event funding and ensuring monitoring and evaluation of all events is conducted on a regular basis.
• To assist in developing event strategies and operational plans, building relationships and liaising with partners and local Branches.
• To be effective member of the Events Department by assisting in development of and following clear procedures and processes for meeting strategic objectives of UKIM.
• To arrange and manage all events within UKIM at a local, regional and national level.
• To assist in creating a professional, end to end approach for all UKIM events, ensuring consistency across the whole event lifecycle, including documentation, feedback and review process.
• To assist the Events manager in agreeing an annual Events schedule with the board of Trustees across all areas of UKIM.
• To assist in implementing, managing and developing Project strategy, operations, risk management strategy, monitoring & evaluation systems and budgets ensuring they are in accordance with UKIM’s global policies, principles and approach.
• To assist the Events Manager in line managing all volunteer or employed event managers and staff in field or regional offices.
• To assist in effective management, support and development of staff and volunteers involved in Event implementation.
• To visit events and branches country-wide to oversee and evaluate events and to encourage, advise and monitor staff.
• To ensure that UKIM’s financial, administrative and HR policies are adhered to in all events and by all staff responsible.
• To proactively seek opportunities for funding through networking and oversee the writing of event proposals.
• To participate in implementation of donor-funded events, ensuring delivery meets donor requirements and UKIM’s international policies, principles and development approach.
• To ensure the reports for completed events are received from implementing partners on time and are analysed at the Head Office for evaluating each partner’s performance and to retain appropriate audit trail.
• To ensure event management and operation information is communicated quickly and efficiently to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
• To participate in and carry out annual staff appraisals as appropriate.
• To assist in diligently managing an agreed expenditure budget, taking careful measure to report any unexpected costs in good time as and when appropriate.
• To comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
• To be willing to travel extensively with short notice.
• To respect the unique contribution of every individual and work positively in an equal opportunity and diverse environment.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
Person Specification:
E – Essential D – Desirable
• Educated to graduate level or equivalent in a development-related subject D
• Relevant experience of working in a similar role within the charity and development sector, including experience of management and leadership. E
• Proven participation in Event assessment, planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment skills. E
• Proven experience of funding proposal writing and budget design for events. E
• Experience of working on donor-funded events, grant compliance and management E
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) essential, second language is an asset. E Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation and administrative abilities E
• Finance management skills within event management D
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish links and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders E
• Ability to think and plan strategically. E
• An ability to delegate, follow-up and supervise as well as support. E
• Ability to work well on own initiative. E
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change. E
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally D
• Ability to travel nationally. E
• Commit to withhold the integrity and standards of UKIM, its values, approach and priorities, within all projects. E
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New Routes Integration
Since 2003 New Routes has been working with, and supporting, refugees, asylum seekers and isolated migrants in Norwich to support their wellbeing and ambitions by providing skill-building and social programmes in a safe and welcoming environment. We promote cross-cultural integration and community awareness, working with individuals and families from over 60 countries of origin. We work closely with an extensive network of partner organisations, both third-sector and statutory. New Routes is one-third of the Norwich Integration Partnership (NIP), alongside English+ and the Bridge Plus+.
Principle purpose of the post:
The Operations Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive supporting on contractual service delivery (including the management of risk), quality and improvement across the organisation and ensure quality services are provided. This will be informed and implemented by ensuring that our participants have appropriate methods to inform programme delivery routinely.
The Operations Manager will support the Chief Executive in leading and monitoromg service and organisational quality, financial/income activity and expenditure, adherence to policies and procedures, and overall compliance with health and safety activity through a range of measures, including the use of reports and data to make critical and informed assessments.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising Strategy in order to diversify our funding streams enabling New Routes to develop exceptional services that meet our participants existing and emerging needs.
In conjunction with the Chief Executive, the Operations Manager will hold responsibility for ensuring all staff are effectively supported to undertake their roles, and will administer formal HR policies and procedures when standards fall below expectations.
The Operations Manager will provide support and deputise for the Chief Executive when required. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate a high ability to be pro-active in anticipating and managing their workload, and work without high levels of direction.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you are committed to improving the lives of marginalised communities, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further details prior to submitting your application, please call our Chief Executive, Gee Cook, for an informal discussion.
Please complete the attached application form.
Position: Health and Safety Officer (Property and Transport)
Contract: 18 months fixed term contract
Hours: Part-time (3 days/or 21 hours a week – (must be able to work Fridays)
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £24,756 - £26,241 per annum (FTE £41,260 - £43,735) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F2
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Please note this is a part-time role 3 days/or 21 hours per week (Fridays must be worked but the other 2 days per week are flexible). The role is initially for an 18 months fixed term contract.
As a key member of our Services and Support team, you’ll be working with MS Society volunteer groups that provide transport services to their members and/or own property. You’ll also be supporting members of the Customer Services team to help them fulfill their health and safety responsibilities within each of the MS Society’s offices. This role includes travel across the UK to provide support and/ or training as required.
You’ll be working with our external auditors to manage the audit process, monitor and record compliance with the ‘MS Society Health and Safety risk management framework’ on property and transport and ensure materials in the framework are consistently and effectively used.
We’re looking for the successful candidate to have:
- A NEBOSH National General Certificate
- Trained Display Screen Assessment Assessor
- Be a Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
- Experience of working with in house Health and Safety systems that cover risk areas associated with a volunteer group network.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- An in-depth up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices, particularly as these relate to the voluntary sector.
- Experience of transport for people of all abilities run by the voluntary sector with a working knowledge of the related legislation.
- A working knowledge of the management of properties run by the voluntary sector.
- A working knowledge of DSE requirements and how to assess and apply them in a practical way.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, inspection and auditing procedures.
We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.
Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 6 May 2024
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Right to work in the UK
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.
The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.
We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.
No agencies please.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day operation, management & control of the finance function, including the completion of all finance tasks including financial & management accounting. Reports directly to the Executive Director.
The post holder will have ambition and enthusiasm to drive change in the department to meet the needs of an evolving organisation.They will need experience of working closely with budget holders and ensuring financial processes are embedded.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day operation, accuracy and integrity of the financial accounting systems within the organisation. They are responsible for producing monthly accounts, undertaking variance analysis and implementing financial controls
Responsibilities
Annual Audit
• Overseeing the preparation of the annual audit pack and the statutory audit process.
• Management of the annual audit, liaising with BFT’s auditors.
Financial Planning
• Work as necessary with the Executive Director in drawing up annual company budgets, production budgets, annual operating plans and cash-flows, and long-term financial planning.
Monthly Management Accounts
• Report against annual budget on a monthly basis.
• Accuracy and completeness of data input
• Maintaining Purchase ledger and supplier information.
• Supplier payments.
• Petty cash payments, control, reconciliation and filing.
• Assisting on the export and creation of financial reporting.
Reporting and Accounts
• All financial accounting duties.
• Production of draft Monthly Management accounts for the Belarus Free Theatre.
Person Specification
They will be a good communicator, with the ability to work with a range of staff across all departments, have excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills, hands on experience as well as a formal accounting qualification (or part qualification) such as AAT or ACCA/CIMA.
Essential
• Full or part qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
• Experience of Sage Line 50 and Sage payroll
• Excellent and proven IT skills including excel (vlookup, pivot tables etc)
• Accounts preparation to TB and Management Accounts
• A proven track record of managing finance in a small to medium sized organisation
• An understanding of Charity VAT, TTR and PAYE
• Experience of Charity Accounts and SORP
• A good communicator and advocate for the department
• Enthusiastic team player and internal communicator
• Efficient and methodical
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Responsible and reliable
• Ability to work across tight deadlines and manage a diverse workload
Desirable
• Experience of dealing with transactions in other countries
• Experience of production and or project accounting
• Experience of charity and/or arts environment
• Experience of preparation of quarterly VAT return including partial exemption calculations
• 3 years managerial
Request our candidate pack for further details about Belarus Free Theatre and the responsibilities of the role. The Candidate pack is available in audio and BSL formats.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UK Programmes Officer
Location: Oldham EIC with flexibility (with some home working)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £25,000-£30,000
Main Responsibilities:
To work within the UK Programmes by providing support to Masjid Benchmarking, organising online Seminars, Support to Icare, Masjid Benchmarking, Education (Madaris) oversee and monitor Masjid Connect and Islamophobia monitoring, Publicity, supporting other areas of work of UKIM central team that may be delegated e.g. Imam CPD, Dawah, Tarbiyah.
Essentially the role is to support the Head of UK programmes to implement a varied and diverse programme of engagement to support improvement of the different programmes, masjids, branches, and departments in UKIM that require the support from UK Programmes Team.
The post is varied and ever changing depending on the needs of the members and programmes within UKIM.
Key Duties:
• To support Masjid and Branch Improvement through enabling them to undertake the self-assessment audit and then to deliver a development day based on the self-audit.
• To organise training both face to face and online that will enable masjids and branches to develop and move forward in their work programme.
• To bring on board speakers that will enable mosques to develop.
• To engage with the Dawah programme and to develop a robust programme of support to meet the needs of the department and different stakeholders. The parameters of this are still to be agreed and may involve some of the following areas it serves including new Muslims, design new curriculum, develop resources, re-develop & update websites, Unity Iftars, teach new Muslims & train daees. Based on your capacity and availability of resources to outsource where appropriate.
• To support the wider effort of masjid benchmarking by undertaking audits and maintaining contact with masjids through WhatsApp, support in delivery of development training etc.
• To support Head of UK Programmes to provide information and advice on training, workforce and funding capability development to UKIM masjids/centres and branches.
• To support in the development of and deliver high quality core training courses and materials as an integral part of our work in order to support the development of masjids, madaris and branches.
• To support development of Secretariat Function of the UK Programmes Team and to market training and funding support provision and oversee the recruitment and selection of learners.
• To support training for masjid/centre and branch learners and to recruit, induct and manage external trainers and/or consultants, where appropriate.
• To support appraisal and evaluation of UK programmes
• To provide expert support and guidance to the education department.
• To work with appropriate staff colleagues to identify and develop income generating activities that relate to provision of services from masjid/centres and branches.
• To support the Line Manager and Executive Officer to ensure that UK programmes is compliant with funding requirements.
• To keep informed of current developments in life‐long learning, good practice, funding opportunities and appropriate quality standards and to disseminate this information.
• Where appropriate work to accreditation of training to masjids/centres
• To liaise with awarding bodies to ensure that all conditions of centre membership, policies and procedures and relevant quality assurance systems are implemented and evidenced.
• To maintain the administrative systems relating to the post.
The post holder will be expected to use their initiative, be proactive and work with a wide range of people in local communities and statutory agencies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education & Experience
• Experience of working with community organisations in a community development and training role E
• Experience in programme development, monitoring, and evaluation. £
• Experience of conducting needs assessments. E
• Experience of delivering training on safeguarding, health and safety, lone working, funding and bid writing. E
Training:
• Experience of delivering training to people from diverse community groups E
• Experience of developing training materials and delivering and managing a range of unaccredited and accredited training courses E
• Experience of working with Muslims communities and faith communities more broadly E
• Management qualification D
• Funding qualifications D
• Teaching qualification D
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• An understanding of the issues affecting local masjids and Muslims communities and the training and development needs of their staff and volunteers E
• Knowledge of Islamic beliefs and practices E
• Ability to analyse training needs and to develop a programme of learning in response to identified needs. E
• Ability to design assessment tasks and assess learners work E
• Ability to manage training provision whilst ensuring that accessibility and equality & diversity issues are addressed. E
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing to a diverse range of audiences. E
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of training provision and to report on these issues E
• Ability to use ICT including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and to be administratively self‐servicing, creating on line forms, E
• Able to work some evening and occasional weekends by prior arrangement. E
• Knowledge of the charity sector. E
• Good leadership and people management skills. E
• Fluent written and spoken English. E
• Report and proposal writing skills. E
• Complex problem solving and decision-making skills. E
• Commit to withhold the integrity and standards of UKIM Relief and its values. E
You may also have experience in the following: Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Programme Support, Risk Management, Project Compliance, etc.
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