Head of Individual Grants (HIG)

London based.

Competitive salary plus pension contribution & benefits. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team at the Royal Air Force’s leading welfare charity and anyone who cares about delivering person-centred, holistic and effective support and has the right skill sets, should strongly consider applying.  As a Head of Department (HoD), you will join colleagues in enabling and delivering high quality support to those in the RAF Family who are in need; in 2020, we helped over 63,500 people, with the HIG managing a £4m budget.  Despite these challenging times, we are ambitious for the future, as we work to renew our strategy for 2023 and beyond.

The role is well suited to someone who has a strong grounding in individual casework and ideally grant giving; we are looking for an individual who has proven line management experience, is passionate for our cause, and is flexible and thoughtful in approach.  They will also be versatile and imaginative, be able to think strategically but have a good eye for detail and have a clear focus on delivery; the post also requires a high level of individual work/output.  Successful integration with the current team will be vital.  In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to work effectively with HoD level colleagues, individually and through the Welfare Management Board, as well as a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, across the Armed Forces Sector. They will of course want to live by the Fund’s values and actively want to help those in adversity.

A full job profile is available below and on the Fund's website. For an informal discussion, please contact the current postholder Al Bennett  or Paul Hughesdon, the Fund’s Director Welfare and Policy via his EA Loretta. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review the Fund’s website, our published research and most recent annual review.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 14 June 2021.  For those longlisted, suitability assessments will be held on Wednesday 23 June 2021, at which time there will also be a chance to virtually meet the Welfare Leadership Team.  Those shortlisted will be called back for interview on Wednesday 30 June 2021.  These dates are set.  The post becomes available from mid-August 2021.

To apply for this very rewarding role, please email a covering letter (2 pages max - in which you should clearly explain how you meet the job profile), your CV (3 pages max) and details of your notice period to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund. Due to the high number of applications expected, only those longlisted will be notified. 

This role is based at Head Office, RAF Benevolent Fund 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Location: London, EC4

Salary: £41,000 - £47,250 (depending on experience)

Accountable to: Senior Finance Manager

Contract type: Permanent, full time (open to flexible working and job-share options)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

As we launch an exciting and pioneering new Social Impact Investment trust- the Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust (SBSI) and come to launch our new 2025 strategy, it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Big Society Capital. We are looking for an enthusiastic accountant with strong investment, fund accounting or financial services experience to play a critical role as part of a lean and motivated Finance Team.

This is a unique opportunity – your work will be complex and varied, offering exposure to a range of pioneering projects across Big Society Capital’s corporate and investment activity and supporting all financial processes in the organisation.

The position will support month end processes, assisting with the development of management information that enables deeper understanding of the organisation and its performance. You will also support investment accounting, fund and treasury accounting, the preparation of statutory reporting and returns; managing Big Society Capital’s liquidity and cash flow; and preparing and monitoring departmental budgets. The position will ensure that effective financial controls and procedures are maintained and will include some responsibility for the valuation of investments. 

Internal Contacts:

Work in the Finance team consisting of the Head of Finance, Senior Advisor – Financial Management, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant and Finance Assistant. Extensive contact with all members of staff, particularly the Investment team, the Legal and Compliance team and the Operations team.

External Contacts:

 Auditors, investees, administrators, bank, treasury management providers, regulatory advisers, FCA, HMRC,

Other Requirements:

Flexibility to develop the role and take on additional tasks as required

Key Accountabilities:

• Support month end processes for BSC, SBSI and any future client portfolios.
• Review quarterly Fund reporting and Audited Accounts from investments and ensure Fund income and expenditure and valuation gains/losses are accurately recorded in BSC’s accounting system.  Liaison with Fund Managers as required.
• With the team, maintain and develop accurate accounting systems, records and reporting, with adequate financial controls. Review and develop processes for the valuation and financial monitoring of Big Society Capital’s social investment portfolio, including preparation for the Quarterly Valuation Committee.
• With the team, manage the organisation’s liquidity effectively, so that funds are available when required.
• With the team, develop departmental budgets and input into the forecasting process.
• Support statutory reporting, including group consolidation, and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of the year end process.
• Support preparation of annual tax returns and other tax requirements, liaising with external Tax advisers as required.
• Assist with the preparation of FCA reporting and other requirements.
• With the team, research and stay current with accounting standards, guidance and legislation, and apply to BSC’s financial and FCA reporting requirements.
• Undertake project work to support the development of BSC and the finance function, including supporting the introduction of external social impact investing products.

Essential experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA)
• Sound and up to date knowledge of UK GAAP
• Investment management, Fund Accounting or financial services experience
• Development of management information and insightful analysis
• Development of internal control procedures and frameworks
• Previous experience in a similar position

Desirable experience

• Charity or not-for-profit organisation experience
• Social Investment experience
• FCA regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of IPEV (International Private Equity and Venture Capital) valuation guidelines
• Excel modelling experience

Skills, abilities and attributes

• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and relevant knowledge of accounting IT systems
• Demonstrates excellent financial and numerical awareness: fully conversant with financial accounts and accounting procedures
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail and embraces complex data
• Ability to apply statutory principles, guidelines and legislation in practice
• An excellent communicator and strong team player, who can build solid relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Superior judgment, discretion and utmost integrity
• Flexible and willing to take on different tasks as required
• Well organised & able to prioritise workload effectively

Salary and terms of employment

This is a full-time permanent role – open to flexible working or job-share options

Salary of £41,000 - £47,250 depending on experience)

Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.

If you have a disability and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Ruth Davidson (HR Manager).

Applications

Please apply through BeApplied by midday on Wednesday 26th May 2021

Interviews – If your application is successful, you will be invited to a first-stage interview with Big Society Capital in late May - early June. Second-stage interviews will take place in early - mid June.

All Big Society Capital staff are currently working from home. We will be as flexible as possible in light of any COVID-19 priorities and challenges which you may be facing.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide a proactive and effective HR service to the Designability team to help us achieve our goals. You work closely with the leadership team, providing advice and support on key HR policies and processes, and work alongside our partner the University of Bath to ensure timely delivery of services and support. You will also be responsible for identifying development opportunities for staff in order to enhance their performance and retain their skills.

You will have:

• Experience in providing excellent, high quality HR services throughout the entire employment life cycle
• Experience of using an HR information system, managing and interpreting data
• Excellent understanding of current employment legislation and best practice
• Confidence in sharing and applying your HR knowledge at a practical level

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

12.5 hours pw

We are recruiting for a part-time HR Business Partner (12 Months FTC).

• Are you an experienced HR Business Partner with a history of working in a unionised environment?
• Do you have solid experience as an HR Business Partner and can work strategically?
• Do you have strong stakeholder management, partnering, influencing and communication skills?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

 Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head of HR Business Partners, The HR Business Partner will work in partnership with the Executive Director for the division with whom you partner and their senior leaders as an integral part of their leadership team. You will be accountable for the creation, development and delivery of People Plans in partnership with the division that meet their strategic needs.

Key accountabilities

This role will support the HR Leadership Team to contribute to the delivery of the organisation's People and Culture Strategy, providing divisional and organisational insight into how the strategy is deployed to establish a long-term approach to improving our culture and supporting our people.

As HR Business Partner you will work with the Head of HR Business Partners to foster constructive working relationships with the trade union on a range of employment issues, including negotiations and consultations to guarantee a positive employment relations climate.

In addition to the above, you will:

• Resolve complex employee relations issues
• Line manage an Associate HR Business Partner
• Provide guidance on people practices such as restructures and succession planning
• Bring people expertise and develop solutions to help the business area to deliver its strategy
• Influence and build relationships with people around the business

To be successful:

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with trade unions including consultations and negotiations
• You will also be capable of building a wide network of trusted and constructive relationships using your excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills
• Excellent leadership qualities, with an emphasis on delivering through others, and evidence of coaching, developing and performance management of others
• A solid understanding of employment legislation generally is needed as is a deep understanding of employee relations related legislation. 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Central London, like many cities across the world, is an exciting and stimulating place. However, for some, it is a place to go when things have gone profoundly wrong and there is nowhere else. When people are on the edge, homeless, isolated and in despair there must be a place to turn. The Connection is there to be with people as they overcome that isolation, recover and move on to a meaningful, fulfilling life.

However, this is not enough. The experiences of people on the edge matter. Their story must be told to those in a position of power and influence, so that homelessness, exclusion and isolation are not acceptable features of life in the UK.

The Connection at St. Martin’s empowers those who are on the edges of society to take control of their lives by:

• Providing practical support in an active environment designed to help people to recognise their own strengths, recover from crisis and move on;

• Collaborating with others who share our vision and mission not just in London, but other parts of the UK and the world;

• Sharing our learning with others, to deepen our own understanding and create a more socially just society for those on the margins.

The Senior Move On Advisor will support the Emergency Accommodation Manager and wider team to take forward the operational delivery of CSTM’s new 38 bed hotel in Westminster, The Bridge. The Bridge is designed for Westminster clients who have a confirmed move on plan and provides these clients with 24/7 support and a range of in-reach services.

About the Senior Move On Advisor – Emergency Accommodation role:

This role requires someone with a strong track record in providing supported temporary accommodation for people with multiple and complex needs. Alongside providing day-to-day shift leadership duties and direct client facing service delivery, the Senior Move On Advisor must be a positive role model and committed to playing a key part in shaping the future design and delivery of CSTM’s services. The Senior Move On Advisor must be able to oversee busy service provision with a high degree of autonomy and have the personal credibility to build confidence with partners including Street Outreach services, Westminster hostels and other CSTM teams.

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

So, are you interested in this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? To apply, please submit an application form highlighting that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification. Only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

Details of the full job description, which includes the detailed person specification can be found attached.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 - 7pm

Interview date: Friday 4th June 2021

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

IRW are currently recruiting for the position of ‘International HR Manager' to join its dynamic International Programmes Division. The purpose of the role is to lead and strengthen the global HR remit and provide empowerment to the function by building global people practices that enable success. The post holder will provide strategic leadership, coaching and supporting globally based HR staff to enable good people management, empowering others to lead, and delivering on strategic ambitions relating to people and culture. The post holder will actively align to the CHS HR standards and implement within practises. 

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Level 7 CIPD qualified
• Strong and seasoned analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to overcome challenges
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure high quality in ones work
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and HR software

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/05/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

HR Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven HR Officer to join our client's small HR team. You will report into the HR Manager and support the HR team by managing administration processes including recruitment, training and employee relations.

HR Officer Responsibilities:

• Managing the induction and onboarding process for starters, arranging and carrying out meetings during their first week of employment, coordinating with hiring managers to ensure appropriate induction arrangements are in place.
• Acting as first point of contact for general HR and Training enquiries, advising managers and staff on HR policy, managing shared email accounts, escalating issues to the appropriate member of the HR team, and supporting managers and HR colleagues with less complex ER cases.
• Becoming the HR ‘super user’ for relevant systems including OpenHR, TeamTailor, Clear Review etc. and preparing regular and ad hoc HR management information reports as required by colleagues and senior managers.

HR Officer Requirements:

You will have experience of working in a HR environment with strong administrative and organisational skills along with excellent attention to detail. Ideally, you will be willing to attain or already be studying towards a CIPD or equivalent qualification.

You should have an understanding of good professional practice, effective interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. It is essential you have practical experience of using IT packages including databases, a proactive and positive approach to work, and can demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm to delivering a high-quality service.

About our client:

They are a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. They are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.

They believe that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition.

Location: They are currently working from home. In normal circumstances the role is based from their London office, and we are open to working flexibly.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 36 per week (normally between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 10% employer's pension contribution, Death in service life cover, Season ticket loans, Employee Assistance Helpline, Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers.

You may have experience of the following: HR Advisor, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, HR Assistant, Human Resources Advisor, HR Executive, Human Resources Executive, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HRBP, CIPD, etc.

Ref: 98958

Executive Assistant (DFL)

Salary: £27,000 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (occasional work on evenings or weekends if required)
Location: 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS or a mix of on-site and remote working (can be discussed)
Contract: Permanent

This role will be an essential support to the leadership team which manages the Debt Free London partnership. The team is busy, with many different work strands led by a team of over 50 staff, and in collaboration with 15 other charity partners. The job will therefore be busy and varied – and the day-to-day needs and challenges will vary a lot. There will be opportunities to become involved and supporting some exciting and developmental work in the charity; also there will be a requirement to establish basic systems and processes, so that the Debt Free London leadership team can work as effectively as possible.

Deadline for application: Monday 17 2021 (midday)
Interview: Monday 24 May 2021

If you know of anyone who you think may be interested, especially any of our current volunteers, can you please spread the word.

Join the highly successful ISM working to support musicians

Central London – Head of Legal Services

Permanent and Full Time – £60k  - £65K per annum

The ISM is looking for an experienced senior manager to manage our outstanding legal services and lead on in house legal matters such as GDPR, governance, health and safety and safeguarding. This is a senior role and as such you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team while at the same time managing on a day to day basis the legal function including a skilled legal team.

The ISM has seen significant growth in membership over recent years which now stands at close on 11,000 members and much of this has been driven by its outstanding services. You will have at least 5 years senior management experience and be a fantastic team player who is proactive and solution focussed. You will always be prepared to go the extra mile,  have excellent written and interpersonal skills with great attention to detail. 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are normally based in Bayswater, London but are currently working from home, where the emphasis is on good communication and team work.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.

Closing date is Monday 17 May 2021 at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

Client Service and Professional Lead (Health & Therapy)

full time or part time job share
£38,500 fte

Our charity supports people living with brain injury to rebuild lives and live well

Now with a Sussex-wide operation we are gearing up to expand and develop

Reaching more people in town communities - East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, West Sussex 

We are seeking a motivated therapist with vision to help roll-out our plans

• A great opportunity to lead in the charity field
• Join a forward-thinking charity as health specialist manager
• Work widely with partners and continue to make a difference
• Help shape our ambitions to become a trusted service provider

If you are excited by this opportunity please get in touch. We warmly welcome informal enquiries in the first instance. 

To arrange a brief discussion about the role with our CEO please contact us via the email address below. 

Skills and experience is as set out in the Job Description Person Specification below. 

Application is via CV - please include a covering letter setting out your expression of
interest.

Interviews will be scheduled in response to applications. 

You will support the organisation across a broad range of legal and compliance matters both in the UK and abroad. This generalist role is being created at a time of international growth within the organisation and will report directly to the CEO. Although a UK registered charity, we are currently active in Germany, the US, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and India. If you have a legal background within an international context and share our vision of a vegan world, we would love to hear from you!

Please read the attached job description for further details on the requirements for this exciting position!

Application Process:

Please click 'apply' where you will be redirected to the Breathe platform to apply. Your application must include your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1000 words by Friday 30th April at 23:59 GMT that answers the following questions:

• How did you find out about this role?
• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• What will you bring to our charity?
• When can you start?
• What is your salary expectation?

After you have completed some basic information about yourself on the Breathe platform, you will be prompted to upload your application documents (CV and Cover letter). Please ensure that you click ‘upload’ for each document that you attach to save this onto your application. You will need to upload one document at a time. Once you have uploaded all the required documents, click ‘finish application’. If you do not click ‘upload’ once attaching a document, we will unfortunately be unable to see it in your application.

Once you have applied, you will receive an email that allows you to ‘review your application’ for the next 24 hours. Please do review your application to check that you have correctly uploaded your application documents.

As an inclusive employer, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require such support. 

Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!

12 Month Contract | 30 hours per week

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a leading disability organisation operating in Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

Our mission is ‘to build a sustainable business to empower disabled people to take control of their own lives and to actively seek out opportunities to achieve their full potential as individuals in mainstream society’. This is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to assist the Information, Advice and Guidance team to support clients in achieving a better state of wellbeing as well as conduct Focus groups and telephone research and provide a platform for disabled people and their families to highlight their needs in such challenging times.

As our ideal candidate, you will be able to provide effective and efficient person-centred casework support within our Information and Advice team. Candidates should have relevant experience of working with complex cases, possess a Level 2 in Information, Advice and Guidance, sound knowledge and understanding of third sector disability issues and welfare entitlements as well as good working knowledge of IT including MS Office and data management.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 21 May 2021.

Interview date: w/c 24 May 2021.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery and effective performance of internal operations to ensure the smooth running of the meal services across the County. This post is to recruit one of two roles as Meals Services Leads one of which (role A) is already in post and covering our St Albans and Ware Sites. This post (role B) is likely to cover our other sites Letchworth and Hemel and will have 365- day operational responsibility for these sites but will also specialise in key areas that will support across all sites to achieve high standards in these areas and will be required to work closely with the other post holder to maintain and develop business growth in accordance with the overall HILS’ strategy.

This role will provide leadership for Team Leaders, and work closely with the Head of Operations and other Managers on both internally and externally-facing projects to ensure that all HILS’ services achieve statutory/regulatory compliance (where required) and high customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.

Nova Wakefield District has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hard working individual to lead the Community & Enterprise Development team at Nova.

You will work with the Nova CEO and Senior Management Team to pursue practices of good governance, creative partnership working, organisational sustainability and effective staff management.

The successful candidate will offer line management to the team of Nova Advisers with various specialisms, Development & Engagement Workers and the Mental Health Community Builder.

The role will also involve overseeing the management of Nova's current projects, delegating responsibilities for their implementation as appropriate - contributing new ideas and approaches.

This is an exciting time to join the team - this is a new role that you will be encouraged and supported to develop.