Credit unions in Britain have been in existence for well over 50 years. There have always been representative bodies in the sector throughout that period. ABCUL emerged from the former Credit Union League of Great Britain (CULGB) in 1984 and has always been the major credit union trade association representing the largest number of credit unions in England, Scotland and Wales.

We are now seeking to recruit a Project Manager to work on an Oral History Project that documents and catalogues the history and heritage of the credit union movement. The lottery funding for the project will be managed through the Credit Union Foundation which is a subsidiary company of ABCUL run as a charity to support the development of credit unions and their staff through grants, education and learning.

THE ROLE

The position will be based at ABCUL’s office in central Manchester but home working will be an option for some of the time particularly in light of the on-going COVID-19 situation. The role is a new role to the trade body and is therefore a start-up position which will require a clear understanding of the project along with the ability to engage external stakeholders and volunteers to ensure successful project delivery. 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and understanding of the British credit union movement.
• Knowledge and understanding of oral history and public history.
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Experience in management and evaluation of projects.
• Clear understanding of the expectations and needs of funders and partners in the delivery of a project.
• A commitment to understanding the needs of credit unions and stakeholders in the project in order to develop the project to maximise outcomes.
• Significant diplomacy and influencing skills sufficient to work with corporate partners within a democratic movement, with voluntary board members and Credit Union operational staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clear and engaging information for a variety of audiences, including the media.
• Strong analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Excellent PC and keyboard skills sufficient to use a PC effectively on a daily basis to service themselves e.g. e-mail, Goldmine, Timesheet, Microsoft Office Software, internet, etc.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the project, including some travel and weekends and evenings throughout the period as required.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, multi-task & prioritise; a highly organised self- starter, with first class time-management skills to manage competing demands on workload.
• Bachelor's degree minimum

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Salary up to £35,000 per annum pro rata – 17.5 hours per week – 15 months fixed term contract

Pension – 6% employer contribution

ABCUL is a modern flexible and equal opportunities employer offering all its team excellent working conditions.

Location – Head Office based in Manchester.  COVID-19 restriction and risk assessments will be factored into when the office facilities will be available.  Home/remote working is likely to be the main focus for the initial period of the role.

The Association is looking for the successful candidate to start work in July or August 2020 however capability is more important than notice period.

Closing date 17th July 2020.

Shortlisting will take place on 20th July with virtual interviews being held on Friday 24th July 2020.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our UK-based team.  The role is to provide a pivotal role to support the Trust’s finance team with accounting, reporting and financial management and implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft modules.

The RZIM Zacharias Trust is a UK-registered Christian charity with a friendly, welcoming culture and a warm working atmosphere.  Our organisational vision and mission is to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions.

As a successful applicant, you will report to our global Chief Financial Officer (based in at RZIM Headquarters in Atlanta, USA) and will be responsible for the timeliness and effectiveness of the Finance and Accounting functions in the Trust, leading and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget reports for both internal and external distribution, as well as effective supervision, development and oversight of the UK finance department. 

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of a stimulating Christian community, where you will take an active part in the prayer life of the team.  Your main responsibilities would include:

• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements annual budgeting process to enable its submission to the Board of Directors for approval and funding.

• Collaborates with the Headquarters Finance Team to ensure alignment with finance processes and procedures to achieve global reporting consistency and cohesiveness.

• Interprets the Trust’s monthly financial results/variances to communicate them to key internal contacts and works with budget owners to prepare and deliver forecasts and financial analysis as needed and champions global internal control policies, processes, and procedures.

• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.

• Ensures full compliance and accurate reporting as required by external parties and acts as the main liaison for the Charities Commission, Companies House, UK SORP, insurance, banks, and other vendors or relevant in country government authorities.

• Processing and record keeping of all employees’ National Insurance (NI), payroll taxes, including pension deductions, and Gift Aid recovery.

• Leadership of UK Finance function.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance professional, of graduate calibre (preferably with a degree in finance or accounting), with extensive experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications and PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, or other financial reporting software.  You will also have an ACCA, equivalent qualification in accounting or full CIMA membership and committed to uphold financial integrity and achieving timely, high quality results and service, with a proven ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance professionals to inspire sound stewardship and financial decision making.  You will also be skilled and experienced in the area of Finance and Administration, with strong working knowledge of UK charities financial reporting under UK General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and UK Statement of Recommended Practices (SORPs) as well as knowledge of British General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to set priorities, displaying resilience and remaining calm under pressure, and meet timely deadlines.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and will have a proven ability to work alone but also to build strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions and organisational levels and securing trust and respect of colleagues, using positive influencing and relationship building skills. They will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate evidence a high level of emotional intelligence.  In particular, they will be able to use a high degree of tact and sound judgment in dealing with financial and other sensitive information while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. They will display the leadership qualities that will enable them to lead and develop the finance team and are likely to have managed staff.

In return we offer a pleasant working environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, generous pension scheme, death in service scheme and a range of other work benefits.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values as well as the mission, principles and practices of the Trust. 

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process. This role is also likely to be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) standard check.  If you are interested in applying, please email your CV, together with a covering email outlining your suitability, details about what your Christian faith means to you and motivation for the role to our recruitment team.More detail is available on our website.

Facilities Officer

Working 36 hours per week

 £22,500-£24,000 per annum

Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre (CRMC) is the only organisation in Coventry dedicated to providing impartial and confidential advice, guidance and support to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants living in and around the city. We are a local, medium-sized organisation which has been welcoming refugees and migrants since 2000. Our aim is to help people to rebuild their lives and achieve their full potential in safety and dignity whilst supporting integration and encouraging active citizenship.

We currently have a very exciting vacancy for a Facilities Officer who will ensure the smooth running of the of the premises and facilities of the CRMC housing portfolio.

This role requires an experienced Facilities Officer with relevant knowledge and skills. To be successful in the role, you will have a proven track record of delivering minor works in the maintenance and repair of buildings. You will also have good knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and know how to ensure compliance with Fire Safety Regulations.

Furthermore, you will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to problem solve and respond quickly and flexibly.

The post will be based at Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre, Norton House, Bird Street, Coventry, CV1 5FX and carry out maintenance off site.

For more information and an application pack, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications is 17th July 2020 at 13:00 hours

Interviews will be held on the 21st July 2020

Please send completed applications to HR by email or by post to: Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre, Norton House, Bird Street, Coventry, CV1 5FX marked for the attention of HR.

All communications related to this position should be sent to the above contact details and should clearly indicate the application

“Facilities Officer Application” in the subject line.

Please note:  CVs will not be considered.

Redbridge Equalities and Community Council is a well-established and hard-working equalities organisation with its roots in community relations and race equality work, based in Ilford, and working mainly in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience to take forward our work on hate crime and community engagement and cohesion. On hate crime, they will be able to build on RECC’s pioneering community-based approach, working with our Community Witness and Support Team and supporting hate crime victims both individually and through mutual support groups. Much of the recent focus of our community engagement work has been through the Redbridge Equalities Forum, and they will have the opportunity to steer its development into a post-Covid world. And on community cohesion they will have a key part to play in the development of a proposed major new initiative in two of Redbridge’s most deprived and divided areas.

This is a challenging agenda, the more so for a part time worker, and their highest priority initially will be to work with the Trustees to find the funding needed to enable the post both to become fulltime and to continue beyond March.

Halton Haven is a small and friendly hospice, much loved by our community, serving people from Runcorn, Widnes and West Cheshire. We offer specialist care, support and advice to many people facing a life limiting illness and their families, every day of the year. 

We are currently seeking to recruit a Retail and Distribution Manager to grow, develop and manage our retail outlets.  The successful post holder will be responsible for the development of a substantial retail income stream and will act as a positive ambassador for the Hospice via the integration of our retail outlets within the local community.  The modernization of our charity retail outlets is something we are particularly keen to progress, with the ideal candidate able to implement and embed new systems for the streamlining of income and management of logistics.

With a proven track record in management of a diverse workforce, project design, implementation and a passion for the ethos the Hospice, ideally, the job holder will have experience within the retail and/or marketing sector.  A demonstrable passion for merchandising supported by an engaging ‘can do’ approach would be ideal.

Our benefits include ongoing training and development, employee assistance programme, subsidised dining and free parking, Occupational Health Service, 10% discount on purchases from our Retail Outlets

To apply; please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the attached job description and person specification.

This is an exciting Operations and Facilities Administrator role working for a membership organisation based in North London.

This is a full-time role and the successful Operations and Facilities Administrator will be responsible for looking after the day to day running of the clubs operations.

In addition to providing front house cover, managing incoming calls, and the email inbox, you will also need be responsible for ensuring the clubs Heath & Safety standards are met. In addition, you will ensure that all and any maintenance is sorted out in timely and organised manner with the necessary contractor. You will also track and sin up new members.

The successful candidate will need to have a proven track record in a similar role and in addition to excellent communication skills and organisational skills, applicants must be computer literate including Microsoft Office.

This role is based in Finchley in North London, and the client offers on site parking. If you are immediately available and interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment than please send your CV to [email protected]

Who are GMYN?

For many young people, the transition to adulthood isn’t easy. In the UK, one third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community.

At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in Greater Manchester overcome this. We deliver a range of development programmes and drop-in activities to help young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

Founded in 2007 by our Chief Executive, Alex Fairweather, we have grown from a single volunteering project to a registered charity and have helped over 10,000 young people.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join GMYN’s operations team, providing strategic and operational financial support and advice. The role holder will provide day to day management and reporting of the charity’s income and expenditure as well as responsibility for preparation of GMYN’s annual budget and accounts.

You will have experience of working within a financial environment ideally in a management/leading role within a charity. You will have the AAT or similar qualification, or substantial equivalent experience. You will also have strong numeracy and communication skills and the ability to provide accurate and timely information.

In addition, you will have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on your own initiative working independently when required.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will also work alongside GMYN’s Operations Lead and work closely with the Business and Finance Administrator.

Joining #TeamGMYN: Our Offer

At GMYN, we strive to be inclusive. Every member of #TeamGMYN is involved in all aspects of decision making, from strategic planning, setting the organisational values through to basic everyday practices to give everyone an active voice. We are responsive to the needs of the team and all support available is designed through consultation.

We are regularly reviewing our practices to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and encourage suggestions and feedback from staff to improve our offer.

Our offer currently includes access to

• The Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, including 5 ‘no-questions-asked’ ad-hoc wellbeing days
• Flexible working hours, including working from home options
• Childcare vouchers for those already accessing the scheme
• Accessible, ethical and gender-neutral office space
• Living wage, with processes to request performance-based payrises
• An 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Whilst our staff team is diverse in many ways, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under-represented, therefore applications from candidates who identify with these characteristics are welcomed and encouraged.

For full details on the role and the #TeamGMYN offer can be found in the job pack attached.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) showing how you meet the attached personal specification via the link on this page by Monday 20th July. 

Nelson St Church will be an innovative, exciting Resource Church in the centre of Rochdale. Established in partnership with Holy Trinity Brompton Church, London it is expected to launch in January 2021.

We are looking to build a close-knit team, united by the vision of seeing the transformation of lives in Rochdale. As Operations Manager you will be a key part of the leadership team, and will have a significant role in implementing the vision and values of the church.

Initially, you will be responsible for the set up of the operational side of the Church, providing strategic, organisational and administrative support to the team. Once established, you will be responsible for the effective running of the operations of the church and play a key role in growing through effective communication with the community.

This will be an exciting and challenging place to work, full of variety. We hope to create an environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged, and where we strive for excellence in everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inspirational and visionary children's charity as part of their growing fundraising team. Established in 2000, Caudwell Children works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

Caudwell Children is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.

This transformational period brings the need to develop all income streams to enable this growth and so Caudwell Children are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Caudwell Children - Philanthropy Manager

Location: Keele, Staffordshire

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 plus bonus (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

Supported by the CEO Trudi Beswick and founder/major benefactor John Caudwell, the legacy circle is a network of high-profile individuals personally motivated to support the challenges facing children with disabilities and their families.

As Philanthropy Manager, your focus will be on developing new sustainable income through high-profile fundraising activities, providing personal contributions and introducing influential contacts to Caudwell Children.

To be considered for this position you will have demonstrable experience of major donor fundraising with a strong track record in securing five to six figure gifts from high net worth individuals. You will have proven experience or recruiting new prospects as well as managing donor engagement and cultivation strategies.

Closing date for applications: Harris Hill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Heritage Centre Manager

£25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits

Boston, Lincolnshire

Set in the historic village of Benington in Lincolnshire, the Beonna at All Saints is a unique and exciting project which has been developed by Benington Community Heritage Trust (BCHT, registered charity 1121678) over a number of years. After successfully managing the £2.3 million conservation and refurbishment project of this historic building with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Churches Conservation Trust and Architectural Heritage Fund - plus a soft opening and trial events in 2019 - The Trust are now launching and rolling out our new business plan for 2020 and beyond. We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic and entrepreneurial Centre Manager, with solid commercial and operational experience, to lead the delivery of this business plan and help lead the re-opening of the Beonna this year.

Our aim is to ensure that the Beonna becomes a popular venue for community, heritage and private events.

Role Purpose

As the lead manager for the Beonna, the Heritage Centre Manager will;

•  Manage the Beonna on a day to day basis
•  Drive and deliver the business plan, project outcomes and income targets
• Manage workforce and HR responsibilities
• Manage Health and Safety Responsibilities
• Identify and engage with prospective user groups for The Beonna at All Saints;
• Create and implement an events/community/heritage programme which will maximise the use of the Beonna;
• Engage with project partners and funders
• Manage the review, update and development of policies and procedures when necessary

Hours:

Full time - 5 days a week - 37.5 hours per week (Able to work a flexible working week including some weekends and evenings)

Salary:

£25,000 - £30,000 + NI and pension contributions plus 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)

Please send a cover letter and CV outlining how you meet the criteria (please set out your experience and provide evidence of this in your application) by email to us via the apply button.

Closing date for applications 17th July 2020

Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries (GHAS) is looking for a full-time Fundraising Manager with a strong track record to join our new team.  This is an exciting opportunity to help develop our charity using your experience.

Set up in 2016, GHAS operates a Farm Animal Sanctuary near Ludlow (GHAS Head Office) and is also on the Board of Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs near Gainsborough.  The successful candidate will need to develop and implement a fundraising strategy to support the charity and both rescue sites.   This will include all aspects of fundraising from encouraging support from individual givers through to developing corporate partnerships.

Our Farm Animal Sanctuary is the first in Europe to receive verification from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries; we were awarded the Shining World Compassion Award in 2019 and have recently embarked on the development of our Education and Outreach programme.  In addition, we are in the development stage of several on-site projects including our Pig Barn and Woodland Project and Outdoor Classroom; initiatives that are aimed at making the visitor experience more rewarding and helping us maximise engagement.

It is an exciting time to be championing farmed animals and encouraging people to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle. Full Details are attached.

Advise & initiate action on property issues in local churches, oversee quinquennial inspections and manse inspections, provide advice on technical matters to Synod Committees.

We are looking for someone who:

- has experience of property matters either through extensive operational management or through the practice of a relevant profession, while holding appropriate qualifications at higher or professional level;

- has some knowledge of charity procedures;

- is a team player and is used to working collaboratively;

- possesses effective oral and written communication skills;

- possesses sound IT skills; and

- has a willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the United Reformed Church.

Morgan Hunt are looking for an experienced Empty Property Officer to work for a local authority based in East London

The Empty Property Officer will need to have experience in the following:

• Working knowledge and awareness of Compulsory Purchase Orders
• Experience of dealing with Empty Dwelling Management Orders
• Can successfully identify vacant and empty properties as well as the problems tat they're likely to encounter

The Empty Property Officer will undertake the following duties:

• Work closely with the team on technical issues and service delivery matters toward service and work improvements
• Develop and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives including training programmes, mentoring and coaching.
• Inspect and survey buildings including the preparation of scheduled work, defects and plans.

If you match the above criteria please apply for the role or alternatively contact the team for more info on 02074198946

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role

To carry out maintenance and repairs to the facilities at Yeldall Manor, using your own trade skills and those of sub-contractors and volunteers. To supervise and train, with the assistance of the Facilities Manager, residents working in the maintenance department as part of the drug/alcohol recovery programme, providing meaningful and challenging work for them. To assist in the co-ordination of Yeldall Manor’s planned maintenance programme, keeping this programme up to date and maintaining records of work carried out.

You will have: practical skills and a desire to use and share them with others; the sensitivity to work alongside men in their recovery journeys; the ability to manage your own workload and stay calm under pressure; a solid Christian faith and the ability to be an appropriate role model to our client group.

As Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation operating a Christian programme, it is an occupational requirement (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) that the successful candidate is a committed and practising Christian. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required.

This post is for 24 hours a week, weekdays only.

Please see the Job Description for additional information.