We have a rewarding opportunity available for Female Facilities Manager to join our teams based in Bristol. You will join us on full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,878 per annum and benefits.

Would you like to join the largest provider of women-only services in Bristol bringing innovation, expertise and extensive experience? Established in 1983, BRISTOL MISSING LINK (incorporating Next Link and Safe Link) is a leading provider of women’s support services in Bristol.

In return for joining us as our Female Facilities Manager, we will offer you:

- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
- 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
- Excellent development and training opportunities
- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Wellness Awards

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive, motivated and resourceful Female Facilities Manager who will ensure the organisation has in place the optimum facilities to support the necessary locations and working environment and to ensure future needs are met.

You will oversee Health & Safety at all offices and ensure that accommodation standards and Health and Safety practice is adhered to in our accommodation based services. Full management and administration of office-related contracts and services

What we are looking for in our ideal Female Facilities Manager:

- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and the ability to carry out health and safety checks
- A minimum of 3 years proven experience working at a similar level
- Proven experience of management/supervision of office administration environment and of staff
- Numeracy and literacy to Supervisor/Manager level
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, ability to prioritise workloads; work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Proven ability to use IT packages to support and train others where necessary
- Ability to use, create and develop computerised record systems using database packages
- Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised where necessary, meet deadlines and take responsible action in the absence of Senior Manager
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to people at all levels
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out Health and Safety checks

Closing date: 9am Friday 13th March 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 24th March 2020

If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering and supporting women in crisis please apply now to join us as our Female Facilities Manager and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its wider services do.

Please monitor your emails following your application.

Missing Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)

Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running of our community centre and sports venues.  The Facilities Manager will drive high standards in customer service, maintenance, and security, and improve our offer to ensure our venues reach their full potential as spaces for our local community to use and enjoy.

Key qualities you will bring include:

• Customer-focus (friendly, welcoming, well-presented)
• Organised, problem-solving approach
• Enthusiasm for community buildings/spaces
• Passion for community development
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice

About BDCA:

BDCA's vision is of a thriving community where everyone feels valued, connected and fulfilled.

Our values are: INCLUSION - we believe that everyone is a valuable member of our community and we are shaped to care for and support each other. CELEBRATION - We encourage an attitude of thankfulness and celebration – even in the midst of life’s disappointments and challenges.  EMPOWERMENT - Our role is to work WITH others, encouraging everyone to be the best they can be, developing their own unique gifts and seizing opportunities.

Our existing staff say: 

“I love working with BDCA. I can be pioneering and innovative. I love the community and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse workforce.” (Staff survey 2019)

If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please consider the attached job information and send us a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining why you think your skills and experience match the role, together with an up to date copy of your CV.

BDCA is committed to inclusion, one of our core values, and we will therefore ensure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Closing date: 1st March 2020

Interviews:  week commencing 15th March 2020

Facilities Manager - 12-month FTC - Maternity Cover - London

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Salary range: From £25,500 to £30,500 a year (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance at £2,991 a year), depending on skills and experience.

Contract:            12-month, Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover.

Working hours: Full time working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm. Some flexibility required according to needs of the business, with some occasional weekend work. 

Location:            The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 20th February 2020

Interview date: Week commencing 24th February held at The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR

Start date: 16th March 2020

The Ethical Property Company

Founded 20 years ago, the Ethical Property Company provides affordable workspace to charities, community groups, campaigns and social businesses working for a fairer and more sustainable society. From humble beginnings, the company has grown steadily and now owns or manages 23 centres across the UK providing affordable office, retail and conference space to over 1,000 social change organisations. Flexible leasing arrangements provide our tenants with long-term security and working alongside like-minded organisations offers them influence-enhancing networking opportunities. 

The company has some 100 staff, based in our properties in London, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Bath, Brighton and Manchester. Our centres are managed to minimise energy use, waste, car travel and the use of harmful materials while offering tenants modern, affordable and flexible space managed in a transparent and supportive way. 

Job Description

The Facilities Manager supports the Centre Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of The Foundry, under the overall supervision of the Regional Manager for the South East. The Facilities Manager will be expected to contribute to the running of the centre as a whole. 

You will play an important role supporting the Centre Manager in servicing the conference users and office tenants. The Facilities Manager reports to the Centre Manager.

As Facilities Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Compliance with health and safety legislation and good practice, including:

• Carrying out risk assessments and fire risk assessments, and ensuring that any resulting actions are carried out in a timely manner; 

• Fire safety procedures including testing of fire safety systems and carrying out bi-annual fire evacuations;

Line Manage a small team of Facilities Support Assistants (FSAs)

• Managing the day-to-day work of the Facilities team;

• Ensuring staff have regular supervisions;

• Lead, develop and motivate staff;

• Setting up (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) furniture and Audio Visual and Information Technology in conference and meeting rooms;

• Carrying out (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) small-scale maintenance tasks including re-painting offices, basic plumbing, small-scale carpentry, key cutting, waste disposal, etc. 

Building improvements and maintenance

• Responsible for ensuring an ethical negotiation, procurement and managing of Service of agreement levels. Updating and maintaining supplier contact database and summary sheets. 

• Investigating day-to-day building-related problems (ranging from boiler/heating breakdowns, leaking roofs and blocked toilets, to alarm activations etc.), and devising timely and cost-effective solutions in consultation (as necessary) with the centre manager, contractors and tenants;

• Organising and overseeing planned preventative maintenance works and facilities service delivery (such as mechanical and electrical services, fire safety systems, building fabric, security), liaising with contractors and tenants to ensure timely completion and minimum disruption;

• Keeping up-to-date maintenance and service records and a manual of the building;

• Building strong working relationships with contractors in specifying works, tendering, monitoring progress and approving invoices on completion;

Person Specification

This is a busy, demanding and ‘hands on’ role that will require a ‘can do’ attitude by the successful applicant.

Essential skills and experience

• You have experience of commercial facilities / property management;

• You have experience of managing health and safety within the workplace;

• You have experience of managing expenditure and approving invoices;

• You are computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel;

• You can cope well under pressure, can multitask and can adapt to changing circumstances;

• You have good organisational and time management skills and can prioritise effectively;

• You are a confident starter-finisher with an eye for detail;

• You are a problem-solver, able to use your own initiative in finding pragmatic solutions; this will involve some hands-on work; 

• You are confident in supervising others, but also lead though example;

• You maintain a professional standard of presentation and communication with colleagues and tenants at all times;

Desirable skills and experience

• You have a property-related qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH/RICS qualification or be a member of the BIFM or evidence of equivalent skills).

To apply: 

Please click ‘Apply’ below and you will be emailed details regarding how to progress your application. 

Responsible to Chief Executive

Responsible for Cleaner-Caretaker Team Leader, Livestock Manager, Handy Person, Weekend Farmers, volunteers

Grade E

Purpose

To lead the maintenance, health and safety of the site and people on it.

Main duties and responsibilities

Facilities, health and safety

• Manage people in the facilities team to perform at their best.
• Undertake inspection, repair, maintenance and development of the physical site infrastructure (eg fencing, cleanliness, structures).
• Oversee day-to-day care of the animals on site (feeding, cleaning, housing) with support of the Livestock Manager.
• Ensure statutory health and safety checks are completed (eg boiler servicing, electrical circuit testing, PAT, building safety).
• Prepare and implement an annual planned improvement programme for facilities.
• Ensure that the burglar alarm, fire alarm and the heating systems are maintained as necessary and set as required.
• Ensure that facilities contracts (eg maintenance, waste, hygiene) are renewed, represent good value, and that checks are carried out as specified.
• Ensure rooms are fit for purpose, clean and well-maintained.
• Report on progress and issues.
• Schedule and oversee site safety checks and risk assessments (eg daily play-area, annual building survey, events).
• Provide first aid cover for staff team.
• Maintain relevant records (eg risk assessment, COSHH and accident books).
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation in health and safety and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Direct contractors on site in accordance with health and safety procedures.

General

• Work within and to promote the aims and objectives of the City Farm, and to present a positive image of the Farm to the public.
• Abide, at all times, by the City Farm’s policies including its Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Ensure all area risk assessments are carried out as necessary.
• Attend regular planning meetings with the Chief Executive and other team leaders, and other staff as required.
• Ensure that the output and quality of your work is of the highest professional standards.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post, as required.
• Take part in Farm events where required.
• Take a key role in the induction of new staff and volunteers.

It is the nature of work of within the facilities team that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises where tasks are not specifically covered in the job description have to be undertaken. The nature of work with volunteers and the general public requires a flexible approach to hours of work including some evening and weekend working.  As a small team it is essential that everyone could, if required, handle all routine day-to-day tasks.

During times of annual leave general farm and garden duties will be shared by all facilities team members.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant environment.
• Good level of knowledge and skill in general maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements.
• A proven ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Able to operate on own, using initiative to solve problems arising from workload.
• A clear commitment to equal opportunities.
• Computer literate
• The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check

Desirable

• First-aid-at-work qualified.
• Experience in a qualified trade (eg carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
• Experience of looking after farm animals.
• Good rapport with the general public.
• An interest in the aims and mission of the organisation.

Part time – 14 hours per week

Birmingham, Bradford, London or Manchester with frequent travel across the UK

Permanent

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to lead on all facilities related activities across our UK offices.

At Refugee Action, we have a vision of a UK in which refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome, can get justice, live free of poverty and successfully rebuild their lives.  We empower refugees and people seeking asylum to influence both our work, the issues that matter to them and decisions made by government and we are a trusted partner for others who share our vision.
 

Over the last 3 years, we have provided life-changing support to more than 3,000 resettled refugees and 8,000 people seeking asylum, strengthened the work of more than 140 charities, and secured important changes in government policy and practice on English language provision and support for asylum seekers at risk of destitution.  We want to do far more to learn from and shift power to refugees and people seeking asylum. It's an exciting time to be part of Refugee Action as we work towards achieving our 3-year strategy objectives (2019-22) through securing systemic change through our campaigns to change government policies, our direct services, and our work to strengthen and connect other service delivery organisations.

To succeed in this role you will have:
 

• Insight into the needs hopes and experiences of refugees and asylum seekers.
• A thorough understanding of facilities management
• Strong project management skills
• Two years’ experience of office administration including using computer systems (Word, Excel, database), bespoke databases and setting up and maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures (computerised and manual)
• Working knowledge of finance payment and invoicing systems
• Experience of successfully managing and prioritising own workload

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 2nd March 2020

Interviews: Friday 13th March 2020 in London

Facilities Manager 
Chalk Farm, London

As our Facilities Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the entire Roundhouse estate. This comprises the Main Space venue – a Grade 2* listed building, a studio theatre, the Paul Hamlyn Studios, bars, a café, a service yard, an office building and a new building due to be completed around 2022.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Facilities Manager will oversee an effective maintenance programme for the entire site and will directly manage the House Services teams, Operations Support teams and the Housekeeping teams. The role will also involve the management of significant contracts including M&E, Fire Systems, Lifts, Pest Control, Access Control and Refuse. You will be responsible for the planning of building refurbishment within a busy and demanding events calendar and be expected to contribute to the planning and management of long-term building development projects alongside a dedicated Project Manager.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of an Estates Plan and help to ensure that the balance between upkeep and development is established and sustained. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of Health and Safety across the organisation and to contribute to environmental strategy plans and manage facilities projects.

We are looking for someone with:

Essential
- Significant facilities management experience
- Effective, proven project management skills
- Experience of building and contract management
- Practical experience and/or a qualification in a relevant profession – e.g. engineering, electrical, plumbing
- A proven commitment to setting and maintaining standards
- To hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or comparable health and safety qualification
- Excellent people management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate teams
- Effective communication skills
- Experience of managing budgets

Desirable
- Previous experience in a role in an arts or leisure environment
- Experience of facility management in a listed building

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one, due to the nature of the role.

For more information, please download the full job description and if you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application by 10am on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 per annum
Interviews: 10th - 13th March 2020

All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.

Other organisations may call this role Facilities & Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, Building Maintenance Manager, or Building & Facilities Manager.

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In response to the growth and increasing diversity of our business, we are currently seeking an experienced individual to lead our Facilities team (2 staff). This is a diverse role with a range of responsibilities based on the needs of the organisation across multiple sites in London. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As our Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of our organisation. You will also ensure that best practices are followed for maximum efficiency and that the most suitable working environment is attained for your colleagues and their activities.You will be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises.  Other areas of responsibility will include building and ground maintenance, cleaning, health and safety procurement and contract management, security, space management and utilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience of facilities management processes and a broad knowledge of the technical issues in property management.  You will also have experience of procuring facilities related contracts for goods and services and of managing the performance of subcontractors.  Proven ability of managing staff and delivering quality customer services to internal customers, is also required.

Closing date: 01/03/2020 (at Midnight)

Interviews will be held on an on-going process

Please note that we may close this vacancy early, if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.

Head of Facilities

68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland in the village of Much Hadham needs you….

Established in 1903, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity that looks after approximately 175 adults, children and young people with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions based on a 68 acre site in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. It comprises a school, a further educational college, an adult care home and associated supported living services and Children’s Home.

Position: Head of Facilities
Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Herts
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: Circa £50,000
Benefits: Free on-site parking, Subsidised restaurant, High Street retail / leisure discounts, Generous holidays, Discounted gym membership

About the role:

At a time of exciting significant change in both education and care, St Elizabeth’s is looking for a Head of Facilities who combines strong technical skills with broad management experience to manage and develop the charity’s extensive property and estate in line with the needs of its clients, regulatory requirements and the interests of the wider organisation.

This role oversees the management of the day to day operations of the charity’s maintenance, estates and domestic services departments. The Head of Facilities also has a wider strategic role in helping deliver a property strategy to enable the charity to respond to the changing needs of its clients and provide the highest quality service. The post holder will lead on issues including security and health and safety and play a critical role on matters such as procurement and environmental sustainability.

About you:

We are looking for someone with a professional qualification in Building or Facilities Management or a related qualification in Engineering, Construction or Surveying. You will have strong knowledge of property related legislation and an excellent understanding of relevant health and safety legislation. You will successfully manage a busy site, balancing construction projects and contractors with the smooth running of catering, cleaning and domestic services. Your proficiency in IT and helpdesk systems will ensure the facilities team are deployed effectively.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check paid for by the centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route.

You may have experience of the following: Facilities Manager, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Facilities Director, Facilities Project Manager, Hard Services, Soft Services, Building Services, Property Manager, etc.

Ref: 92110

Facilities and Administration Manager

£36,295pa plus excellent benefits

Permanent

"An instrumental role in our move to new premises..."

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis Skylight Brent, based in Harlesden, provides housing, education, employment, volunteering, wellbeing and mental health services that help people leave homelessness. An important part of our work is also influencing the local provision of services for homeless people.

Crisis Skylight Brent will relocate to a new bigger and inspirational building in early 2021, and the new Administration and Facilities will be playing an instrumental role in supporting this move and ensuring we are making the most out of this exciting new development.

About the role

As the Administration and Facilities Manager, you will play an important role within the local management team, ensuring the smooth running of facilities and administration to support the delivery of our services. Liaising with colleagues from across Crisis including Finance and Information Governance, you will ensure our local systems are in-line with the wider organisation requirements and standards. You will work closely with the Crisis central facilities management department, acting as their link locally and participating in their team activities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in facilities management along with a sound administrative background.  Working with colleagues across Crisis and within the local team you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. Commitment to Crisis’s values and purpose are essential to the role.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online.

Candidates are required to complete a supporting statement, addressing points 1-5 of the person specification. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 March 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work please visit our website. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

We require a Facilities Projects Assistant for a 6-month FTC. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Facilities Lead this role will support with key projects alongside the provision of efficient, customer focussed facilities management and Health and Safety services.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance to Health, Safety and Facilities Lead on capital projects in planning, design, and inspection activities as assigned
• Assist with scheduling, setting up appointments, and responding to data requests
• Active involvement in ensuring health and safety regulations are adhered to.

Awareness of health and safety of the workplace and manual handling experience is essential for this role. You’ll also  have a proactive approach along with the  ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. 

Closing date: Monday 9th March 2020 (23:59)

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

Job Overview

Director of Finance and Resources

£60,000 + local authority pension + generous holiday allowance

Flexible working with resilience for multi-site working

Responsibilities

The successful candidate with be a motivated and ambitious qualified Accountant who is enthusiastic, bright and committed.

As the Financial and Resourcing lead our client is seeking a the successful candidate to be part of the Strategic Leadership Team, SLT and presenting Performance and Position of the organisation helping enhance and improve the reputation of the organisation.

Management of Business Support function and key 3rd Party contracts, Managing Finance Team and their Financial Controls, providing meaningful financial information and meeting the Financial obligations. Managing the Payroll, ICT and Estates looking to grow the role and support the wider Finance teams development and enhance their good reputation.

This dynamic Not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Finance lead to join their finance team, helping to lead and support the finance function of the organisation.

• Lead the TLA Finance team ensuring adherence to the Trust and authorities guidelines
• Manage the Senior Finance Manager and develop the Finance Team, establishing effective and robust systems of financial management, payroll monitoring, benchmarking and monitoring of income and expenditure
• Oversee the payroll procedures and systems while liaising with HR
• Reporting to SORP, VAT, taxation, overheads and legislation is essential. Candidate must have previous charity experience, be flexible, adaptable and comfortable to hit the ground running
• Strategic and operational lead for the site Manager including premises and facilities management
• Line management of the IT Manager to ensure all users of ICT needs are met in line with the Trust’s Framework
• To produce and maintain a comprehensive Disaster & Recovery Plan linked to resource management
• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements are met in line with the Trusts framework
• Assisting in enhancing the Trusts reputation and developing the business potential
• Acting as a Business lead

• Candidates Qualified by Experience may be considered, depending on quality of application.

  It is essential that candidates can demonstrate longevity in post on their CV.

  Qualifications/experience required

  ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or international equivalent

  Experience of working within large and ‘complex’ organisations.

  What’s on offer?

  £60,000 + Additional Benefits

An exciting opportunity for an energetic General Manager to lead and manage our successful boating charity with a fully accessible community centre in our iconic canal-side building in Camden.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy-living and have been flying the flag for adventure and opportunity on the Regent's Canal for 53 years! 

Reporting directly to the Charity's trustees, the General Manager will be responsible for delivering the Charity's aims, all aspects of our operational management including of our five employees, our finances, iconic building and our future funding sustainability.

The candidate we are looking for will have a proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of a business, charity or educational establishment with hands-on experience of managing projects and change, operational delivery, financial literacy, human resources, marketing and future charitable funding initiatives.

The comes at an exciting time in the Charity's development.Drive, enthusiasm and a sense of humour are all essential! 

A full job description and person specification is attached. Please apply with your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person and role specification.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a part-time Finance Manager (0.4 – 0.6 FTE) to work alongside our Accounts and Payroll Administrator at Little Valley Animal Shelter.

Although we are proud to be affiliated to the RSPCA (South, East and West Devon Branch), Little Valley Animal Shelter is a completely separate, self-funded, local Devon charity (205154), located on a beautiful 20-acre site just outside Exeter. We have been operating from this site for almost 30 years and last year alone our shelter rescued, cared for and successfully re-homed nearly 1,000 abandoned, abused or unwanted animals.

It is a great time to join our team as we have just finished the rebuild of our new animal facilities and are now poised to develop further and expand our services across Devon.

About the role

The Finance Manager will lead the financial management of the charity, supported by the Accounts and Payroll Administrator who delivers the day to day book-keeping and financial administration. Your key purpose will be to oversee the finance function, providing higher level strategic support for the CEO and Trustee Board, timely finance management reports and data analysis, as well as to take on responsibility to promote ICT within both Little Valley and our retail shops. As this is a brand new role, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make it your own and create something really special.

About you

This role requires practical, hands-on experience of delivering the wide range of finance and accounting services required by a small business or charity; a thorough understanding of accounting principles; a knowledge of charity SORP and charity statutory accounting are highly desirable; solid experience of the audit and preparation of annual financial accounts is essential; you must already hold a full qualification in either ACCA, ACA or CIMA;  practical experience of preparing management and statutory reports and VAT returns is required; ideally an understanding of grant preparation work and the required ongoing financial monitoring and reporting.  

You will be highly motivated by Little Valley’s wide range of animal welfare work; have a sound working knowledge of Sage Accounts and Microsoft Excel; strong attention to detail, producing work with a high level of accuracy; exceptional management and financial skills; proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Ideally you will also have a good working knowledge of both ICT and the potential of new technology within a small business/charity.

As mentioned this is a permanent part time role working either 15 or 22hrs a week. Ideally on a two or three day a week basis but we would consider other more flexible weekly working arrangements to accommodate lifestyles for outstanding candidates. 

A job description and further paperwork is avaiable on our website via the link below. 

I am currently looking for an Operations Manager for an amazing newly independent childrens charity. I am looking for candidates with a strong background in HR & Facilities.
This is a new role involves managing the Operations team (2) and implementing the organisation's early systems, processes and infrastructure to guide and support the charity's growth. These processes include financial and human resource management.
The charity is currently going through an office move, this will be the immediate focus as well as various HR projects.
Main duties:
OPERATIONS (Including HR & Facilities Management)
Maintenance of full and compliant HR records
Rolling review of HR policies and ensuring implementation and compliance
Support recruitment processes including ensuring all aspects are legally compliant
Oversee the Volunteer Coordinators development of a new but robust and growing
volunteer programme
Monitor staff training needs
Provision of effective software, hardware and electronic solutions for the smooth running of
the organisation
Ongoing development and management of the new CRM (Salesforce) system
Manage the relocation of Safe Passage assessing potential locations and making provision
for facilities management requirements
Lead on decisions around office equipment including telephones, printers and copiers and
the need for external resource to source an office.
Review the production of monthly management accounts and relevant financial reports

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online or contact Sekai today!