Interesting and varied part-time finance position, working from home, with a number of international charities and NFPs

Words of Peace Global

Charity Accountant

the role

The Accountant is responsible for managing the financial administration and cash flow. He/she reports directly to the CEO and maintains constant contact with other key managers within the organization.

The Accountant is assisted by two part time contractors who manage the admin, bookkeeping and the donations database functions between them, in addition to the Global Event Budget Manager. 

The Accountant will perform some or all of the tasks identified further below for 4-5 similar charities and not for-profit organisations, based in the Netherlands, the UK, Australia and the USA respectively, each of which have their own admin/accounting staff – further specific details to be provided for each.

the organisations

Words of Peace Global (WOPG) is an international charitable foundation and part of an international network of charities and not-for-profits inspired by the words of Prem Rawat.We share his conviction that the need for peace in our lives, and in the world, is fundamental.We offer a message that peace is possible and we provide resources to help those who wish to pursue it.

Funded entirely by donations, mainly from many thousands of individuals around the world, our main activity is supporting the live events and other speaking engagements that Prem Rawat attends throughout the year. 

Governance of WOPG is ensured by a Board comprising 4 members, two of whom are situated in the Netherlands where the Foundation is registered.

the person

The successful person for this position should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ideally)
• 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting as a Finance Manager in the third sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of IT, banking, payment processing, charity governance and human resources.
• Some flexibility to accommodate working with volunteers aand others across different time zones.

position profile

Location: from home with occasional physical meetings

Full time position

Time: 2 days/week (possibly averaging 3 hours each day), plus occasional additional involvement on a project by project basis.

Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of the financial statements.
• Responsible for the day to day finance and accounts operation
• Supervise, mentor and assist all staff in the department and ensure they are maintaining robust accounting records that comply with generally accepted accounting principles
• Review investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in accounting entries, financial documents and reports.
• Analyse transactional processes and identify where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved
• Responsible for maintaining and developing all aspects of the online accounting system.
• Adhere to internal and external deadlines including timely completion of month end procedures
• Responsible for the production of key statutory/legal accounting records such as the Annual Report and Accounts
• Carries out other accounting related duties as required.

Budgeting :

• Works with key managers to prepare an annual budget for presentation to the Board.
• Manage approved budget throughout the year ensuring costs are controlled.
• Follow approvals process for all costs arising.
• Work to ensure costs are minimized and revenue is maximized wherever possible
• Meet agreed timelines for regular reporting and communication of the financial position to the Management Team and the Board.
• Provide analysis of revenue and expenditure across years as required.
• Provide a range of financial report to stakeholders as required
• Attend conference calls as and when required
• Take part in ad hoc projects as they arise

Cash Flow :

• Direct our cash flow planning and management 
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial results, controls and processes
• Meet agreed timeline for cash flow reports 
• Take part in ad hoc projects as they arise

Grants :

• Manage non-event grant applications and oversee the event grant application process both to be performed in accordance with agreed processes and generally accepted NFP standards
• Prepare grant application documents and ensure all requirements are met in respect of the application and reporting of any funds received to ensure funding provided has been applied soley for the prupose for which it was given.

Other :

• Ensure accounting software and donations management software is constantly reviewed, developed as necessary within budgetary constraints and remains fit for purpose.
• Oversee relationship with credit card payment providers
• Assist with donor enquiries

Additional tasks (For UK org. only)

• Manage PAYE for UK based employees including submitting all necessary returns to HMR&C
• Administer Pension scheme for UK based employees
• Ensure systems are in place for compliance with Gift Aid rules and maximize claims wherever possible
• Ensure suitable insurances are in place seeking advice as necessary and deal with any claims should they arise.
• Prepare and manage detailed budgets for major UK events, monitor and provide regular reports to the event team. 
• Act as contact point for all UK wide initiatives as appropriate

to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages. 

Also include your notice period and salary expectations.

(no Agencies please)

We will be conducting interviews as applications come in. If your application is of interest and we want to take it forward, our interview process will follow this route: 

• Screening Interview (via video call)
• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• Second Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

Trustee Opportunities: 2 roles available one for candidates with Children’s Social Care experience and one for candidates with Chartered CIPD Membership

Could you help steer and govern a prominent, dynamic East Anglian charity to new heights?

Are you committed to improving young lives?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Trustee (voluntary position).

On this occasion to balance the skills mix within the board applications are specifically invited from individuals with:

1. Professional or academic experience of the delivery of Children’s Social Care.
2.  Experienced HR professional

Break offers a wide range of services for vulnerable children, young people and their families and we are looking to further develop and diversify to increase the depth of our support and geographical spread.

We are a learning organisation striving for constant improvement and require passionate, dedicated and enterprising individuals able to contribute fully to the Board functioning in an ever evolving sector.

Break is changing young lives across East Anglia by supporting children, young people and families in key areas and we continue to grow and diversify to meet changing needs.

Our Vision is to be the leading children’s care charity in East Anglia striving for the best outcomes for young people on the edge of care, in care and moving on from care.

We will do this by offering a pathway of connected specialist support services to ensure young people have the care they need, when and where they need it, for as long as they need it.

We will continue to innovate and develop always striving to be best.

Our national profile will grow, and our fundraising and retail will flourish as we become ever more skilled at evidencing the difference that we make to the lives of the young people we serve.

We have exceptional outcomes for children, young people and families who use our services.

Trustees – What we offer

• An opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated Trustee Board.
• The scope to work strategically alongside a professional and skilled Senior Management Team that lead an agile and highly qualified workforce.
• The confidence of joining a financially stable organisation.

Break has 46 Charity shops, with a wide geographical spread, which are a vital source of non-statutory funding, together with outstanding fundraising operations.

Break employs around 450 staff and 900 volunteers, the majority of the latter in its shops. The staff are located primarily in Norfolk, with the main administrative offices in Norwich.  Break is Investors in People gold accredited and has featured in the Times Best Companies list.

Break has an exceptional training provision for internal and external customers that has a reputation for being interactive, innovative and of high quality and is leading the social pedagogy agenda within the region.

The Trustee candidate:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Help steer a large and complex organisation through further development of its strategic direction.
• Understand the difference between governance and executive management roles.
• Think strategically and creatively.
• Set clear corporate objectives and effectively performance manage
• Be a role model and committed to the values of organisation. 
• Have a track record of motivating others to strive for excellence.

Children’s Social Care experience

The successful applicant for this role will have a good knowledge of commissioning and delivery of services within the Children’s Social Care Sector. We would also welcome applicants who are experienced, qualified social workers.

HR Professional preferably with Chartered CIPD Membership

The successful applicant needs to be able to demonstrate success in their own field and ideally with commercial experience. Also an understanding of the complexities of working in the Charity sector would be beneficial.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We would welcome applications from individuals who have personal experience of being a beneficiary of care services.

Role Summary

NEF runs a number of projects that have membership at their core.  Memberships are open to both organisations and individuals.  The organisations include Housing Associations, private landlords, installers and suppliers/manufacturers of energy efficient retrofit and renewable energy systems (for domestic properties) and other stakeholders with an interest in low & zero carbon retrofit.  Individuals are usually homeowners who want to improve the energy performance of their home with assistance of NEF’s SuperHomes project.

With the relaunch of two long established member projects & a supplier network, NEF has identified the need for a Member Manager as a dedicated resource to:

• Identify potential members and contact them with a view to them joining one or more membership network; to include phone conversations, meetings and presentations at events.
• Organise (and deliver with support from other members of the NEF Team) a varied programme of events & member benefits on topics related to domestic retrofit such as webinars, working groups, conferences and social events.
• Manage ongoing communications with members, in order maintain high member satisfaction levels and to secure membership renewals
• Collect information about individual members who achieve SuperHome status and work with the Marketing Manager to prepare a case study/video fly-through or other promotional materials as required.
• Create & edit unique content for external communications on several platforms ranging from website articles, press releases, editorial and newsletters
• Update project websites with changes in member details and new content
• Work with the Business Development Manager on the development of a member database and to work with the Project Administrator to ensure that all members details are added to the database and kept up to date.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to identify marketing opportunities for the promotion of NEF’s member networks, to include trade shows, trade publications, speaker opportunities and assist with delivery.

The Member Manager will need to work closely with the Marketing Manager to agree marketing strategies to increase the uptake of membership and with the Director of Development and Refurbishment Lead on potential members to target and topics for events and external communications.

Some admin support will be available, but as a part of a small team the Member Manager should expect to be delivering as well as managing memberships on behalf of NEF.  It is therefore very important that the Member Manager is flexible enough to be able to work in this way.

The Member Manager will need to be highly organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with people internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• To increase the number of members across all NEF’s member networks
• To work with the Finance Manager to keep accurate records of when renewals are due and to keep track of income from membership
• To manage ongoing communications with members, in order maintain high member satisfaction levels and to secure membership renewals
• To ensure that all membership records are accurate and up to date
• To amend and upload new content to the project websites.
• Create & edit unique content for external communications on several platforms ranging from website articles, press releases, editorial and newsletter.
• To work with the Marketing Manager on the marketing of NEF’s member networks
• Other activities as agreed with the Line Manager.

Person Specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent NEF at external events and write copy for newsletters, articles, project websites etc.
• Previous experience of member/customer management or experience in a sales role.
• Understanding of social media platforms as well as the ability to generate ideas and create content.
• A good level of knowledge about the retrofit of domestic buildings to improve their energy performance through installation of energy efficiency measures and/or renewable energy generating systems. 
• High levels of emotional intelligence.
• A willingness to be flexible …
• Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel to events is a feature of the job.
• Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Office 365 and databases.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and use of a car with business insurance cover.

Application process: Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would excel in this role by Friday 30th April.

Celebrating our 30th year in 2020, we are a successful children's charity. Each year 20,000 children flee domestic abuse to seek sanctuary in a refuge. KidsOut's work is more important than ever before, as we provide support, fun and excitement for some of the most vulnerable children and families in our society.

We are looking for experienced professionals suitable for the voluntary sector to complement the skills and experience of our existing board. This is a crucial time for the charity as we develop our strategy and begin our next phase of growth and evolution in preparation for the next 30 years in helping children across the country. The successful leader will have a valuable network, a zest for innovation, understand governance with a skill set that combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and execution. We seek to create a ‘positively different board’ reflecting true diversity and inclusion. We warmly welcome any applicants who will bring a fresh perspective and range of experiences.

Job Title: Operations Support Coordinator

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract,12 months with possibility of extension

Hours: 5 days (37.5 hours) per week with flexible arrangements considered

Location: Home-based. GoodGym has a small office in Central London which you are able to work from but candidates outside of London are welcome to apply. Travel to London every couple of months may be required for which reasonable expenses will be paid.

Reporting to: Older People Operations Manager

Salary: £21,500

Holidays: 25 paid holidays + bank holidays and 5 paid development days per year

Application Closing Date: 5th May 2021

Interview Date: w/c 10th May

About GoodGym

GoodGym is an award-winning charity that encourages people to get fit and do good at the same time. We organise activities that encourage people to be active while volunteering for community groups, charities and older people. 

GoodGym works in 58 areas and boroughs across the UK and is recruiting for an Operations Support Coordinator to join the Older People Operations team. The Older People Operations team works with around 5000 volunteers across the country who support older people through social visits and helping them with practical tasks around the home.

GoodGym’s work with older people has seen a significant increase in activity since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is a great time to get involved and be part of a small team doing good across the UK. GoodGym is specifically looking to address the underrepresentation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds in its staff and we strongly encourage candidates from these underrepresented groups to apply for this role.

Working environment

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, we were an office-based organisation working in Central London. Like everyone we’ve had to adapt to home working and we’ve found we quite like it. We work hard to keep video meetings useful and interesting and to find ways to socialise and have fun.  We know it’s important to find time to step away from your computer and encourage you to do so.

We’re currently in the process of deciding exactly what our office set up will look like in the future but we know it will be flexible. We do like to meet up in person and so if you are applying from outside of London we would expect to see you at our office at regular points throughout the year.  Reasonable transport costs will be paid.

Role description

As part of GoodGym's Older People's Operations Team, you will play a key role in the organisation supporting older people. You will also support volunteers, manage a busy workload and deal with different groups of people.

Primary Responsibilities

Office Management

• Answering phone calls and managing the Older People Operations Team’s shared email inbox

Volunteer Support

• Acting as first point of contact for volunteers, whether over email or over the phone; supporting them, troubleshooting and resolving issues where necessary
• Maintaining volunteer records and reporting to the Older People Operations Manager if any safeguarding issues/allegations are raised in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Policy.
• Providing administrative support for volunteers and older people, including but not limited to  communicating with referral partners, screening and listing volunteering tasks  on the GoodGym website, confirming tasks  with beneficiaries on the phone and ensuring best safeguarding practices are upheld
• Supporting volunteers through the process of DBS applications, checking references, conducting document checks and making judgement calls on volunteers’ suitability to volunteer.

Relationship Management

• Communicating with potential and existing referral partners over the phone and via email, answering questions about GoodGym and providing technical support as and when necessary
• Seeking out partnership opportunities for GoodGym

Other Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the Older People Operations Team and respective processes and policies

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

• You’ll have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and will be a people-person, able to build strong relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and to support volunteers and older people through sometimes difficult situations
• You’ll be calm and level-headed when faced with pressure. You’ll be organised and able to prioritise your workload
• You’ll be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team. We’ll provide all the training you need initially and after that, you’ll work quite autonomously so this role would suit someone who is able use their initiative and get stuck in
• You’ll be a trusted member of a small team. You’ll be sensitive and supportive of other team members, including our volunteers and spot opportunities to support others when they are under pressure
• You’ll be willing to bring ideas to the table to improve the way we work
• You’ll be IT literate and able to pick up new systems quickly. GoodGym uses various different tech platforms so being able to use them effectively will be important in this role
• You’ll have strong empathy with the people you are supporting and a passion for creating positive social impact

Experience

It would be useful for you to have some of the experience below, whether it's professional experience or experience from education/volunteering. However, it's more important that you fit the person specification above so please get in touch even if you don't have any of the experience listed below.

• Experience of handling telephone calls 
• Experience of using different websites and IT platforms 
• Having challenging or difficult conversations with customers or the public
• Work supporting or interacting with customers 
• Experience of volunteering, community projects or working with volunteers

Diversity statement

We are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by loneliness in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and we offer equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, age, nationality, religious or philosophical belief, age, sexual orientation, educational attainment, family status, trade union activity or any other factor. We see diversity as strength and want everyone to be able to be their whole selves at work. We strongly encourage candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to apply for this role.

How to apply
To apply for the role, please fill out an application form.

Working closely with the  Development Trust Board and Development Officer, you will be responsible for providing financial support for several projects. You will also take the lead role in managing and co-ordinating the Trust's finances, keeping financial records and providing timely financial reports.

Working hours are 14 per week on a fixed term basis to the 31st March 2022. The Trust is actively seeking funding to extend the term of this contract. Additional hours may be required on occasion, so a degree of flexibility is preferred.

We are flexible regarding the terms of employment and will readily accept applications from those who are self-employed or who wish to be employed by the Trust.

The main duties of the role will include: -

1. Bookkeeping - recording of all financial transactions on Sage, processing payments and raising invoices where required.

2. Payroll - maintaining the payroll function of the Trust and payment of its employees.

3. Financial reporting – preparation of monthly board reports, forecasts, and annual budget preparation.

4. Supporting regulatory and funding expectations - supporting compliance with all Companies House, OSCR and HMRC requirements and organising the arrangements for the annual audit.

Ideally, we are looking for a qualified accountant with experience of the third sector and a good working knowledge of charity accounting and governance. Experience in grant applications is desirable.

One Million Mentors’ aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that facilitating and investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a comprehensive understanding of managing finances in a charity which operates within complex, multi-donor programmes. A sound knowledge of accounting, taxation and other compliance requirements for charities.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly management accounts, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable and budget preparation. 

This is a part-time position, with 16 hours of work per week until the end of December.

Applicants will need to be a qualified / part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience with sound knowledge of practical book keeping and accounting principles.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. We will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Role

To support the Finance Transformation and Systems Manager and Finance Systems Assistant Manager to ensure good financial functioning, financial reporting, and financial strategies. Support and contribute to the overall aims and success of the organisation.

This role contributes to the Finance Systems Team’s vision of supporting and encouraging an environment of continuous improvement. You will be the first contact point of the Finance Systems Team within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsive first line support to staff on all finance systems and processes.

• Proactive approach to developing training materials and equipping staff.

• Working closely with the Financial Controllers and support them with their monthly tasks and systems queries.

• Supporting the Finance Systems Assistant Manager in the creation, development, administration and maintenance of finance systems and processes.

• Assist the Finance Systems Assistant Manager in the usage of the group-wide finance systems to 200 operational users – essentially a copy of the above point.

• Assist the Finance Systems Assistant Manager in assuring data integrity, and control access to sensitive information including salaries, roles, budget details and management accounts.

• Assist the Finance Systems Team in short- and long-term projects.

• Support and assist the Finance Systems Team with the development of group wide supplier engagement process. This includes coordinating with the Legal, HR, IT, Insurance, Procurement, GDPR and Safeguarding Teams.

 The Right Candidate

• Aptitude for and interest in finance and finance systems

• Ability to grasp and build on new concepts quickly

• Logically work through complicated problems and get to the root cause

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills over the phone, in email and in person

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external groups

• Good time management, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Ability to manage and self-direct workload, set own goals and objectives

• Discretion, honesty, and reliability

• Accuracy and attention to detail

My client is an NHS Trust just outside Bristol who is looking for a Divisional Finance Manager for a 12 month FTC initially; with a view to a more permanent position in the future.

Reporting into a Head of Finance your role will have specific responsibility for performance management, information and accountability for discrete projects/tasks within the Division and will be involved in many Cost Improvement Programmes and clinical discussions.

Key duties may involve:

• To be a member of the Divisional Management Team, working closely with all matrons and managers in the Division.
• To deputise for the Head of Finance, as and when required, including attending Divisional Board meetings, ad hoc work on divisional issues, ad hoc requests for financial information.
• To train Divisional budget managers by running introduction financial performance training courses and other higher level training for senior managers and senior medical staff.
• To take specific responsibility for ensuring financial information is available to support regular meetings/reviews and to report information back to NHSE/I

This is an important role for the Trust and would ideally suit someone with NHS experience (although not essential) and someone who is proactive, able to juggle an ever changing work load and most importantly has excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to work with all levels of stakeholders, senior management and clinical staff

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Consumers International to recruit a Finance and Membership Assistant who will support the Head of Finance and Organisation Development in the day-to-day running of the finance department and other administration tasks including ownership of the membership applications process. Please note this role is based remotely but does require a monthly visit to the Global Office in London.The role is temporary with high possibility of becoming permanent.

Consumers International is the only global membership organisation bringing together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers. They work with their members and partners, across national borders to address critical, systemic global issues that impact and involve consumers. They are shaping the future for consumers in food, finance, energy, mobility, sustainable consumption and more from the future of food production and consumption to catalysing a sustainable energy transition.

The purpose of this role is to support the finance team, ensuring financial records are accurate and kept up to date, recording all financial transactions and maintaining the ledgers on Microsoft's Business Central accounting system.

You will be involved in purchase and sales ledger duties such as conducting supplier payment runs, sending payment confirmation emails to payees, raising annual membership fee invoices on Business Central and uploading all membership invoices raised on Salesforce. You will also review expense claims to supporting payment documents and you will prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts held as well as reviewing petty cash floats. Moreover, you will provide administrative support on membership application process including monitoring membership email mailbox and respond to all enquiries and you will liaise with Management Team for approval of potential applications as well as processing successful applications.

The ideal candidate will have proven track record of working within the accounts department of a small organisation and experience in running purchase and sales ledger. Alongside your financial, accounting and administrative experience, you will have outstanding numeracy and organisational skills. You will have meticulous attention to detail and you will be able to work at pace and to deadlines. You will have solid IT skills and it would be desirable but not essential to have an AAT qualification and an exposure to Salesforce. It is also desirable to have an understanding of Business Central system.As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. Cover letter are not required at this stage.

Do you have excellent financial, organisation, communication, people and IT skills? Are you interested in working for a charity, with 175 years of experience in providing an almshouse community in Northfleet, Kent for retired people, which is about to enter an exciting new stage of its development?

This is a varied and interesting role that will require a self-starter willing to commit to working flexibly throughout the year.

Reporting to the President of the Trustees the successful applicant will have a varied role involving all aspects of the financial management of the charity, preparing the agenda and papers for the quarterly Trustees’ meetings, recruiting new residents, corresponding by letter, e-mail or telephone on behalf of the Trustees and the administration of the charity.

If you would like to find out more please request the job details, job description and person specification by email 

To apply you need to email a covering letter and your CV to the Trustees of Huggens College by 4 May 2021

The covering letter should highlight your experience of, and skills relevant to, the functions listed in the job details. Your CV should be limited to no more than two sides of A4. Applications not in this format will automatically be excluded from consideration

Home-Start UK is now looking for a fixed term Systems and Reporting Accountant to join our expanding Operations Team.

Systems and Reporting Accountant (Operations)
Salary: £32,000 (based on 36 hours)
Fixed Term, 18 months
Home based with fortnightly attendance at the central office in Leicester

Home-Start works with families in communities right across the UK. Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping.  No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.  It is an exciting time to be part of the Home-Start network as we build on a partnership with John Lewis & Waitrose to help Britain’s struggling families alongside a new strategic framework for a post-Covid world.

This role will take responsibility to scope, tender and deliver a replacement of the current finance system alongside responsibility for delegated funder reporting and reconciliation work.

Key areas of tasks include the delivery of a new finance system, process change and improvement of systems within finance and connection to other parts of the organisation, funder reporting and reconciliation work and cover within the finance team on payroll and other processing.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 12 May 2021
(We may close this earlier if sufficient applications are received)

Interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 26th May 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply, please read the attached Job Description in 'additional documents' before clicking the 'Apply on website' button. You will then be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee.  Company No. 5382181.  Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.  Registered Office: The Crescent, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RX

No agencies please.

We have an exciting vacancy for a Database & Supporter Care Executive to join our dynamic award-winning team on a 12-month contract.  

The successful candidate will be joining the Bone Cancer Research Trust at a very exciting time of growth and development and will play a key part in supporting this through the care and maintenance of our supporter database and supporter care processes. 

The post-holder will support the Database & Supporter Care Manager in the effective and efficient operation of the CRM system (thankQ), fundraising administration and the Supporter Care function of the charity. 

About us… 

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community. 

The Role 

The primary purpose of the role is to coordinate all financial and non-financial donor and fundraiser data between thankQ and our data providers: Facebook, JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving, Committed Giving, Dotmailer, BCRT Website and any other data sources to meet the charity needs. 

The Database & Supporter Care Executive will maintain data integrity by cleansing data, using de-duping and merge rules to match data against the correct contact records and/or create new records but minimising duplicates. Also working with the wider team to code financial data so income source and destinations are accurately recorded.

About You 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience undertaking database administration duties including data cleansing, financial batch processing, data loading, working with consents and Gift Aid management within a charitable organisation, ideally using ThankQ or a similar CRM. 

You will be proactive, detail focused, and have an organised approach to working with data processes and have a positive and can-do attitude. 

The ideal candidate should have a true passion for data management and supporter care delivery and understand the importance of these functions within a charity.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

The role can be Leeds or home based working remotely with the Database & Supporter Care Manager who is also home based. Please note travel to the charity office in Leeds will be required approximately once a month. 

Application Process 

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: Monday 10th May  

1. Telephone interviews: 13th & 14th May 

1. Face to face interviews: W/C 17th May 

For more details please see the full Job Description. 

1. To provide specialist evidence-based trauma therapy in an age appropriate manner, to include play and art therapy to children and young people across the Midlands & Northamptonshire seeking help from ASSIST.
2. To deliver robust assessment and formulation measures, ensuring effective and appropriate interventions are delivered.
3. To deliver client services directly, and to receive appropriate clinical supervision accordingly.
4. To attend multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with various professionals as required for the wellbeing of the clients.
5. To be non-judgemental in approach to all work.
6. To provide information on service provision and trauma/Post Traumatic Stress related issues to schools, parents and other professionals, and how children can be affected by trauma.
7. To assist and maintain the administrative systems for managing casework and the upkeep of all client records, and to ensure confidentiality for all ASSIST Service Users, within the confines of the ASSIST confidentiality policy and Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
8. To maintain confidentiality and respect when dealing with client information.
9. To adhere to all ASSIST’s policies and procedures and to promote the values, spirit and ethos of the organisation at all times.
10. To assist in the daily administration of the ASSIST Clinical service, including the support systems underpinning this service.
11. To meet with the ASSIST Staff team to discuss appropriate development of the ASSIST service.
12. To produce written reports related to the area of work as required. 
13. To be an active member of the ASSIST team, and to undertake other duties as commensurate with the nature of the post, as specified by the ASSIST Director of Client Services and Trustees.
14. To participate in regular performance reviews, compiling or relevant statistical data, and annual appraisal.
15. To fully recognise the complexity of the field of work, and continuously to update training and practice, according to current and on-going research findings.