For the Faith and in the Service of Humanity

ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM EYE HOSPITAL GROUP

Title: Fundraising Officer

Salary: Circa £28,000 to £33,000 p.a.

Contract length: Permanent

Hours: Full-time
Location: Clerkenwell - London

Closing date: 28th February 2020

St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is the only charitable provider of expert eye care in the Palestinian Territories and East Jerusalem. We have been treating patients regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or ability to pay for over 135 years. Our sight-saving work is carried out against challenging and difficult odds to the highest international standards. 

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Officer to significantly increase the Hospital’s voluntary income, through the development and management of mid-value fundraising appeals and stewardship of mid-level and regular donors. In addition, the post holder will be required to provide finance, event, admin, and communications support to two established fundraising committees.

You must have proven experience in community and events fundraising. You should demonstrate experience in building trusted, long term relationships with donors and volunteers. You should possess a record of achieving income targets, in addition to being familiar with a donor data base and an understanding of data analysis, queries and reports. Experience of working in a charitable organization is desirable.

We offer an attractive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loan, and training and development opportunities. We have a dynamic and hardworking employee environment based in a well-equipped attractive building only a5 minutes’ walk away from Barbican and Farringdon station.

The closing date for receipt of application is Friday 28th February 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overall Purpose

To actively participate in Baca’s vision to see a world where young force migrants are welcomed, feel safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. To support this vision by providing effective and efficient administrative support for the Finance and HR functions of the organisation.  The role will also have other general administrative responsibilities alongside the finance and HR responsibilities.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for someone who can help the organisation with the finance and HR administration. The role does include other general admin responsibilities. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be able to subscribe Baca’s values and demonstrate them in their behaviours. They will be very organised, practical, and able to get on with tasks that need doing on a day to day basis, managing a varied and busy workload. They will be methodical, follow processes, pay attention to detail and able to deal with a variety of paperwork. They will be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others.

The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable and personable.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience of providing administrative support for an organisation is desirable.
• Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping experience preferable but not essential.
• Strong ability to use computers well, Microsoft Office and on-line email systems.
• Experience of using Sage or other finance function (including Payroll function) is desirable.
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines and in a flexible way to the changing demands of Baca’s work.
• Advocate of customer care including experience of dealing with a range of customer queries and concerns in a professional manner.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent personal organisation with a high attention to detail. Able to manage a number of tasks at any one time.
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with staff, contractors and visitors to the office and other properties.

Other Expectations

• Commitment to work within the aims, values and ethos of the organisation.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to asylum seekers/refugees, young people and UASCs in particular.
• Ability and commitment to work within a framework of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.

Please download Job Description for more details. Enhanced DBS check will be required. Interviews will be on Monday the 9th of March 2020.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer

Contract: One year fixed term.

Part time:  (21hours p/w)
Salary range: ££ 26,000 (pro rata) (£15,600 actual salary)

Closing Date:  3rd March 2020

Core Arts- a leading creative mental health charity in London  are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to become part of our Fundraising team to assist the Deputy Director in fundraising bids. Ideally we are looking for someone who loves working as part of a team and is willing to learn and support applications for funds.  The role involves fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and Statutory funds plus assisting in the PR of the Charity.

The person needs to be organised and efficient, eager to learn about our ethos and personalised way of working. The ideal candidate would have a passion for persuasive writing, they will be excellent administrators with good attention to detail, with an understanding of how the creative arts improves wellbeing. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills -both written and oral; be happy working independently but also in collaboration with others; have good arithmetic ability. Fundraising experience is preferred but not necessary.  More important is an understanding of the importance of creativity and education to improve adults mental health.

To apply please email a relevant CV and a Covering Letter explaining what has motivated you to apply for the role and how you feel you meet the requirements of the role to  Giuliana Molinari 

Please look at the Core Arts website for a full job description.

We are looking for an experienced administrator, who can play a key role in managing our finances and help us raise vital funds for our work. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the young people of Weston living life to the full!

WCYP started in 1992 as a ministry of the parish church in Weston, Southampton. The project has grown considerably in recent years and is now registered as a separate Christian charity with two key objectives: 

• promoting the personal, social and educational welfare of young people, and
• promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ among those young people. 

Your role will be to manage - and report upon - the financial activities of the project and to assist the trustees and project manager with the implementation the charity's fundraising strategy.

Hours: 16 hours per week

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The deadline for applications to be received is the March 1 2020.

Charity No: 1173543

This role is partially funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

A large Charity in Central London looking for a Part Time Pensions Adminstrator to join the team immediately.

Client Details

My client is a large Not for Profit organisation in Central London

Description

• To maintain appropriate policies, forms and other documentation for the smooth administration of the Group Flexible Retirement Plan (GFRP)

• To draft communications to staff related to pension arrangements

• To ensure that pension contributions are correctly deducted from members and paid to the pensions provider on a timely basis

• To take responsibility for the monthly auto enrolment process and tri-annual re-enrolment process

• To act as the key point of contact for staff on the pension arrangements and process pension changes requested by staff (e.g. increase to contribution rates)

• To maintain accurate historical and current pensions and employment related data

• To provide information on pensions and life assurance costs for budgeting and financial planning purposes

• Keep abreast of any changes in pension legislation and advise management of the implications

Profile

• Sound understanding of UK Pensions Legislation
• Payroll administration
• Relevant Pensions Qualification
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Offer

£13-15ph

About us. Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s vision is to have a significant evangelical Christian impact alongside churches in all of those communities where we operate and to grow  in response to accelerating gospel need as our population ages.  We are a leading Christian provider of residential, dementia care and housing for older people, tracing our history back to Wilberforce, Shaftesbury and Spurgeon. With 15 schemes throughout England, caring for around 450 people, we also provide resources such as books, other publications, conferences and seminars on Christian perspectives on caring for older people. 

About the role: Pilgrim’s Friends Society has ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we are looking for a Director of Finance who can help us achieve those ambitions. Working as a key part of the Executive Leadership Team,  you will use your experience and commercial acumen to lead the charity through the financial challenges of investing in our Renewal Programme designed to build 6 new homes over the next twelve years to replace smaller and older operations whilst overseeing the day to day financial management of the charity.

About you: You will be an experienced finance professional looking for their next big challenge with experience of working in an organisation of similar scale or larger to PFS (500 staff and £11m turnover) and within a growth environment.  Given our expansion plans, knowledge of (or capacity to develop knowledge of) charitable and social investment fundraising is key and knowledge of funding sources such as bank and social investment is highly desirable.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5 March 2020.

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' and send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why your suitable to the role.

No agencies please.

Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children and young people with terminal conditions and their loved ones, across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

Every role at Demelza contributes and impacts on our ability to support each child, young person and their family achieve the best possible life, whatever their challenges.

We seek a dynamic individual to join our operations function within the Fundraising and Marketing team. This is a new role to provide essential administrative support to the team, in areas such as project management, financial administration and reporting.

You will have experience in an operations and/or administration role, providing support on key tasks and projects for multiple stakeholders and colleagues. You will be a proficient organiser, able to re-prioritise a changing workload, as well as an excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be a highly motivated team player.

Proven experience of project management, and the ability to identify, understand, resolve and learn from problems, is desirable.

Apply now to join #TeamDemelza and be part of our passion and dedication to be there when we are needed the most.

Closing Date – Thursday 12th March 2020

Interview Date – Monday 23rd March 2020

Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children and young people with terminal conditions and their loved ones, across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

Every role at Demelza contributes and impacts on our ability to support each child, young person and their family achieve the best possible life, whatever their challenges.

Are you looking for a new challenge? We seek an experienced individual to manage our operations function within the Fundraising and Marketing team. This is a new role to provide essential support in areas such as budget management, project management and compliance.

You will have extensive experience in business support and administration, with significant knowledge of budget management and proven project management experience. You will also have experience of using and planning the resources you have responsibility for to ensure delivery of agreed plans and priorities

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills, and have the ability to maintain strict deadlines with flexibility to manage multiple demands on your time.

An understanding of confidentiality and data protection is essential to the role. Previous experience within the charity or hospice sector is desirable.

Apply now to join #TeamDemelza and be part of our passion and dedication to be there when we are needed the most.

Closing Date – Tuesday 25th February 2020

Interview Date – Friday 6th March 2020

Enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be undertaken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Fairtrade Foundation is recruiting an Administrator to support the Programme Partnerships Team.

The post holder will provide excellent support to the Programme Partnerships team (and associated Supply Chain team) with a particular focus on handling the administrative and financial processes associated with active programmes, setting up systems and processes  to support the development and the management of programme opportunities as well as organising information and data flows from the programmes work. The Foundation is increasingly focused on securing investment to provide programmatic support work with Fairtrade farmers and workers. The investment from grants or finance from commercial partners requires very careful administration to comply both with donor requirements and the Foundation’s own internal audit practice as well as to support learning within the Fairtrade system to improve our performance

The ideal candidate will need to have a very good eye for detail, be highly organised and have a good basic understanding of financial and data processes. We need this person to be comfortable with reporting procedures but it is not essential that you have experience in administering grants.

This role will work closely with colleagues and be supported by an experienced team within Programme Partnerships and Finance so we need good team work experience within an office environment and ability to work independently once shown the job requirements. We need excellent IT skills and ability to support the team with administrative tasks such as inputting information into databases and setting up systems and processes to support grant applications and management. There will be opportunities to learn about fundraising and generating strong funding proposals. The busy environment requires excellent organisational and prioritsation skills.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 28 February 202 (10am)

Interviews will take place 12 March 2020

Contract: Full time 35 hours, Permanent

The MPS Society is the only UK charity providing support and advice to over 1,500 children, young adults and families who are affected by one of 25 rare, genetic diseases

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed person to join our small finance team. This role would suit someone who has experience within a finance or administration role. You will be responsible for bank reconciliation, UK and International payments, invoicing and financial administrative tasks. Excellent excel and communication skills are essential and whilst knowledge of Sage is desirable, training will be given to the successful candidate.

We offer flexibility in working hours, free on-site parking, 25 days (pro-rata) paid holiday per year and life insurance cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Fundraising team to ensure all receipts are correctly recorded, dated and coded in Excel
• Enter details into Sage
• Prepare cheques and cash listing for banking (Weekly / Bi-Weekly)
• Record bank receipts in sage using information from various online portals and fundraising database - Advantage
• Make quarterly GIFT AID claim
• Ensure all sales invoices are correctly raised in Sage or Excel and sent
• Ensure all purchase invoices are correctly recorded, dated and entered into Sage
• Prepare weekly BACS payment run or raise cheque for payments and send remittance advices
• Ensure all documents are appropriately authorised for Audit
• Using “Breathe” software ensure personal and credit card expense claims are correctly authorised, coded, have appropriate supporting documents and are accurately paid and entered into Sage
• Create journals and post into Sage
• Produce an aged debtor’s list and take action to collect all overdue accounts, informing relevant staff of outstanding amounts where appropriate
• Reconcile all transactions on MPS bank statements to the nominal ledger bank account and produce a list of items for posting to the nominal ledger bank account
• Work with internal departments to resolve unidentified receipts
• Assist in the preparation of the year-end audit in finding required documentary evidence and accounts listings
• Establish a working relationship with the Finance team and other staff that includes gaining an understanding of the key Finance operations and be able to cover in the event of the absence of other Finance staff
• Maintain the Fundraising import templates on an adhoc basis using Excel & Macros

General Responsibilities

• To adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development, engaging in regular one to one meetings and an annual performance review with the Head of Group Finance
• To carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the post as requested by your Line Manager or the Senior Finance Officer.

Changes to Job Description

If for any reason it is necessary to make changes to the key responsibilities, this will be discussed in advance between the post holder and the supervising line manager.

Core Values

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent) - Essential

Accountancy qualification / studying for accountancy qualification - Desirable

Experience

Familiar with Sage accounting software - Desirable

Experienced user of Microsoft Office especially outlook, word and excel - Essential

At least 1 years’ work experience within a Finance office - Essential

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Proactively meets the needs of the business demonstrating a positive approach - Essential

Maintaining records with a high level of attention to detail - Essential

Ability to organise own work to meet deadlines - Essential

Ability to work using own initiative and collaboratively - Essential

Sound interpersonal and communication skills - Essential

Motivation

Passionate about MPS Society’s mission and aims - Essential

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check prior to taking up position in the role

Interviews are being held on a rolling basis. 

A pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading on the day-to-day management of the charity’s financial systems. Working closely with the CEO and Director of Operations, the Finance Manager will play an active role in supporting and strengthening the financial resilience of the organisation. The successful candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to ensuring an effective flow of information throughout the company, and a strong financial understanding to ensure the smooth running and continued growth of the organisation. This is an exciting time to join as we move into a period of significant growth & change as we fundraise to redevelop the building. 

The ideal candidate will have a desire to be part of a small team with an understanding of the constraints of working in the charity sector with limited resources. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to join an ambitious and exciting organisation, developing their experience, gaining new responsibilities and helping to shape its future. 

ABOUT US

The London Irish Centre charity is the heart of the Irish community in London. The charity provides care, culture and community to the Irish across London, working from the iconic London Irish Centre in Camden Town.

Care is the core of our work and we support the most vulnerable – with advice services and crisis assistance, dedicated outreach, advocates and case workers for older Irish, day services with nutritious meals, accessible social groups and activities to combat loneliness. We also provide small crisis grants, family tracing and assistance with returning to Ireland.

In Culture, we manage London’s leading Irish cultural programme, welcoming over 20,000 people every year. We offer space and assistance for over 400 Irish community events, and provide support and advice to a mix of Irish artists and cultural organisations. Our popular Irish Library holds over 6,000 books and our educational programme is high quality and fast-growing.

The Community will always be at the heart of the charity. The Irish in London are diverse and spread across the city. We offer a warm and welcoming connection to a vibrant and supportive Irish community.

Our Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Mindfulness App membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Team socials and activities

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday the 2nd of March

The interview date is to be confirmed. Interviews will be held in E1.

Finance Officer

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Finance Officer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £17,732 to £18,629 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: 4 and 5 March 2020

About the role:

There are 3 Finance Officer positions available, 2 full time 35 hrs and one part time 17.5 hrs. The Finance Officers report to a Finance Team Leader and will be responsible for the accurate recording and reporting of all financial transactions across the whole Society and will be based in Plymouth.

The roles will be in the Payables and treasury/bank sections that particularly focus on:

- Raising client and contract invoices and Debt collection processes
- Dealing with Client queries
- Responsible for correct allocation of funds received in relation to fundraising groups
- Accurate and timely completion of bank reconciliations.
- Processing all types of expenditure, processing BACs payments and resolving Supplier queries
- Entering data, bank entries and journals directly onto our computerised finance system.
- Use of the HSBCnet banking system to provide banking information
- Open all post and preparing and recording daily banking

About you:

- Excellent word processing skills using MS and Excel
- Experience of book-keeping
- Demonstrably strong numeric skills and a methodical approach and strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confident approach in dealing with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders
- Demonstrable confident self-starter able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrable ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales
- Demonstrable and consistent approach towards others in operating with confidence and integrity

You may have experience of the following: Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Financial Administrator, Bookkeeper, Book Keeper, Accounting Assistant, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not For Profit, etc.

Huggard, based in Cardiff, provides a comprehensive range of services and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness and runs Wales’ leading centre for people sleeping rough.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional, who shares our values and principles, for this demanding role managing Huggard’s finance functions together with providing line management and internal audit functions to the business, facilities and HR elements of our vital work. 

If you think you have what it takes and want to join Team Huggard and make a positive difference in tackling homelessness and improving wellbeing then we want to hear from you.

This is a new role to support World Child Cancer as it continues to grow. The successful applicant will manage the day-to-day running of the office as well as providing support across all functions of the charity – fundraising, programmes, finance and HR.

This would suit someone who is keen to learn and who is interested in being at the heart of an organisation. It will require the post-holder to be agile and proactive and able to work well with multiple colleagues at the same time.

In return, the charity offers a stimulating environment in which the post-holder will gain valuable experience of working across all areas of an international development charity.