The Greensand Trust is an independent environmental charity that works with local communities and landowners to conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge and wider area, improving access, understanding and enjoyment for the benefit of everyone.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in SAGE to join our team and help deliver our wider work and objectives though delivering our financial processes.

Working directly to the CEO, this role is wide ranging and requires work at all levels from day to day processing through to statutory returns.

Trinity is recognised internationally and celebrated as one of Bristol’s most iconic music venues. Attracted by our reputation and musical heritage, Trinity receives some of the biggest names touring the UK - delivering an award-winning programme of live music, club nights and theatre.

In 2019/20 Trinity worked with over 200 cross-sector partners to deliver a programme of contemporary, participatory, socially engaged arts, engaging 60,000+ people across over 1,000 events and cultural experiences.

Now, as the world continues to unlock post pandemic and there is renewed optimism for live arts, Trinity’s role as a trusted community arts space, which welcomes and accepts everyone, has never been more critical.

As part of the Senior Management Team, The Finance & Office Manager will play central role – overseeing the financial functions of the organisation, whilst providing direction and oversight to ensure we have appropriate systems and processes in place - helping Trinity to navigate the months ahead and realise our Vision: Creative Expression for All. Because art is a powerful tool to educate, improve well-being, empower communities and effect change.

• Salary: range starting at £44,000 per year
• Contract: full time / 37.5 hours per week / permanent
• Reports to: CEO
• Work base: home-based within the UK
• Right to work requirements: eligible to work and travel in the UK

About Veganuary

Veganuary is a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular culture appeal, alongside our positive and accessible approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals, sparing millions of lives since our launch in 2014.

Veganuary inspired and supported more than half a million people to try vegan during our 2021 campaign – with participants from over 200 countries and territories. We have worked with businesses to drive up vegan food provision in shops and restaurants, and have made veganism more visible and accessible through our work with national and international media.

Role Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Operations and Finance will lead on financial management, supervise and optimise the organisation’s operations in the UK and support our growing international team in operational matters. Playing a pivotal part in the Senior Management Team you will be responsible for a broad span of duties, ensuring that Veganuary’s day-to-day operations, including governance, administration, HR, finance and IT and remain compliant, responsive and efficient. 

We are looking for a skilled strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving problems and a strong desire to build sound and efficient structures and processes that limit bureaucracy and drive growth.

Please apply immediately as we are looking to fill this role urgently and therefore, early applications are encouraged. We will review applications and hold interviews on a rolling basis for this reason.

For further details on the nature of the role and its requirements, please refer to the full job description linked on this page.

In recent years OTR has seen a significant increase in demand for our youth mental health services and we now reach over 13,000 young people each year. We have widened our impact even further by expanding our services into North Somerset and developing our work within schools.  To support our growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual to join OTR’s new and developing Senior Leadership Team to provide financial leadership.

You will ensure that our finance operation is efficient and effective. Among other things, you will lead OTR’s financial planning, strengthen our financial processes and provide timely and accurate financial reports. You will also have accountability for our HR and Facilities functions and oversight of two income channels - Trade and Grants.  In addition, as part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will shape our strategic direction and ensure that we continue to provide an outstanding offer for young people.

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience in finance who has operated at a senior level. The successful candidate will be a flexible and meticulous individual who is able to present complex information to a range of audiences and lead multiple functions. Equally important is a strong personal interest in and commitment to the mental health of young people.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with.

Please download the job pack for more information

We are recruiting to a new Head of Finance & Resources role to support the leadership and growth of our charity.

The Head of Finance & Resources is responsible for the management of Age UK Merton’s finances and core operational functions. This role is accountable for the finance department; overseeing day to day finance operations; managing financial monitoring and control including preparation of the annual budget, management accounts and forecasts; and preparing for the annual Independent Examination.

This role will also work collaboratively with the Finance Committee, and the Board to deliver sound financial advice and support to contribute towards strategic decision making. In addition, the role will oversee core operational functions, including facility management, supplier contracts and administration.

The postholder works closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Services as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The postholder attends and manages the business of the AUK Merton Finance Committee and briefs the members on strategic financial planning, financial performance, treasury management and risk management.

Key responsibilities

Finance

• Line management of the Bookkeeper, providing supervision, quality control and support
• Support and oversee the Accounts Receivable function for At Home services, which provides support for older people in their homes at an hourly rate
• Oversees the Charity’s outsourced payroll provider
• Ensure that an accurate and timely organisational annual budget is prepared for approval by the CEO & Trustees in February each year
• Prepare quarterly management accounts, variance analysis and forecasts for presentation to the Board
• Develop and maintain an accurate cash flow position/forecast and funding pipeline
• Support the CEO and Head of Services with grant funding and contract bids by preparing full cost recovery budgets and providing other financial information
• Support the CEO to analyse financial performance, address threats and capitalise on opportunities across all income streams
• Prepare fund reporting information to support the CEO and Head of Services with monitoring reports for funders
• Ensure that the organisation is fully prepared for its annual independent examination including preparation of year end file, payroll reconciliation and liaising with the Independent Examiner
• Supporting CEO to prepare the Annual Report
• Ensure the Independent Examiner recommendations are considered and implemented
• Ensure statutory reporting is completed for Companies House and Charity Commission
• Ensure appropriate risk management policies and processes are embedded throughout the charity and maintained within the Risk Register
• Work with the CEO and Service Managers to review and support the implementation of required new financial processes
• Ensure that the financial policies and procedures are fit for purpose and up to date.
• Work with service managers to ensure understanding, implementation and compliance with all financial procedures

Facility, Systems & Resources

• To ensure that satisfactory personnel records are kept in relation to sickness, leave, working hours (including flexible work-times and time off in lieu) and staff performance.
• Liaison with our contracted HR advisors.

• To manage supplier relationships and service contracts for utilities, IT, communications, office supplies, printing/copying etc. reviewing expenditure against budget and seeking new suppliers as required
• To manage the Office Administrator, ensuring that day to date operational and administrative functions are conducted efficiently to enable high quality service delivery
• In conjunction with the CEO and Head of Services, develop and update Age UK Merton’s operational policies and procedures in line with review dates and updates to relevant legislation
• To act as Data Protection Officer for Age UK Merton and support the charity to remain compliant with Data Protection legislation
• Through the Office Administrator manage induction and agreements for new room hire customers

Equal Opportunities

Age UK Merton is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

You join us at an exciting time as we continue to play our part in helping Scotland's children and families recover from the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. We are a dynamic charity focussed on leading transformational change for children so that they stay safe, happy and well in their own families and communities.

As Head of Finance, you will be the source of technical advice and guidance on all areas of finance.  As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering effective strategic financial planning and supporting funding applications, along with robust financial management, budgeting, risk management, taxation, investment and procurement practices across the Charity.

Part time – 3 or 4 days per week (21 – 28 hours)
London, Manchester, Birmingham or Bradford with home working options
Permanent

Do you want to work for an organisation with an inspiring cause, an ambitious plan, and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? Join Refugee Action, where 98.5% of staff and volunteers feel proud to work or volunteer.

Refugee Action exists to help refugees and people seeking asylum who have survived some of the world’s worst regimes. After fleeing unimaginable horrors, they find themselves in a continued crisis in the UK, often homeless, living in poverty and unable to work. We provide these highly vulnerable, traumatised people with the support they need to live again with dignity. Then we help them build safe, happy, and productive lives in the UK. Our vision is that refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.

Our vision for a welcoming UK has never been more important. Last year almost 80 million people were displaced, the biggest refugee crisis since the World War Two. Add to this the most hostile Government we have ever faced, now’s the time to stand up for the rights of refugees.

Refugee Action aims to attract, retain and develop the highly skilled and engaged individuals in every area in which we work. We’re proud of our diverse workforce and values-based organisational culture.
We are looking for an empathetic and motivated Head of HR to lead our small HR team and join our Senior Leadership team. In this role you will:

• Lead and develop a HR function that enables Refugee Action to achieve its strategic aims by recruiting, managing and developing skilled and engaged staff.
• Oversee all operational and strategic HR activities.
• Promote and protect an inclusive organisational culture true to our values that supports anti-racism in all its forms (Our values are: with refugees & asylum seekers, collaboration, courage).
• Manage HR staff and support them in their development in their roles.
• Proactively collaborate with leaders and managers across the charity to ensure the effective support and management of staff.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience of working in a generalist HR management role with experience of developing and implementing HR practices, policies and systems.
• Experience of setting / contributing to HR strategy with experience of developing and overseeing HR workplans and budgets.
• Passion for delivering a high quality, efficient and highly empathetic HR service to an organisation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to create an inclusive culture of learning and collaboration with individuals and within the HR team.
• Commitment to the values of Refugee Action with the ability to embed these into HR processes and practices.
• A working knowledge of UK employment law sufficient to assess risk, develop compliant processes and provide high quality HR advise to senior managers.
• Experience and understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.

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

Closing date: 10:00am Monday 1st November 2021
Interviews: Monday 15th November 2021 via zoom/teams

Location: Office (London) / hybrid working (at least two days in the office per week)

We are working in partnership with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the UK's pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, which was established in 1986, following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh. The Trust is widely regarded as a field expert in lone-working and personal safety training, stalking training, as well as consultancy. It has a long history in robust campaigning and ground-breaking research, as well as offering life changing support services to victims of Stalking. The National Stalking Helpline was set up by the Trust in 2010, it has helped over 45,000 victims since its inception, and is the only service of its kind globally. In recent years the Trust has also launched specialist advocacy services, stalking perpetrator management programmes and specialist trauma informed programmes for victims of stalking.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance and Administration to lead the Trust’s accounting, financial management and financial reporting, ensuring the provision of timely financial information to enable the Board, Chief Executive and wider leadership team to fulfil their duties. The postholder will play a key role in managing financial risk, be a core member of the Trust’s leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive to implement a robust financial strategy, and be responsible for key administration duties, including the maintenance of the Trust’s HR policies and procedures, GDPR compliance, managing relationships with key suppliers and maintaining communication with Trust’s landlord.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least five years’ experience in a financial management role (CCAB qualified, or part-qualified, depending on experience).
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial procedures, management accounting, and risk management.
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP, Charity SORP and FRS 102.
• Experience of using Sage Line50 or similar.
• Experience of crisis and change management.
• Experience of working with a trading arm or with a social enterprise is advantageous.

We are seeking a strategic and practical individual, who is results driven, calm under pressure, proactive and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration and teamwork will be key in this role, as will the ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information to a varied audience. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the Chief Executive as required.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2927.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 10 November 2021, however applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. 

A small but well established Arts charity in London is seeking a Head of Finance & Administration on a permanent basis, for a new role.

The Head of Finance and Administration is a newly defined role with leadership and management responsibilities for the finance and administration teams.

The organisation provides studio space for artists across London and other areas of the country, in addition to running several diverse community based arts projects and programmes.

The role can be full-time, or on a 4 day per week basis. The office is based in North Greenwich (south-east London) and it is anticipated that office presence is required for 2-3 days per week, with the rest of the role to be done remotely.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a leadership role in an arts focused or charity organisation, along with strong experience within charity finance.

Duties include:

-Ensure effective and legally compliant systems and controls are in place that safeguard the management of company finances.

-Lead the implementation of robust financial processes and procedures that prioritise efficiency, profitability and financial stability.

-Lead the day to day relationship with our management accountants and ensure the timely preparation of reports for the CEO, trustees and auditors.

-Lead relationship management and negotiations with our bank.

-Analyse and improve financial performance through robust cost control, pricing policies and income generation to consolidate financial stability.

-Provide financial forecasts to business plans, business bids, fundraising applications and other projects as required.

-Ensure grant income is disbursed according to award requirements, oversee accurate records and reporting to funders.

-Develop and regularly review company and departmental budgets

-Lead and inspire your teams setting challenging and enriching objectives.

-Oversee the efficient professional administration of the company.

-Ensure best practice including a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in all of our work.

-Oversee HR processes including recruitment, contracts, staff development and disciplinary.

-Ensure the property management team delivers a high quality and cost effective service when maintaining buildings and by forming good working relationships with studio occupiers.

-Act as data controller ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and undertake regular compliance reviews

-Encourage creative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in staff.

-With the CEO, steward senior stakeholder relationships.

Candidate requirements:

-Part or fully-qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA or qualified by experience

-Proven financial experience in the visual arts, creative industries, social enterprise or not-for-profit sectors, reporting directly to a CEO.

-Up to date practical experience of finance; setting and managing budgets, preparing management accounts, producing business analyses and completing audits in line with SORP for a turnover of at least £2 million p/a.

-Demonstrable experience of successful team management and ability to build team spirit in a values-led work culture.

-Experience of operational business planning.

-Experience of contributing to financial plans/forecasts for fundraising and business proposals.

-Experience of working with statutory funders, trusts and foundations, sponsors, cultural agencies and/or local authorities.

-Experience of supporting a management team and working with a board of trustees

Salary: £45,000-£47,000 per annum

Closing date: Friday 1st October.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Global Canopy is a data-driven non-profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Global Canopy’s Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in supporting the programme teams to steward the organisation’s financial resources to achieve maximum impact, ultimately supporting a global shift to a deforestation free economy. You will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to work well with non-financial staff and empower them to manage their budgets to deliver outstanding projects within the resource constraints that exist. 

With funding from many different sources combining to fund a range of interrelated projects, there is complexity to the finances. Your job is to keep across the detail, at the same time as keeping track of the bigger picture.

We are a flexible organisation, with many part time staff, and a hybrid, home-office working arrangement. We will consider part-time as well as full-time applications for this role. There are two positions available.

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Ability to build relationships and support programme colleagues on the financial aspects of their work

• Technically competent to prepare and interpret reliable financial reports

• Solutions focused, taking responsibility for your work within a small team

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. We strongly encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply and not self-reject based on the listed criteria in the job pack.

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website. 

Project Administrator

Part Time - 21 hours per week

£19,704 to £22,605, pro-rata, per annum

Fixed term until 31st December 2023

Closing date: noon Monday 1st November 2021

Interview date: Thursday 11th November 2021, via Zoom

The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, and parts of Rossendale, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. To find out more about the unique make-up of the diocese and its diverse activities, please visit our website.

We are seeking a well-organised, adaptable and professional administrator to join our Strategy team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Strategic Programme Director providing a wide range of administrative support for the effective governance and delivery of funded projects.

The post holder will be experienced in office administration and able to prioritise their work, with good attention to detail and excellent IT and minute-taking skills.  They should be comfortable dealing with a diverse range of people, including clergy, laity and other members of the diocese.

Although experience of working within the Church of England is not required, the post holder should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Church.

The role is based at Church House, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GH.  However, there is the possibility of a move to Bury in 2023.

Benefits include generous annual leave: 22 days plus public holidays and 3 additional allotted days.  This rises to 25 days after 12 months’ service.  There is automatic enrolment into a Church Worker’s pension scheme and the support services of the Employee Assistance Programme.

Please click the APPLY button for application form.  Full job description/person specification are attached below.

​Are you a people’s person? Do you have the ability to connect with a variety of people that are all completely different? Are you passionate about staff learning and development and improving the employee experience?

Are you process driven with an eye for detail?

If this sounds like you, then continue reading as this may be your next move.

The HR Coordinator is a key role within our team that will bring the vibes and ensure staff are valued as well as continue to have a great experience at UWLSU. ​

This role is for someone who is extremely organised, process driven with great problem-solving skills.​

The successful candidate is to be skilful administrator with keen interests in Human Resources with a strong will to learn.​

If you’re passionate about people, we’d love to receive an application from you! ​

Application Process

If everything above sounds good to you, we’d love to receive your application. Be sure to read the job description and person specification and make sure to use our application form – we don’t accept CVs and cover letters!​________________________________________________________________________________

UWL students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, as an employer we are committed to ensuring that our workforce are reflective of the members we serve.

Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented groups. 

We are looking for a creative and proactive Finance & Operations officer to join our growing Team.  You will provide lead on all aspects of the charity’s financial and operational work, introducing and keeping track of policies globally.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand our work to serve millions more who are in need of sight saving interventions.

You will be:

Managing the UK office finance and operations; produce accurate internal financial data and external financial reporting; ensure compliance with accounting practices and UK tax requirements; promote continued process improvement; provide user-focused financial services and a strong control environment; and ensure timely and accurate payment of suppliers, staff and volunteers.

Youth Liaison Officer – Lincolnshire Region

25hrs a week, term time only.

Salary £22,000 pro rata at 25 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. (£12,805)

Who are we?

The Jon Egging Trust is a dynamic and innovative youth engagement charity supporting vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential. We are an early intervention organisation, stepping in to help young people whose life challenges may put them at increased risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training).   

Over the past decade, JET has supported more than 30,000 young lives through our unique motivational, inspirational and confidence-building programmes in schools which we deliver in collaboration with corporate and military partners across the UK. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young people, with those from disadvantaged backgrounds disproportionately affected, our interventions are needed more than ever. With ambitions to reach out to 1 million young people by 2031 it’s truly an exciting time to join our team.

The Trust was set up in honour of Flt Lt Jon Egging, who lost his life following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team ‘The Red Arrows’ flying in the position of Red 4.

The Jon Egging Trust currently has two main youth programmes: Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach.

Blue Skies works with young people 12 – 16 years old over 3 years through a set and standardised curriculum, in partnership with a particular school in each region, and military and civilian partners. Blue Skies Inspire Packages are bespoke sessions of 5 or more totalling 10 hours and agreed in partnership with Schools to meet learning objectives from the Blue Skies curriculum.

Inspirational Outreach works with children and young people from key stage 2 through to school leavers participating in bespoke programmes developed in partnership with schools to meet specific needs.

Work with us…

The Jon Egging Trust is looking for a highly motivated and inspirational individual with experience of working with young people, to facilitate and deliver Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach programmes in the Lincolnshire area in conjunction with the RAF and other local businesses.

 We are looking for someone who can inspire young people on our programmes but can also liaise professionally with school staff, local partners and volunteers. You will work closely with the Regional Manager Lincolnshire to help grow the trust's presence locally and identify new opportunities.   

To find out more about the programmes phone 077 14 25 8 528 if you have any questions