Regional Head of Operations will oversee the delivery of the highest levels of care, focus on continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice. Ensure the delivery of outstanding outcomes and provides strong leadership to the Service Managers and the wider teams. Will also support the delivery of strategic growth and change whilst ensuring service delivery to every person we support is exceptional. The role will ensure services are delivered in a way that puts people we support at the centre of their care and support, promoting rights, choice, dignity, diversity and value for money, meeting all organisational and statutory requirements and delivered in compliance with Care Quality Commission. The role will provide exemplary leadership for managers and employees to ensure standards of performance are maintained and continuously improved wherever possible.

Please note, the closing date for this position is 21st August and Interviews will be week commencing 31st August. 

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £50,031 - £54,111

Location: Camden Town, north London (though we are open to applications for some remote working)

Hours: 0.4FTE / 2 days per week

Deadline: 9am Thursday 3rd September

Possible is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of their background. We value diversity whilst also acknowledging that people from certain backgrounds are underrepresented in our organisation. We are keen to correct this, so particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; disabled people ; people from the LGBTQIA+ community; people with a mental health problem and people who identify as working class (or have done in the past). If you’re not sure about applying, please do get in touch with us for a chat – we’d love to talk to you! There's more info on how to contact us under 'how to apply'.

US: Hi, we’re Possible – we bring people together to create bold, beautiful solutions in response to the climate crisis. Whether that’s connecting the world’s first solar railway, mining renewable heat from underneath London’s parks, leading calls for a televised climate debate or launching a ground-breaking employer scheme to incentivise clean holiday travel - we’re always thinking of new ways to cut carbon that involve and benefit the public. 

YOU: Are you someone with a passion for ensuring change-making organisations are expertly run, based on a solid financial foundation and in a strong position to increase their impact? Do you enjoy working in a team of hard-working people dedicated to making the world a better place? Do you have the experience to bring valuable perspectives to strategic decision making? If so, we should talk.

Possible is a small, innovative climate charity dedicated to developing, popularising and building public participation in climate solutions. Founded just over a decade ago, then called ‘10:10’, Possible has made its name showing what a positive vision of the future can look like. Since relaunching as Possible in October 2019 we’ve gone from strength to strength - securing the world’s first ever election televised climate debate, being named as one of The Times Christmas appeal charities, and securing multi-year funding to run transformative car-free cities campaigning across the UK and internationally.

With our own resources and energy growing - but with the climate crisis only becoming more urgent - we’re ready to get stuck into the 2020s. We’re looking for an experienced director of finance to ensure our work and impact is underpinned by strong financial management, that our fundraising strategy is fit for purpose, and to contribute to our strategic decision making. Our ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, have demonstrable experience in senior charity financial management roles, and be passionate about tackling the climate crisis head on.

+ About the role

You'll be a member of our flat senior leadership team. Instead of reporting to a CEO, you'll work with three others (Directors of Campaigns, Communications, and Innovation), peer managing each other and reporting to the board, to lead a growing climate charity approaching 25 staff.

You’ll take the lead on everything financial, responsible for ensuring sound financial management of the organisation, acting as the primary interface between the leadership team and the board of trustees on financial matters. As well as contributing financial expertise and insight to day to day organisational decision making, you’ll be involved alongside the leadership team in strategic planning to ensure the long term viability of our plans and projects.

Key Responsibilities 

You’ll lead our annual financial planning and budgeting, with input from co-directors and the wider staff team, and ensure that adequate processes are in place to allocate resources effectively and monitor financial matters at all levels of the organisation. You’ll make sure that adequate financial controls and risk management techniques are in place and functioning well.

You’ll support the head of fundraising in setting annual fundraising objectives, and where appropriate provide advice and guidance to aid in successful delivery of them. You’ll also be responsible for signing off fundraising applications, ensuring they are in line with our needs and based in sound financial forecasting.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring Possible is accountable to relevant financial stakeholders, that obligations are fulfilled and that key relationships are maintained by relevant staff members. You’ll be our point of contact for banks, auditors, HMRC, payroll providers and pension providers.

Operationally, you’ll be responsible for managing our book-keeping (with support from the office administrator), payroll (using an external payroll provider), managing regular reconciliations, producing monthly management accounts as well as financial accounts to meet our statutory responsibilities, maintaining oversight of contracts and partnership agreements - and providing support where needed to all teams within your area of expertise.

What it looks like at Possible: 

As with all members of the Possible team you’ll be part of a small, passionate, nimble, unique and positive organisation that cares about its people, its projects and, ultimately, the planet. The other 3 directors, alongside the rest of the Possible team are here to ease you into this position and show you the ropes.

An average week you will be doing the above operational activities, meeting with co-directors, having 1-2-1s with members of the team, and everyone in the office chips in to make the tea, take out the bins and do the washing up, so there’s that too.

+ Person specification

Competencies can be demonstrated by both paid and voluntary experience.

Must haves

• A qualified accountant with management accounting experience.

• Ability to digest, understand and analyse information independently.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues.

• Experience of senior leadership within the charity sector, and strong line management skills.

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice including SORP.

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities.

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities.

• Strong knowledge or demonstrable experience in strategic financial planning.

• High standard of written and spoken communication skills, and proven ability to explain finance strategy and performance to a board of trustees.

• Ability to communicate financial processes and matters to non-financial managers.

• Strong working knowledge of strategic risk management techniques.

Nice to haves

• Demonstrable commitment to Possible’s positive approach to climate campaigning and a passion for achieving climate justice.

• Experience of charity sector fundraising.

• Experience of human resources processes and organisational culture development.

• Enthusiasm for challenging traditional power structures and working in horizontal / non hierarchical ways 

+ About Possible

Here at Possible, we have a vision for a low carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody.

To get there, we dream up projects, build tools and spread success stories to make sure everyone has the help and inspiration they need to play a role in tackling climate change. Our work cuts carbon, but because we work on cultural as well as technical levels, we get people talking about climate change action too. We want our projects to be infectious, so it is always about more than just a solar panel here, or an LED there - it’s about groups of people working together to change the world.

+ Our Values

Inclusivity  Trust and respect   Creativity   Shared ambition

Positivity  Caring and kindness  Integrity  Openness

Not just buzzwords to make us feel warm and fuzzy, these are the values we are guided by in our actions and our organisational culture. Away days help to keep these values alive and we work together to keep our team as supported, empowered and cared for as possible. We’re run by a team of directors rather than one single CEO, and we’re committed to reducing hierarchy wherever possible.

Workplace benefits include:

• 25 days paid holiday pro rata (+ bank holidays and three days at Christmas).

• Flexible working (e.g. hours may be spread over several days subject to agreement with peer manager)

• Paid volunteer leave.

• Bike to work scheme.

• Access to Headspace account. 

• Paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel. 

• Childcare vouchers.

• Good maternity and paternity leave.

• Employer pension contribution.

We're looking for an Operational Support Manager to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team to lead in providing our Member Agenies with direct support and in particular to help build their confidence, capacity and capability to provide online/digital counselling and support.

Main responsibilities will be in the following areas:

• Providing operational support to Member Agencies including developing relevant policies and procedures
• Supporting agencies to achieve compliance with national service standards
• Supporting standardised data mpnitoring across services
• Attending relevant working groups and forums

Person specification:

• You will need to demonstrate commitment to TST's ethos, mission and values
• Have excellent organisational skills and IT competencies
• Be able to work independently and learn new things quickly
• Be an effective communicator
• Be flexible in your approach to team and project work

The post could be considered as a full-time role for one individual meeting all competencies.  Alternatively we would consider a job share.

Work experience, particularly in an operations-focussed role in the specialist sexual violence voluntary sector or general voluntary sector will be regarded as relevant and important as much as education or specific qualifications.

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Be part of a team seeking to bring hope, help and healing in the Middle East.

Your role as our Finance and Operations Manager could enable us to enhance our impact in this troubled part of the world. Your work could bring lasting benefit to thousands of disadvantaged and oppressed people.

The post is based in Petersfield, Hampshire, but with some home-working possible subject to the requirements of the post.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven ability in financial management with a strong background of work in finance including production of management accounts and liaising with auditors.
• Experience and a good understanding of charity accounting and annual reporting using SORP.
• An excellent record of budget development and management, monitoring compliance and management of financial controls.
• Full computer literacy with a good working knowledge of MS Office and computerised accounting systems. Experience of using SAGE would be an advantage although not essential.
• A proven ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the charity including the Board of trustees.
• An unequivocal commitment to the charity’s vision and values. FRRME is a Christian organisation promoting Christian values of compassion, tolerance and social justice. We work with people of all faiths and none, to tackle poverty and injustice and are an equal opportunities employer.

Hours: 3 days per week (flexible working hours may be possible in this post)

Remuneration: £35k to £40k FTE depending on qualifications and experience (£21,000 to £24,000 pro rata)

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 17th August 2020

Application process: CV and covering letter to the Chief Executive Mike Simpson accepted

Interviews: To be held in Petersfield on Monday 24th August 2020

Summary of Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your finance skills to this vibrant and growing heritage charity. The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust is a separate entity to the SVR Holdings Company who operate and run this much loved attraction.  The Trust’s focus is to help secure the future of the Severn Valley Railway through donations, grants and sponsorship.  The position of Finance Manager will be an integral part of the team and responsible for the efficient co-ordination and maintenance of the charity's accounts, ensuring the smooth operation and financial compliance of the Trust.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function of the organisation and will work closely with the Trust’s Director of Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator.  There is a part-time finance administrator to support with processing.
 

You will be solely responsible for maintaining the Trust’s financial records including: processing transactions; preparing and maintaining the Trust’s nominal accounts; monitoring bank accounts; contributing to funding applications and financial reporting.

 
The charity is VAT registered, so an understanding of VAT as well as Gift Aid issues, or a willingness to learn, will be essential.  You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate well both within the organisation and externally. You will be an integral part of the team and will need to be able to clearly explain financial requirements to colleagues without a financial background. You will ideally have experience of Xero accounting system and Access CRM packages.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead the finance activity within the Trust, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Provide monthly financial information to the Director of Development and Trustees.
• Production of monthly management accounts and end-of-year reports.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flows for the Trust and projects managed by the Trust.
• Working with an external chartered accountant to ensure the timely production of statutory accounts.
• Management of bank balances and credit card facilities.
• Monitoring Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC records and submissions.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring financial compliance of the Trust including operating within VAT limits.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, including recording acquisitions and disposals, and process annual depreciation charges.
• Monitor monthly processes including AR & AP (accounts receivable & payable) and payroll.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required.
• Providing financial information for grant and other funding applications.
• Contributing to the financial reporting and claiming to external funding agencies.

• Create and maintain financial procedures manual.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of this post.

Person specification

Experience

• You will be a qualified accountant or working to qualifications, with a mixture of financial and management accounting experience at a senior level, with significant experience in the main duties as outlined above.
• Good understanding of the charity SORP, VAT, taxation and company legislation.

Skills and abilities

• Strong organisation and time management skills. Able to plan / prioritise own work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
• Competent use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and the Internet.
• Strong numerical / budgeting skills.
• Strong data processing skills.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Motivated, reliable and professional.
• Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with collaborative working style, who enjoys individual and team working.
• Willing to participate in all activities relevant to the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity.

Battersea is one of the oldest, best-known animal welfare organisations in the world and this year sees us celebrating our 160th Anniversary. Since we were established in 1860, we have helped over 3 million dogs and cats and every year help around 7,000 animals directly through our existing three centres, and many thousands more through our work with and support of other UK and international rescue organisations.  We have built an enviable reputation for being a leader in our field, a driver for change and a champion and voice for vulnerable animals.

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join our Executive Director’s team at Battersea as they lead, facilitate and inspire our passionate, talented, hugely motivated and very engaged people across Battersea.

You will lead specialist teams across Finance, Compliance, Procurement, IT, Governance and Legacies, with oversight of the development/agreement of major contracts, taking a lead role in governance and acting as Company Secretary and will have strong experience of developing, leading and managing high performing “customer first” focussed teams.

You will be a qualified Accountant and will have a strong and successful track record of achievement in senior finance and corporate services leadership roles in an entrepreneurial and commercially focussed large charity, social enterprise or the private sector.  You will have significant experience of working as part of an organisational senior leadership team, regularly leading projects and speaking to and inspiring staff audiences across an organisation at all levels. As an analytical, strategic, ‘big picture’ thinker, you will have strong experience of developing, delivering and evaluating cross-organisational and departmental strategies and leading associated organisational business planning processes. You will, of course, be committed to our mission, vision and values which underpin everything that we do.  

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. To help us to enhance the diversity of our Executive Directors Team, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lifecentre, Chichester, West Sussex.

30 - 37 hours depending upon candidate

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum full time salary

Lifecentre is a medium sized charity that supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse across West Sussex.  We are recruiting an Operations Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain leadership experience.

The Operations Manager will oversee key business support and operational activity, co-ordinating the office base to ensure that Lifecentre operates smoothly and in accordance with legal and professional standards. The role includes responsibility for: operational policies and procedures, client support team management, management of buildings and facilities, oversight of finance and payroll, GDPR and data management, oversight of IT systems, data management, Health & Safety, quality assurance and risk and compliance with Charity Governance.

You will provide leadership for the Operations Team and be responsible for delivery of quality, performance and continued improvement across the services, including looking externally to develop partnership opportunities to drive efficiencies whilst maintaining quality.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with initiative. The ability to prioritise their own work and that of their team is required. The ideal candidate will have office management experience, possessing excellent IT skills and have experience in use of all basic computer software including Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills are required and ability to set up efficient systems, including data management. Excellent communication and writing skills and the ability to multi-task are also required.  Good numeracy skills are essential.

This post could be considered as a full-time role for one individual meeting all competencies. Alternatively, we would consider a job share.

Lifecentre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse: 

Closing date for applications: midnight Wednesday 19 August 2020

Interviews: Wednesday 1 September 2020

Our mission

Impact Box's mission is to transform how the social sector uses technology. We want to bring about a sector that is more impactful, efficient and data-informed. We do this by providing charities and social enterprises outstanding software solutions that address the day-to-day challenges they face. Using our knowledge and experience of the sector, we are able to provide solutions that help organisations increase their impact and deliver on their mission.

Our work falls into three main areas:

1. We deliver one-off software implementations for charities and social enterprises, often on the Salesforce platform.

2. We build tech for good products that benefit the whole sector. In 2020 we are launching Tent, a platform that allows charities to create engaging digital spaces for the people they work with at a fraction of the cost of custom development.

3. We provide ongoing support and capacity building to help organisations make best use of the software they have.

Our staff team is what makes us who we are. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, innovation and collaboration. We want to be a workplace where all ideas are taken seriously, regardless of the job title of the person presenting them. We are also fully committed to ongoing learning and development, both as an organisation and as individuals.

We are looking for someone to manage day-to-day operations and support the organisation through a significant phase of growth. As the person with overall responsibility for operations, you’ll have significant autonomy and a real opportunity to shape the organisation moving forward.

What you get

We think we have a compelling offer for the successful candidate, including:

• The chance to contribute to the development of a dynamic and growing start-up with a culture of openness and collaboration - we are open to ideas for where we should go from everyone in the team

• The opportunity to work with a diverse range of social purpose organisations

• Numerous development opportunities associated with a role that is varied and excited, as well as clear career progression and a dedicated training budget

• Annual salary review and other benefits including a cycle to work scheme

As an organisation we also support flexible working. This includes working from home being completely normalised (i.e. no asking your line manager or having to give a reason) and flexibility in start and finish times. We recognise that everyone's situation is unique and are committed to eliminating as many barriers as possible to working for us. If you have particular requirements you’d like to see if we can accommodate please email us to discuss.

Location

Normally our office is between Stockwell and Oval in South London. But like many organisations we are currently operating remotely. It is difficult to predict what the situation will be by October but we may still be operating fully or partially remotely when this role starts. We will only return to the office when it is appropriate to do so and we are committed to respecting the fact that what constitutes an appropriate point to return may vary from person to person.

Responsibilities

As a growing organisation we expect this role will evolve over time to reflect both the needs of the organisation and the talents of the individual. 

Initial responsibilities will be in the following areas: 

• Finance. Managing invoicing, bank reconciliations, reporting on finance KPIs.

• Operations. Improving business processes and suggesting system changes.

• HR. Developing and implementing HR policies and processes, payroll, managing recruitment.

• Data. Reporting on wider organisational metrics and objectives, data protection.

Person specification

Ideally, the right candidate will:

• Be committed to Impact Box’s mission and values

• Have excellent organisational skills

• Have attention to detail and an affinity for working with numbers

• Be able to work independently and learn new things quickly

• Be an effective communicator

• Be capable of identifying and executing improvements to existing processes

We’re not looking for a specific work or education history. You may have gained these skills working in an operations-focussed role in another start-up or a charity. But equally you may have acquired these skills in an entirely different role or setting. We encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of experiences.

Diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organisations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are better places to work. But more importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, is welcome and can do their best work is the right thing to do.

The process

Applications should be submitted through the online form on our website. The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 31st August. 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday 8th September (by video call). We think interviews should be about showcasing your experience and skills, not a test of ad hoc presentation skills. We therefore provide all interview questions in advance to shortlisted candidates.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their programme in the Ukraine, with the scope for supporting other country programmes in Europe & the Caucuses. The role will be based in Kiev with travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the finance function across all programme locations, including that of delivery partners. This includes, but is not limited to financial accounting, payroll & tax, ensuring that all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements are met, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Ensure proper cost allocation across projects, ensuring any shortfalls are identified and met; manage cashflow requirements and  forecasts.
• Support the Country Director in identifying and managing financial & other emerging risks.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.
• Staff management and development – developing the capacity of finance staff.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Spoken Russian is highly desirable.

For 30 years Farm Africa has worked shoulder to shoulder with farmers to unleash their abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably. We believe that Africa has the power to feed itself and that its smallholders hold the key to lasting rural prosperity. Farm Africa believes that African smallholders, whether they farm crops, livestock, fish or the forest, will all play a pivotal part in achieving rural prosperity in Africa.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to provide ambitious and supportive leadership of our finance team. You will be keen to understand the financial implications of our increasingly complex funding opportunities, identifying associated financial risks and technical implications, putting appropriate financial strategies and controls in place as well as providing quality financial information that ensures we maximise the benefit of every £1.

If you are interested in this role of more information and details of how to apply can be found by clicking the apply button or visiting the jobs page of our website. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.

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

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

• Leadership of UK Finance function.

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

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

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

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

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

Six Months’ Fixed Term Contract to Permanent

We are looking for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing both robust day-to-day management of the College’s finances and contribute to the development of the business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is a very exciting time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and are in our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring financial sustainability of the College and through your abilities as a leader; empowering teams to do deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered; advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for business development; overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams and for the people and technology departments ensuring the College is appropriately resourced and continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have excellent grasps of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent IT skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, a full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. You will need to submit a CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Friday 21 August 2020

If you have further questions, please contact Gail Kyle, Interim Director of HR.

RCOG is committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.

Finance Manager (part-time)
Location: Working from home (the role is usually based in our London office in Islington)
Salary: £35,600 - £41,300 pro rata per annum inclusive
Hours: 21 hours per week (days and hours can be discussed at interview)
Closing date: Tuesday 11 August at 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 19 August 

This is a permanent position.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes medical research charity, JDRF. 

As the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the operation of JDRF by managing its accounts and providing reliable financial data for planning purposes to budget holders and the Senior management team. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a key position holding the responsibility for delivering reporting accurately within deadlines and proactively contributing towards organisational efficiency.

Alongside the Finance Officer, you will ensure the daily finance operations run smoothly and within deadlines. You will be an experienced finance professional and be fully qualified to at least AAT level, or demonstrably qualified by experience. 

You will be proficient with accounting and other software packages including Excel and Sage or equivalents. Both an attention to detail and the ability to have a broad overview of the financial picture of the organisation with strong written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll have previous experience of accounting at a senior level in a charity with significant fundraised income (£1M+), building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing information at all levels and working independently and without direct supervision. 

An interest in the mission and aspirations of JDRF and the desire to work collaboratively in a small team are highly desirable.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

To apply for the role please complete the form below. 

As an employer we offer; flexible working and we will consider compressed hours, generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays which rise with length of service, health cash plan and season ticket and cycle loan and pension scheme.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the USA, Canada and Australia.

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are a medium sized grass roots charity working on the refugee crisis within Europe.  We are recruiting an Operations Manager for a 12 month contract, to join our team based at our main distribution centre. Reporting directly to the CEO this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain international leadership experience with the support and direction of someone who knows the workings of the charity inside out. Whilst this is a challenging position, you will be given a thorough induction and will be working closely with a highly experienced  supervisor.

The complex logistics of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of refugees and people continually on the move is one of our key challenges with aid needed in various locations and a consistently fluid situation.  Candidates will naturally need strong organisational skills, and have the temperament to make numerous important, and compassionate, decisions every day.

With a changing team of more than 2,000 volunteers assisting us in 2019, the relationships you build with your voluntary team leaders will be key to the success of this role.  We have recruited some strong team leaders who are highly valued and truly live our values.

The Operations Manager will be required to: lead operations, ensuring the good name of the Care4Calais brand, the health, wellbeing and overall positive experience of volunteers; plan distribution of aid to refugees, including risk assessments in challenging situations; and oversee warehouse operations and logistics.

The refugee crisis is politically controversial, and the debate and sensitivity around this often heightens within Europe.  An awareness of the risks and consequences of public actions and statements by of our personnel is therefore necessary.

Characteristics

The candidate needs to display clear leadership ability, with the capability to act with initiative and drive in a variety of situations. Requires a positive mental attitude with a warm friendly persona, who will be able to motivate and enable volunteers to complete challenging jobs over long hours in our warehouses and coordinate deliveries across the region. Also needs to be aware of surroundings, risk management and safety issues whilst working inside unauthorised settlements on distributions of essential items and food to a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Is required to present a professional, respectful attitude towards police and other government authorities to enable the charity to continue working in controlled areas.

Functions

Lead Distributions

Will be required to lead distributions of essential supplies and clothing, ensuring volunteer safety through calm, confident leadership. Will be able to plan distributions and perform risk assessments, clearly brief volunteer teams on safety procedures within informal settlements. Will possess ability to assess threats and reduce tensions through appropriate body language and measured verbal communication with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Will manage large volumes of data coming in from across centres ensuring a good knowledge of conditions across the region with support provided as appropriate.

Coordinate Warehouse Work

Will have the ability to motivate volunteers in warehouse operations, enabling a positive work environment and solving problems as they arise. Will be able to quickly train and brief volunteers in sorting and organising donations, ensuring quality checks and procedures are adhered to. Will have knowledge of or be open to learning basic warehouse management and storage procedures, recognising the importance of tidiness and maintaining appropriate processes to enable quick access to resources.

Manage Volunteers

Will be capable of managing volunteer motivation and expectations, with respect to activities likely to be conducted, and the importance and relevance of these actions to the overall operations conducted by the charity. Will have ability to challenge and motivate people to approach new situations whilst recognising individual limitations and difficulties. Will enable a good working environment by mediating volunteer differences and leading by example with acceptance of a range of attitudes, backgrounds and cultures, recognising that each volunteer has an ability to contribute if utilised in the right manner.

Secondary Desired Functions

Degree in appropriate field

3 years or more driving experience

Experience working in informal settlements or abroad

Experience working in volunteer organisations

Word processing and data entry skills

Note: the above represents a challenging role which will enable development and demonstration of high level skills.  Appropriate training and support will be provided.  Please note that we receive a high number of applications and are a small internal team so if you do not receive a response in the first round this means you have not been selected.

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais. We will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.