About the role

Leading the small team of dedicated finance staff, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:

• Ensuring financial stewardship
• Delivering financial reporting
• Business partnering and;
• Boosting financial awareness across the organisation.

It is an exciting time at Nightingale Hammerson with the imminent opening of its new 116 bed care home.  The Head of Finance will need to be hands-on, with great attention to detail as well as be able to provide support on business modelling to the Director of Finance, Property and IT.  You will drive the annual budget setting process, deliver the monthly management accounts and KPIs, liaise with budget holders and lead on the preparation of the year-end accounts and audit process. 

To succeed in this role, you will need good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills - you'll have demonstrable experience of cross-functional working, relationship-building and influencing colleugues and key stakeholders alike. You'll have the ablity to identify issues and proactively problem solve at a high level to maintain a high standard within the team. You will also be able to live and breathe our values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Teamwork.

About us

Nightingale Hammerson, an award winning and CQC rated Outstanding elderly care home, prides itself in providing relationship centred care. Offering residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, we provide a ‘home from home’ for our 160 residents. In 2021, we will be opening a second home in NW London accommodating 116 residents in our new state of the art home following a £40M build project.

The Head of Finance will form an integral part of the delivery of Nightingale Hammerson’s goals as we step into an exciting period of growth and development.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

As a Head of Finance, you’ll have the following:

•  Recognised CCAB qualification
•  Minimum 5 years’ current experience in a finance management role, including accounts preparation, budget process management, forecasting and SORP accounting.
• Previous Line Management experience within a finance function
• Significant and demonstrable practical experience of problem resolution and able to work professionally with other stakeholders and external agencies
• Advanced excel and database skills. PS Financials or similiar accounting packages would be advantageous. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Nightinale Hammerson may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Operations to drive our vision forward. This new, varied and exciting role combines strategic planning with operational management, including responsibility for organisational strategy, partnerships, fundraising, HR and communications. This role deputises for the Executive Director and is integral in supporting the continuous improvement of the organisational infrastructure, ensuring robust governance, risk management, compliance and long-term financial planning. You will work as part of a small, driven and committed team and be the logistical 'go-to' person. You will be responsible for ensuring that the core functions of the organisation meet our strategic objectives and values. You will sustain funding so that young people and our entire community can grow with the support of healing, imaginative, and liberating relationships. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. This role demands a high level of flexibility, initiative and dedication. You will play a fundamental role in shaping The 4Front Project into the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP & STRATEGIC VISION

• Collaborate with our members, staff, the board and other key stakeholders to co-design an ambitious strategy which fulfils our long term vision

• Develop logistical plans to enable the seamless delivery of our strategic goals

• Build a new communications strategy which effectively captures and promotes all aspects of our complex and transformative work

• Develop and nurture national and international partnerships that center racial equity and social justice, and effect systems-level change

• Build effective relationships and collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders ranging from lawyers, therapeutic practitioners, educators and campaigners to support the implementation of our strategic goals

• Elevate and amplify our reputation, influence, and leadership by building new networks, alliances and collaborative partnerships

• Develop our impact monitoring and evaluation processes 

GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Support staff, volunteers and the board in carrying out the essential administrative tasks needed for the good governance and smooth running of the organisation

• Ensure all company records are clear and up-to-date to enable smooth filing of annual reports

• Ensure that staff and volunteers understand and implement our policies

• Ensure that the organisation is compliant with all relevant legislation by conducting risk assessments, monitoring performance, reviewing procedures and supporting the maintenance of the risk register

• Fulfil the duties of the Data Protection Officer and support staff and volunteers to maintain the security and confidentiality of our members

• Ensure the correct organisational insurance policies are in place at all times

• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our operations through reviewing and developing initiatives to improve our central functions, including HR, IT, administration, finance, fundraising and communications

FINANCE, DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• Develop and implement an ambitious and effective fundraising strategy with a particular focus on diversifying our funding streams and building our donor base

• Prepare high-quality, detailed bids for capital and revenue funds by listening to and sharing the stories emerging from our work as well as collaborating with our members to vision for the future

• Coordinate the receipt of grant payments and collaborate with the team to prepare comprehensive reports to all funders in line with reporting requirements

• Build effective strategic networks and relationships to support income growth

• Maintain and upkeep the database in line with GDPR and data protection procedures

• Communicate with relevant grant managers to keep them up to date with organisational developments, events, and activities

• Coordinate the annual budgeting, financial planning, and fundraising processes

• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of our financial performance against budget and operational goals.

HR, PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Guide and support the Campaigns and Communications Coordinator and Media and Communications Assistant to enable them to deliver the central communications function of the organisation

• Oversee and develop all stages of the employee and volunteer cycle process, from job design and recruitment to performance management, development and leaving processes

• Develop and regularly review HR-related policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing organisational compliance with all relevant employment law

• Ensure that all staffing policies, processes and decisions are in line with our organisational values, and nurture a supportive, fair, developmental and happy workplace for the entire team

• Support the team to understand and effectively implement organisational policies and procedures

• Monitor and make recommendations regarding staffing and recruitment needs, and develop strategies for ensuring the immediate and long-term staffing needs of the organisation are met

• Provide ongoing HR expertise for the team and proactively, consistently and skilfully address any staffing issues

• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive staff records, in line with best practice and GDPR requirements

• Draft and manage all staff and consultant contracts, ensuring the documents are accurate, tailored to the specific context and legally compliant

• Review job descriptions regularly to ensure they are up to date, consistent and fit for purpose

• Conduct salary reviews and make recommendations to the remuneration policy

• Manage and further develop the staff benefits packages, including overseeing relevant internal processes and liaising with external benefits providers

• Develop and coordinate a holistic training offer for the team by curating external training opportunities and developing internal opportunities for learning, growth and development

• Develop a comprehensive wellbeing strategy and appropriate support processes

• Coordinate regular individual and group clinical supervision sessions for the team

• Ensure that individual staff members experiencing personal or professional challenges have access to appropriate support

• Gather staff feedback for continuous organisational learning and development

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Strong and proven strategic leadership experience including developing strategic direction and planning and implementing successful growth plans
• Strong management experience including developing staff, developing culture and overseeing organisational development.
• Proven experience in managing complex and sensitive staff and organisational issues with empathy, fairness, consistency and appropriate confidentiality
• Proven experience in an operations and/or HR role including designing and/or maintaining processes, systems and policies in line with best practice
• Proven experience of setting and working to targets, budgets, and deadlines
• Experience managing work involving legal compliance and working with complex processes and documents
• Knowledge of GDPR issues and how they relate to HR processes
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others

DESIRABLE

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Demonstrable track record of individually building successful income generating relationships and securing significant income (corporate, public sector, individual philanthropy or trusts and foundations)
• Qualification or advanced training in a relevant area such as human resources (including CIPD), organisational management or law
• Understanding of social impact reporting and experience of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure service impact
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships with community organisations and partners
• Experience of producing reports of organisational outcomes, outputs, and financial activity
• Experience of effective communications, digital marketing and social media
• Experience of using CRM effectively

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs) is recruiting a Head of Finance and Resources to oversee the finance and resources function, and participate in the strategic development of the organisation.

About us

UKCISA provides membership services – including advice, training and policy guidance – to nearly 500 members and direct support services to thousands of international students each year. Our diverse membership includes every public university in the UK, many private universities and further education colleges, independent schools and students' unions.

The role

Effective financial management is central to our strategy and operating model. The Head of Finance and Resources will be crucial to managing our finances and resources whilst embedding a culture of financial efficiency and effective controls.

Reporting directly to the CEO, and working with the Finance and General Purposes Committee, the Head of Finance and Resources will lead on financial and resourcing matters and will be expected to provide critical financial information, insightful analysis, and timely reporting to facilitate the development of the organisation.

The role oversees a close-knit team of three part-time members of staff. The postholder will therefore have a degree of autonomy, but will be expected to ensure operational tasks are completed whilst contributing to the wider development of the organisation. 

The role’s main functions are to:

• Ensure the efficient and effective financial planning and management of UKCISA’s resources

• Support the effective functioning of the Finance & General Purposes Committee and Board of Trustees

• Contribute to the development and implementation of UKCISA policy and strategy

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who has had wide exposure to financial reporting and processes. The ability to influence and communicate with a range of stakeholders will be crucial to the role as the postholder will be reporting to the Finance and General Purposes Committee as well as the Board. The role would therefore suit a dynamic and progressive individual who can thrive in a supporting and collaborative environment.

Our office is very close to Angel underground station, but our staff are currently working remotely. When conditions allow, we would expect working from the office to resume. However, we can be flexible about home working. Our preferred working pattern is four days per week, but there is flexibility around this and the role can be adapted for other working patterns for the right candidate. Working patterns and home working can be discussed at interview stage.

How to apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter (two pages max). In the covering letter please explain how your experience is relevant to this role and how you meet the person specification.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and interviewing on a rolling basis.  We will therefore close the recruitment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found, so you are advised to apply early.

We are hoping for a November start date, but are flexible for the right candidate.

Head of Finance

Under the leadership of a new Chief Operating Officer with an extensive background in the commercial sector, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead the provision of high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes, systems and controls, and to deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial information. Together these will enable us to improve our ability to partner across our organisation to unlock value and thus better serve our beneficiaries. While experience of charity accounting would be desirable, more important is a candidate’s ability to drive improvements and lead change with empathy and collaboration.

Position: Head of Finance
Location: Flexible, however, we require you to be at HHC’s main office at East Clyffe, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ on a regular basis. Ideally this will be approximately two days a week, but may be in a flexible pattern.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £50 to £55K per year depending on experience

About the role:

You will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding service to the wider organisation, providing high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes and systems, effective policies and controls, and timely and accurate reporting. In partnership with the COO, you will also lead the provision of financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.

About you:

As a qualified accountant, you will excel at leading change with empathy and collaboration and in a way that builds a high level of engagement and momentum with both the Finance team and our internal stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail and a pride in financial stewardship, you have the commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines and a genuine passion for our work.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone who will always look out for them. Children never belong in orphanages. Orphanages don’t protect children they harm them. With your support we can keep families together, reunite families and build new families. Help children grow up in families where they belong. Always families. Never orphanages.

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equality and diversity and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

Please visit our website for more information about this role and upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment portal.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, CCAB, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 94212

We are recruiting for a new Finance & Administration Officer role to suit a skilled and ambitious person who would relish the chance to play a key role in the central team supporting the organisation to deliver our varied and impactful workload.

We work with over 6,000 people each year to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove, delivering community development, equalities and youth work to create community-led solutions.

We are at an exciting time of organisational growth as we lead a new citywide partnership overseeing both community development and engagement work across the city and expand our youth work delivery.  However, many communities that we support are experiencing serious challenges as a result of Coronavirus, and it is vital that we adapt our delivery to meet growing need.

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual with a willingness to learn and collaborate with others.

The role is a chance of joining a skilled and dedicated team where there is the opportunity to develop your finance and administration skills and build solid experience working across a wide range of areas within the charity sector.

For the right candidate, this role will offer a fulfilling working opportunity and the chance to make a significant difference to the people of Brighton and Hove, and beyond.

To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.

1. Programme financial planning, management and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools

• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis

• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date

• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (the Resource Mobilisation Tracker) and ensure they are kept up-to-date

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard and quarterly cash balances report.

2 Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis

• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required

• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors

• Support the preparation, review and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements

• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing

• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks

• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary

• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary

• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance

• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system, and update the required information on a quarterly basis

  3 Audit, internal controls and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements

• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically

• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

 Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable

• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present delivering its strategy for growth and the effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced Head of Finance to join the team. The Head of Finance will work closely with the SMT and assist with planning and development. They will ensure the charity has a robust financial framework, produce statutory reports, budgetary plans, and input into strategy. This is a remote home-based role with travel into London 2-4 times a month with remote line management responsibilities.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive financial management and reporting experience. You will have experience of working with a SMT and have a great understanding of charity SORP. You will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 4 years post qualified experience. Add to the technical knowledge and experience, we are seeking those with great interpersonal skills who will be able to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues and work with a variety of stakeholders including finance committee and external bodies. As this is a small charity (income circa £2 million); we are seeking candidates who are able to be proactive and will be comfortable doing both transactional as well as strategic work. Previous experience of working in the charity sector and line management experience will be a distinct advantage. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and discussion.

 The Charity

Our partner is a leading national charity who provide life changing short breaks and holidays to families facing incredibly challenging circumstances. Their breaks are a chance for families to connect, revitalise and discover.

Covid-19, and the challenges of lockdown, mean that even more families are facing very difficult circumstances, and the need for the services that the charity provides is growing.

Since the charity was set up 45 years ago, they have enabled 52,000 families to take time out from their daily life – and just enjoy what many of us take for granted: fresh air, playing on the beach, eating ice cream.

Last year alone, 4,800 families took a vital break – some for the first time together as a family.

The Role

The charity is seeking a Finance and Resourcing Director who can really make a difference by ensuring the continued positive financial performance of the charity. The role of will be integral for the organisation’s future in enabling us to sustain our mission to help families most in need.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and implementing strong financial controls, budget management, management accounting and cash flow modelling, forecasting and financial analysis and will take a prominent role in leading the charity to become an even better place to work.

In addition to leading the provision of financial services to the charity you will also take the lead across HR, IT and facilities to ensure wider, strong operational performance.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager who effectively balances commercial acumen with strong values and a desire to make a difference to families andcreate a strong, sustainable organisation. In addition, they will have a proven track record of successfully managing finance functions within a not-for-profit environment, working in partnership with fundraising teams to maximise donor contributions.

The best candidates will have proven experience of providing first-class financial reporting, monitoring and analysis along with a track record of developing and implementing budgeting processes in a collaborative and engaging manner. They will also have managed other business functions that may include Human Resources, IT and facilities.

To apply :Please submit your CV which should be accompanied by a covering letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role (see attached job description).

Finance Director

RC Archdiocese of Southwark

£70,000

Initial 2 year contract, full-time

Southwark

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the geographical area of the whole of London south of the Thames, all of Kent and the eastern parts of Surrey.  With currently 169 schools, 175 Parishes, and 400 diocesan employees it is one of the largest dioceses in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced finance professional who is values-driven and an inspirational leader to contribute at a senior level in the life of the Archdiocese.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to leading in a complex environment.  You will have a successful track record in financial leadership at a senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate and drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships internally and externally with a wide range of external stakeholders.

This wide-ranging role will support the Archbishop, the Chief Operating Officer, Clergy and Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in all aspects of the Charity including development of a financial strategy with supporting forecasting, investment management, capital expenditure, financial aspects of property management, the identification of opportunities for income generation  and making best use of the assets of the Charitable trust.  You will ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting practices.

CCAB qualified, you will have experience of operating at board level in a complex organisation with a significant interest in property, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector.  Your ability to contribute to the development of a small director level team will be critical, as will your leadership and team-building skills.  You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our strategies and plans.  You must be able to balance the provision of strategic financial advice to the Trust Board with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters and you will be expected to role model the Trust values and behaviours. 

Empathy with the religious nature of the organisation is essential and a working knowledge of the Catholic Church would be highly desirable.

How to apply

Applications by CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet our person specification and why you are interested in working with us.

HOURS: 35 hours per week.

SALARY SCALE: NJC SCP 30-33 (Including Inner London Weighting £37495.39 – £40635.43)

CONTRACT TERM: Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: Galop CEO

EMPLOYED BY AND BASED AT: Galop, Holloway Road, London. (Please note the team are currently home working due to COVID-19)

CLOSING DATE: 6th October 2020 9am

INTERVIEW DATE: 13th October 2020

ABOUT GALOP

Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-violence charity, providing advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, and hate crime. Galop is a by-the-community, for-the-community specialist service, providing help to LGBT+ people when they need it most.

Founded in 1982, Galop now provides advice and support to 8,000 LGBT+ victims and survivors of violence and abuse every year. As well as working directly with victims and survivors, Galop influences and advises at a strategic level nationally and locally to ensure issues affecting LGBT+ communities remain high on the agenda of Government, commissioners, decision-makers, and non-specialist service providers.

We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our Senior Management Team, providing financial support and insight as well as helping to steer the strategic direction of the organisation. Galop has grown significantly in the last 5 years, and this is an exciting time to join a dynamic team providing vital services to the LGBT+ community.

This role is responsible for Galop’s financial strategy, systems, reporting, day-to-day accounting, and financial management. In collaboration with the CEO, the post holder is responsible for setting and monitoring budgets, tracking income and expenditure, and reporting on the financial performance to the CEO and the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate has a strong background in charity financial management, with meticulous attention to detail and keen analytical skills.

Galop actively welcomes applications from BAMER candidates and the Trans community.

Please visit our website to download an application pack that includes:

Job Description & Person Specification

Application Form Part 1

Application Form Part 2

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Please send completed applications and equal opportunities form to the email address provided in the pack. Please get in touch if you have any questions. 

About us

The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change. 

We provide children with a volunteer mentor; a young professional from the community who delivers safe and consistent sessions over 12 months. Each mentee receives 100 hours of one-to-one support outside of the home and school environment. 

As a young, growing organisation, we are looking for someone to join our small but mighty team to lead our operations. 

Job Description

One-year fixed term contract (with the potential to extend) 

5 days a week (35 hours a week)

£24,000pa

This is a new role and integral within our small and growing charity. As our Operations Officer you will be passionate about processes, supporting our brilliant team and the small details which build our big picture. 

Benefits

25 days of annual leave, plus a bonus day on your birthday

Flexible working 

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent administration skills, with a proactive and self-motivated approach who can deliver on key operational projects across the organisation. 

If you’re someone who wants to learn about the inner workings of a charity and get exposure to the most intimate details of the organisation, this role is perfect fit for you.

The Kids Network values fun, diversity, and commitment – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Founder to lead on the operations of the organisation. 

Responsibilities:

Office Admin

·Be the first point of contact for incoming calls and emails

·Lead on data entry and database record management in Salesforce

·Research and create recommendation documents on organisational needs, for example insurance and mobile phone contracts

·Lead on evolving needs for office management for the organisation, including meeting rooms and co-working options 

IT

·Source and manage external IT support company and partnership

·Create and manage cloud-based storage systems

·Keep stock take of IT equipment for the organisation and support set up for new staff members 

HR & Finance

·Undertake all admin related to recruitment

·Lead on induction of new staff members

·Coordinate internal team meetings and team training

·Process the monthly payments for the organisation

·Process expenses and invoices in a systematic and effective way

Policies

·Lead on our policy project working with an external agency

·Maintain a log of policies and review date for the board of trustees

Governance

·Coordinate board meetings and sub committees

·Minute board meetings and subcommittees 

·Lead on recruitment induction of new Trustees 

Essential skills and experience: 

·Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work

·High organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively 

·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences

·Excellent IT skills with ability to use Excel, Salesforce CRM System, spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively 

·Experience of creating reports and dashboards to track progress

·Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

The Kids Network promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our team. 

We are happy to talk about flexible working and we promote a workplace where you can be your authentic self and achieve success based only on your merit.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th October at midday. We will conduct the first wave of interviews on a first come basis on Thursday 8th October and Friday 9th October. 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to our Founder, Sarah Woodcock

Working within Huggard’s senior management team comprising the Open Access Manager, Accommodation Pathway Manager and reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will develop, support and drive forward all of Huggard’s Open Access Services, focussed around Huggard’s multi-disciplinary Critical Intervention Centre, supporting people who are experiencing homelessness.

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives and have the relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a personal statement, of no more than 3 pages, demonstrating how you meet the job role and person specification 

Finance Director

Permanent

35 hours per week

£59,927 per annum if based outside of London / £62,736 per annum if London based

28 days leave, flexible working, family friendly policies, season ticket loan, upto 8% match on pension contributions

Flexible location

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our finance and corporate services directorate. Your role will inform strategy and ensure that our finances are managed effectively and efficiently ensuring that we focus our resources for greater impact for young people.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of young people, who loves a challenge, is comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment and is a team player.

A key part of this role will be your ability to gain the confidence of colleagues across the charity by providing accurate timely management information and supporting decision making.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must be:

-strategic in your insight and decision making

-a strong communicative leader

-able to manage finance in a complex and changing environment

-able to work under pressure to key deadlines

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is noon on 8 of October.

Telephone interviews will be held in the week commencing 12 October with a panel interview in the week commencing 19 October 2020.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens in south east London has been open since Victorian times, when the tea trader and philanthropist, Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to the local community. Since then, our collection has grown significantly and includes internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium and natural history gallery – all surrounded by 16 acres of beautiful Gardens offering breathtaking views across London.

The Horniman is a registered charitable company with a turnover of circa £7m, with funding from government grants and other income-generating activities, including the Horniman’s retail and commercial operations. 

We are looking for a Finance Administration Assistant who will be a vital part of the small Finance team providing budget holders, staff and senior management with an efficient and comprehensive finance service. Your work will include preparing cash for banking, reconciling financial transactions, paying petty cash expenses, assisting with finance administration tasks and being responsible for the outgoing post and stationery.

You’ll have had plenty of financial and general administrative experience - not necessarily in a museum - and will be a confident IT user (including Outlook and good Excel skills). You’ll be able to organise your tasks efficiently and work to an exceptional level of accuracy. The role requires direct contact with most departments of the museum, as well as with members of the public and suppliers, so you’ll be able to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with a wide range of people.

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on Monday 12 October 2020.

Interviews will be held on Friday 23 October 2020. 

The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.