FILE is a grant-making Foundation, with entities in both the UK and Amsterdam, whose charitable object is to promote protection of the environment through law and related advocacy. 

FILE has two sets of objectives: the first to encourage philanthropies to join strategies and co-manage funds for climate and biodiversity activities, and the second is to apply these funds to support legal reform and cases, campaigns and advocacy around legal interventions, the research and evidentiary support of law cases, and learning within the community.  Whilst FILE is a grant-making institution, it also aims to help build the NGO ecosystem, shape strategy, and make an impact on climate change and the protection of biodiversity.

Job Description

Job Title: Finance and Operations Assistant
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: London

Full-time

12-month short term contract – possibility of extension

Main purpose and description of the role:

The Operations and Finance Assistant reports to the Head of Operations, but will also work closely with the Finance Business Partner and wider File Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting both the operations and finance teams to deliver against business targets in an administrative capacity. The role will extend beyond both of these teams providing administrative support to the wider File team where required. Helping to ensure that both functions operate smoothly. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detailed. With a passion for learning, and implementing new processes and practices when required, getting a sense of achievement for ensuring that processes run smoothly and to time. They will be happy to work on their own in a remote working environment, and be able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. They will need to be flexible and happy to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Responsibilities

• Responsible for HR administration and record-keeping, including preparing paperwork and co-ordinating recruitment, induction and leaver processes.
• Developing a recruitment process, monitoring applications, leads, and sign off processes.
• Act as an IT superuser becoming an expert in IT systems and supporting colleagues to use them effectively.
• Ordering stationery and IT equipment as required.
• Managing health and safety for all employees.
• Ensuring that insurance documents are up to date and compliant.
• Assisting the Head of Operations with maintaining governance policies and organising related training when required to ensure compliance.
• Managing Training and Coaching partners, and organising training when required.
• Managing the relationship with facilities partners, dealing with any issues with regards to the premises, managing contracts with external suppliers

• Supporting the Head of Operations to manage the risk register.

 Finance Responsibilities

Maintaining and managing the update on the grants excel spreadsheet:

• Grants payment forecast
• Grants pipeline
• Grants data (input for budget)

Assisting in quarterly management packs

• cash flow forecasts
• income and expenditure analysis

Assisting in other various ad hoc tasks:

• admin side of the grantee and donor side Due Diligence (web search/ making sure the DD forms and documents are saved in relevant folders, filling in Know Your Donor)
• assist with data transition to the new Grant Management System
• assist with power point presentations  
• Supporting the financial controller with invoice and bank queries. Following up with the wider team on finance queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role as either an Operations or Finance Assistant, or in another administrative field, is essential.
• High level of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management skills. Excellent telephone manner and confident in a public facing role.
• Able to establish systems, record information and maintain records systematically and confidentially.
• Confident user of IT software, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Confident working with numbers, data and spreadsheets.
• Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the non-profit field would be desirable, with understanding of the climate and / or biodiversity landscape particularly useful.
• A team player, who will offer a high degree of flexibility and be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn on the job.

Diversity & Inclusion

File Foundation is committed to challenging inequality and values diversity in all areas of life. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. 

My client is well-known brand operating in the UK charity space. Heavily involved in supporting the NHS’ COVID response, their work has never been more important.

Due to the increased demand on their services, they are currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to support them in two key business units.

Key duties: 

• Provide strong support to the Head of Financial Planning and Insight through the delivery of high quality business and financial analysis, with detailed outcomes and benefits, to identify and present coherent rationales for change, to support continued coordinated, consistent and effective delivery of services across the organisation
• Provide detailed and robust financial and data analysis for projects, business cases, bids, and tenders.
• Lead on the analysis and review of information and processes (including cost base and pricing) to ensure operations achieve value for money, sustainability and maximise their commercial output and resource efficiencies.

With a strong academic background, the successful candidate will hold a full professional accounting qualification. You do not need to have worked in the charity arena before, however a proven track record in business partnering and commitment to excellence are essential. This role requires someone who is technically able but also ambitious with strong communication skills.

This role will be home based and inside of IR35.

Finance Business Partner
Ref: JAN20216936
Location: RSPB England - HQ
Salary: £34,643.00 - £46,611.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

The RSPB are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join our Planning & Reporting team in a rewarding and challenging environment, where everything we do as an organisation is focused on saving nature.

What’s the role about
As a Finance Business Partner you will work proactively with senior colleagues to provide an added-value service of financial support to our Directorates. In addition to a strong management accounting background, you will understand the difference that can be made through strong business partnering relationships and be confident in building those relationships. You will gain the respect and confidence of the colleagues you support through strong communication skills (written and oral) and your ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans. You will add value through gaining an intimate understanding of the Directorate that you partner, together with contributing to business performance and the requirements of the finance function with the charity's need.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with up-to-date technical knowledge and a desire to progress in your profession. We will want the successful candidate to influence change and use their skillset to further drive the organisation's objectives forward. You will also be comfortable working under pressure, to tight deadlines, and interacting with people at all levels inside the RSPB. 

What we need from you:

1. Develop effective working relationships that influence and challenge senior management teams, so that the role of the Finance Business Partner is an integral and valued part of the organisation.
2. Working in cross-functional teams to provide transformational advice on new initiatives, investment appraisals/organisational restructures/matters of risk and control in order to support effective decision making.
3. Support senior managers to develop their financial plans so that the corporate strategy is realised.
4. Build capability and knowledge in managers so that they can effectively manage their budgets through effective financial information, support and advice.
5. Identify financial risks and work in collaboration with managers to design effective mitigation strategies.
6. Identify, research, design, gain approval and successfully implement new Finance initiatives and ideas for change based on business analytics and expert knowledge of client areas.
7. In conjunction with the Head of Finance, contribute to the development of the wider Finance Department Strategy to make the service best in class.
8. Working with the Finance Operations team, ensure the highest level of customer service and support is delivered and operating styles and procedures are continuously reviewed so that the service is business focused in the delivery of objectives 

Closing date: 23:59, 28 February 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

No agencies please.

International Finance and Office Manager (part time)

Home based (UK) or can be based out of Plymouth office

Supporter Engagement at Animals Asia is expanding providing a rare chance to join our incredible team. 

The International Finance and Office Manager is a new role encompassing a collection of responsibilities previously spread across the global department so it’ll be an excellent opportunity to really put your mark on the position.  This is an enormously collaborative role, particularly working with the finance team in Hong Kong, our Senior Management team on HR (with the help of our HR Agency) and our fundraising colleagues on administrative support.  You’ll manage the auditing and accounting processes for our global teams so central to this role will be ensuring we provide clarity and transparency to our cherished donors and prospects.

This role would be ideal for someone who has a background in accounting and is looking for a part time position.  You’ll love working with numbers and be passionate about developing people.  Working from home means you’ll be a self-starter and really enjoy creating efficiency through systems and process management. If you are keen to join the Animals Asia family and be part of this inspirational journey, I look forward to hearing from

Join our family… be part of the end game.

Recruitment schedule and how to apply
To apply Please send CV’s with covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.  Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 
 
 
Closing date  Noon (GMT), Monday 1 March 2021 
 
Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing bacsi

About the role

The Access Project currently outsources its accounting function. In light of recent and planned future growth, we have decided to bring that function in-house from summer 2021. We are therefore looking to recruit a Finance Manager who will join a small finance team and play a key role in the successful transition from outsourced to in-house provision. You will be in a unique position to shape a new role to best support the charity.

The Finance Manager will report to the Finance Director.

About The Access Project

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds beat the odds and gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be effective tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated school-based staff member mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.

The Access Project currently works in London, the East and West Midlands and Bradford. We have a growing team (currently c.60 staff) working in schools and regional offices (when lockdown restrictions are not in place).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Finance Director to develop a forward-looking finance function that provides accurate data, reports and analysis that can be used inform decision-making across the organisation.

Data capture and monthly processes

• Assist with the implementation of a new finance system and migration of relevant data
• Oversee the set up and ongoing use of any associated systems for invoice and expense management
• Oversee the month end process and produce monthly management accounts packs
• Ensure the accurate capture and coding of the underlying financial data, overseeing the processing done by the Senior Coordinator
• Post regular and ad-hoc journals, including payroll, prepayments, accruals and apportionment of support costs
• Maintain and monitor the cashflow forecast
• Develop and maintain a finance manual and regularly review the financial systems and controls in place

Finance business partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to all budget holders
• Provide ongoing training and support non-finance staff to enable them to effectively manage budgets and make informed decisions
• Draft and review organisational policies relating to finance
• Assist with the production of annual budgets and in-year forecasts in collaboration with the Finance Director and budget holders
• Liaise with the partnerships team, providing financial information for funding applications and reporting and tracking spend on restricted funds

Other

• Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and audit pack
• Provide the auditors with any information requested during the annual audit
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and requests when they come up

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential characteristics and experience:

• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (eg. ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including use of accounting systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively communicate financial matters to staff without a finance background
• Committed to driving improvement
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intermediate or advanced Excel skills
• Passionate about educational disadvantage and The Access Project’s mission
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Committed to upholding a professional code of ethics

Desirable characteristics and experience:

• Working knowledge of the charity SORP

Please note, as a minimum requirement, applicants will need to:

• have a university degree or significant professional experience;
• have the right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding statement

"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."

Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If your application is successful, you are required to make these disclosures and consent to The Access Project verifying the accuracy of your response with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Finance Manager

£32k - 35k + NI + 4% pension contributions (pro rata)

14 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced finance manager to lead our finance team in a new role for LRMN. You will join the leadership team and support the CEO to set the finance strategy.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, working with colleagues to set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background and qualification you will have an excellent understanding of, and experience of, financial planning. You will be organised with a high level of attention to detail.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 15th March 2021

Interviews: Afternoon of 22nd March 2021

We have a fantastic opportunity for a hands on Finance Lead to join the team at Talkback, at an exciting time of growth.

Are you a person with a passion to help people? If so, would you like to use your skills and work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues to enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem, have more say, and control over their lives. Talkback has worked for over 20 years in a person-centred way with over 1000 people with learning needs and/or autism.

Position: Finance Lead

Location: The role is office and home based with a requirement to work in the South Bucks office at least 2 days a week and travel across Buckinghamshire, as required, to visit our teams

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 per annum pro rata depending on skill levels

Hours:  Full and Part Time considered - a minimum of 3 days per week.

Benefits:

Holidays: 23 – 27 days per year, dependent upon length of service and days worked

Pension: A Workplace Pension scheme, where both the employer and employee contribute

Family Friendly Benefits: We are committed to supporting staff in achieving a sensible work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Programme: staff have access to the support line 24/7

Parking: Free parking available on site

As Finance Lead you will be responsible for managing the financial assets of the charity and supporting its long-term future through effective and responsive controls, reporting and planning.

You will support the CEO, advise the Board of Trustees and be part of the senior leadership team, providing timely and insightful forecasting, maintaining effective financial control and supporting the CEO in developing business plans and analysis. You will also be handling transactions when required, as it’s a hands on approach we need.

Having had experience of working in an SME or Charity environment you will use your experience and knowledge, outside Finance, for the benefit of the people that we support and will be willing to provide hands on support, when required.

About You:

To be successful in the role you will need the following skills/experience:

• Fully qualified – ACCA or equivalent
• All round experience of working in an SME with excellent operational knowledge
• Experience of working within the Charity sector essential
• Proven ability to support change management processes with financial data
• Strong IT knowledge including advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to work on a range of projects
• Collaborative and hands-on style of working
• Contract management experience preferred

Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Team Leader, Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Manager, Interim Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, Finance Manger etc.

Finance and Operations Coordinator

City Year UK is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to fulfil the role of Finance and Operations Coordinator, working to coordinate the organisation's financial, operations and procurement services. This is a great opportunity for someone starting a career in finance to gain valuable experience and develop as part of our finance team.

Position: Finance and Operations Coordinator

Location: This role is based mainly from home but with the possibility of working in our London office once a week.

Hours: 4 days or 28 hours per week

Salary: £20-22,000 per annum (FTE) or £16-17,600 pro rata (80%)

Contract: This is a part time maternity cover contract working 4 days or 28 hours per week, 80% of the full-time equivalent for a fixed term of thirteen (13) months.

Benefits:  Up to 5% pension employer contribution, interest-free loan for season ticket or bicycle, 2 volunteer days per year.

Closing Date: 12pm 2nd March

Interviews: 3rd and 4th March

The Role

The Finance Coordinator is a key process driven role in the day-to-day finance function, supporting the Finance Manager to ensure accurate and timely payments to volunteers and suppliers as well as completeness and accuracy of accounting records. This role covers the volunteer expense and travel reimbursement processes and general finance tasks including the procurement of goods and services for the Operations department.

This post is required to work all day (7 working hours between 8 and 6) on Fridays but other hours may be worked flexibly. A range of innovative flexible working options are available that include flexible start and finish times and working from home.

About You

The Finance and Operations Coordinator will be a proactive individual, who is organised and efficient in managing your work and partnering with others to support our volunteers.  To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, be solution focused and offer some finance experience.

You will have:

• Excellent administration skills
• The ability to work as a team member
• Strong problem solving skills with good initiative and a willingness to take a hands-on approach
• Experience of using Google Apps and Microsoft Office
• Good organisational skills
• A can do attitude and the ability to work independently and in a team

Support and training on the organisational specific finance processes and software will be provided.

You will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter (one page each preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. This post is subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and receipt of satisfactory references.

Other areas of experience may include Finance, Operations, Finance Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Finance Assistant, Operations Assistant, Procurement, Financial, Procurement Assistant, Buyer, Payroll, Payroll Assistant, Bookkeeper, Book Keeping, Book Keeper, Finance Admin, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Finance Administrator.

Corporate Finance Manager

Manchester, or other UK location

Salary £43,428 per annum (plus contributory pension)

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

Having recently undertaken some structural and transformational changes within the HQ Finance Department, we are now looking for an experienced Corporate Finance Manager to join our dynamic and successful team. This is a new and exciting role created as an integral part of our growth; thereby enabling us to make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe.

You will be responsible for the production of the UK and overseas annual statutory accounts for MAG and liaison with external auditors. You will be the lead in the production of the HQ Annual Business Plan and monthly HQ Management Accounts as well as supporting the Head of Corporate Finance in the production of the Global Management Accounts and the execution of Corporate Finance team responsibilities. This role will line manage the Assistant Accountants including support, development, and learning opportunities.

This role requires a strong technical Accountant with the ability to solve complex problems and to design and implement fit for purpose financial controls and workflows. They will need strong organisation, co-ordination and planning skills, ability to work at pace and with a range of competing demands whilst maintaining excellent judgement and prioritising work to meet deadlines. MAG is looking for an individual who is self-motivated and flexible with an enthusiastic approach to work and ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. Experience of preparing Charity SORP statutory accounts and leading on external statutory audits is essential.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. This role has opportunity to be carried out at Manchester or in a working from a home environment.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

How to apply

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 28th February 2021. We do reserve the right to contact candidates sooner than the closing date due to the urgency of this role.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My client is a National Charity who, in response to the changing landscape across the sector they work in, are developing a new and exciting business strategy.  As part of this strategy, they are looking for an Interim Financial Controller for the next 6 – 12months to support the Finance Director and be an important link between finance and the wider business.

Key Duties And Responsibilities include:

• Manage the finance team to deliver timely and accurate financial information for decision making
• Support the budget and forecast process for all departments
• Ensure that all statutory and tax obligations are met and manage the annual external audit process and production of statutory accounts
• Drive efficiency through robust and insightful analysis and ensure financial control systems are robust, compliant and regularly updated to provide improved accuracy in financial information
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, KPI’s and cashflows and be the main point of contact for bank, auditors, insurance brokers and Investment Managers
• Support the Finance Director with any ad hoc projects and related issues including deputising in meetings

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new vision and influence and shape the direction of the charity with the wider finance team.

My client is a growing NHS Charity who is looking to recruit an Interim Accountant for 3 -6-months to help the finance team with some extra workload.

This will be a busy and varied role providing management accounting support to various people in the business and will also support some of the increased workstreams arising from new projects and extra work streams created from the COVID pandemic.

The successful candidate will be a part qualified or qualified management accountant and be very familiar with all aspects of financial management within a busy finance department.

They will be highly motivated and have excellent management, IT, communication, analytical and technical skills

You will quickly be expected to develop a good understanding of various contracts and workstreams and provide finance and non-finance people alike with the required financial data and analysis.

Qualifications/experience required
PQ / Qualified

£42,487- £44,723, depending on experience. An additional £3,250.00 will be applicable if the post-holder is based in London, resulting in potential salary of up to £47,973 per annum.

Location flexible – home working or head office in London

The Recovery Focus Group is going through an exciting period of growth and change to deliver its Group Strategy.  We are looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner with proven change management and employee relations experience who can successfully support the embedding our transformation and partner the business to improve organisational performance. We have implemented a new state of the art HR/Payroll/Finance system as part of our transformation and recently refreshed our leadership and management competencies to drive up our standards, as well as re-engineering how we recruit and retain talent to deliver high quality services across the Group.

What we need

Change Management

A significant element of this role is about successfully managing organisational change so it is vital that you have proven experience of TUPE, mergers and acquisitions and the challenges these issues present. Confident and credible, you enjoy working in a constantly changing environment where you can play a pivotal role in embedding new services and shaping the culture of the organisation. Handling complex redundancies and restructures in a regulated environment does not faze you and you welcome the challenge in aligning our resources to ensure service delivery is both effective and sustainable.

Corporate Projects

You will work as part of a wider team, including acting as Project Manager, for the development and implementation of people projects as part of our People Strategy, including reward, policies and engagement. We have recently adopted a project management approach to ensure that new strategies are planned, implemented and embedded in a manner which brings about lasting changes. 

People Management

You can effectively influence and manage your stakeholders, with excellent communication skills.  Acting as a coach to all levels of management on projects and change, you will play a key role in embedding best practice in people management.  You enjoy the variety of managing multiple projects and having an impact on ways of working and the wider success of the Group. You will also be responsible for line management of HR Advisors aligned to business and should have a strong background in employee relations.

The successful candidate will be aligned to our Head of Operations for the South, which has a broad geographical spread including, East Anglia, Kent, Essex, London, Northampton, Bristol, Hampshire. We are flexible as to where the role will be based, with the option to work from home or from our Head Office in London.

As per government advice, the postholder will initially work from home until such time as the guidance changes.  Upon the end of the restriction period, the successful candidate will be required to travel to other offices and services, with the potential need to stay away from home overnight.  Access to a car is desirable.

This is a permanent role. The post-holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.

The basic salary for this role is between £42,487- £44,723, depending on experience. In addition  location allowances will apply from £350 up £3,250 (Inner London) resulting in potential salary of up to £47,973 per annum depending on where the person is based. If home based, then we also currently have a £500 home based allowance.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing Date for applications is 7th March 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

Interviews will be held week commencing either 15th or 22nd March 2021.  

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?  Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Business Development Officer

Based Scotland (Negotiable)

£9,832 – £11,221 per annum

Part Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 8th March 2021

Interviews to be arranged thereafter.