Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly efficient assistant, providing proactive and timely executive support to our Chief Financial Officer and administrative support to the CFO's Leadership Team.

This post will best suit a collaborative, friendly and professional individual who is proficient in MS Office and MS Teams. The successful applicant will enjoy a diverse role involving administrative support, project support and managing Committee/Board preparations along with other associated duties.

This role will be primarily home-based, however the successful candidate must be available to work from the London office when required.

We welcome applications from EA's, PA's, Project Assistants or similar.

You will have:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally working alongside a hands-on senior director.
• Experience of working on own initiative and ensuring outputs are delivered on time without close supervision.
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office/Office 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams).
• Demonstrable experience of report drafting or editing; highly literate and able to review and edit Board papers/presentations for coherence, literacy and style.
• Project management administration and support, with a good understanding of how to effectively monitor and present project progress.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Chief Financial Officer role was introduced to assist the charity in developing its financial strategy and transforming it systems and processes. We are looking for a commercially minded individual with an appetite for taking a lead in organisation change. The ability to think strategically; contribute confidentially; direct projects and also be comfortable with the hands-on element of the role is essential. You will be leading and managing Finance and IT with oversight on legal and Company Secretary Activities, and responsibility for Offices and Property.

As CFO you will lead the Finance Team to deliver an outstanding financial support service to the charity. The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team with overall responsibility for the finances of the charity. The CFO is instrumental in leading and supporting operations to deliver financially viable services.

Full tasks are within the brief, however key activities include:

• Leading the financial strategy of the charity
• Establishing systems for financial control; effective planning & forecasting; and monitoring
• Delivery of a robust IT service supporting digitalisation across the organisational departments

As a qualified accountant you will be fully competent in managing budget setting; you will lead in the provision of timely and accurate financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.  You will work with the team to create budgets and forecasts; monitoring them throughout the year; and work closely with operational budget holders to ensure they understand their financial position.

You will be comfortable leading change with empathy and collaboration, therefore the ability to build internal and external relationships, communicate well and adapt styles to differing audiences is critical.  Furthermore as a member of the executive team reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will sit on the Finance & Development Governance Committee. In addition to business as usual, you will also contribute to strategic direction of the charity and the development of new projects, tenders and grant applications providing oversight on the financial aspects. Applications from a solution focused person with an interest in taking the lead to further develop the charity’s finance function through systems and processes would be welcomed.

The success candidate will need to have/be:

• Proven experience at a senior level role
• Significant financial management experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience and knowledge of financial management information systems
• Proven experience leading finance and IT teams.
• Experience of operating at both strategic and operational level.
• Commercially minded with an empathy towards the charity/non for profit sector
• Education to a degree level or a Business Management Qualification with a professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CCAB, ACA, CIMA

To succeed they will need to:

• Be comfortable communicating effectively both orally and in writing; adapting the message for a diverse audience.
• Be skilled at motivating and leading a team effectively.
• Have a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be confident making important and high level decisions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive your base will be the Lower Earley office, with hybrid remote working if preferred. You will join us to play a vital role in our objective to ensure autistic adults are valued by society and supported to live happy lives.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 16th August 2021.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd September.
Interviews will most likely be take place in person at the Lower Earley office.

For more information about Autism at Kingwood please visit our website where you will be able to complete our full application and download the full Brief for the position.

We believe the successful candidate will enjoy working with the Autism at Kingwood team, and will find involvement with the charity and its work very rewarding.

If you are a proven expert with a sound financial background we look forward to hearing from you.

Goldsmiths Community Association has a great new opportunity for a voluntary sector seasoned Managing Director to join our team and help realise our vision. You will play a dynamic, agile and creative role and collaborate with private and public sector and community partners and stakeholders and oversee our exciting and ambitious Business and Community Development strategy that puts health, wellbeing and connection at the forefront; empowering local people to help shape community life and play an active role in our pandemic recovery.

Role Function

Overall strategic management of the organisation’s operational, business development, and community development functions in line with GCA’s charitable objectives. 

The Managing Director supports trustees and guides staff to deliver a full range of health, leisure and learning opportunities and services to local residents and navigates the organisation through a rapidly changing economic and social environment with agility and entrepreneurial vision.

For the right individual, our exciting mission offers a career opportunity to make a significant difference to their colleagues, our volunteers and the lives of local people in Whitefoot and surrounding wards.

Key responsibilities 

• Leading the charity’s vision and building on our charity’s business and community development strategy.

• Overseeing the effective delivery of all GCA’s activities in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers

• Effectively communicating our vision and strategy to all employees and supporting their contributions to organisational change, growth sustainability and community wellbeing as part of the GCA team. 

• Supporting staff  with personal development  and task management plans  to ensure the timely delivery of projects, maintaining and developing new income streams, and delivering measurable outcomes and impact.

• Lead on organisational transformation and change in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. 
   

HR responsibilities

• Line management responsibility for the Operations Manager, Finance Officer and Community Development Worker.

• Overseeing effective and consistent staff and volunteer management and support.
   

Operations and Service Functions

• Collaborating with Trustees on developing a mid to long-term plan for the charity's growth and sustainability, and distill this into individual work plans and projects with staff and volunteers.

• Overseeing the effective management and delivery of the charity's community development programme 

• Supporting staff to adapt to new systems and ways of working that optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the charity’s functions and improve the working lives of staff and volunteers.
   

Financial management

• Working closely with the FO and OM to actively secure new income streams and ensure financial growth and stability. 

• Working with the CDW and FO and Trustees to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and achievable fundraising goals.
   

Impact Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Accountable for the proper auditing and reporting of all programmes, campaigns and projects and for ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained.

• Managing and reporting to Trustees and external partners on performance and impact.
   

Networking and Partnerships

• Work with staff and trustees to develop and implement a communications strategy that actively promotes GCA’s brand message to stakeholders

  • Work with staff, volunteers and trustees to uphold and promote the charity's values in the community and in partnership development

  • Share responsibility for ongoing communication with all stakeholders (ward residents, funders, donors, partner organisations), the media, and external audiences to improve the charity’s public profile

• Build relationships with stakeholders and expand the charity’s partnership network on a local and borough-wide level.
   

If you love a challenge that changes lives for the better and have the experience to support our trustees and help lead our staff and volunteers on this ambitious mission, please complete the Application Form to tell us more about yourself, why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and to download the full Job Description and Application Form. We will close the application window for this role on 26th July. Interviews will be held on GoogleMeet.

Please note that we can only accept applications via email in Microsoft Word or PDF format. CVs will not be accepted.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.​​

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and defer where possible to the wisdom and schooling of lived experience. We offer an interview to disabled and/or BAME applicants who meet the minimum job criteria. Please don't hesitate to let us know how we can support you, when you apply. We will do our best to make reasonable adjustments to support you to have an equitable opportunity to demonstrate that you can do the job.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) who are currently under-represented.

Our staff share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Our Employer Offer 

Hours of Work and Flexible Working
We actively encourage staff to work in ways that best suit their needs. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Holidays
All full time staff are entitled to 28 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays

Training and Development
We are committed to the development and growth of our employees and volunteers. We offer in-house and external development opportunities and encourage staff to identify other learning opportunities that work for them.

Mental Health Support
We strive to make Goldsmiths Community Centre a healthy and thriving place to work. We have a trained Mental Health First Aider and all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Peninsula which offers free counselling and mental health support.

This is a full-time, permanent position – 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: £70,000 per year

Friends Therapeutic Community Trust, known more widely as Glebe House specialises in helping boys, aged 15- 18, who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours and may have other complex behavioural issues. It provides a year-round children’s home together with individualised treatment programmes of therapy and education, delivered on-site at our Independent Special School and carried out within a therapeutic community setting.

We are now seeking a Managing Director to be responsible to the Trustee Board and to lead the Trust in delivering the strategic vision and sustain the values, ethos and service quality to which it is committed. This includes responsibility for financial planning and sustainability, providing inspirational leadership and management, and giving leadership to planning future developments and the shaping of services; income generation, fundraising and partnership working.

Your ability to work with Boards and Trustees is vital, as Governance and Accountability will be required as you will provide timely, coherent and relevant information to the Trustees on progress against objectives.

You need to have excellent people skills and proven management and business acumen, along with a dynamic and inspirational way of thinking and vision that will help lead the Trust through a new and exciting period. You should also be fully conversant with, committed to and enthusiastic about the values and objectives of the Trust.

Reference ID: MD

Application deadline: 3 Sep 2021

Shortlisting dates: 6 and 7 Sep 2021

Warner Interview (Zoom): 9 and 10 Sep 2021

Informal interviews with SMT and Residents (including Site Tour): 13 and 14 Sep 2021

Formal interviews and assessments (on Site): 21 and 22 Sep 2021

Contract begins: Jan 2022

Benefits:

• Sick pay
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Free parking, free food
• Working on a rural site in Cambridgeshire, set in 3.5 acres
• 5-weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this post, please contact Georgie Wark to arrange a call to discuss this post further with the Clerk to Trustees and receive a Candidate Information Pack.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

As part of our safer recruitment practices all posts will be subject to checks including an enhanced DBS and Warner Interviews processes.

A full employment history will need to be provided with an explanation of any employment gaps.

Operations Director – Performance and Quality

Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established Senior Management Team to lead the development of a number of new initiatives and delivery of our existing operational services ensuring they continue to deliver excellent client focussed services. 

Starting salary £35,745 to £38,890 + pension 

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week 

As the Operations Director – Performance and Quality you will be directly responsible for providing strategic leadership for our Hospital to Home, SWIFt and Help at Home services. In addition, you will have organisation wide responsibility for;

• The development and implementation of organisation-wide quality management processes, procedures 

• Service user engagement, to ensure that service user involvement is key in the development and delivery of all services, and is embedded in practice and development

• Oversight of volunteer recruitment, development and engagement

As a member of the SMT you will contribute to the strategic development of Age UK Leeds and help shape the culture and core values.

You must have the ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise conflicting work loads and delegate effectively. You will have proven ability to build and manage effective and high performing teams Experience of effective partnership working in a health or social care environment is essential for this post. 

Further details and an application pack are available by download on our Age UK Leeds website.

Family Practitioner-CFO activity Hub

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Family Practitioner-CFO activity Hub
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours /week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £ 22,000 per Annum

Closing date for applications: 10th August, 2021
Interview date: TBC

Pact is an ambitious and growing independent national charity which provides a fresh start for people affected by imprisonment. We are highly respected for our innovation and creativity, and our commitment to enabling people to achieve meaningful positive change in their lives.

About the role:

The Family Practitioner is responsible for delivering family and relationship-based interventions on both a 1-2-1 and groupwork basis in Activity Hubs (under the CFO Activity Hub contract) working with people on licence post-release from prison or on community orders. The Family Practitioner is responsible for working towards service delivery targets and providing information to evidence delivery.

The person we’re looking for:

We’re looking to appoint someone with experience of supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to overcome barriers, and therefore have an appreciation of safeguarding, personal safety and professional boundaries. Ideally you will also have interagency work experience (building partnerships, promoting positive relationships between different agencies, and developing new approaches to service delivery).

You will also be comfortable delivering support on a 1-2-1 basis in the community. You will be a self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritise your own work.

The successful candidate will have excellent listening skills, the ability to develop relationships with clients, volunteers, and other stakeholders, proven experience of achieving qualitative and quantitative targets, and an understanding of the criminal justice system.

Finally, you will understand the importance of tracking your activities, as the success of the service will be dependent on you delivering the contracted support time and interventions for the benefit of service users.

What we offer:

We offer a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the above requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

You may have experience of the following: Family Practitioner, Support Worker, Advocate, Advocacy, Family Resettlement Practitioner, Social Worker, Family Services, Family Services Manager, Practitioner, Charity,
Family Support, Family Support Practitioner, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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Exciting opportunity to use your professional and leadership skills to help improve the lives of people diagnosed with Bowel Cancer.

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We are determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. 

Our pledge is bold, ambitious and inspiring. 

Within ten years: 

• We will transform survival rates, from only one in every two people surviving bowel cancer over five years, to three out of four people surviving 
• There will be better information and support for every patient throughout their journey
• Screening will be optimal, leading to more cancers being prevented or detected early

We are now seeking to appoint to the new post of Director of Finance & Resources. Reporting to our Chief Executive Officer, you will set the strategy and direction of the finance function.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Leading financial strategy, planning, financial stewardship and control, and enhancing organisation-wide business improvement.
• Providing a wide range of strategic business support, financial analysis and information to the Board and its sub-committees, the executive team and wider management. 
• Managing and developing the Finance Division and its staff, driving forwards improvements to our systems and practices to deliver a first class financial service to stakeholders
• Acting as a key member of Bowel Cancer Uk’s senior leadership team to participate in the development of charities vision, mission and strategic direction 
• Working closely with the Chief Executive and with colleagues across the charity, develop and implement the charity’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 
• Advise the Chief Executive and SLT on HR issues
• Lead on all aspects of IT and data management and oversee the development of an IT and data management strategy.
• Lead on a review of the charity’s use of technology and develop and implement a strategy for maximising the use of digital technology across the charity.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a track record of achievement at a senior level in a similar sized organisation. You will be an experienced, visible and inspiring leader, sharing our passion for social justice and championing the difference that strong financial management can make to our front line activities. 

For further information or to apply, please contact Rohen Cardle at Morgan Law by emailing Rohen Cardle

My client is a large NHS Trust based in the South West who is looking for some interim support for the next 6-12 months

Working directly with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director you will be supporting them during a busy period of time focusing on a lot of ad hoc finance work and recovery projects

Key areas of work will include:

• Review of financial controls and governance
• Input into business cases and financial appraisals
• Review of a new system and recommending any changes to its day to day running
• Picking up any finance matters which the Finance Director needs support with
• Recovery planning

This is very much a project role and will not get involved in any of the day to day running of the finance team

Prior experience of working in the NHS would be extremely useful and the ability to juggle a number of tasks and change priorities to suit business needs

Part time hours are an option

Crimestoppers are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Director of Finance on a permanent, four day a week basis. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe from crime. Whoever you are, wherever you live, from communities to companies.

Due to the current Director of Finance retiring, Crimestoppers are now seeking an excellent Director of Finance who will have full responsibility for oversight and delivery of the financial function of the Crimestoppers Trust charity, with an annual turnover of £6M. The Director of Finance will play an important strategic role for the charity in shaping the development of financial strategy and providing knowledge and support to the CEO and the Trustee Board.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the Finance Team (4 people) and HR Team (4 people). With lead responsibility for the following areas: finance (including reports and returns), HR, risk, legal (contracts), governance (policies/meetings), and GDPR.
• Oversee the delivery of the Finance function including preparation of all required reports and returns so that financial information is communicated clearly to all. (The Head of Finance is in place to do much of the day-to-day activity).
• Oversee the delivery of the HR function including compliance with all legal obligations and support on critical matters. (Head of HR is in place to do much of the day-to-day activity).
• Lead on specific areas of charity risk, especially reputational, contributing to all risk management at the charity.
• Key person responsible for all matters legal, especially pertaining to contracts with clients, both statutory and commercial. 
• Lead on governance, including preparation of papers for bi-annual Trustee Governance Committee meetings.
• Lead on charity policies ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements are met.
• Be lead director with responsibility for GDPR (acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO)), and as such support our information security systems and processes.
• Confidant to CEO on cross-cutting topics that require holistic oversight.
• Act in the role of Company Secretary.

The organisation:

We’re an independent charity that has been around since 1988 and we give you the power to speak up to stop crime, 100% anonymously. Whoever you are, wherever you live, from communities to companies. By phone and online, 24/7, 365 days a year.

We're proud of our history. We've listened to millions of people over the years; our international appeals have resulted in over 140,000 arrests. When people contact us, positive things happen: we create a way for people to protect their families, friends and communities, anonymously.

Essential requirements:

The successful candidate will have a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification and will previously have held a number one role in finance. This role requires full ownership of policy, risk and governance therefore experience in these three areas is essential. Demonstrable experience and knowledge of overseeing HR is highly desirable alongside experience of preparing accounts in line with charity SORP.

To apply candidates must have excellent communication skills, strong leadership experience and with the ability to be solutions focused.

Please note this role will be offered on a four day a week basis.

Crimestoppers head office is based in Wallington, however home working can be considered once a week.

The closing date for applications is 22nd August 2021. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Chief Finance Officer

£85,000

Hybrid Working

Office in London, Zone 1

A large International Humanitarian Charity, with income of £70 million is seeking a qualified accountant with a track record of achievement at a senior level in a complex, international, organisation.

You will be an experienced, visible and inspiring leader, sharing our passion for social justice and championing the difference that strong financial management can make to our front-line activities.

Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you will set the strategy and direction of the finance function globally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading financial strategy, planning, financial stewardship and control, and enhancing organisation-wide business improvement. 
• Providing a wide range of strategic business support, financial analysis and information to the Board and its sub-committees, the executive team and wider management.
• Managing and developing the Finance Division and its staff, driving forwards improvements to our systems and practices to deliver a first-class financial service to stakeholders
• Acting as a key member of the senior leadership team to participate in the development of Christian Aid’s vision, mission and strategic direction

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). We are looking for an outstanding individual with proven leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to build on and develop the capabilities of our team of professional staff, and to work with and support our Council and Honorary Officers.

Job Title: Executive Director
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full time
Location: Flexible. Weekly attendance at our offices in Southend on Sea, Essex and London, plus some homeworking and UK wide travel.

The IMA exists to support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications and to promote and enhance mathematical culture in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for the public good.

It is the professional and learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians, with a membership of over 5,000, comprising of mathematicians from all sectors, as well as those with an interest in mathematics.

The role

The Executive Director guides the development and implementation of the Institute’s plans and policies.  They take overall responsibility for the effective running of the organisation, managing the professional staff and the efficient financial management of the Institute, while ensuring the delivery and enhancement of services to our membership.

The successful applicant will need substantial experience of working at senior management level, ideally in a membership organisation. You will have strong business acumen, leadership and management skills, with the capacity to develop a high performing professional staff. Your outstanding interpersonal and communication skills will support your ability to build and maintain a broad network of external contacts and relationships.

As a small organisation, this Executive Director role combines setting and overseeing the strategic direction of the Institute with hands-on activities including contract negotiation, leading the professional staff to deliver IMA’s conference/s, the publication of the Institute’s journals and Mathematics Today, and as the Institute’s lead for GDPR, ensuring compliance with data protection. Playing an active role in enhancing the Institute’s impact and profile by enthusiastically representing the IMA to members and stakeholders alike, is also a key part of the role.

If you have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of highly effective, strategic and inspiring leadership, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

All applications must be received no later than 10:00 on Monday 16 August 2021.
First interviews: during week commencing 13 September 2021, to be held virtually via video link
Second interviews: Monday 27 September 2021, most likely at IMA’s London office in Russell Square

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

The IMA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The IMA is not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

No agencies please.

Civitas Recruitment are partnering with a fantastic college based in Cambridge to help assist in securing their next Director of Operations. This is a great non-profit organisation offering leading accredited qualifications and degrees in traditional Islamic subjects and courses. The organisation has been established for over a decade and collaborates effectively with the older University of Cambridge. An opportunity exists for a talented and experienced Operations Director to join the team and help oversee broad functions including HR, Finance, Facilities, and IT. The Director of Operations also plays a key role in ensuring effective partnership working with the Development department to manage the delivery of a campus growth strategy. You will ensure that the organisation creates a culture of success and collaboration as its scales up its operations. This is a Senior level post for the College and will report to the principle of the college.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in managing broad operational functions especially in people management and developmentand be able to demonstrate business acumen and leadership skills. You will possess excellent communication skills and be passionate about the education sector. You will also possess strong financial acumen as the post holder will be responsible for developing financial strategies and managing costs. Previous experience of estate management would be an advantage as will a background in Higher/Further Education although this is not essential. Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and detailed discussion. Please note that we are considering applications on a rolling basis therefore we encourage early submissions.

St Mark's is a large, vibrant Church of England church in South West London and we are looking for a new Finance and Stewardship Manager to start in October 2021.

This person will over-see the financial, stewardship and management accounting for St Mark's as well as working with our charity, Junction Community Trust.   

This person will work closely with the Finance Assistant as well as the Finance Committee, and be part of a wonderful and committed staff team.

The role requires someone who will share the vision and values of the church and bring with them a sense of calling and passion for this new season at St Mark's.  Working in a busy church environment with a focus on outreach to the community this role will be fulfilling and rewarding for the right candidate. 

For more information, please see the Job Description.

Director of Finance & Operations

£67,000- £72,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension scheme)

Leatherhead, Surrey.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, following the planned retirement of the current post holder, to lead all financial management for the charity, ensuring sound strategies and effective services are provided.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will play a vital part in the development and implementation of future strategies for the organisation. You will identify and lead business development opportunities and lead organisational projects as required, contributing to strategy, business planning and budgeting to agreed timescales.

Having been an advisor at board level and held a Company Secretary role you will ensure Rainbow Trust complies with standard financial/legal and governance practice and maintains corporate governance standards. Tactically task-focused you will be responsible for Rainbow Trust’s properties, including review of leases, insurance and health and safety matters. Your well-developed leadership skills will provide firm and positive strategic oversight and direction to the Rainbow Trust’s Senior Leadership Team.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident, independent approach to achieving goals with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and quality – you are comfortable with a broad remit and rapid shifts in priorities; you initiate practical solutions to ensure compliance with statutory accounting and registration requirements.
• A commercial director, educated to degree level (and a fully qualified member of one of the six bodies of the CCAB) - you have significant demonstrable experience in a commercial organisation and/or a charity at senior management level.
• A stimulating influencer - you will thrive setting quality standards and achieving success through your firm, direct and self-assured leadership style.
• A strategic, big picture thinker who works with a sense of urgency - you effectively weigh risk against benefit to make calculated decisions; and taking the initiative, you have the strategic understanding to implement IT and operational projects.
• Comfortable with pressure and challenge - your ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information adapting to your audience, will ensure that Trustees and staff are kept up to date on financial activity and are aware of any relevant issues.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link

Interviews will take place via Zoom or in person. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

If you would like to have an informal confidential discussion about the role, please email [email protected] org uk

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation.