Inclusive Eye Health Director

The role is permanent and can be based in any CBM Global office.

While the world is making progress in tackling poverty, people with disabilities are being left behind. Too many people with disabilities face poverty, stigma and isolation and are denied the chance to go to school or earn a living. In addition, large numbers of people lose the ability to see, hear or walk because of conditions that could easily be treated or prevented.

Driven by Christian values, CBM works in the world’s poorest places to reach those who are most left behind. Working in partnership with Governments and local partners, we create long-term positive change: supporting people with disabilities to access education and healthcare, earn a living and be included in their communities; and treating and preventing conditions that can lead to disability.

Main objective of the role:

Reporting to the International Director, the position holder leads on CBM Global’s work in Inclusive Eye Health (IEH), which includes Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). He/she formulates the IEH/NTD strategic plan, ensures that programmes are accessible and inclusive to all members of the community, establishes technical standards, directs delivery in coordination with other programme areas of CBM Global, ensures effective monitoring, evaluation and continual refinement of the plan. Leads on external representation and fundraising, ensuring the plan is resourced and promoted in collaboration with Member Associations.

We are looking for someone who will…

· Develop and oversee delivery of the IEH/NTD strategy, including setting overall strategic objectives, geographic priorities and fundraising strategy with institutional and other donors

· Support country planning processes, ensuring synergy with the IEH/NTD strategy

· Ensure that IEH and NTD project proposals meet agreed standards of design and quality for them to be presented to donors for funding

· Analyse policies, trends, data & research in eye health and NTDs in order to influence the external environment and improve and further develop CBM Global’s policies and practice

· Work with fundraising teams to develop relevant communication material for marketing & fundraising

· Identify and pursue funding opportunities from institutional and other major donors, in coordination with CBM Global Member Associations and Country Offices

· Pursue opportunities to work in consortia in order to increase income and leverage the impact of CBM Global’s IEH/NTD strategy

· Lead and manage a team of global and regional level experts for implementing CBM Global’s strategy in inclusive eye health and NTDs

· Ensure quality assurance of IEH & NTD programmes in terms of technical requirements, disability inclusion and developmental good practice

· Develop, scale up and document model IEH & NTD programmes with good practices to promote replication

· Support MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) at all levels

· Provide high level representation on IEH & NTDs on behalf of the CBM Global Federation

· Oversee capacity building at country, regional and international levels

· Support the commissioning of research in order to inform and further develop CBM’s strategy, advocacy priorities and technical standards in IEH & NTDs.

We are looking for someone who has…

· Professional background in public health ophthalmology

· Background and relevant working experience in inclusive Eye Health and NTD programming, including in applying relevant tools and methods (PCM, participatory approaches etc.)

· Minimum of 5-10 years working experience in low and middle income countries

· Strong understanding of disability-inclusive approaches in line with the CRPD and SDGs and their application in IEH and NTD work

· Proven expertise in networking, advocacy and influencing with knowledge of key global and continental networks, having played an active part in such networks

· Knowledge, understanding and established relationships with key donors and stakeholders in IEH and NTD programming on global and regional levels

· Experience of working with DPOs/or self-help/community led groups

· Experience in managing large programmes and multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams

· Experience in operational research

· Experience in teaching/ training/ coaching

· English professional proficiency. French and/or Spanish would be advantageous

· Good skills in MS Office.

The future jobholder will adhere to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s code of conduct and Safeguarding Policy.

CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position. If you feel that this role would be a good opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Useful Information

Shortlisting and Interviews

CBM is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly.

All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted, we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment process.

Diversity Policy Statement

Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. CBM is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual. CBM aims to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly.

This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status, or ex-offender status.

Employment Checks

All applicants must have the right to work in the relevant country. All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and satisfactory employment screening, and three references satisfactory to CBM.

History of CBM Global

Until now, the CBM federation has been made up of 10 Member Associations (MAs) providing the vital link between persons with disabilities in 25 of the poorest countries, and people that have the interest, capacities and resources to help.

There have for some time been fundamental differences over how CBM should best place itself to contribute to the wider disability agenda. Earlier this year, it was agreed that a new federation – CBM Global – would be formed with a simplified governance and a greater focus on disability inclusion. And while our excellent field programmes will continue there will be a greater emphasis on the interconnection between programme, advocacy and advisory work.

With an income of €43m, CBM Global is made up of 7 of the Member Associations (CBM Australia, CBM Ireland, CBM Kenya, CBM New Zealand, CBM South Africa, CBM Switzerland, and CBM UK) with programmes worldwide and Country Offices in 11 countries (Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Burkina, Nigeria, Madagascar and Bolivia).

There is widespread excitement about the opportunities the fresh federation affords. Coming with strong networks, substantial funds and a progressive approach to development, we now have the chance to configure ourselves to serve and thrive in the INGO context of the 2020s and beyond.

More in Common is a new international initiative, set up in 2017, to build communities and societies that are stronger, more united and more resilient to the increasing threats of polarisation and social division. 
We believe that social fracturing is one of the most pressing issues of our time. And that new approaches are needed if we are to build communities that have more in common than that which divides them.

More in Common is looking for a Finance Manager who has a passion for supporting not-for-profits and who will thrive in an international, fast-paced and demanding start-up environment where their work will influence the organisation’s strategic direction. This is the only full-time finance role in the organisation and a great opportunity for an experienced finance manager to grow into a Head of Finance role. 

Please see full job spec attached

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' sending your CV and a cover letter (max 1 page).

 Use ‘Finance Manager’ in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
 

Director of Community, Partnerships & Access

Charterhouse is a beautiful school and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent 250 acre site near Godalming in 1872. The School has over 800 pupils aged between 13 and 18, all of whom, except for about 40 ‘day boarders’, are boarders.

The Director of Community, Partnerships and Access is a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team, enabling them to take an operational lead in the School’s relationship with the local and wider community, its public benefit contribution, its social responsibility profile (including links with charities) and the pupils’ contribution to community action projects in the UK and abroad. The role also takes the lead in liaising with external bursary funding organisations and in ensuring a pipeline of transformational bursary applicants.

The successful candidate is likely to have a track-record of delivering community-linked collaborative projects, preferably (though not necessarily exclusively) in relation to education and independent/maintained sector links and a proven ability to galvanizing people within an organisation to contribute to social responsibility projects or similar.

For the right candidate, this role could combine with a reduced teaching role (around 14 periods per week) in a suitable subject and would suit someone looking for promotion to Deputy Head and/or Headship in due course. Equally, for the right candidate, this role could be a non-teaching role where precise hours are flexible but would average to around 37.5 hours/week all year round, with the expectation that hours will peak significantly during term time, including a requirement for work on Saturday mornings and occasional evening and other weekend commitments. International travel will also be required.

Charterhouse offers a competitive salary and other benefits including contributory pension, membership of the School’s Sports Club and private medical insurance.

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack from our website.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 10 February 2020 and interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

The post-holders will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. These appointments will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.

Harris Hill are recruiting for an interim Group Finance Director for this homeless charity based near Birmingham.

The interim Group Finance Director assignment will be for 6 months on a Salary of c 60,000pa starting Early to Mid-February

You will be a Qualified Accountant to be the key figure in assessing the viability of future business opportunities and offering advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, SMT, Finance Sub Committee, and Board of Trustees

The post holder will also be expected to provide sufficiently robust financial information to enable executive directors to manage their departments effectively, and for trustees/non-executive directors to be able to exercise proper oversight.

Strategic Development

- To lead in the development of the Group's financial strategy and ensure effective implementation.
- To support the Trustees, Group Chief Executive (GCE) and Senior Management Team in setting the organisations vision and strategic direction.
- To develop strategic approaches to the financial resourcing of the work of the Group through the development of a value for money strategy with regular reporting on value for money initiatives
- To develop the business performance framework of the Group and to monitor and report on key performance indicators, including business and social value indicators, to ensure that resources are utilised to maximum effect.

Management of Finance Functions

- To advise the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team on financial and treasury policy, strategic and business planning, financial control, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that the financial affairs of the Group are clearly presented together with relevant interpretation, strategic analysis and prediction, in a timely manner.
- To coordinate the production of proposed business plans and annual budgets ensuring the appropriateness of the key assumptions providing advice to senior management colleagues and trustees on these matters.
- To oversee the production of accounting information for use by budget holders in planning and controlling the work of the Group.
- To ensure that financial policies and procedures are current, consistent, accessible, adhered to, meet regulatory and legal requirements, reflect best practice and are well-communicated throughout the Group.
- To lead and develop other members of the Finance Team to ensure that they are well-motivated, sufficiently skilled, and meet best practice.
- To ensure that the Finance Team provides a strong and proactive level of service and support to the various operational teams.
- To lead in setting policy and sourcing in relation to the following areas - insurance; pensions; banking services; project financing; energy supplies; audit and financial advice.

Regulatory and Audit Requirements

- To ensure that all statutory and other accounting and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Group Director of Finance (HMRC, Companies House, Charity Commission, and HCA) are met.
- To oversee the production of statutory accounts in conjunction with the external auditors on behalf of the trustees.
- To lead the Group's approach to risk management, developing an ongoing risk based programme of controls assurance work with the internal auditor. This includes ensuring that the most important risks are addressed and minimised and that risk analysis is up to date.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the Finance policies and procedures and to periodically review them through the internal audit process, making recommendation for any changes to the Finance Sub Committee.

• A unique opportunity to join a leading regulator
• Contribute to the ongoing transformation as a member of the Executive Team

About Our Client

The General Dental Council are an independent organisation which regulates dentists and dental care professionals in the UK. They set dental standards, hold a register of qualified dental professionals, quality assure education and investigate concerns about treatment or conduct.

Job Description

The main objective of the role will be to lead the initial stages of the Fitness to Practise (FtP), namely triage and FtP Casework, to ensure that (FtP) cases are triaged, investigated, and assessed within key performance indicator targets and that decisions made are consistent with the relevant statutory and legal tests and the main aim of patient protection.

You will also provide oversight of the Dental Complaints Service, developing and implementing changes as agreed by the Executive Management Team and Council.

You will lead FtP Improvement - recognising, developing and recommending improvements to processes, systems and provision as appropriate and in line with internal and external trends and, FtP objectives.

• To ensure that issues which may impact on a registrant's fitness to practise are considered in an appropriate, consistent, independent manner.
• To ensure that appropriate cases are put before Investigating and FtP committees, with sufficient, robust evidence to enable valid, consistent, timely decisions.
• To ensure that conduct, performance and health committee hearings are managed effectively, facilitating timely, consistent and independent decisions.
• To develop and implement FtP strategy, including the regular review, implementation and development of appropriate case management strategies.
• To identify and sponsor improvement to processes and procedures supporting the work and functions of the fitness to practise department.
• To ensure that robust scrutiny and governance is provided to improvement projects and programmes and to report to Executive Management Team, Council and its Committees on progress.
• To ensure that learning from the monthly Quality Assurance Group in FtP, which reviews decision making across the FtP process, is relayed to FtP Heads, embedded within improvement projects and to provide regular reporting to the Executive Management Team, Council and its Committees.
• To ensure learning points provided by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) are actioned appropriately.
• To be the lead on FtP issues in the PSA Annual Performance Review including responding to the PSA between Reviews on any FtP issues arising.
• External liaison with relevant external stakeholders which include (but are not limited to) professional bodies, other regulators, government departments and MP's, consumer and employer groups, police forces, court services, lawyers and employers of registrants.
• To write briefings, reports, consultation documents, Council and committee papers, material for the website and intranet, and other documents as required.

Executive Management Team

• As a member of the Executive Management Team, to play an effective part in the leadership of the GDC as a whole.
• To act as a role model, embodying the organisation's values, leadership behaviours, and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, at all times.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of the GDC's corporate strategy, business planning, and continuing programme of organisational improvement.
• To attend meetings of the Council and its committees, and provide information, advice and guidance to Council members to enable effective scrutiny of the organisation's activities.
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Corporate processes

• Ensure that strategic and operational risks are identified, assessed and proactively managed.
• Manage the budget for the directorate ensuring efficient and effective use of resources, value for money and compliance with financial instructions.
• Lead the FtP contribution to the GDC Costed Corporate Plan and Corporate Strategy.

Internal relationships

• Lead and manage direct reports to inspire, motivate and engage staff and lead change across the directorate and more widely in the organisation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the staff of other directorates, developing mechanisms to ensure coherence and commitment to the GDC's work.

The Successful Applicant

To ensure your application is successful for the Fitness to Practise Director role please ensure your CV demonstrates the following:

• Evidence of successfully leading and inspiring multiple teams, shaping and influencing their future and direction
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
• Demonstrable experience of senior level management gained within a regulatory or regulated environment or experience of large-scale operations involving complex casework processes.
• Demonstrable understanding of the legal and ethical framework around the exercise of statutory authority.
• Proven ability to analyse data and make and implement timely decisions based on evidence.
• Evidence of a strong focus on performance management and success in delivering multiple, complex objectives.
• Strong financial planning experience, with the proven ability to manage discretionary budgets appropriately (£25m+).
• Evidence of influencing and delivering cultural change and leading successful business critical change initiatives and programmes.
• Experience of developing productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and the credibility to act as an ambassador for the GDC.
• The ability to assimilate the GDC's regulatory framework quickly and develop and apply policies/projects to meet statutory objectives.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Defined contribution pension benefit (3% employee contribution; 6% employer contribution)
• 25 days' holiday a year plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years' service)
• Death in service of four times' annual salary
• Enhanced sick pay scheme and income protection
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Recognition scheme including reward vouchers or cash bonus
• Season ticket loan scheme (after 6 months' continuous service)
• Cycle to work scheme with Cycle Solutions
• Gymflex: gym membership to a wide range of gyms across the country at discounted rates and salary sacrifice
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance - employee paid
• Discounted Health Cash Plan - employee paid
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential 24-hour helpline)
• Eye tests vouchers and up to £75 towards the cost of glasses for VDU work

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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The Fragile X Society is seeking an enthusiastic Managing Director who will oversee fundraising efforts, manage our staff and office, and support communications. We are a small, friendly charity, with a lot of support from our volunteers and the wider Fragile X community.

Summary: 

Fragile X is a family of inherited genetic conditions, including Fragile X Syndrome: the most common inherited cause of learning disability. The Fragile X Society was formed in 1990 by families whose children had just been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. The charity has now grown to consist of a team of dedicated employees and volunteers, supporting thousands of individuals and families.

Our vision is a world where people living with Fragile X are: 

• Valued, included and have their individual needs met - and that Fragile X is recognised and understood by professionals and the public.
• Not alone - that they have access to an active community of people who understand.
• Empowered - through evidence-based knowledge about Fragile X.

Due to services’ and society's attitudes, a lack of awareness, and features caused by the condition, people living with Fragile X and their families face wide-ranging challenges. Families regularly tell us that generic support services do not understand their needs adequately, or that they feel lost in broader organisations relating to autism or learning disability. We are working to change this. 

Our aims are:

• To provide information and practical guidance to support and empower individuals and families living with Fragile X Syndrome and Fragile X-associated conditions
• To educate and inform the public and professionals about Fragile X in order to raise awareness and understanding of the syndrome and improve support for all individuals affected by Fragile X
• To encourage research into all aspects of Fragile X through the participation of our family members in Fragile X studies and to publicise the results.
• To raise funds to carry out our work

The new Managing Director will work to deliver the strategy as set by the Board; oversee all staff, including those who support families and those affected by Fragile X; and manage the office.

The role includes developing and managing our fundraising strategy; oversight of annual accounts and working with the Treasurer and Board in setting budgets; and supporting our Administrative and Communications Coordinator and the Board communications sub-committee in regard to internal and external communications.

Further details on the work of the Fragile X Society can be found on our website.

Job Details

Please see full job description attached. 

• Job Title:                Managing Director, The Fragile X Society
• Responsible to:     Board of Directors, Fragile X Society
• Salary:                    £35,000 - 40,000, commensurate with experience
• Tenure:                  Full time, job-share will be considered
• Hours:                    37 hours per week
• Location:            Great Dunmow, Essex

Schedule of Appointment:

• Closing Date:         Friday, 14 February 2020, 5pm
• Interviews:          10 March 2020 in Great Dunmow, venue to be confirmed.
• Starting Date:         The successful applicant to begin work as soon as feasible thereafter, with an initial probation period of 6 months before the role becomes permanent.

To Apply

Please send applications in the form of covering letter, CV and names/contact details of three references to: Dr Kirsten Johnson (Chair, Board of Directors)

Michael Page is working with a world leading International Membership Organisation on a Director of Finance and Resources position. This is an ideal role for someone looking to join a ambitious organisation, that is seeking to make significant expansion over the next few years

Client Details

The client is a global medical membership organisation, based in West London, that specialises in women's health. With a newly appointed CEO there are ambitious growth plans in place which the Director of Finance and Resources will play a key part in creating.

Description

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will report directly into the CEO and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. You will have the following responsibilities:

• To lead, facilitate and ensure the implementation of the finance strategy of the organisation.

• Governance and compliance matters and the setting up of systems for financial control and effective planning.

• To lead the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of finance including financial strategy planning, monitoring, management and reporting.

• To ensure sound management of all aspects of charity finance including budgeting, monitoring performance against budgets

• Interaction with the Senior Management Team, Trustees and to discuss the financial performance of the company.

• To oversee the company's investment portfolio and maximise return on investment.

• Management of three members of staff across Finance and HR

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience operating at either a Head of Finance or ideally a Director of Finance position level.

Essential:

• Proven track record in a senior finance position.

• Experience of effective strategic planning and implementation.

• Demonstrable experience of managing a team.

• Managing complex financial international transactions and previous experience of developing and managing complex finance systems.

• Improvement of processes and internal finance policies.

Desirable:

• Experience of leading an HR function.

• Knowledge of UK Charity finance and charity law.

• Experience of working within a company that operates internationally.

Job Offer

£65,000-70,000

The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) – Chief Financial Officer

ACT sets the global benchmark for treasury excellence and leads the profession through internationally recognised qualifications, by defining standards and championing continuing professional development. ACT holds large-scale professional events, provides education from fundamentals to master’s level, works with policy-makers and decision makers around the world, and its work is carried out in over 90 countries. As the only professional treasury body with a Royal Charter, ACT is the authentic voice of the treasury profession representing the interests of the real economy and educating, supporting and leading the treasurers of today and tomorrow

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding finance professional with a proven track record of developing and delivering effective strategic financial planning and producing budgets, reports, forecasting and analysis to meet business aims. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Chief Financial Officer will play a key role within the senior leadership team, whilst heading up finance and other support services, including human resources (HR), information technology (IT) and management information (MI). The Chief Financial Officer will deputise for the Chief Executive as necessary.

Managing a team of 7 staff, the key responsibilities of the role include:

• acting as a strategic business partner
• delivering accurate, timely and relevant information to the Chief Executive, council and other stakeholders
• supporting the key objectives of finance, HR, IT and MI
• collaborating with the wider senior leadership team to ensure overall strategic development and delivery

The successful candidate must be a credible, professionally qualified accountant with exemplary leadership skills, high standards and strong attention to detail. You must be a natural strategic thinker and a robust, clear communicator to enable you to build effective relationships and influence individuals at all levels, in and out of finance. Your significant experience will have been gained from either a public or commercial sector organisation, although time within a smaller business would be advantageous. You will be comfortable at managing operational finance and ensuring a best practice mentality throughout the finance and other business support functions.

This is a truly exciting opportunity for the right professional and would provide a fantastic platform in your career.

For further information on the opportunity please contact Bryony Feeney from Allen Lane via the ageny website at any time. Please send through your CV, supporting statement and current remuneration via th link by Sunday 16th February.

Managing Director - Environmental Consultancy

Truro, Cornwall

Salary Up to £50,000pa depending on experience

Potential relocation support depending on circumstances

Managing Director needed for established Cornish consultancy!

Our client are an established and trusted company based near Truro, with a proven track-record of creating inspiring spaces for people and nature in Cornwall and beyond.

A new Managing Director is needed to develop new services, to reach more customers and ultimately to generate more income which in turn will help the trust to take action to restore nature and tackle climate change.

They are looking for an effective and engaging leader with a commercial and entrepreneurial approach. A good understanding of the environmental regulation and the UK planning system along with the regulatory processes involved is required.

If you have proven leadership and consultancy experience, the motivation and determination to take an established business onto the next level and you want to play a part in tackling climate change and restoring nature, then apply now.

About our client:

Our client combines the skills of ecology and landscape architecture, offering a one-stop shop for a range of services through their expert, in-house teams including wildlife surveys, advice on developments, landscape design and much more.

Profit generated by them supports the work of the Trust, the leading conservation membership charity in Cornwall.

How to apply:

To apply please apply online with a CV (max two pages) and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining the reasons why you should be appointed as Managing Director. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 4th February 2020

Interviews will be held on Friday 28 February 2020

This role is part funded for 12 months by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme

Interim Strategic Finance Director (6-9 months)

Full time with flexibility

Family for Every Child is global alliance of local civil society organisations working together to improve the lives of vulnerable children around the world.

We influence national, regional and global decision-makers to implement positive change to child protection policies and services, with a specific focus on children being cared for in a safe family environment.

We use our common voices, based on our own diverse contexts and experiences, to reach a common goal.

Family for Every Child is at a critical stage in its development and during 2020, we aim to develop our next strategy and financial plan for the four year period from 2021. As part of this process we are completing an external evaluation with Members of the Alliance and updating our Theory of Change and thematic priorities. We are also completing a deep dive on our fundraising performance and strategy to inform the new financial plan.

The Interim Strategic Finance Director, working closely with colleagues as part of the Leadership Team, will have a vital part to play in analysing our current situation and considering where our focus needs to be, specifically focusing on challenging and helping to shape our fundraising strategy, developing our financial plan, contributing to the evaluation and strategic review, and embedding strong governance across our three entities.

This is an exciting and challenging time to join Family and to play a key role in shaping the Alliance’s future. We are looking for someone who brings a solid background in interpreting the financial health of an organisation, using this to inform strategic direction, bringing in new perspectives and open to exploring alternative options. 

With demonstrable experience managing performing teams, developing and managing budgets, and reporting at a Board level, we are seeking someone who has a high tolerance for risk and is comfortable with ambiguity, someone who can be proactive but not directive, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy while keeping others informed and engaged.

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m. Monday 3rd February 2020

First interviews: Week commencing 10th February 2020

Final interviews: 26th and/or 27th February 2020

Role details:

Title: Part Time Finance Manager - up to 3 days a week (flexible hours)

Department: Finance

Role reports to: The Managing Director

Salary: Competitive

Hours of Work: Please note that this role is ideal for candidates looking for part-time or flexi-working options, with reduced hours of just 24 hours per week expected. This can be offered on a variety of bases dependent on your requirements.

APPLICATION: Please send a CV and a covering letter

Role purpose – overview:

As an experienced Financial Professional with experience of working in the charitable sector, you will be accountable for the Charity’s finances and ensuring that Founders4Schools complies with the Charity Commission’s regulations, UK taxation and Companies Act. You will take ownership of the organisation’s financial management and provide detailed financial analysis and strategy to our Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees. 

About Founders4Schools:

We are an award-winning educational-tech charity which connects children and young people with inspirational role models to raise their aspirations, to fulfil their potential and to prepare them for the rapidly changing world of work. We have created a simple, free-to-use digital platform which enables teachers all over the UK to connect with employers and professionals in their local community. In as little as 4 minutes, educators from primary schools, secondary schools and colleges, can organise a student-employer encounter, all of which are fully researched and proven to have a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Main duties: 

• To provide the highest level of assurance to our trustees on the financial management of the organisation

• To manage all aspects of financial management and ensure financial procedures, policies and systems are up to date and fit for purpose. 

• To prepare for and participate in regular Audit Committee and Board meetings

• To liaise with external auditors

• To ensure the Charity is complying with all statutory and reporting requirements. 

• To produce the annual statutory accounts for the Charity and its trading subsidiary

• To ensure the timely submission of the statutory returns required by the Charities Commission, Companies House and HMRC

• To produce annual budgets, 3-year forecasts (including budgets, cashflow and reserves)

• To produce management and project accounts on a monthly basis and projection on a quarterly basis

• Responsible for effective and efficient cash management

• To fulfil the financial reporting requirements of the Annual Review

• To take responsibility for the renewal of insurance

• To liaise with the external bureau on financial postings to Xero, monthly payroll and tax returns to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of their work

• To liaise with our banks for all banking matters

• To ensure that gift aid is claimed in a timely manner

• To ensure the timely submission of the monthly pension file to the People’s Pension

• To review and monitor financial contracts (both income and expenditure)

General Responsibilities:

• From time to time, the post holder may be required to work at any of the Charity’s venues in line with organisational needs. 

• To ensure confidentiality and security of information dealt with in the course of performing their duties. 

• Comply with and keep up to date with Charity policies and legislation on confidentiality, data protection, freedom of information and computer misuse. 

• Adhere to and act consistently with all relevant health and safety legislation and Charity policies and procedures in order to ensure that their own and the health, safety and security of others is maintained. 

• Actively promote the Charity’s commitment to equality and diversity by treating everyone with dignity and respect. 

• To protect, safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. 

• To conduct all business in an honest and ethical manner. 

• To uphold and demonstrate the Charity’s values 

• To protect the reputation of the charity e.g. social media and behaviour. 

• To undertake any activity as deemed appropriate by the charity that is in line with skills, experience and knowledge.

Person Specification: 

Education and qualifications - Essential

• Professionally Qualified Accountant – CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

Experience - Essential 

• Excellent understanding and experience of the charity sector and restricted fund management
• Knowledge and experience of Charity SORP 
• Operational with proven ability to work at strategic level

Experience - Desirable 

• Good understanding of pricing models

Knowledge and skills - Essential 

• Strong business acumen and  project reporting
• Up to date on charity governance and Charity Commission requirements
• Working in charity organisations with 10-25 employees
• Up to date on charity finance, including charity tax, and the Statement of Recommended Practice
• A good understadning of Charity governance and other Chairty Commission requirements

Knowledge and Skills - Desired

• Good knowledge of HR and payroll
• Working in charity organisations with 10-25 employees
• Supporting charities with proposals to ensure pricing is realistic
• Good knowledge of Google suite

Personal qualities - Essential 

• Able to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation 
• A natural leadership style, able to gain respect and work as a team player with a range of people 
• Genuine, down to earth nature 
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach 
• Positive, hands-on approach, highly motivated with drive to achieve success. 
• High degree of ethics and professional standards 

Founders4Schools Values: 

Our values govern our culture. It defines who joins the team, how to defend and make arguments, and how to hold each other accountable to what we do. 

(S)cale

we build for scale and measure our achievements by the extent they are taken up.

(C)ollaboration 

We achieve greater impact through working with others 

(A)ct with Integrity 

We act responsibly at all times 

(L)eadership 

We lead by example in everything we say and do, particularly with regards to execution

(E)xcellence 

We commit to be the best

Healthwatch is an independent champion that gives patients and the public a voice to improve, shape and get the best from health and social care services. We do this by empowering local people and communities and letting those running services know what people want from care.

With integration and collaboration at the heart of health and care services across south-east London, partnership structures are changing to support an increasing emphasis on greater collaboration to support a system-wide approach. It is essential that patients and the public are at the heart of decision making and ensuring services meet the needs and aspirations our communities. 

You will liaise with and represent six local Healthwatch organisations across south-east London on the south-east London (SEL) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) governing body (and related sub-committees).

You will bring patient and public perspective, informed by your liaison and engagement with the six Local Healthwatch (LHW) across south-east London.

It is not intended that this role will have oversight of Healthwatch engagement or patient and public engagement, rather that you will help to hold the CCG to account, through the appropriate governance processes, and facilitate use of LHW intelligence to ensure the CCG discharges its engagement functions effectively.

As a member of the SEL CCG governing body (and related sub-committees) you will share responsibility for ensuring that it exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, economically, with good governance and in accordance with the terms of the SEL CCG and NHS constitution. 

Key Objectives

You will work with the SEL CCG governing body as a whole and with the six LHW and will help ensure that:

• the voice of Healthwatch is heard and the views and interests of patients and the public are at the heart of discussions and decisions 
• insight and intelligence from LHW is used to encourage and influence positive change to services and help meet the health and social care needs of the SEL population.
• SEL CCG carries out meaningful collaboration with LHW, and other relevant stakeholders, to commission or restructure services
• SEL CCG engages with LHW to monitor and ensure the highest quality services are delivered and offer the best possible outcomes for SEL patients
• SEL CCG governing body (and related committees) maintains a consistent focus on patient experience,  
• SEL CCG is responsive to the views of LHW, patients and the public and promotes shared decision-making in all aspects of its business
• SEL CCG has appropriate arrangements in place to secure LHW involvement and responds in an effective and timely way to feedback and recommendations from LHW
• there is transparent communication between SEL CCG and local people, including through the dissemination of clear information via LHW, where appropriate.

Core attributes and competencies

The post holder must:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a commitment to upholding, HW principles, values and functions as set out in HW statutory duties
• be committed to working with and across LHW organisations, with an understanding of the challenges faced by small voluntary organisations and ability to spot opportunities and potential collaborations
• be committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusivity
• be passionate about continuously improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities with a focus on ‘seldom heard’ communities
• have good understanding of the role of HW and an appreciation of current and future broad social, political and economic trends influencing health and social care
• be able to understand and analyse complex issues and information from a service user perspective, drawing on the breadth of insight provided by LHW to inform SEL CCG deliberations and decision-making
• have the confidence to question information and explanations supplied by others, who may be experts in their field
• be able to influence and persuade others, articulating a balanced HW view, and to engage in constructive debate
• ability to recognise key influencers in advancing HW, and user views, and the skills to engage and involve them
• have the ability, organisation and initiative, to proactively build and maintain an effective relationship with LHW and communicate effectively across LHW, listening as well as actively sharing information
• have the ability to translate complex concepts into readily understood, engaging language. 

Core personal experience

The candidate should have:

• demonstrable understanding of the arrangements for listening and responding to the voices of patients, carers and patient organisations in public sector organisations such as the NHS
• a track record of successfully involving patients, carers and the public in the work of a public sector organisation 
• understanding and experience of effective involvement and engagement techniques, and how these can be applied in practice
• previous experience of promoting the voice of patients and the public, including in collective decision-making groups such as boards/committees
• a track record in securing or supporting improvements for patients or the wider public
• previous experience of empowering the participation of patients and the public in the design and delivery of health or care services

Appointment process

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. We aspire to reflect the diversity of our community in our workforce.  We positively encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.

Application Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 3rd February 2020

Interview Dates: 19th or 20th February 2020

Your CV and supporting statement combined should not exceed four sides of A4 in total.

Please note - this is a Home Based role with regular meetings in the South East London area.

Your supporting statement should:

• outline how you meet the criteria as detailed in the core attributes and competencies;
• include why you are interested in this role; and
• provide details of what skills and experience you bring, as set out in core personal experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The TPP Fundraising and Development team is supporting a National youth work charity with the search to a newly created Director of Growth opportunity. This charity is the national body for youth work – a vital, but under-recognised discipline that works to ensure that young people are better able to live more active and fulfilling lives. Supporting a community of over 10,000 youth workers in England, the charity's vision is rooted in a steadfast belief in young people and their ability to shape the world. By championing, professionalising and enabling youth work, the charity strives to find better, more inventive ways to empower more young people.

The charity has a bold new 5 year-strategy – in order to deliver against this, a new Director of Growth role has been created to lead on the design and implementation of a fundraising and sales plan. Working to an inspirational CEO and alongside a highly engaged Board this role will lead a small but motivated team and take responsibility for driving income generation by setting and achieving fundraising goals, cultivating relationships with funders and maintaining knowledge of funders’ interests. The Director of Growth will also be responsible for maintaining the charity's external profile and social media presence.

You will have a proven track record in Business Development and/or fundraising and motivated by the opportunity to design and implement a new organisational income generation strategy. You will thrive in a hands-on senior leadership role, have experience of leading a small team, possess strong interpersonal skills and have experience of working with bids and tenders and/or trusts and foundations. This is a home-based role with a remit across the whole of England – regular (1 day every fortnight) attendance at the charity's head office in Leicester will be essential in addition to periodic meetings around the UK as required.

If you would like more information about the NYA and this exciting role, please contact the Fundraising team at TPP Recruitment.

Closing date for formal applications is Friday 14th February. TPP Recruitment will be conducting first-round interviews between Monday 17th February and Wednesday 26th February, and the second round interviews with the charity will be held in the w/c 9th March.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Director of Finance

Your new company

A medium-sized charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the finance function and providing strategic input to the direction of the organisation. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as a CFO within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value in a senior and influential role. Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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