Programme Finance Officer

Salary: £30,763 - £36,192 annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Fixed-term, full time – 36.5 hours per week

Duration: 18 months (with a view to being made permanent)

Based: Milton Keynes

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

In this exciting and fast-paced role you will work to amplify the impact of the organisation through grants acquisition and quality management of grant funded programmes. You’ll get to work across the World Vision global partnership to ensure the successful management of a portfolio of projects and programmes in compliance with donor requirements and align to the implementation of the Policy & Programmes grants strategy. You’ll have a key focus on the Most Vulnerable Children, facilitating WV's mission of positively impacting child well-being through your work.

The Key Responsibilities of the Programme Finance Officer role include:

· leading on grant compliance and management of World Vision financial processes and reporting;

· providing technical advice on compliance and financial management of donor funded programmes;

· supporting the development and submission of proposals for grant and commercial contracts

· managing financial and operational risks in programme portfolios;

· maintaining up-to-date information on systems and databases;

· conducting monitoring trips including visits to projects in fragile states and as part of emergency response grants; and

· Working with others to build & improve stakeholders’ relationship

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary indicated, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK).

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 29th May 2020

Please note that interviews may take place before the closing date, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

No agencies please.

ROLE: Graduate Finance Trainee

SALARY: Band 4 £25,676 - £27,941*

LOCATION: East Street (Epsom) with occasional visits to Trust Sites in Epsom and Carshalton

SECTOR: Public Sector, Healthcare

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

*inclusive of HCAS

A career opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Finance Trainee to join Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role is a training post within the finance department based in management accounts. The trainee will be supported to achieve either a CIMA or ACCA qualification.  Support will include financial support, time off for study and access to a mentor within the department. The Trainee will receive a wide variety of experience, to support them to apply for a substantive post with an NHS Trust on completion of the training scheme.

Overview:

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) is a dynamic Trust which offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynecology to the population in south west London and north east Surrey. They operate two general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St. Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. They are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care. As teaching hospitals, ESTH plays a key role in the education and training of tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and other health professionals. With nearly 900,000 people coming to the hospitals for care and treatment every year, their 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep their busy hospitals running smoothly.

Graduate Finance Trainee Duties and Responsibilities:

The Graduate Finance Trainee reports to the Directorate Finance and Business Manager. Some of the key duties include:

• Ensuring monthly accruals and prepayments are posted and accurate supporting documentation is maintained for these journals.
• Access data from a variety of sources in order to produce variance analysis reports for budget holders and senior managers.
• Supporting the Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management) in the production of the Finance Report to the Board.
• Responding to queries from Budget Holders and ensuring that budgets are set in accordance with agreed business plans.
• Assisting in the preparation of business plans, business cases and service change proposals, incorporating trend and risk analysis providing support to the decision making process across complex ranges of options.
• Assisting in the production of a monthly forecast of income and expenditure.

Graduate Finance Trainee Person Specification:

The Graduate Finance Trainee should be educated to degree level (2:2 or above) and will have time management, organisation and analytical skills. They will be comfortable using IT and need to be able to demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in a world renowned organisation and gain an accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA). We are looking for people who are motivated, ambitious and want to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust’s Values:

Above all ESTH value RESPECT. It helps them to live their behaviours:

• Kind
• Positive
• Professional
• Teamwork

So they can achieve their mission: to deliver great care to every patient, every day. It is important that this person’s values are in line with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Your salary and benefits:

• Band 4 £25,676 - £27,941(inclusive of HCAS)
• ACCA or CIMA study support
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme (including 20.68% employer contribution and a tiered system of employee contribution depending on your salary from 5% to 14.5%).
• A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

HOW TO APPLY AND CLOSING DATE:

Apply before midnight on Tuesday 2nd June. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you would like to find out more information before applying please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane

Summary

The post will be supporting in the Property Department, in making sure that our financial processes are followed, payments systems are followed in an accurate and timely manner by checking invoices. A key part of the role is the provision of regular reports on the day to operations of the department, being able to extract information from databases, and present them in a understandable way in reports will be important. We have an in-house property system, the postholder will need to learn the system and how to gain the information from it.

Main Responsibilities

1. Systems and support

• Set up and / or management of data and information systems both electronic and paper as appropriate.
• Management of property data and financial data where applicable. Producing reports as appropriate or as directed including in relation to day to day operations, KPI's and for audit purposes.
• Development of regular reporting protocols to aid managers and staff carrying out their responsibilities more efficiently and effectively together with the provision of reports to others.
• Provide administrative support to the Diocesan surveyor including in respect of diary and meeting management, provision of reports and establishment of admin systems.

1. Finance

• Management of financial transactions relating to property including payments to contractors, utility companies and in relation to rent etc. The post holder will also work closely with the Finance Department.
• Project accounting for property capital projects including redevelopment, alteration and purchase. Including the provision of regular management information on progress on projects.
• The preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly key performance indicator data for the Diocesan Secretary and other members of the senior management team plus other members of the Property Department. This will include contributing to reports for committees and boards of the Diocese.
• Provision of cash flow information and regular liaison with the Finance Department to ensure the proper accounting and recording of all transactions.
• Ensure that effective and efficient controls and processes are in place, that all payments, invoicing and financial resources relating to property are appropriate, accurate and approved.
• Apply the financial procedures for the tendering of vacancy works, and other project that require formal tendering.
• Ensure that all invoices and utility bills are processed accurately and within set timescales.

1. Property Repairs and Maintenance

• Provide support for the Property Repairs Help desk including raising contract instructions as needed and recording and monitoring progress of repairs and larger works.
• Co-ordinate the provision of planned programmed maintenance including gas safety and heating servicing, electrical testing, alarm servicing and other services to be determined.
• Provide administrative and financial accounting support in respect of Larger property related projects as directed.

1. General

• Use MapInfo to provide geographical representation and plotting data.
• Support the Diocesan Surveyor and other staff, in managing and completing specific projects as required.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the property Department by carrying out tasks in a professional and positive manner and:
  • Respond to telephone calls and deal where appropriate or pass to others
  • Ensure that a high standard of documentation is maintained
  • Assist other staff in performing their duties
  • Ensure that property and other records are maintained in appropriate storage and readily accessible whether in soft or hard copy.

1. Any Other Duties

A core value of Diocesan staff is collaborative team working. The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the post holder and you may be asked to perform any other duty as directed from time to time.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• A graduate in a numerate discipline such as science, engineering computer science, or mathematics or a graduate level qualification in a numerate discipline.

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience of processing financial documents with a high degree of accuracy, ideally within a property department or similar.
• Highly proficient in word, Excel and Access databases with excellent typing and data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail particularly when preparing documents
• Demonstrable customer service skills including a good telephone manner and interactive skills.

Personal Qualities and behaviours

• A 'can do ' attitude
• Energetic and flexible approach especially in relation to learning and new tasks
• Well organised and able to maintain efficient systems
• Able to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
• Willingness to help and to be a team member in a busy team
• Flexible attitude to tasks and cheerful positive approach to work.
• Able to work as part of and integrate into a small team.
• Able to maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
• Sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Christian Church and have due regard for the traditions of the Church of England.

Finance Assistant

Are you a Finance Assistant looking for your next career move? Do you like the idea of working for a leading provider of Mental Healthcare Packages? Are you interested in working within a close-knit team?

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and professional team based within their Head Office in Stockport, where you will support the Finance Team by processing petty cash and raising monthly sales invoices amongst all other finance duties.

They are looking to appoint the right candidate immediately and you will work remotely from home during Covid-19 so you will receive company laptop and full ongoing support.

Company Benefits

- Competitive salary (£19,012.50 - £21,059.93 dependant on experience)
- Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch break (37.5 hour working week)
- 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- The opportunity for internal promotions
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Finance Assistant you will:

- Process petty cash on a weekly basis and assist with quarterly visits to the homes for petty cash audits.
- Carry out bank reconciliations on Sage
- Be responsible for raising monthly sales invoices
- Provide information to the management accountant for reports
- Be responsible for managing the utilities accounts for each home
- Assist with the purchase ledger as required
- Support with the processing and administration of payroll as required
- Participate in covering reception on a rota during periods of leave and sickness

As a Finance Assistant you will have:

- Be educated at GCSE Grade C or above in Maths (Or equivalent)
- Be an AAT student
- Have experienced using Sage 50
- Be able to prioritise workload and have experience working within a Finance Department
- Have great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Understand confidentiality and exercise discretion throughout your role
- Establish effective working relationships with staff and managers
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Packages (Spreadsheets, Databases, Email, Word Processing)
- Be able to plan workload and work under pressure

Desirable Criteria:

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of processing payroll
- Experience of working within the Healthcare Industry

The closing date for this position is Friday 29th May so please ensure you apply before this date if you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant , Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, AAT, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, Graduate etc

Integrity Action is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Finance and Administration Assistant who will be excited to support the organisation in whatever way they can. The perfect candidate will be very well organised and brimming with common sense.

About Integrity Action

Integrity Action works with communities in developing countries to promote integrity-based values and behaviours through collaborative problem solving, supported by an autonomous and transparent tech tool, DevelopmentCheck. The tool is used by citizens to drive value for money and report the percentage of problems resolved to their satisfaction. Our mission is to empower citizens to act with and demand integrity, actively taking part in building institutions to promote a state that is open, accountable and responsive to their needs and expectations. 

This role will work closely with the Head of Finance and Resources to provide operational support to all areas of the organisation (finance, administrative, HR, legal, governance and internal IT). There may also be scope to support the Operations team in aspects of programme implementation.

We are a small, friendly team and all staff are expected to support each other to the best of their abilities.

As an inclusive organisation, we encourage applicants from different backgrounds with different experiences and skills to join us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Please see the full job description in the attachment below.

To Apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing your interest in the position and any relevant experience.  Please note, any interviews will necessarily take place remotely due to the current 'lockdown' restrictions, but we will work with candidates to ensure this doesn't disadvantage them in any way.

Recruiting under Covid 19 restrictions

We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.

This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We are able to offer a number of people – both for academic and non-academic roles - great opportunities to work with us over the coming months and years.

Our flexible roles for academic content developers could be ideal for those seeking to supplement their income at this time, those seeking short term contracts, or perhaps graduating engineering students.

Who are we?

TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.

Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.

Variety and ambiguity is the way of life at TEDI-London

In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for, to be part of our journey.

You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.

Chief Finance Officer

As the Chief Finance Officer and sole fully qualified Finance professional, your role will provide us with a first-class finance function. This is both a strategic and operational Finance role. Responsible for all aspects of financial management, you will provide strategic financial advice to the Board, Executive and wider leadership team. You will lead the annual audit, produce the annual accounts and ensure relevant, timely and appropriate information is available as required.

You will have a comprehensive and up to date technical awareness of accounting standards, budget setting and monitoring with an ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change. We are looking for someone with an ability to analyse complex operational / statistical information and produce accurate / intelligent forecasts and plans. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading procurement and ensuring a bestvalue approach.

At TEDI-London, a commitment to and understanding of teamwork and collaborative working in the widest organisation sense are of utmost importance.

We would be delighted if you review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided a video of the recruiting manager discussing this current vacancy and a live Zoom Q & A session on Eventbrite in the Job Description attachment.

FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER (DIGITAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES PROJECT)

Responsible to: Finance and Operations Director

Salary range: Up to £28,000

Key relationships: Finance and Operations Director, Finance and Administration Officer, Project Coordinator

Location:  MLDI, the Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR

Duration: Fixed term contract until September 2021, subject to project funding

Hours: 37.5 hours (flexible), occasional evening and weekend work

The Media Legal Defence Initiative is a charity that provides legal defence to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media worldwide who are under threat for their reporting. MLDI runs a training programme to defend, promote and strengthen freedom of expression online in East, West and Southern Africa, by supporting legal communities with technical legal expertise to litigate digital rights cases. MLDI is looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual with a commitment to excellence and professionalism to join the team as Finance and Compliance Officer (Digital Rights Advocates Project).

Role Summary

Under this project, MLDI:

1. conducts litigation surgeries for lawyers in sub-Saharan Africa on litigating digital rights cases and accessing regional and international human rights mechanisms;
2. fosters active and collaborative networks of lawyers, including through facilitating their engagement with sub-regional and international digital rights events and peer learning networks; and
3. provides grants to national media defence centres and lawyers to ensure that online media, bloggers and journalists have access to skilled lawyers and receive legal representation free of charge.

In this role, you will be a part of the Finance and Operations team with particular responsibility for the financial administration of MLDI’s Digital rights project and partnership grants, including ensuring compliance with funder requirements and supporting with budgeting for new funding opportunities for the project.

Main Responsibilities

1. Maintain day-to-day financial operations of the digital rights project, including accounts payable, accounts receivable/grants claims and general accounting functions (expense claims and staff advances); update MLDI’s financial systems in a timely and accurate fashion using Sage 50 Accounts and other software as required.
2. Work with the Project Coordinator on the grant awards process, including assessment of concept notes and financial evaluation of full grant applications, conducting due diligence checks and assessing the need for additional substantive support to the grantee.
3. Financial administration of grants (both sub-awards and fixed amount awards), including gathering and reviewing interim and final reports from grantees, ensuring documents and records are complete and acting as the first point of contact for compliance related queries from grantees.
4. Support the Project Coordinator with due diligence and compliance issues relating to logistics of litigation surgeries and conferences.
5. Assist MLDI’s Director of Finance & Operations with ensuring compliance with the financial, administrative and reporting requirements of the digital rights advocates project, including communicating requirements and deadlines to the relevant members of the team. 
6. Assist MLDI’s Director of Finance & Operations with project budget management, including amending of the budget as required, preparing budgets for new funding opportunities and preparing quarterly donor reports.
7. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to at least degree level and at least two years’ experience working in a similar role within the charity sector.
• Proven financial accounting (including foreign currency transactions) experience with the ability to demonstrate excellent numerical and financial awareness.
• Previous experience working on USSG (United State State Government) funded projects and complying with 2CFR200.
• Experience of working on projects with partner organisations outside of the UK.
• Well-developed analytical skills (financial and operational) that demonstrate a meticulous approach to the review of data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience working independently and flexibly as part of a small team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a pleasant, diplomatic manner in interacting with colleagues at all levels and MLDI stakeholders.
• Passion and commitment to the mission and vision of MLDI.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection regulations and experience of handling personal data.
• Experience of, and an interest in, international human rights, law, journalism and/or digital rights.

MLDI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

*(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)

About Feedback

Feedback is an environmental organisation that campaigns to regenerate nature by ending food waste and moving towards a better use of food, resources and nutrients within the food system. We work with governments, international institutions, businesses, NGOs, grassroots organisations and the public to change culture, markets and legislation for a fairer, more sustainable food system.

We are a friendly team, priding ourselves on maintaining a positive and values-led organisation. We aim to provide a flexible working environment with a good work/life balance and we welcome interest from candidates who are returning to work after maternity leave, career breaks or career changes.

Days: Flexible, with a preference for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week with the possibility of overtime at busy periods We are fully committed to being as flexible as possible so would consider term time only or shorter days (such as school hours or other) over the full week

Duration: Initially a 1 year contract with strong possibility of renewal/permanent role

Location: Currently remote in line with the government’s COVID 19 guidelines; usually office in London Fields ,Hackney, with a planned move to an office in Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line), Waltham Forest by then end of the year, with possibility for some home working

Main responsibilities

1. Assistance to the finance team (approx. 35% of time))

a) Accounting Systems (Xero and Receiptbank):

In relation to Xero, maintaining financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems, to include:

• Raising sundry invoices and entering suppliers’ invoices, ensuring that they are properly coded, authorised and paid.

• Keeping a diary to ensure that invoices for project funding are raised on time.
• To monitor and ensure prompt payment of invoices (within terms) and to monitor amounts due to the organisation.
• Supporting staff with the correct usage of Receipt Bank and other expense processing and ensuring that expenses are uploaded in a timely manner.

b) Online Banking system:

• Processing BACS payments for expenses and maintaining accurate records of authorisation and notification to the payees.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator with month end bank reconciliations.
• Banking admin duties – updating mandates etc.

c) Other:

• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-ordinator to maintain and keep updated the organisation’s timesheets
• Providing support to the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director by providing analyses and other information from the accounting system as required.
• Other Finance duties commensurate with the role as requested by the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director.

2. Assistance to the Operations Manager  (approx. 45% of time)

• General office administration including stationery orders, processing incoming and outgoing mail and dealing with general departmental emails and telephone calls as appropriate, managing printers and stationery

• Assisting with the organisation of events, including booking meeting rooms and assisting with the logistical planning and management of meetings, away days and other events
• Supporting the Operations Manager with staff recruitment and maintaining systems and procedures for all stages of the recruitment process, including new starter and leavers processes
• Updating staff handbooks and policies on a regular basis
• Assisting with the day to day IT support for the team
• Proactively participating in the development of administration systems and processes

commensurate with the role as requested by the Operations Manager and Executive Director.

3. Acting as the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director (approx. 15% of time)

• Supporting the Executive Director with PA duties such as diary scheduling and organising meetings email management assistance, booking travel
• Supporting the Executive Director with other administrative tasks as requested, such as expenses, timesheets, printing etc

4.Supporting other members of the SMT and senior colleagues (approx. 5% of time)

• Supporting other senior colleagues as requested with ad hoc administrative tasks

Essential Experience:

• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times throughout all duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to work to deadlines, while remaining well-organised.
• Good IT skills including intermediate Excel and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• The ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Enthusiastic about being part of a busy and fast-moving office
• Proactive and able to take the initiative when necessary
• Efficient and able to multi-task and prioritise workloads
• Supportive of Feedback’s mission to regenerate nature by transforming the food system
• Identify with Feedback’s values- bold, collaborative, celebratory, impact-driven, inspiring

Desirable Experience:

• Experience of working in a small charity environment, particularly an international charity running a number of restricted projects.
• Bookkeeping and/or financial administration experience
• Experience in using Xero or other comparable cloud-based accounting package

• A strong interest in the environment and/or food and farming

Skills:

• Numeracy and literacy commensurate with the role.
• Ability to act on own initiative and organise personal workloads effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 side of A4)  explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Deadline: 5pm 12th June  

Notification of interviews – during the week commencing 15th  June

Interviews will be held  24th June

Think Ahead is a national charity, working towards a society where everyone with mental health problems can flourish. This goal is more important and more challenging than ever, at a time when the coronavirus pandemic is putting people’s physical and mental wellbeing at greater risk.

We are looking for a senior finance and operations professional, with a track record of leadership in successful, growing organisations, to become our Finance and Operations Director. This role is part of our senior management team, working closely with the Co-Chief Executives, the other three Directors, and our board of trustees to lead the organisation.

This is an exciting moment for Think Ahead. Since becoming an independent charity in 2016 we have expanded our first programme – a graduate scheme providing talented graduates and career-changers with a new route into frontline mental health services – into every region of England. With the programme now well-established and secured by long-term Government funding, we are set to embark on a period of expanding and growing our activities and impact.

We need someone with the experience, skills, and passion to support and drive forward this strategy – not just leading first-class finance and operations functions, but also taking leadership roles in new projects and developing our overall infrastructure to support growth. If you’re excited by this opportunity, we are keen to hear from you.

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 18 May 2020.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Graduates Welcome
Colchester, Essex (with travel to our sites across North Essex) 

About Us

We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.

Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change

We are currently looking for a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to join us on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £24,585 - £25,641 DOE pro rata 
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change

If you have an understanding of the domestic abuse sector and experience of using data to compile reports (which may have been gained via your degree studies) this is a brilliant opportunity to support the ongoing success of an innovative charity.

Your work will enable us to grow, improve the way we work and support us to achieve our vision of a world without domestic abuse. 

Here at Next Chapter, we respect each other, strive to deliver the very best in all we do and enable the voices of survivors to be heard. If you think you’d thrive as part of our friendly team, we’d love to hear from you. 

The Role

As a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, you will evaluate the impact of our services by undertaking research, data analysis and reporting activities. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will develop and maintain a monitoring and evaluation plan for services provided under the Essex Integrated Domestic Abuse Services (EIDAS), as well as specialist projects. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Evaluate the impact and outcomes from the range of services provided as part of the EIDAS contract and for strategically important projects
- Work with colleagues to agree a reporting framework 
- Provide recommendations for improvements in data collection methods for outcomes monitoring
- Produce relevant statistics, analyses, reports and presentations for a range of audiences
- Provide case studies and outcome-based performance data 

About You 

To join us as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, you’ll need: 

- Experience of managing a caseload and delivering against targets and objectives
- Previous experience of using qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the impact and outcomes from projects, activities or services, including questionnaire design and methodology, conducting interviews and focus groups and analysing the results
- An excellent understanding of correct and effective information sharing between agencies 
- Knowledge of the domestic abuse sector and an understanding of the Essex Integrated Domestic Abuse Services agenda
- An understanding of data protection legislation
- The ability to write reports and communicate project outcomes in an interesting and compelling way, using a variety of formats

We're also eager to hear from graduates with relevant degrees, looking to gain experience within a domestic abuse charity.

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: reporting statistical data to commissioners and evaluation experts, partnership working, representing organisations externally, working in a community or voluntary organisation, or working with domestic abuse services. This may have been gained during higher education studies.

Although not essential, a degree in a relevant field will be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst, MEIL Officer, Monitoring and Impact Officer, or Monitoring & Evaluation Co-ordinator. 

Those who have worked as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Support Worker, or Caseworker are encouraged to apply. 

Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.

So, if you are seeking your next step as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Title: Individual Giving & Legacy Fundraiser

Job Ref: 1060

Location: Bugle House

Salary: £38,000 pro rata (25 hours per week, actual salary £25,333)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Holiday: 25 days per annum pro rata (increasing with length of service)

Organisational Context

Everybody should have the opportunity to lead happy, healthy lives. YMCA Fairthorne Group (YMCA) is a community-based charity that brings people of all backgrounds and abilities together in YMCA places to identify and deliver effective programmes that meet their needs. 

We operate throughout Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton, from 30 venues, engaging with over 40,000 people every year. Programmes include multiple early years settings, Daycamps, community activities and supportive housing for young people.

Role Context

YMCA has multiple income streams, the largest of which is fees charged for services, and we have long-term sustainability. We are seeking to grow our fundraised income so we can rapidly grow the programmes we offer in communities, and enable investment into our infrastructure, some of which is over 100 years old. YMCA has a successful record in many forms of fundraising, however individual giving (IG) and legacy fundraising is new to us. We wish to work in a creative and up-to-date way to maximise income available from donors. This role will be part of an integrated fundraising and marketing team but the postholder must be able to lead on specialist technical knowledge and delivery.

Job Purpose

This role will work with the fundraising and marketing team to design, develop and deliver IG and legacy activities, including campaigns. We already work to a community development model, whereby we seek to inspire people to lead in their communities. In addition, our site at Fairthorne Manor generates a particularly strong sense of belonging for those who connect to it. This post will be pivotal in helping us to build upon this and become “legacy minded” in our stewardship of customers, donors and other supporters. Our ultimate measure of financial success is lifetime value across all forms of engagement with YMCA.

Duties and Responsibilities

•At all times work within the YMCA Way

•Using market-centric approaches, informed by current research, design, develop and deliver activities leading to IG and legacy income

•Identify opportunities for identifying and stewarding existing and new prospects

•Lead on design and delivery of specific campaigns, with support from the fundraising and marketing team, including Fairthorne’s 75th anniversary

•Maintain and develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, working to create a culture whereby we are all legacy-minded

•Help internal stakeholders understand how and when to identify prospects to the fundraising team

•Be the first point of call for legacy enquirers

•Be the main source of technical knowledge on legacy administration, with support from the finance team

•Work with the fundraising and marketing, and community teams in an integrated way to maximise the lifetime value and experience of all supporters, regardless of form of support

•Work with the fundraising and marketing team to establish information systems that promote successful stewardship and prevent the creation of silos

•Maintain records and regularly report on legacy pipeline

•Ensure adherence to brand, ethics and fundraising priorities

•Participate in other fundraising and engagement activities as applicable, including events

•Act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times

•Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the organisation

Person Specification & Key Competencies

Qualifications / Experience

Essential:

•Success at raising funds through individual giving, and in legacy fundraising

•Experience of developing IG and legacy concepts into successful campaigns

•Experience of using integrated stewardship and supporter journeys

•Excellent IT skills, including Office 365

•Education to level 6 or equivalent professional qualification / professional experience

•Evidence of recent professional development related to IG and legacy trends

Skills / Abilities

•A genuine enthusiasm for helping people to achieve happy, healthy lives

•Ability to think innovatively and creatively, and respond positively to new opportunities

•Outstanding communication skills

•Friendly and approachable manner

•Ability to work under pressure and accurately to deadlines.

This is a 25 hour per week role, actual salary displayed above.

Our partners, sector specialists in International Development grant assurance & consulting are seeking a manager to manage and lead assignments in the domain of value-for-money (VFM) / performance audit and evaluation - with a particular focus on international organisations such as the UN & DFID

The Manager oversees teams made up of Junior Managers, Analysts, Consultants and Audit Seniors, including review of planning, fieldwork and reporting.

Manage and lead VFM / evaluation-related consultancy assignments, either desk-based out of office or at client or beneficiary sites - usually outside the UK (for up to 30% of the time).
Utilise your detailed knowledge of public-sector VFM, performance audit and evaluation issues and techniques, and provide expert guidance to clients and colleagues.
Utilise your detailed understanding of international public sector programme implementation and evaluation, and provide expert guidance in associated technical and policy matters.
Manage the assignment process from the planning stage to presentation of the final report to the Director / Partner.
Review and finalise tailored plans for assignments, based on a sound understanding of the Terms of Reference.
Lead and manage assignment fieldwork teams including external consultants.
Critically review findings made by other team members, including working-level responsibility for quality control and review.
Lead on-site meetings with clients and beneficiaries.
Write reports, and review and improve reports written by others, in line with the client’s and the firm’s expectations and to agreed quality standards. Feedback constructively to others to ensure improvement of their report-writing skills.
Prepare proposals for specific assignments, either stand-alone or within a framework contract, reporting to a Director / Partner.
Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work from existing clients or assignment subjects. Take action to follow up such opportunities with a Director / Partner.
Develop internal contacts and an awareness of the services offered by other departments in the firm, and alert relevant parties to potential opportunities if appropriate.
Provide on-the-job training, coaching and guidance to more junior team members on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

A post-graduate degree or equivalent in evaluation methods, public policy, social science or other relevant discipline.
Membership of an industry-recognized professional body would be an advantage.
Proven experience and technical expertise in performance / value for money audit and/or policy evaluation.
Demonstrable in-depth and current knowledge of at least two of the following sectors: Health, Education, Ecology, Energy, Employment or Media, including knowledge of issues relating to project/programme management and delivery in these sectors.
Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus, prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in a complex environment.
Ability to act with professionalism, integrity and diplomacy at all times.
Excellent written and spoken English, including a very strong command of grammar, syntax, punctuation and style.
Ability to critically review, edit and polish reports produced by others and give constructive feedback on key reasons for amendments, to help others improve and develop their report-writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to present findings and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Previous experience of project and team management, and of staff planning, development and supervision.
Proven ability to contribute with your own work to the team’s objectives, to lead your own team, as well as support other team members at all levels (junior, senior and peer) in order to achieve wider departmental and organisational objectives.
A good working knowledge of a second language, especially French, Spanish or German, would be an advantage.
Passionate about international travel and willing to be out of the UK up to 30% of the time.

For more exciting and rewarding roles withinin the International development sector please visit the AfID website.

Our partners, sector specialists in International Development grant assurance & consulting are seeking a manager to manage and lead assignments in the domain of value-for-money (VFM) / performance audit and evaluation - with a particular focus on international organisations such as the UN & DFID

The Manager oversees teams made up of Junior Managers, Analysts, Consultants and Audit Seniors, including review of planning, fieldwork and reporting.

Manage and lead VFM / evaluation-related consultancy assignments, either desk-based out of office or at client or beneficiary sites - usually outside the UK (for up to 30% of the time).
Utilise your detailed knowledge of public-sector VFM, performance audit and evaluation issues and techniques, and provide expert guidance to clients and colleagues.
Utilise your detailed understanding of international public sector programme implementation and evaluation, and provide expert guidance in associated technical and policy matters.
Manage the assignment process from the planning stage to presentation of the final report to the Director / Partner.
Review and finalise tailored plans for assignments, based on a sound understanding of the Terms of Reference.
Lead and manage assignment fieldwork teams including external consultants.
Critically review findings made by other team members, including working-level responsibility for quality control and review.
Lead on-site meetings with clients and beneficiaries.
Write reports, and review and improve reports written by others, in line with the client’s and the firm’s expectations and to agreed quality standards. Feedback constructively to others to ensure improvement of their report-writing skills.
Prepare proposals for specific assignments, either stand-alone or within a framework contract, reporting to a Director / Partner.
Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work from existing clients or assignment subjects. Take action to follow up such opportunities with a Director / Partner.
Develop internal contacts and an awareness of the services offered by other departments in the firm, and alert relevant parties to potential opportunities if appropriate.
Provide on-the-job training, coaching and guidance to more junior team members on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

A post-graduate degree or equivalent in evaluation methods, public policy, social science or other relevant discipline.
Membership of an industry-recognized professional body would be an advantage.
Proven experience and technical expertise in performance / value for money audit and/or policy evaluation.
Demonstrable in-depth and current knowledge of at least two of the following sectors: Health, Education, Ecology, Energy, Employment or Media, including knowledge of issues relating to project/programme management and delivery in these sectors.
Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus, prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in a complex environment.
Ability to act with professionalism, integrity and diplomacy at all times.
Excellent written and spoken English, including a very strong command of grammar, syntax, punctuation and style.
Ability to critically review, edit and polish reports produced by others and give constructive feedback on key reasons for amendments, to help others improve and develop their report-writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to present findings and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Previous experience of project and team management, and of staff planning, development and supervision.
Proven ability to contribute with your own work to the team’s objectives, to lead your own team, as well as support other team members at all levels (junior, senior and peer) in order to achieve wider departmental and organisational objectives.
A good working knowledge of a second language, especially French, Spanish or German, would be an advantage.
Passionate about international travel and willing to be out of the UK up to 30% of the time.

For more exciting and rewarding roles withinin the International development sector please visit the AfID website.

CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity, is searching for a membership and volunteer coordinator. This person should have initiative, people skills, and attention to detail together with a passion for the countryside. We are looking for a self-starting energetic people-person with good administration skills. Based in Winchester, you will report directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.