Finance Manager Jobs in Westminster, Greater London

The Richmond & Hounslow Methodist Circuit is looking for a reliable and committed individual to support the life and work of our group of churches in SW London. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper organisation and management of our finances to enable our mission.

Key responsibilities:

• overseeing the Circuit’s day to day financial management
• supervising payroll and staff expenses
• financial reporting
• working with our accountants to produce annual accounts
• helping the Circuit to plan for the future
• advising on all financial matters

Benefits:

• £12,376 per annum based on 14 hours a week (£17.00 per hour; equivalent to £33,592 pa full-time)
• pension contribution of 6%
• working from home, with occasional in-person meetings
• flexible working
• 30 days a year annual leave (f/t equivalent, including bank holidays)
• annual leave increases with long service
• opportunity for additional hours, by mutual agreement
• supportive staff team
• helping local communities thrive and serve those in need

For more details, please see the detailed job and person specification, and the terms & conditions.

This is a new role for the Circuit, replacing a volunteer. In designing the position, the Circuit has aimed for maximum flexibility to secure the best candidate for the role. Initially, the person will need physically to attend some meetings to familiarise themselves with the Circuit's operations and ensure a smooth hand-over. For the right person, though, there will be considerable flexibility about how the duties are fulfilled in the longer-term. It is specifically expected that the role will allow for flexible scheduling to accommodate other responsibilities, including caring.

The Richmond & Hounslow Circuit comprises seven churches in southwest London. As with all Methodist circuits, these churches function autonomously yet collaborate closely in their ministry and mission efforts. The Circuit oversees joint resources, including staff and property. Presently, it employs four full-time ordained ministers, one full-time lay pastor, and a part-time administrator. As a part of the Methodist Church, its mission is “to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission”. To fulfil this mission, the Circuit fosters a broad spectrum of ministry within its congregations, focusing on worship but also engaging in outreach to the homeless, asylum seekers, new parents, and various other groups. Joining a welcoming team, the successul applicant will be a crucial part of an organisation committed to serving Christ and the community.

Closing date for applications: 10 May, 2024 (to begin work as soon as possible)*

* Please note that we will offer interviews earlier than the closing date for suitable applicants, so we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, if interested.

The successful applicant will have the right to live and work in the UK. Although this post is home-based, the Officer will need routinely to attend meetings in London. Owing to the nature of the employment, we are unable to offer support in obtaining a working visa.

Join Our Team as an FP&A Analyst!

Location: Pimlico, London

Hours: 40 Hours/ Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children across London? London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is on the lookout for a passionate FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Analyst to join our dynamic team. As the UK’s largest childcare social enterprise, operating 39 nurseries, we're committed to providing high-quality Early Years Education and care, especially for those most in need.

About the Role: As an FP&A Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring efficient resource allocation and strategic decision-making. Collaborating closely with the FP&A Manager, you'll dive into financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and managing restricted funds to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

About You:

• Fully (or nearly) qualified accountant
• Previous experience in analysis, budgeting, or similar roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis using Excel
• Proven track record of providing financial support to budget holders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering
• Financial analysis and Modeling
• Management reporting
• Budget and Forecasting
• Grant and Donor Reporting

What's in it for You?

• Hybrid working between home and our central office in Pimlico (South West London)
• Be an essential part of our 15-person finance team within our purpose-driven social enterprise
• Competitive salary for the charity sector
• Up to 35 days off a year, including holidays and your birthday
• Generous pension scheme
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Additional benefits like access to shopping discounts, wellbeing app, annual conference attendance, and team celebrations

Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about finance and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now.

Note: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply today and become a part of our mission to give every child the best start in life.

About the role

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with an interest in working in the international development sector? Are you creative, strategic, highly organised, a confident and effective communicator and strong team player? 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Head of Programme Funding to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding. If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging fundraising role which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a small but ambitious organisation, then this could be the job for you.

You will be an exemplary relationship builder and have experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships (ideally with experience and success in employee engagement, corporate sponsorship, and/or operational partnerships).

The role also line manages the Senior Fundraising Officer post, a position that provides administrative and fundraising support across the whole fundraising team.  Please note that we are a small team and so you’ll need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves to help out team members and to support new business across other restricted income streams. 

If you think you have the skills, qualities and drive to fulfil this role, but don’t meet all of the specifications, or perhaps you’ve gained your experience in (for example) commercial sales or within relationships management and are looking to move into development work, we would still welcome hearing from you. We’re always interested to hear from talented individuals who can help drive the success of the team. 

We are also open to making the role part time (80%) for the right candidate.

 Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

What can the Foundation offer you

- You will be part of an organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and seek all staffs input into strategy, annual plans, and organisational values.

- A positive and collaborative culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive

- One-on-one regular meetings with your line manager or director to focus on career and professional development while also taking an interest in your personal wellbeing

About the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women works with women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries. We work together to enable women entrepreneurs to reach their potential. We are committed to eliminating the global gender gap in entrepreneurship and creating a future where women entrepreneurs thrive. 

Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 250,000 women to start and grow successful micro, small, and medium sized businesses in over 100 countries. 

Training, mentoring, networking and collaboration are at the heart of our work, deploying technology innovatively to reach and connect with more women worldwide. Our approach opens doors for women entrepreneurs to networks, finance, new markets, investments and opportunities. 

As a result, women create a future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In turn, they contribute to more robust economies, global gender equality and a thriving entrepreneurial sector. 

How to apply

To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:

· Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page max)

· We will not accept or consider applications submitted without a cover letter.

· When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria

· Current CV (two A4 pages max)

DISCLAIMER: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time. 

Please send your application, or any questions you might have by Friday 17 May, 5pm BST.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.

For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation it’s with EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. The link is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application. 

The Role 

JLGB are recruiting a Finance & Fundraising Coordinator who will play a vital role in helping the charity achieve its financial, fundraising and organisational objectives. Supporting the Director of Operations & Finance, the role is essential for the smooth running of the charity’s finances, collaborating with teams across JLGB, as well as volunteers and external suppliers. With some support from JLGB’s administration team, you will be undertaking all financial transactions including payment runs, bank and income reconciliations. Managing our donor database, ensuring that Gift Aid is collected regularly. The position will be suitable for someone who has experience in these areas and is flexible, reliable, highly numerate and interested in working to support young people to reach their potential. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing and reconciling various financial administrative tasks, including petty cash and incoming card payments (via stripe and other card processors) 

• Providing effective financial administrative support to all JLGB programmes and functions 

• Providing support to the Finance Director and assisting with management accounts 

• Preparing expenditure reports for the senior leadership team, finance sub-committee, Trustee Board, funders and stakeholders 

• Validating and processing weekly expenses 

• Ensuring that Gift Aid is collected on a regular basis 

• Managing our Donor Database 

• Supporting with Income generation and fundraising events. 

• Supporting the delivery of the year-end financial reporting 

• Ensuring that financial documents are filed 

• Supporting audit processes to demonstrate compliance 

• Maintaining accounts and generating invoices on QuickBooks computer software 

• Overseeing debtor analysis and recovery 

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes 

• Managing external suppliers, supplier accounts and purchases  

• Supporting other members of the administration team whenever necessary 

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. 

Person specification 
We are looking for some of the following attributes in the successful applicant, you may be more experienced in some areas than others.  We are interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life. Training and support will be given in any areas required. 

• A relevant finance qualification eg AAT, ACCA, CIMA or currently working towards one 

• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting and reporting systems and advanced excel. 

• Substantial experience of bookkeeping and processing payments

• Understanding of Accounting Principles 

• The ability to initiate and maintain systems 

• Confident and polite telephone manner for debt recovery and supplier procurement 

• Ability to pro-actively engage with internal and external stakeholders up to Senior Management level 

• Ability to present financial information and make it understandable to non-finance stakeholders

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail 

• Work well autonomously and as part of a wider team

• Excellent proficiency/advanced Excel 

• Good communication skills 

• Commitment to providing services and programmes for young Jewish people 

You may also have

• Experience of working with or in youth organisations or a charity 

• Experience of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural and faith backgrounds 

Please note this role may also require evening and Sunday work, in order to see delivery and meet/consult with volunteers 

What you’ll get in return 

• You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of young people. 
• We offer 36 days leave, including bank holidays (this includes directed leave for Jewish high holy days that fall on a weekday), rising by 1 day for each completed year of service to a maximum total of 42 days leave. 
• Access to our benefits discount platform 
• Cash back health plan, includes wellbeing support and access to Virtual GP appointments 
• Death in service at 4 times salary.
• Employer and employee contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution 
• We have a flexible policy for working hours and offer TOIL where staff are required to start early, finish late or work on a Sunday, so that you can reclaim these hours at another time.

At the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), we believe that AIDS can be beaten. Since 1992, we’ve raised over $600 million to support more than 3,000 programs – combating stigma, preventing infections, providing treatment and services, and motivating governments to end AIDS. As a leading worldwide organization, we work alongside local, national, and international partners, government officials, and advocates to promote a global response that leaves no one behind.

The Foundation currently works across four continents, supported by staff operating out of offices in London and New York. We are executing an ambitious five-year plan (2020-2025) to further our vision, and this position provides critical support for the Foundation's daily functions. Our team must consist of individuals who share our passion for the important life-changing work we do.

LOCATION London, UK (two days a week in the office, three days a week working from home)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

· Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)

· Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in a similar finance position.

· Some experience in an international context.

· Ability to work as a team player in a cross-functional setting and challenging environment.

· Ability to deliver within high-quality standards and tight deadlines and with strong attention to detail.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to tell a story with numbers.

· Excellent organizational skills, with the capability to work effectively on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

· Intermediate/advanced Excel skills.

· Experience using Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central and Microsoft Power BI desirable.

· High level of integrity and commitment to professional responsibilities.

· Commitment and passion for the mission of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced, strategic, and financially savvy Head of Finance to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic finance professional to helps us continue making a difference.

The Head of Finance will manage the high-performing finance team consisting of a Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Finance Business Partner. Sitting in the Business and Resources Directorate the team are instrumental to the successful running of the RCR. In this role you will be responsible for the operational finance function which handles accounting, financial reporting, planning and transactional activities as well as supporting longer-term strategic planning.

As a finance professional you will use your expertise to further support the RCR by delivering the organisations financial objectives and build strong working relationships with managers to equip them with the tools to make good financial decisions. Furthermore, you will support the Executive Director, Business & Resources in the delivery of effective risk management activities and reporting, lead discussions on how our financial controls and processes may need to change and adapt, shape and drive business performance to ensure your leadership of the finance function results in the delivery of excellent services.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team to deliver essential business services adapting and anticipating changes in business needs.
• Develop, agree and maintain a suite of internal service standards to meet business needs.
• Plan and lead the organisation’s financial budget process ensuring a comprehensive capture of business needs and advise SMT and managers.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial management accounts are produced according to appropriate standards.
• Maintain a suitable suite of business financial policies, processes and controls that meet the business needs and are compliant with legislation and external standards.
• Lead the provision of commercial advice to directors, managers and staff to ensure best practice on procurement and contract management.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of operating successfully at a Finance Manager or Head of Finance role in a comparable organisation.
• A strategic and critical thinker with the ability to develop a team to deliver on long term goals.
• Understanding of risk, risk management processes and the use of risk analysis to help plan and develop organisations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences.
• Skilled manager of people, able to bring together, motivate, coordinate and develop a team.
• Excellent commercial skills, including the capacity to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please find out more about the Head of Finance role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join their team in London, Delhi or Accra. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

As Finance Officer with Clean Air Fund you will support the finance team with a growing organisation and complexity, helping to ensure that the financial processes and procedures of the Clean Air Fund run smoothly, efficiently and effectively, enabling other team members to be effective. 

This role will be responsible for managing all expenses, payments and month end information and processes, such as accruals, bank reconciliations. In addition, they will manage a contracts database and reconciliations between the finance system and the grant management system. 

To be successful in this role you will have; 

• Experience of working within a  finance team, in particular accounts payable
• Excellent numerical skills 
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems).
• A do-er, able to work at pace and respond to opportunities. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Happy to work autonomously and with an instinctive pragmatic and problem-solving approach.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills, quick to build relationships and influence others.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive data and possess strong judgment in handling communications, expenses, and budgets.
• Willingness to identify problems and suggest resolutions, including providing advice on process improvements.
• Strong personal motivation to work in the not-for-profit sector and interest in environment, air quality, health.
• Skills required to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – 1st May 2024
• Salary & Benefits - Depending on location:
  • In UK £33,600- £39,899 gross per annum
  • In Ghana - GHS 181,794  - GHS 233,511gross per annum
  • In India - INR 2,161,494- INR 2,770,593 gross per annum
• First round interviews will be held w/c 13th May and second round interviews w/c 20th May. 
• Type of employment - Permanent
• Applicants must be entitled to work in the location they have applied for (UK, India or Ghana).  Clean Air Fund cannot support visa applications.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

The Role

You will be running a small team and will be required to be hands on to deliver all requirements of running a finance department.

You will lead on financial management and modernise our internal processes and identify areas for improvement and efficiencies in the current management accounting process and put in place new processes if required.

You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and will represent the finance function at internal meetings.

You love the potential of sport and physical activity to transform lives.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the Finance Function of the charity
• Manage the year end, annual budget setting and external audit process
• Production of monthly management accounts, reporting and variance analysis
• Treasury function with management of all bank accounts and credit cards and strategic financial planning
• Manage all grants, funder budgets and reporting requirements and contribute to production of tenders
• Work with the COO in supporting and preparing all reporting for the Finance Sub Committee (FSC), the Board, Strategy Implementation and Impact SC (SIISC) and the Senior Leadership Team and deputise for the COO as required
• Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and obligations in relation to finance and tax
• Maintain and update all finance processes, policies and IT systems
•  Assist employees with general finance enquiries and tasks

Who you are:

• You have experience in a Head of Finance role with a similar size charity or grant giving organisation
• You are qualified, QBE or studying towards a professional financial qualification
• You have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation including funder terms and conditions, employment law, charity compliance with the Charity Commission and UK accounting standards and SORP reporting, auditors and bodies such as HMRC
• You have a working knowledge of Sage (Intacct) software
• You are capable of owning multiple tasks and seeing them through to their conclusion, meeting deadlines and prioritising work.
• You can demonstrate a practical commitment to the Behaviours of London Sport.
• You can demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to London.
• You have a lived experience of day to day life in London

Key Details:

• Full-time permanent contract
• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
• Offering 28 days’ holiday + 8 public holidays + 5 volunteer days + Christmas Closure
• Competitive Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
• Flexible working: we use a model of 2 plus days in our central London office at House of Sport and working from home, with travel required throughout London
• By applying for the role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. London Sport is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

This new role will lead on Platform’s People and Process functions as we progress through the next stage of our exciting restructure process.

We are a flat-structured organisation that makes decisions collectively. We are currently developing and designing a new organisational structure based on sociocracy where staff are supported to work more collectively and strategically across our seven programs. 

The focus of this role will be on transforming and strengthening our HR systems and processes to centre compassion, care and liberation. As well as delivering the day-to-day HR functions within our small organisation, this role will lead on the long-term design and implementation of a People Strategy and a Learning and Development Strategy, supporting our staff to develop their own roles while growing as a team within our new structure. Key priorities for this work will be:

• Leading a review of recruitment practices, with a particular focus on equity and anti-oppression

• Leading a review of our line management practices and processes

• Supporting the review of our Socially Just Waging System policy

This role will sit within our new ‘Resourcing Circle’ - working with the Finance and Fundraising staff and liaising with our Board of Trustees.

We are looking for someone passionate about radical HR practices, who is excited to help us develop a structure that empowers and adequately resources our team to deliver their work.

Details:

Hours: 4 days: 32 hours per week based on a 40 hour week, flexible hours possible.

Contract: Permanent, subject to 6 months probation.

Salary: Baseline salary as of March 2024 is £42,248 pro rata  (£33,791 at 4 days a week) and is subject to Platform’s Socially Just Waging System.

Location: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG, but remote working is possible. Most Platform staff are supported to work from home most of the time, but all permanent members of staff are expected to attend in-person monthly meetings, and other in-person meetings when required. 

Responsible to: Management Group, Trustees (in conjunction with the Treasurer)

Duties and responsibilities:

People work

• Working within the Resourcing circle to manage all aspects of our People work

• Leading the development of a People Strategy, Wellbeing Strategy and Learning and Development Strategy

• Managing recruitment, selection and contracting

• Managing all employee on and off boarding procedures ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations and delivers an effective probationary process

• In collaboration with line managers, developing and managing performance appraisals, probationary reviews and annual reviews

• Providing necessary HR administration and remaining up to date on employment legislation (training provided) ensuring that any changes are communicated in a clear and timely manner

• Developing and managing our organisational policies and procedures in line with Platform’s values

• Support the Fundraising and Finance Manager in a collaborative review and redesign process of our Socially Just Waging System 

• Leading a collaborative review of our line management process and overseeing its implementation

Culture and wellbeing

• Coordinating the anti-oppression working group, and bottom-lining the development, delivery and monitoring of the anti-oppression strategy

• Managing individual and team development and training

• Supporting and maintaining a culture of care, compassion and liberation in Platform where team members can thrive and achieve personal development

• Maintaining safe working environments for staff and volunteers in line with our policies and procedures

• Providing an additional point for pastoral care for staff

Operational support and office management

• Provide general operational coordination to the staff team on a day to day basis.

• Manage the office, ensuring everyone has the supplies and equipment they need, the post is well managed, and the office is well organised and safe

• Liaise with our IT consultants to manage assets and IT needs/processes

• Lead and manage our organisational systems and processes

Board of Directors

• Prepare reports for the board meetings and subgroup meetings, providing advice and recommendations where necessary.

• Attend board meetings and subgroup meetings (involves a few hours of work in the evening, outside normal working hours, which you’ll be able to claim back).

Collective organisational management

• Pro-actively participate in sociocratic, consensus decision making in our team meetings, contributing to the general strategic development of Platform.

• Participate in line management processes, including line management of colleagues after probationary period

• Active participation and collaboration in Platform’s restructure process, including development of roles, circles and teams

Any other reasonable requests made by the Platform staff team, Management Group and/or Trustees.

Person Specification:

Outlined below is our understanding of the skills, experience and knowledge that would be beneficial in the role of People and Process Manager. We define this as skills, knowledge and experiences, whether in paid work, volunteering or through your lived experience.

We welcome people to apply even if they do not meet all of the criteria: we are very aware that people, in particular those who are racialised and/or otherwise minoritised may not have had formal opportunities to demonstrate their skills and competence. 

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or want more information about the role.

Essential

1. Commitment to Platform’s vision, values and principles, in particular a strong commitment to anti-oppression, wellbeing, compassion and care as it relates to HR practices

2. Experience (2 years or more) in People (Human Resources) Management

3. Experience of designing and implementing HR policies and processes that actively counteract disableism, classism and racism

4. Knowledge and interest in progressive HR policies and procedures, for example alternative ‘just’ waging systems

5. Experience of leading conflict resolution processes in organisations

6. Strong organisational skills and self-starting initiative

7. Experience of collaborative team working as well as autonomous, independent working including clear communications and ability to prioritise and adapt 

8. Experience of collectively running a group, and/or working and/or organising within a collective management structure and/or a flat or non-hierarchical structure

Desirable

1. Knowledge of employment law

2. Experience in managing and improving office systems and processes

3. Experience of developing HR strategy with a focus on staff wellbeing, learning and development

4. Experience of reporting to Board of Trustees on HR risks and opportunities

5. Experience or training in counselling and/or mediation and/or group work/facilitation.

6. Experience in organisational strategy development.

Make your mark as a key leader in this growing charity

This is a key leadership role in this vibrant, user-led charity based in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be providing leadership and direction to 5 team leads/managers as well as leading and directing development to increase the scope and depth of the services we offer. We are looking for innovation as well as sound leadership skills and professional knowledge of employment law is a given.

Ruils is a charity supports disabled children and adults, to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We provide information, advice, practical support, befriending and accessible activities to our clients and families. We enable individuals to have choice and control over the way in which they get their support.

The Adult Services Team Manager is one of 3 team managers reporting to our Chief Executive Officer. The services managed include Direct Payment Support across Richmond and Wandsworth, Befriending and Community Activities, our Benefits and Housing Advice and Information service and our Counselling service.

We constantly research and develop services to meet the identified needs of the community and this role would suit someone who wants a good level of autonomy to develop new ideas.

The Adults Services Manager works alongside our Children’s Team Manager and our Social Prescribing and Community Development Manager, supported by Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns and Communications Managers.

Purpose of Post

• To be responsible for the management of the Support Services to Direct Payment clients in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To be responsible for the research and development of adult services in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To oversee promotion, monitoring and delivery of the CILS, Pathways and Counselling services.
• To provide leadership and supervision, performance evaluation and general support for all of the adult services team managers and leads
• To be responsible for adult safeguarding and health and safety across the organisation.

What you might be doing now:

• You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity or in a similar role.
• You may be looking to work part-time to fit around your other responsibilities.
• You may be a HR practitioner looking for a new management challenge away from the corporate world
• You may have worked for a local authority, but are looking for more autonomy and flexibility
• Or you may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.

Main Duties include:

Management of Direct Payment Support Service

• Lead and manage the Direct Payment Support Service across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs through an experienced DP Project Manager.
• Provide support to the DP Project Manager to resolve complex DP HR management issues around the area of employment law.
• Support the Project Manager in their work with the local authority to set targets for the project, monitor performance against these targets and identify and resolve any issues that arise.
• Report as required to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees
• Work with the DP Project Manager and the CEO on new DP projects and funding applications as required.

CILS, Pathways and Counselling Teams

• Lead and manage the delivery of the Community activity, Befriending, Pathways and Counselling services.
• Work with the CILS partners to ensure that the service is meeting Local Authority targets
• Report as required to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees
• Responsible for ensuring active promotion of the services to potential and existing clients and stakeholders and to ensure representation of Ruils at networking events.
• Work with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to ensure projects are fully funded and demand is well managed.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring safeguarding policies and principles are upheld across Adult Teams.
• Responsible for Health and Safety across the organisation.

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different.
• An experienced and supportive CEO and a great team 
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
• 1-2-1 coaching

We welcome applicants from all walks of life, training and mentoring will be provided.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental conditions. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage our HR Consultant at Better Talent.

Closing date for applicants: 1st May 2024, interviews the following week.

Community Advice Works is an established community charity based in New Cross in South
East London. As the only charity in the London Borough of Lewisham offering a general
drop-in advice service, we are a critical source of support to vulnerable residents. We have
built a strong reputation within the Borough for providing high quality, independent, person-
centred welfare and housing advice. The organisation employs several part-time staff and
has a team of volunteers. In addition to providing advice we currently deliver a domestic
violence project at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital.

Like many charities in the advice sector, CAW is going through a process of change. We are
looking for an experienced and community-driven individual with a strong set of managerial
and interpersonal skills, preferably with a background in advice work, to maintain the strong
structures and reputation for excellence that we have developed.

As service manager, you will work with our friendly staff and trustee team to deliver our vital
service. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible, inclusive and rewarding work
environment, and are parent-friendly. Our community links and reputation are very important
to us, and we are looking for a service manager who shares our commitment to community
and public service - whether your experience is the public, private or charity sector.

Key duties

• Staff and volunteer management
• Line manage staff by providing support and supervision as needed, conducting regular performance reviews, and identifying staff training needs
• Oversee recruitment, training, and management of volunteers to ensure they are properly supported and equipped to help meet CAW’s service goals

Service delivery

• Ensure high quality and timely service delivery in line with the Service Level Agreements with our various service partners
• Identify any issues with service delivery and help develop cost-effective solutions to them as appropriate
• Compile and maintain accurate statistics on service performance to share with funders and CAW trustees
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our key service partners through regular engagement, including attendance at regular service partnership meetings
• Engage regularly with our funders and other key stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships, and provide them with timely reporting on our service performance as needed 
•  Update service level agreements with existing funders, and draft new agreements as needed
•  Interact with clients as needed in a friendly and professional manner

Administration and Finance

• Ensure day-to-day administrative processes are functioning smoothly, and that necessary policies and procedures are up to date
• Line manage work of receptionist/administrative support worker

Fundraising and Marketing

• Help identify new funding and other revenue-raising opportunities
• Support the work of the fundraising sub-committee in preparing funding applications
• Work with trustees and external vendors to ensure CAW website is kept up-to-date
• Work with trustees and external vendors (as appropriate) to develop a social media presence for CAW
• Identifying and supporting efforts to increase CAW’s profile in the local community and to build relationships with key local stakeholders as appropriate Governance
• Prepare monthly reports for the trustees on service performance
• Maintain good lines of communication with trustees on all operational matters
• Attend trustee board meetings as needed

Person specification
Essential criteria

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including ability to manage a diverse range of working relationships in an effective, empathetic but professional manner
• Experience of working in a busy environment, managing competing work pressures and prioritising tasks appropriately to ensure key deadlines are met
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience preparing reports and compiling service statistics
• Ability to think strategically, to identify problems and devise effective solutions
• Ability to work on own initiative, within established practices and procedures

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience of advice work
• Experience with fundraising
• Experience with financial management in the charitable sector
• Knowledge and experience of the local community and voluntary sector in Lewisham

Our ideal candidate will have a background within the charity/not for profit sector and experience in handling an investment portfolio. The role is home based with some travel in/around Hampshire and the IOW.  Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge and a step up.  Our financial information is highly visible to our donors and grantees, so this role is a crucial enabler for the effective delivery of all areas of our work.  The role will be overseen by a part time Finance Manager, who will produce management accounts, annual accounts, budgets, forecasts etc. Part time work will be considered for the right candidate.

The Finance Officer/Bookkeeper will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely finance administration, across two databases (currently Sage and Salesforce).  This is a vital role within HIWCF, as high quality finance information is fundamental to our role and reputation in the region as a trusted partner for our fundholders and grantees.

Key Tasks

· Adding all payments transactions (grants, invoices, salaries, expenses, HMRC payments etc) to Sage and the bank accounts, ensuring all evidence is correct and payments are correctly authorised

· Adding all donation income to Sage and Salesforce, and working with other team members to ensure they are acknowledged appropriately

· Adding all quarterly investment income to Sage and Salesforce and reconciling across both databases, and to the investment house reports and bank account

· Regular reconciliations between Sage and Salesforce and bank accounts

· Ensure HMRC payments and gift aid claims are undertaken in a timely manner

· Manage banking records

· Monthly reconciliations for Bank account, purchase ledger, Sage, Salesforce, prepayments, accruals, salaries, PAYE, pension etc

· Monthly journals for non-cost items

· Manage pension with NEST and other ad hoc pension providers and manage insurances

· Ad hoc finance related tasks including reporting on returned grants, managing pension payments, insurances etc

· Any other appropriate tasks as directed

(Some of the functions listed may be shared tasks).

Please see our application pack attached for full details or visit our website.

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is looking for an experienced and results-driven marketing professional with great know-how in marketing opportunities and managing agencies, and a commitment to women’s economic empowerment to join our team as Programme Marketing Manager for 12 months.

Please note, applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.

General information

Start date: Mid to end of June dependent on notice period required

Contract: Temporary – 12 months

Hours: Part time: 21 hours per week, ideally over 4 or 5 days but 3 days considered. 

Salary: £34,176 - £37,024 per annum (£20,506 - £22,214 pro rata) 

About the role

Becoming the Programme Marketing Manager at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is a fantastic opportunity to help drive progress for women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries by engaging more people in our work.

The key purpose of this role is to effectively market our programmes to participants – chiefly our HerVenture business skills microlearning app and our sector-leading Mentoring Women in Business programme.

This will span three main projects:

· to successfully manage a marketing agency to effectively market the HerVenture app to women in South Africa (as part of a fixed-term project with active marketing ongoing until Mar ‘25);

· to successfully manage the same marketing agency to promote the app in Nigeria (as part of a separate fixed-term project with active marketing ongoing until Dec ‘24); and

· to effectively promote the opportunity to become a mentor to a woman entrepreneur through our Mentoring Women in Business programme to paying professionals worldwide. Your objective will be to secure 18+ paid mentors for the Nov ’24 programme intake and 20+ for the May ’25 intake.

Following the completion of the two HerVenture marketing projects, you will also lead other programme marketing initiatives in 2025. These will be determined in late 2024.

Following the May ’25 Mentoring intake you will deliver a strategy, harnessing your learning and analysis to outline an approach for marketing the programme to paying mentors in future.

You will also be called on to support other forms of programme marketing on an ad hoc basis, for example advising on development of corporate pitch decks, or co-designing materials for fundraising events.

This position reports directly to the Head of Communications and Marketing, however this is a highly collaborative role and you will also work closely with the Entrepreneurship programmes team and the Programme Funding team to develop and deliver plans and manage projects.

Our ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable and motivated marketer with experience in ‘selling’ professional development / online volunteering opportunities, and in managing agencies and contractors to deliver on fixed projects as aligned to good marketing practices. You should be highly organised and goals-driven, with a collaborative approach, a growth-oriented mindset, and a strong desire to harness the power of marketing to support women’s economic empowerment.

We are open to applications from consultants.

For full information on this role, please download the job pack

What the Foundation can offer you 

· A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).

· An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.

· Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’s annual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided. Each staff member has an annual £1,000 training budget.

· A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.

· A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that as well as your personal wellbeing. 

About the Foundation 

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.

Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported more than 250,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.

Our gender transformative approach means women can  achieve their own economic objectives. They create a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. They contribute to thriving, fair economies, and global economic justice.

To find out more about our work, you can read our latest annual report here, and read our 2023-2026 organisational strategy ‘Ready for Business’ here. 

How to apply 

To apply, please download the job pack and send us the following: 

· Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page maximum). When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria.

· Current CV (two A4 pages maximum).

All applicants should have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.

Please send your application by 11:59 BST, Tuesday 14 May.

First round interviews will be held on 22 and 23 May.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview. 

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application. 

This new role will work across varied charity management projects to help set up a new UK office for a fast growing medical INGO that has already treated over 13 million patients across Africa!

It will include leading on a broad range of projects that support the set up and management of the UK registered office and will require working autonomously while being part of an experienced and supportive team. Benefits are competitive, work is primarily remote and partially flexible.  This is a chance to help set up something new and leave your very own legacy for an up-and-coming medical organisation saving lives in Africa.

Role Context

ALIMA UK is in its start-up phase and is made up of a small team. This period is exciting at times unpredictable.  We need someone reliable who enjoys and has a proven track record of leading and delivering on operational projects for a business or charity while working with senior stakeholders. They should be a highly organised self-starter who is able to work autonomously and lead on projects as well as a great team player.

The role is varied and has a significant financial element, so strong numerical skills and good written communication skills are both important as well as a flexible, responsible approach. Ideally they will also have experience of, and good knowledge of, the charity sector in the UK.

This role is posted as a one year contract as the needs of the business are changing as the organisation develops. At the end of the year the needs of ALIMA will be reviewed and there may be scope to further shape the role, depending on the needs of the business and funding available at the time. 

Competitive benefits:

• Generous benefits: Medical care, 30 days holiday (pro rata) and 8% pension
• Position is largely remote/ working from home, with c. two days in London required per month (usually Putney or Kings Cross - N.B. if you are outside london cost of travel will be your responsibility)
• Hours are partially flexible but require 75% to fall within main office hours for the team (Monday to Thursday 9 to 5)

RESPONSIBILITIES

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Driving and implementing a varied range of projects that support the smooth set-up of the UK charity, in collaboration with the UK Head of Development 
• Virtual Office Management, including organising cloud based filing systems, managing resources including IT, coordinating information collection 

 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Working with the Head of Development & Chair to create and develop new financial management systems for the charity
• Ongoing management of the financial systems of the charity including bookkeeping, invoice management and basic reporting
• Working with colleagues to produce financial reports for the Board, donors and others on request

EVENT & PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATION 

• Coordination of small events
• Organising and coordinating staff and trustee visits to the UK and overseas 

SUPPORTING SENIOR STAKEHOLDERS 

• Organise UK board meetings including booking venues, finalising and circulating papers, minute taking
• Copywriting

Any other duties as may be reasonably required as part of supportive team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

REQUIRED 

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working for a UK-based charity in an administrative, executive support, finance, fundraising or project management role 
• Strong project management skills: a track record of successfully driving small to medium-sized projects
• Strong numerical skills, including experience reporting on or managing budgets, producing management accounts or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills 
• Excellent organisational skills: Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders including Senior level staff, donors and volunteers
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the UK charity sector 

Attributes 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative within an established team
• A resilient mindset and ability to push through when the way ahead is not immediately obvious 
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively alongside the UK Team
• Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of ALIMA

DESIRABLE 

• Experience of working with accountancy software or excel
• French Language Skills
• Event coordination experience 
• Experience with powerpoint or design programmes 
• Fundraising experience 
• Time working for an international development organisation