Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions  
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place. 
This is a great opportunity to join a new team from the very beginning. You’ll be able to shape and influence a strategic stream of work for the UK’s leading homelessness charity. 
About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 
We’re building a new Venture Studio. The Venture Studio will provide an entry point to engage the start-up community, Crisis staff, Crisis’ members and supporters in ending homelessness through entrepreneurship. We will support start-ups to do more to end homelessness directly with our direct expertise and through our network of partners.  
We already run a network of businesses including shops, cafes and furniture restoration. We are now looking to support start-ups in other sectors to help end homelessness. 
About the role 
This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and expanding Enterprise & Innovation department. We’re committed to finding more innovative solutions to ending homelessness.  
You will be responsible for developing and managing all relevant partnerships for the Venture Studio. This includes forming mutually beneficial partnerships with corporates, universities, individuals and other organisations supporting start-ups. You’ll also be responsible to identify new opportunities for partners to support and engage with the Venture Studio activities.  
This role can be based at any of our 11 offices. 
About you 
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience working within an entrepreneurial setting. You can build and maintain partnerships at senior level across diverse sectors and organisations. You are experienced in building and delivering comprehensive partnership plans. You can build strong networks with relevant organisations and individuals.  

Benefits 
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy  
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%  
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

How To Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

This role is 4days/30hours per week (8-12months) on a salary of £30,000 pro rata.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust and manage the delivery of a £1.25m prestigious project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the restoration and education of the Severn Valley Railway’s Falling Sands Viaduct, situated in Kidderminster. 

As project delivery manager you will have project management experience, with particularly excellent skills in prioritising workload, keeping to budgets and managing people. Experience of planning, organising and evaluating local events, ideally within the heritage sector or the local community. Confidence to hit the ground running, picking up the reins on work that has already started. Knowledge and involvement of delivering a NLHF funded project, or similar.The ability to report to a range of people and organisations based on their requirements, both verbally and in written reports. Experience in talking to a range of people, including presenting to groups. A real interest in heritage and a passion for helping people share and learn about the past. 

To apply please provide a CV and also a covering letter which outlines your skills specifically in relation to the job description. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October.

We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
• Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
• Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
• Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
• Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
• Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
• Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner 
• Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence

Skills and Experience

• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience of working in a finance department
• Good communication and listening
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
• A recognised finance qualification
• Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
• Experience of producing charity accounts

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

This role has the responsibility to develop network-wide financial reporting, modelling and costings for the Citizens Advice local offices to support organisation-wide planning and decision making. You will work closely with colleagues across the finance and transformation teams as well as the network to implement best practice and support the delivery of organisational and service priorities. Advanced Excel skills and some coding experience essential.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Changing Our Lives is a rights based organisation that works in coproduction with disabled people and people with experience of mental health difficulties, finding solutions that enable them to lead ordinary lives that many of us take for granted. We are looking for a passionate individual commited to people's rights. You will be practical and very organised, a 'people person' able to communicate with a range of people including young people, adults and professsionals. You will be working in a fast paced environment across a range of projects, so you will need to be comfortable with change as people often start with one idea and it naturally evolves and changes. You will be working across the West Midlands, with occassional work in other areas of England. This is a position in which we will support an individual with less experience who is enthusiastic, a hard worker and willing to learn. The position is 20 hours per week, although we would consider less hours for the right candidate. The minimum requirement is 3 years working with disabled people, people with mental health difficulties or other people who have been disadvantaged. 

Are you organised and highly motivated with a passion for supporting people with visual impairments and other complex needs?

Focus Birmingham has a new opportunity for a talented Income Generation Officer with the skills to help us raise the vital funds we need to provide the services we deliver for the people we support.

We are looking for a team player with a track record of delivering significant sources of income for restricted, capital and unrestricted core funds, achieving financial targets.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Delivery of income generation KPIs achieving financial targets

• Previous experience of working within an charitable income generation role

• Successful writing of detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines

• Production of timely progress and impact reports for funders

• Sector knowledge for the researching of new funding opportunities

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with supporters

• Support of a wide range of income generation programmes

• Writing detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines

• Production of progress and impact reports for funders

• Sector knowledge for the researching of new funding opportunities

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

• Support of income generation programmes

You will be a pro-active self-starter and adept at working collaboratively across the sector, the organisation, and with our extensive network. You will be an excellent communicator, able to prioritise tasks, have exemplary attention to detail as well as being highly organised to manage individual projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre candidate with income generation experience to join a friendly and talented team and support our vital work.

If this is sounds like the role for you then apply today.

To apply

Please download and complete an application form or alternatively upload your CV and personal statement and submit using the link below. .

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification provided.

The closing date to apply for this position is 27th September 2020. Due to the high number of applications received in the past, if you are among the qualified candidates you will be contacted within approximately 2 weeks of the vacancy closing to attend an interview.

About us

Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in the Birmingham area affected by sight loss or other complex disabilities.

Focus Birmingham is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, age, gender, sexuality or disability.

• An exceptional opportunity to work for an established charitable organisation
• Street UK have ambitious growth plans with the FD playing a fundamental role

About Our Client

Street (UK) Foundation (Street UK) has been established for 20 years and is not your typical charity. Their mission is to support financial inclusion by providing access to affordable financial services for those individuals who are excluded from mainstream finance and who would otherwise fall prey to predatory lenders.
The charity has a number of subsidiaries which help to deliver its mission; and support the wider Responsible Finance industry by providing business services to like minded organisations; all of whom are ethically aligned with Street UK with an interest in catering for those that are under served.

Due to the current economic climate the organisation is at a stage where significant growth, product diversification and a stronger online offering is planned.

Job Description

• Financial budgeting, strategy planning for whole Group
• Monitor the working capital and cash-flow for the business
• Completing monthly cash-flow forecasts
• Producing monthly financial accounts and performance reports for SMT, Board and Investors
• Supporting investment raising efforts and managing on-going investor relationships
• Managing relationships with key external clients and stakeholders including external audit
• Reporting to Audit and Risk Committee
• Working closely with CEO, SMT and Board in driving strategy and performance
• Management and development of the team

The Successful Applicant

• Previous Finance Director or held a similar position
• Financial budgeting and strategy planning
• Involvement in investment raising
• Financial services experience (FCA/Compliance) would desirable
• Capable man manager
• Strong interpersonal skills
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, and FRS102
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast pace environment

What's on Offer

£55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits

Flexible working arrangement, mix of home and office based

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

Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential. We invite you to join our team of professionals providing an excellent service to clients all over the City.

We currently have a full-time vacancy for a:

DIRECTOR of FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & IT
(Birmingham based)
Full-time - 36.5 hours a week
Salary range £48,432 - £55,200 p.a.
(plus pension and 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays)

Key responsibilities:

• Effective management of the organisation’s finances, administration and IT infrastructure (IT support is contracted out)
• Support on Finance, Administration and IT to the CEO, Senior Managers and Trustees
• Direction of finance, administrative and IT activities to meet the organisation’s aims and objectives

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ICA etc.)
• Proven experience of leading a finance function and effectively managing staff
• Sound business judgment with clear strategic thinking
• Able to multi-task proactively and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• An understanding of the Charity Sector

Closing date 09.00 a.m. on Friday 9th October 2020
Socially distanced interviews will take place on 19th and/or 21st October 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website to download the application pack.

Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.

Registered Charity No. 516557

We are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.

Please do not send CV’s. Only applications forms will be accepted.

No agencies please.

Fixed term contract until June 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a numerate Accounts Assistant to provide vital finance-oriented support role on an exciting new contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.

Join us and you could soon be part of a highly productive team that manages a large supply chain. Your main focus will be on overseeing and analysing financial processes and preparing financial reports on behalf of the Contract Management Team. However, you’ll also act as a point of contact for, and work closely with, Corporate Finance teams and a Management Accountant to ensure we deliver a seamless finance service. Checking the accuracy of financial entries, preparing internal financial reports and analyses and getting accruals and pre-payments ready for approval – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.

You will need:

• Two A Levels and GCSE Maths and English at a grade C or above, or equivalent 

• Proven experience of having worked in a similar role and a good understanding of bookkeeping and month end accounting practices 

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (with intermediate level skills in Excel and Word), Outlook and accounting systems 

• A flair for learning new procedures and systems quickly to perform the duties of your role 

• A positive and confident communication style, allowing you to effectively deal with a wide range of enquiries from internal and external stakeholders 

• Excellent attention to detail and experience of managing a busy workload, working to tight deadlines and meeting your objectives successfully 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme. 

We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

An exciting new role for the charity, EDT’s Digital Transformation Officer will take a fundamental role in the optimisation and digitisation across the organisation to support young people with both online and face-to-face activities. Using creative and forward thinking and a passion for digital tools, the post holder will help improve the lives of young people, regardless of their background.

Location is flexible, around one of our offices (Southampton, Welwyn Garden City, Plymouth, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow).

Responsibilities include:

Operations and Project Management

• Agree annual budget with Finance Manager and be accountable for delivering successfully against that budget, with a focus on cost control and value for money
• Regular financial and operational reporting
• Project manage digital projects and ensure relationships with external stakeholders, staff and audiences are all managed effectively, i.e. requirements captured or challenged where necessary, delivery of robust, reliable solutions against clear expectations
• Train staff on new digital solutions to ensure the transformational change is embedded
• Maintain development environments and manage change requests

Technology Platform for online experiences

• Build recommendations and fully costed solutions meeting the charities aims whilst keeping within the tight constraints of a charity’s support costs.
• Implement and manage technology solution/s (with suppliers) and to engage stakeholders and ensure ease and reliability of access to engage with EDT
• Ensure the charity is receiving the best cost solutions using discounts and negotiated deals where possible.
• Identify, recommend and source other products to support the user experience while maintaining safeguarding.

Website Improvement

• Optimise, develop and co-ordinate our website aligned to new messaging and branding and learning management system/online member hub
• Work cross team to create a digital community which supports stakeholder experiences, helps young people take part and stay connected and promotes the work we do

Risk management and policy compliance

• Review and update the ICT policy, ensuring it is aligned to GDPR policy. Input into GDPR Policy for the ICT technical aspects
• In line with rules agreed with GDPR Lead, undertake regular data cleansing and where possible automate
• Use knowledge of Safeguarding policy and awareness of safeguarding issues to build in the relevant controls and safeguards into the digital solutions, website and other systems
• Promote IT safety and policy compliance (IT, GDPR) culture amongst users to protect the charity and its stakeholders

Continuous improvement- On-going review of processes

• Maintain a good working knowledge of the full range of EDT programmes, activities and accreditations
• Critically review the use of systems (Website CMS, CRM, LMS, bespoke applications) and collaboration and communication tools (Teams, Skype…) for maximal efficiency and integration
• Identify improvements to achieve the charity’s vision and collaborate with others to implement these
• Work alongside marketing team to ensure continuity of student, sponsor and supporter experiences
• Where appropriate, work with other teams to ensure proper use and update of systems
• Keep on top of innovative ways to present EDT content, proposing and implementing with changing digital trends. Turn insight into real actions and solutions

Competencies - Attributes - Skills

• Preference of IT Degree or completed Apprenticeship programme in IT - able to demonstrate strong technical skills
• Agile thinker who embraces change and its opportunities and is willing to learn and adapt in response
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively and confidently with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Ability to work to deadlines, plan workload and demonstrate effective time management 
• Energetic and committed with a clear focus on achieving results
• Professional and proactive, with a real pride in quality of work
• Positive and resilient attitude
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to be an engaging and inspiring ambassador for EDT
• Experience relevant to charity/third sector/youth sector
• Excellent knowledge in identifying suitable products, and building lasting partnerships with our key suppliers
• Significant experience of website development and optimisation
• Experience of Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM systems and user experience models
• Successful project management experience involving IT and non-IT personnel- essential
• Familiarity with Agile methodology
• Knowledge of CSS and javascript an advantage

Special conditions

• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS/PVB check and should hold a clean driving licence
• The post holder will be required to attend meetings and to travel offsite, possible involving overnight stays.

• Are you passionate about people?
• Are you inspired by the potential of technology?

About Our Client

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Housing and Extra Care for older people of modest means. We make a positive difference to society by putting people at the heart of what we do, but realise that systems and innovation can enhance our opportunities to do more and be better.

We are committed to providing a modern and forward-thinking 21st century service to our residents, and as part of this vision are searching for an experienced and courageous leader who can act as a catalyst for fresh ideas and transformational change.

Job Description

The Executive Director of People and Systems will lead an existing team of HR, IT, Systems and Communications professionals to drive a programme of successful and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will have the confidence and autonomy to bring a new perspective and champion fresh ideas.

We are committed to an agile working environment and champion employee well being and work/life balance, and as such are opening this search to a national audience. Our Head Office is based in Birmingham and there will be an expectation of being present there when required, but also visible in our services across England.

The Successful Applicant

You do not need to have come from a housing background, but will have experience of creating change, achieving excellence and leading teams.

What's on Offer

We are offering a competitive package of £140,000, plus excellent benefits and a unique opportunity to help shape the future of an inclusive, ambitious and truly forward-thinking organisation.

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

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Fixed term contract until June 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a well-organised Contracts Officer to play a vital support role to the Contract Director of an exciting new contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.

As Contracts Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for the Contract Director and responsible for creating and maintaining critical contract documentation and deliverables including contract variations, the RAID Log and internal project plans.  You will progress and coordinate the timely delivery of internal and external reporting  requirements and ensure the Contract Director is always fully briefed. We’ll also rely on you to schedule and coordinate meetings and conference calls and prepare and distribute relevant papers. Developing and implementing robust systems and processes to ensure you’re able to effectively deliver on your objectives will be important too, as will establishing effective operational relationships with key front-line delivery partners that prioritise the needs of service users across all areas of operational activity.

You will need:

• Proven experience at a similar level within an external supply chain environment

• A solutions-focussed approach and the ability to think critically and creatively and impact on, and influence, performance and outcomes 

• A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels using your excellent all-round communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise work in response to tight deadlines

• Proficiency using IT software packages, with intermediate level skills in Word, Excel, databases and email

• A willingness to travel to work locations within England and Wales, with occasional overnight stays, as required

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme. 

We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Principal Practice Tutor (PPT) is an exciting role for someone who wishes to combine management and leadership responsibilities whilst keeping a close connection to the work of their team by working directly with participants on the Frontline Programme. You will join a team of Principal Practice Tutors who provide programme leadership and team management that is central to effective delivery of the Frontline programme. You will ensure a high quality teaching experience, resolve escalated participant issues and support Consultant Social Workers to provide an excellent practice learning experience to participants.

There are 4 roles available: 1 based in North East and North Yorkshire, 1 in West Midlands, 1 in East Midlands and 1 in South West with regular travel across your geographical area.

The role comprises of 6 core areas of responsibility;

• Programme leadership and team management
• Resolve escalated participant issues
• Practice learning of participants
• Consultant Social Workers
• Teaching
• Supporting wider organisational objectives

We are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The Diocese of Coventry is seeking to appoint a full time Director of New Worshipping Communities to help the Diocese deliver its ambitions for a culture change in making and growing new Disciples, and in developing a more mission focussed approach to the planning and deployment of Resources. This post reports to the Archdeacon Missioner and is based in Coventry.

The main responsibilities are:

• Lead the New Congregations programme with particular responsibility for developing new congregations across the diocese through the establishment of resource hubs, church plants and grafts, and fresh expressions of church.
• Deliver the Programme Communications and Engagement Strategy by assessing the influences, interests and attitudes of the key stakeholders and align the communication and engagement plan accordingly.
• Envision, mobilise and facilitate local churches to actively engage with the Growth Strategy and to develop context sensitive expressions of church, using deanery, area and diocesan and external expertise to enable maximum impact. 

The successful applicant will be educated to Degree level or equivalent, have a proven track record in project/programme management, experience of enabling change in organisations, be highly organised and have good IT skills, particularly MS Office.

A demonstrable understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Church of England, being called to proclaim afresh the Christian Faith in each generation is essential. It is therefore an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith. 

The Diocese of Coventry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents all aspects of the communities we are part of and welcomes all applications.  Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

For an informal discussion, please contact The Ven. Barry Dugmore

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and a covering letter addressing the following questions:

• Please indicate tasks undertaken for the wider Church, e.g. synodical responsibilities at any level, diocesan committees and working parties served on, ecumenical involvement, or work for a Church voluntary organisation, and how you contributed to progressing their agendas.
• What theological traditions have shaped your ministry and with which do you feel most at ease today?

Full job description and Person Specification are available from the Coventry Diocesan Website vacancy page.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st October 2020

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: Wednesday 11th November 2020