As Communications Manager you will report to our Communications Director and manage our communications activities, ensuring the SW AHSN continues to extend its reach and influence internally,
regionally and nationally.

Working across an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, you will develop impactful communications that inform, inspire and connect our staff, stakeholders and external audiences.

We are looking for someone who can use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care services across the South West.

You will advise and support colleagues on all aspects of brand, content, design, media and digital communications. With line management of a Digital Marketing Assistant (Apprentice), you will also manage relationships with external consultants, agencies and suppliers to create strategic, content-led internal and external communications.

Key success factors

• Able to use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to clearly demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care.
• Able to see the bigger picture and demonstrate the benefits of the SW AHSN’s work with its many partners.
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty in a fast-paced setting.
• A proactive, solutions-focused completerfinisher, with a can-do attitude.
• Enabling direct reports to make the most of their skills and develop their capabilities.

For further details please visit our website for the full job pack.

FINANCE OFFICER

REDBRIDGE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE (RCSS)

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished, experienced Finance Officer to join our small charity. You will be working closely with our senior management team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of our charitable resources.

You will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently, providing accurate and timely reports, as required. Working closely with senior management, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and ensure all financial controls are in place and transactions are managed in accordance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders specifications and requirements.

The role will include the management of financial systems, budget monitoring, updating of records and the preparation of accounts for senior management and the RCSS Board of Trustees. The role will include overseeing compliance with authorisation procedures. You will support the work of the organisation, the Trustees, the Executive Director, the Operational Director and staff, including accounts, payroll, invoices and budgets for core work and projects and for funding bids.

RCSS has a 25-year history of providing excellent services for carers. We are a dynamic and enterprising team with a wealth of experience, skills and talent. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a talent for finance and experience of the charity sector. We offer training and self-development opportunities to all staff and a workplace pension scheme.

This is a part time post, 18 hours per week, based in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Salary: £16,971 p.a. pro rata  (£33,000 FTE)

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

Director of Finance and Central Support
Base: Exeter
Hours: Part time, 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £53,000 to £58,000 per annum FTE (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

We’re looking for an outstanding leader to join our directorate team and manage the delivery of financial accountability and central support services for our charity. You’ll lead and direct staff across our central support team including Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Quality and Compliance, ensuring that they are effective in carrying out their responsibilities and are working productively together to meet the needs of our service.

As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that EDP meets its statutory obligations, including liaising with external auditors to guarantee that EDP’s accounts meet Companies House and Charity Commission requirements. You’ll also make sure that our services meet contractual, national, and internal KPIs and targets.

An innovative thinker, you’ll review processes and systems to meet the changing needs of the organisation, allowing EDP to develop and improve. You’ll coordinate bids and tenders, undertaking financial risk management and appraisal and looking at opportunities for investment, diversification and innovation.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a leader with significant experience of financial and strategic management at a senior level, including gaining, leading and managing large successful contracts. You’ll have contributed to organisational/service change and development and will have significant previous experience of mobilising new services. You’ll be able to demonstrate delivery of successful bid writing practice and will have good understanding of identifying, assessing and developing new business opportunities and markets.

A robust understating of Finance is key to success in this role and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are qualified members of a recognised accounting body. However, the role will also involve management of a multi-disciplinary team, so sound knowledge and understanding across a range of areas including employment legislation, regulatory frameworks (including CQC), quality and governance frameworks including charity accounting, and selecting IT systems would also be beneficial.

We’re looking for a strong communicator, who can interact confidently and effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, including those at a senior level. You’ll value partnership working, and will be able to demonstrate your commitment to, and experience of, partnership management.

About EDP

EDP Drug & Alcohol Services is a thriving charity currently providing services across Devon and Dorset, in the community and within prisons. We offer a number of dynamic and innovative initiatives which work alongside people to improve their wellbeing, social connections and employability. We’re passionate about supporting individuals who face complex issues, including substance misuse, mental ill health, and other harmful, addictive and offending behaviour, to improve their lives. The fundamental belief underpinning our work is that, given the right support and resources, people can and do make remarkable changes.

EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training & development programme, a generous leave package, pension scheme, and a positive, dynamic working environment.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 31 August 2020.
Please ensure that you quote reference number 33.20 on your application.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting – details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.

No agencies please.

The Diocese of Leicester is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to help oversee work to deliver the diocese’s strategic plan during a time of significant change.

The diocese covers the city of Leicester and county of Leicestershire and has nearly 400 churches and 100 church schools. It has an ambitious strategy to plant more churches and grow in ‘everyday faith’. It is also undertaking a major change programme until the title ‘Shaped by God Together’.

The Diocesan Programme Manager will join the Bishop of Leicester’s Leadership Team and help co-ordinate work to deliver the diocese’s strategic plan, ensuring that all projects and support functions are supporting the delivery of the diocese’s vision. In particular, they will work with the Mission & Ministry Team to facilitate a diocesan-wide conversation ‘Shaped by God Together’ leading to the reshaping of the diocese in the next three years.

Applicants will need to display an understanding of the Church of England, excellent relational skills together with experience of strategic planning and delivery of organisational change within a complex institution.

This post has attached to it an occupational requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9, that the person should be a practising Christian.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 28th August 2020

Interviews in Leicester (or remotely): Thursday 17th September

This post is subject to DBS disclosure in line with Church of England policies

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 pro rata

Hours: 17.5 hours a week

Job Profile

The postholder is responsible for the development of prayer and reflection resources for the Catholic community. These resources can be both digital and offline and will enable the Catholic community to participate in CAFOD’s mission through prayer.

The role sits within the Theology Programme. This is a cross-organisational programme based in the Fundraising and Participation Group.

The ideal candidate will have a proven understanding and awareness of the Catholic Church and parish life. With a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), creative ideas, and an interest in digital and audio-visual forms of communication, they will be able to create engaging spiritual content for a Catholic audience of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

1.Develop prayer and reflection resources for the Catholic community on CAFOD’s priority themes and issues

• Research and develop the resources necessary to communicate with members of the Catholic community of all ages, enabling them to pray and reflect on CAFOD’s priority themes and issues
• Contribute to the development of appropriate key messages for the adult Catholic community, particularly those aged 35-45
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with CAFOD staff and volunteers about programme resources and liaise with CAFOD colleagues to ensure their effective promotion

1. Maintain the Pray section of the CAFOD website and the Theology Programme’s online presence.

• Ensure that the programme offers effective, creative, engaging online resources for the Catholic community, enabling them to pray and reflect on CAFOD’s priority themes and issues 

1. Contribute to the monitoring of Theology Programme resources to measure and improve their effectiveness.
2. Contribute to wider organisational thinking on external communications, offering a clear understanding of the adult Catholic community and parish life.

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Person Specification/Essential Criteria

Understanding our context 

-Understanding Catholic identity: Able to communicate effectively with CAFOD’s audiences of all ages via a range of on and offline techniques

-Understanding CAFOD: Understands and actively supports CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and has a willingness to learn about CAFOD’s priority themes and issues

Working together

-Working with others: Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues across CAFOD, with the ability to compromise and find creative solutions

-Communicating: Able to present complex issues and ideas simply and clearly, excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate politely and effectively with supporters and internal stakeholders

-Looking outwards: Keeps up to date with news and developments in fields of publishing and communications.  Builds cooperative, professional relationships with supporters and suppliers

Making change happen

-Managing resources: Delivers communications on time and within budget.

-Achieving results: Uses own judgement to make sound decisions, accepts responsibility for decisions made and action taken.

Job-specific competencies

1. Demonstrable ability to create engaging spiritual content, both written and audio-visual, for a Catholic audience.
2. Proven understanding and awareness of the Catholic Church and parish life.
3. Proven interest in digital communications, with experience of using digital channels and of uploading content to websites.
4. Knowledge of publishing production processes including writing, copy editing and proof reading.
5. Interest in all forms of communication.

Desirable Criteria

1. Understanding of Theology sufficient to edit for accessibility.

 Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults..

Do you have project management experience and a passion for the heritage sector?

Cause4 are looking for an experienced Head of Programme to take the lead on our new Business Support Programme with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

You’ll be working with an exciting new partnership of Cause4, Creative United and the Arts Marketing Association. 

The new Head of Programme will work closely with Cause4’s Director of Strategy and Programmes, to deliver the aims and objectives of the Heritage Fund programme. This is a new post within the organisation.

This is an ideal position for an experienced Project Manager, Producer or Head of Development interested in the development and delivery of arts, heritage and cultural support programmes, in a national context, with a wide brief to support and develop the fundraising skills, and business models of the sector.

The role is ideal for a candidate with experience in training delivery for small arts and heritage organisations, or someone interested in learning specific skills in training delivery as part of a future portfolio. All training will be provided.

The deadline for applications is 21st August 2020. Subject to Government guidelines we will interview face to face but Zoom interviews may be required for the first interview. Interviews will be held in Cambridge on the 26th August 2020.

Download the job description for more information about the position and full details on how to apply. 

Do you share our vision of a world without domestic abuse?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampshire’s largest domestic abuse charity.  Stop Domestic Abuse is a unique and innovative provider of all services to people affected by domestic abuse. 

The Finance and Office Manager will provide comprehensive financial management support to the CEO and Trustee board enabling them to make informed financial decisions, manage the head office in Havant and line manage office-based staff.

As an active participant in the organisation’s management team you will prepare budgets, analyse and interpret monthly financial reports, highlighting any variance to agreed budgets.  You will be responsible for Health and Safety in our head office, oversee key functions such as payroll and audit, write and update policies and procedures and provide financial information for grants, tenders and monitoring reports.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of financial and management reporting within a medium sized firm either in the charity sector or commercially
• Experience of preparing end of year accounts including liaising with auditors
• Strong knowledge of SORP, charity law and financial legislation in respect of charities
• Full computer literacy with a good working knowledge of MS Office and computerised accounting systems. Experience of using SAGE would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the charity including Trustees.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August, 9am.  We will recruit the first suitable applicant, so apply early as we may close earlier.

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION    

Reports To:Business Support & Development Director (BSDD) 

Responsible For:Finance Officer, Electronic Systems & Media Officer, Administration Officer 

Budget Responsibilities: Overview of all budgets, specific responsibility for elements of the central Management budget .

Hours:  37 hrs  Working Pattern:TBA

The Board meets on Monday afternoons and evenings so the successful applicant must be available to attend these meetings approximately 5 times a year.

Location:  Stop Domestic Abuse’s services are currently delivered in Hampshire and Portsmouth. This role is based in Havant. 

In return we offer a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, comprehensive training and development programme, pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare voucher scheme.  We can offer you a varied, interesting role in our busy and dynamic charity

Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager

Hours:  Full time/ permanent

Salary:  £45,067 - £51,529

Location:  Sheffield

We are working in partnership with The Geographical Association (the GA), the leading subject association for all teachers of geography to appoint a Finance & Operations Manager.  The GA is a registered charity and a membership organisation that exists ‘to further geographical knowledge and understanding through education’ and it is one of the leading subject teaching organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity within a well-recognised organisation, with overall responsibility to ensure the GA business and financial administration and membership services support the GA’s charitable mission and that they contribute to the sustainable future development of the Association.

The Finance & Operations Manager will be a convincing advocate for geography education and the Association, and the key responsibilities are:

• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Honorary Treasurer to plan for the future financial sustainability of the GA and to ensure that the GA’s strategic plan is underpinned by robust financial plans and risk assessment
• Manage the GA’s financial accounting processes, prepare GA annual forecasts and budgets, monthly management accounts and business plans for selected GA activities
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, the GA’s investment managers, bankers and auditors
• Membership development and services - provide leadership in respect of the GA’s membership, ensuring the growth and development of GA membership over time
• Fundraising - drive the development of the GA’s strategy and tactical approaches to individual giving, major donations and legacies, liaising where needed with GA staff and volunteers
• Oversee the GA’s premises maintenance and building development plans, warehouse operations and IT systems
• As a member of the SLT, work closely with the Chief Executive and other members of the SLT in support of the strategic development of the GA, including the implementation of the current strategic plan
• As the Company Secretary for the GA, act as the GA contact for the Charity Commission, maintain a comprehensive account of GA contractual agreements with third parties and advise on contractual liabilities and/or responsibilities
• Oversee GA human resources management and lead and manage the membership manager and finance team members.

The successful candidate will have the drive and initiative to manage membership and business activity and contribute to the growth of the Association. An excellent self-manager with the ability to prioritise and with expert knowledge of finance systems/business administration, you will be able to demonstrate the qualifications to support this. You will have a thorough approach and very high degree of accuracy in all respects.

If you feel you have the drive and passion to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV and supporting statement in a word document to Adam Stacey, Associate Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO2775.

Closing date for applications: 13 September 2020

Interview date: late September 2020

We are looking for a talented Communications Specialist to join our NSPA team to help support and grow our membership group.

• Permanent, Part-time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
• Ewell, Surrey
• £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000 per annum) + competitive benefits

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is a coalition of public, private and voluntary organisations in England whose mission is to get all parts of society working together to take action to reduce suicide and improve the support for those bereaved by suicide. With over 140 members and supporters, the NSPA plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of the national Cross-Government Strategy Preventing Suicide in England. It has a small Secretariat which is hosted by Samaritans and based in its office in Ewell, Surrey.

This is an exciting time to be joining the NSPA, with a new strategy in place and a growing and active membership.  The Membership and Communications Officer is crucial to helping the NSPA achieve its goals. The post will lead on the development of its communications, including its website, as well as being the first point of contact for members and ensuring excellent communications for and with members. It has responsibility for leading membership development, ensuring that the NSPA attracts new members and finds new and innovative ways for them to work together.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, who enjoys a busy and varied role and has the ability to juggle competing priorities. Good interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a track record in developing and delivering effective communications, preferably in a membership environment.

As an employer, we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, three well-being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

If you would like to know more about the role please read the attached job description.

Our partner, a well-respected charity, works to support & empower people to live their lives fully, and educates and advocates for inclusiveness. It seeks a Head of Finance to ensure that the charity is able to deliver on its strategy and programmes in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production of the annual budget, working with department heads to maximise income, recover costs as fully as possible, and ensure that programmes are being delivered on a value for money basis.
• Act as a strategic business partner to department heads, providing financial advice and supporting them in delivering strategic objectives.
• Working with the broader finance team to develop & strengthen reporting and performance; ensure that annual financial statements are produced in a timely manner, and that the charity remains compliant to statutory requirements; and ensure risk management is embedded in individual departments and the organisation overall.
• Support the CFO in preparing the annual report & accounts, and in providing an appraisal of the financial health of the charity

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with demonstrable experience heading up the finance function of charity, and experience of offering strategic analysis and advice to Board of Trustees and Finance & Audit Committees.
• Strong experience and skills in technical financial accounting (including an awareness of UK GAAP and charity SORP requirements), management accounting (developing budgets on a full cost recovery basis for the organisation as well as for individual grant proposals), and analysis (advising on business cases for proposals and fundraising).
• Experience of developing and strengthening internal controls, and of risk management.
• Experience of managing a complex grant portfolio within a charity setting.
• Strong communicator, with developed presentation and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with a range of stakeholders, both within the organisation and externally.
• Advanced Excel skills

This role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

We are looking for a well-organised individual who is eager for a challenge - able to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail – to develop and lead our new communications and digital involvement strategy. We are seeking an exceptional communicator, with experience of creating promotional or marketing plans, developing digital solutions and actively engaging with diverse communities across a range social media. With broad experience in communications, you will have experience of using tools and assets to maximise the reach of campaigns to raise the profile of unpaid Adult and Young Carers – also working to overcome the barriers preventing Carers from accessing the right information and support - as well as increasing our base of supporters and fundraising opportunities.

This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often.  Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at.  Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.

In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities.  You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel.  You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager.  You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.

If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest.  Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon

Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed, active Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for a confident and experienced person to manage our range of therapeutic programmes. This includes a busy low-cost counselling service and other projects using counsellors, psychoeducational classes based on CBT principals, an out-of-hours café for people in emotional crisis, a hoarding project, and the provision of key working and support for residents of our supported housing.

You will be a qualified, experienced and preferably accredited counsellor (or equivalent) with proven management experience and a keen interest in the therapeutic endeavour across a range of modalities.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Magic Me, the UK’s leading intergenerational-arts charity are seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to help shape and deliver the organization’s strategy and vision, and be the chief steward of Magic Me’s overall organizational health.

You will be responsible for Magic Me’s financial, HR and operational systems. Your work will enable our team of staff and artists to design and deliver high-quality, innovative artistic programmes to an intergenerational community of participants, partners and volunteers in London and Essex. 

Candidates will have a strong understanding and practical experience of charity finance and accounting, an eye for detail, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to develop and optimise current systems.

You will have experience across HR functions, excellent communication skills, good project management expertise and hold a genuine commitment to inclusion. 

This role provides a seat at the senior management table and allows your voice to have a real impact on organizational strategy. Strong candidates will have a willingness to lean into this leadership and a proactive nature to help identify where the charity can be even better.

We welcome and encourage applications from Black and Asian candidates, and those from other minoritised ethnic communities.

Our board and staff are actively working on a new anti-racism strategy. We believe by improving the diversity within our organisation and our leadership, we will improve the quality of our work. We recognise that our current staff team does not reflect the culturally diverse communities we serve.

As Director of Finance and Operations you will play a crucial leadership role in ensuring that addressing structural racism is at the heart of Magic Me and what we do.

About Magic Me

Since its founding in 1989, Magic Me has pioneered intergenerational arts practice,  in partnership with many other organisations, large and small. Our story for the past 30 years has been one of innovation and constant evolution in direct response to the specific needs of the culturally diverse communities we serve across London. 

Since March 2020 our At Home Together programme is piloting new ways for younger and older people to meet, to make and to party at a distance.

Magic Me are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

For information on how to apply and full job description, please visit our website.

Salary:  £38,000 full-time, 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: 9am Tuesday 1st September

Interviews: Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 September via video call

Start date: ASAP, No later than 1 November