Finance systems and project administrator jobs

We support people in Islington to improve their health and well-being, especially those who are vulnerable and isolated. At a time when needs and complexity are so high and resources so stretched, our work is needed more than ever. 

Islington is a borough of contrasts, with a stark gap between those who ‘have’ and those who ‘have not’. False perceptions that the borough is wealthy throughout and skewed statistics caused by the pockets of wealth significantly misrepresent reality. The reality is that Islington is the 6th most deprived local authority in London.

With the support of our fantastic staff, trustee and volunteer team, our partners, and funders we are committed to making Islington a fairer place to live in.

We are seeking to engage an exceptional candidate to join our dynamic team as our Administrative Officer. We invite applications from individuals with a strong commitment to improving life chances for people in Islington.

Areas of responsibility will include;

- the maintenance of administrative systems and information management

- assistance to the Chief Executive 

- supporting on some light communications

- supporting with human resource functions 

- logistics and financial administration 

We are an innovative organisation. You can become part of our small but powerful team, and join our life-changing work, supporting Islington residents to have a good quality of life and to live in healthy and happy communities.

We offer an array of benefits for our team including;

·25 days holiday plus public holidays (pro rata for part time)

·Hybrid working – 1 to 2 days remote depending on the role

·Pension scheme

·Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

·Access to weekly Meditation

·Organisation wide away days

We work to empower our team and recognise that their health and wellbeing are critical to our success. Furthermore, we value diversity and believe that having a team that bring different ideas, perspectives and experiences to the table makes us stronger. We have policies and processes in place to ensure we are an inclusive employer that promotes equality and diversity through our practices.

A brand new role which is going to be essential as we develop our services to support our growth.

Job Title: Finance and Contracts Senior Administrator

Salary:Scale Point 19 £25,927 pro rata to 37 hours (actual £20,013)

Contract:       28 hours per week – permanent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join BCP’s most exciting award-winning project, Money Buddies, as well as our other projects Benefit Buddies, Debt Advice Team, Money Buddies Energy Advice Team. Based in Burmantofts in Leeds, this post will join our Finance & Contracts Manager in managing the finances, HR, policies, premises contracts for the organisation and will line manage the general administrator and receptionist.

Skills we are looking for:

• Proven experience and knowledge of finance regulations surrounding company banking and handling of finance queries (minimum NVQ level 3 in accounts)
• Budget preparation for new projects and finance reporting to senior management
• Office contracts management and handling of Health and Safety Risk Assessments
• Line management and recruitment of staff
• Excellent numeracy skills as well as advanced experience of relevant software applications (e.g. Quick Books, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Publisher)

Who are we and how are we funded:

Burmantofts Community Projects (BCP) is a small Charity that has a Trustee Board, based in Burmantofts in Leeds. It was developed back in 1985 by two local people who knocked on doors in the community and they asked people what they felt the community needed. All this information was collated and it overwhelmingly suggested an Advice Service was needed. As a result, BCP was created. Having grown from a small team of a few, we have proudly grown to a team of over 20 employees plus volunteers and we continue to grow from strength to strength.

We provide face to face money advice services (Ebor Gardens Advice Centre – our debt team), a form filling service (Benefit Buddies) and a unique and award-winning financial capability service (Money Buddies). 

We are mainly funded by the Money Advice and Pensions Service (Debt Advice), Energy Redress (Money Buddies Energy Plus), Leeds City Council Area Committee’s (Money Buddies/Benefit Buddies) The Big Lottery Fund, who fund the Benefit Buddy project here in Leeds and more recently, Martin Lewis funding.

What do we offer:

We offer flexible working; hybrid working (where possible); we have a generous holiday allowance; we have an Employee Assistance Programme; we have a Welbot service (making sure your look after yourselves and wellbeing whilst at work); we will look after your health and safety and make sure everyone is safe (especially covid safe); we provide training in our office procedures and with our HR system; we have a wonderful established team to work with; everyone gets a unique Personal Development Plan, 121’s, and appraisals; and we also have a salary increase initiative.

We are looking for someone great to lead our finance management!

For this role you need to be good at working in small teams, organised, highly numerate, have great communication skills and able to manage a varied workload with a range of deadlines. 

You do not need a degree for this role, but we would like to appoint someone with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent, and to see demonstrable experience of the requirements we have set out in the job description and person specification.  We also want to appoint someone who is ambitious about helping us be the best at what we do, who will set high standards and accept the challenge of being outstanding!

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so don’t delay!  We are an inclusive charity and recognise that people have different backgrounds and may not have all the experience we are looking for.  We value diversity and know that this makes us a stronger team, better able to meet the needs of our community, so if you have any questions, please give us a call for a chat.

Job title

Finance Manager

Salary

£32,000 - £40,000

Working hours

Full-time or part-time

Work location

Flexible, with office in Maidstone

Reports to

CEO

Staffing responsibilities

Key customers

CEO, Trustees, Management team, funders

Budget

Asset responsibilities

Safeguarding level

Overview of role

The Finance Manager (FM) leads on finance for the charity, managing financial policies and procedures, reporting and acting as a financial business partner to the organisation.  They are a key member of the Management Team and provide strategic and operational financial advice to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

In addition to this there is scope for the FM to hold management responsibility for Operations including HR, IT, GDPR, H&S, and regulatory compliance.

The team

Mid Kent Mind (MKM) has a staff team of over 30, as well as a team of volunteer counsellors.  The Management Team consists of approximately 6 people.

Specific issues relating to this job

MKM is a relatively small team and the Finance Manager takes lead responsibility for all the day to day financial processes including budgeting, management of financial systems, relevant internal and external communications, and reporting.  In addition to this the role includes ensuring staff and trustees have an appropriate level of understanding of finance and our processes, as well as working with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure the Board and Management Team have the financial information needed to make good decisions.

We are transforming the way we work, including moving across to online financial management.  The Finance Manager will therefore play a crucial role in ensuring that we manage the transformation smoothly, and that we have in place more robust and efficient approaches to finance management.  The Finance Manager will be expected to play a full role in the management team, working together to ensure that the charity supports staff effectively, delivers its strategic objectives, and works effectively in the community to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental health issues.

Key for this role is experience in financial operations and reporting within a registered charity, a strong understanding of how financial and operational matters impact and support exceptional service delivery, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all ways of working.  There will be times of the year when the workload is heavier (when budgeting, reporting etc.), and the ability to manage these peaks successfully is crucial. 

Main duties

• Oversee the day to day financial management and cash flow of MK Mind working closely with the CEO, Treasurer and Operations Administrator; prepare regular management information including finance reports, budgets, grant and trust financial information and management accounts for the CEO and Board of Trustees; ensure the CEO, management team and trustees are kept informed appropriately.
• Develop the annual organisational budget in liaison with the CEO and management team, and provide support in developing departmental / project budgets as relevant.
• Prepare Year End accounts, end of project accounts, and work with the appointed accountants to ensure the Annual Report and Accounts are completed, approved and filed on time.
• Manage and continuously improve financial systems and procedures, streamlining internal processes to ensure they are the most effective they can be and safeguard the finances of the organisation.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the organisation, liaise with the ICO appropriately, ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of and trained in the relevant Data Protection policy and procedures, and ensure that the organisation meets its Data Protection requirements.
• Provide support to the CEO in dealing with operational matters such as insurance, Health & Safety, buildings maintenance, asset register, I.T., and H.R.,– working closely with the management team and HR Officer to ensure awareness, compliance, and procedures that are effective and efficient for staff and volunteers.

Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties. The details above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder  may be required to carry out additional tasks from time to time, in order to enable the  organisation to carry out its work efficiently.

OCHH ADMINISTRATOR

OASIS COMMUNITY HUB HADLEY

FULL-TIME

1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £24,527 per annum (including London Weighting)

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make your community a better place?

Want to grow in confidence and experience?

Oasis Youth Service based at our Hub in Hadley are looking for a special, talented and adaptable person to help us strengthen and sustain our wide range of community and targeted programmes.

Oasis Community Hub Hadley team are now in a position to employ an experienced Hub Administrator to work alongside our Oasis Community Hub Hadley team in North London and we are looking for a talented and adaptable person to join our busy team.

The role will encompass marketing and finance activity as well as the general administration that is usual in a busy team. Part of your time will be spent supporting the work of the Oasis Youth Support Project based at North Middlesex University Hospital. 

Key responsibilities will be:

• Assisting the Project Coordinator in maintaining databases, accounts and financial records.
• Supporting effective use across the staff team of the EVIDE management information system
• Keeping paperwork updated, in order and readily available to access.
• Assisting with newsletters, reports, printing, room bookings and minuting meetings.
• Developing and maintaining the Hub social media platforms and updating websites.

The successful post holder must have:

• Proven experience in administration and a flair for finance and cash handling
• Solid Excel experience required.
• The ability to work accurately and efficiently, prioritising your workload.
• Self-motivation, resilience, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community, education and healthcare setting.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
• Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

Email us your CV including a Supporting Statement. For details on how to apply please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday 14th September 2022

Interviews will take place in Enfield on the 21st September 2022

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

We are looking for someone to provide financial administration across the Project; maintain accurate income records; process housing benefit and personal rent payments from residents; ensure Support Workers have up to date information on resident arrears; process and maintain petty cash; receive, code and process invoices for expenditure; and input and maintain financial data onto the computer system.

Salary

£25,536

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Pension

Church Army is an auto enrolment employer. If you are eligible for pension contributions, you will be enrolled in to a qualifying scheme and minimum pension contributions will be made by the employer.

Annual Leave

33 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays.

Contract

Open-Ended, Full-Time

DBS

An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required.

Occupational Requirement

Physical requirement: The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, and the job regularly involves walking throughout and between both sites. The Bradbury House site is a listed building, over five floors. The postholder must be able to access all areas of the Project, and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. There is also a requirement to travel across London and to Sheffield for work-related purposes. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

Closing date for applications:9am Friday 26th August 2022

For more information on the role, please see the Job Description.

How to apply

Please see attached the application form and send this back to our recruitment inbox noted in our Job Description. Alternatively you can visit our website. 

Interviews date: Week Commencing 5th September 2022

Please note that CVs will not be accepcted. 

The Jesus Fellowship Community Trust ('JFCT') is a large, property-owning trust, which for many years operated to provide the housing needs for the largest mixed, residential Christian community in the UK.

That community has now disbanded and over the next two years, the JFCT is consequently liquidating its remaining property portfolio to provide for the needs of the Trust's beneficial members, and also to deliver a national Redress Scheme.

The Redress Scheme will provide meaningful recognition of various historic harms and abuse experienced by people, related to the history of the community and its associated church, the Jesus Fellowship.

You will be joining our Projects Team as part of this significant closure and national redress program. The role is expected to be required for 24-months, although this is dependent on the progress of closure.

The Projects Team will be helping to deliver the Redress Scheme and the effective closure of JFCT. The Projects Team also provides specific support to other teams including finance, transitions and property, as required.

The Project Administrator role will work under the guidance of the Project and Communications Manager, to work on tasks to complete multiple work packages at any one time.

The main responsibility will be to support the administration of the Redress Scheme, including tasks such as application eligibility verification and information gathering from our archives to support case investigations.

In addition, work packages to support the wider closure project may include research tasks, office administration and fulfilling team administrative needs (e.g. property portfolio support).

The role is office based, due to the highly confidential nature of data and information involved.

• Work with Project and Communications Manager to be briefed on work packages, objectives and priorities.
• Predict allocated time needed to reach objectives and manage time in an effective and efficient manner, to progress multiple work packages at any one time.
• Support the delivery of the Redress Scheme, including tasks such as application eligibility verification and information gathering from our archives to support case investigations..
• Create update reports for the Project Office case management system and for the Senior Management Team.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers, where applicable, with good communication about expected deliverables.
• Fulfil administrative requirements across JFCT teams, as required during different phases of the JFCT closure period.
• Office administration duties including liaison with office vendors, maintenance of equipment and furniture and handling phone or email queries
• Supporting the Senior Management Team in organising meetings, staff communications and co-ordination with JFCT Trustees.

Benefits
Being part of the significant closure and national redress program. Our benefits include:

• Minimum of annual salary increases linked to inflation
• Annual training budget which can be used towards future employment goals, post JFCT closure
• Mental health support, including free counselling sessions

Organisational Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in appraisal and performance related meetings as requested.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidential and accurate handling of information
• Excellent time management skills, with judgement to take initiative to manage workloads and feedback to management
• Willing to travel occasionally for work purposes
• Great IT skills including working with Microsoft 365 and SmartSheet
• Experience in handling office procedures and equipment

Please apply by submitting your CV along with a one page covering letter which outlines your skills and any previous experience that you think would make you a suitable candidate for the role. 

This role makes a vital contribution to the life and mission of Feed the Minds by providing the CEO and the wider team with a range of professional, administrative, and organisational support.

We are looking for a professional Executive Administrator to join our team. The right person will have previous experience in efficient office administration and governance administration working with a board of Trustees.

You will be highly organised and skilled at managing an administrative workload in a busy office environment. Skills in diplomacy and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships are essential.

We are prepared to discuss flexible working and are looking for a part-time candidate to work the equivalent of 3 days per week.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 29th August 2022

Interviews (London): Tuesday 6th September 2022

Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandra Golding for an informal conversation.

To apply, please send your current CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your motivation and relevant experience (by clicking on the apply now).

The job description with the person specification and additional information is at the bottom of this advert.

Location: Hybrid work - 1 day per week in LAWRS’ offices in London (Old Street) and 2 days from home

Fixed term contract with possibilities of extension

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs, and facing barriers to social protection. 

The Administrator and Finance Officer provides both clerical and administrative support to the LAWRS team on a day-to-day basis. They are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and have responsibility for specific project activities and tasks as needed.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 21st August 2022

Interviews: Wednesday 31st August 22 (via Zoom)

We’re recruiting a Finance Manager!

We are a dynamic organisation, seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join our Executive team. This is a key role working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and Trustees. You will lead on the financial management of the organisation and play an active role in the management team’s strategic decisions for the future.

Gestalt is an approach to life, counselling and psychotherapy that enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.

At the Gestalt Centre, our vision is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives. We promote and support the emotional and psychological well-being of people and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.

Ready to make a difference? Join our team!

• join a highly committed, experienced and collaborative team in a dynamic participatory organisation that is growing and  changing in innovative ways
• deliver a diverse role with opportunities to grow as a professional
• join the Gestalt Centre, a beacon of excellence in the therapy world
• support people develop emotional and psychological wellbeing and create a world where meaningful relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives
• flexible working, home working and convenient office location for your office visits. Options to be based at home or in the office.

FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

Proactively plan and manage the finances of our small dynamic and growing organisation

Responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of financial management.

Main objectives

• Provide leadership, in-depth knowledge and financial expertise to support the organisation’s strategic development and operations
• Lead on the day-to-day management of financial operations and ensure sound financial management and accuracy around all financial routines, procedures and compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory requirements
• Prepare statutory and management accounts and lead on the annual audit
• Provide and manage sound financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders

You would be a motivated and forward-thinking Finance Manager with sound technical skills, project management ability and good strategic thinking, working closely with the CEO and the senior management team to ensure effective financial planning, reporting and management.

The role would suit a ‘can do’ person, working independently and collaboratively with colleagues, with minimal supervision. You would be flexible and open minded and enjoy thinking and acting proactively, with confidence, adapting your skills to the requirements of the role in a dynamic organisation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Leadership and senior management

• Lead on the day-to-day management of the financial operations, forecasting and the annual planning and budgeting process, working closely with the CEO
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO, Executive and Trustees also assisting with business planning and strategy, forecasting, projections and business models
• As part of the Executive, you will ensure that the organisation makes the most of opportunities and works with challenges effectively as they arise and in order to meet priorities.
• Monitor any cash flow forecasts and the budget against actuals and in relation to approved expenditure and note any major variations in budget expenditure
• Management accounts and financial report for the Executive and Trustees
• Writing, reviewing and updating finance policies as and when required
• Update and manage all financial procedures and systems
• Prepare and issue employee contracts and liaise with staff regarding relevant information important for payments, ensuring payroll is timely and accurate
• Work with the CEO to review and manage systems and operational contracts
• Monitor telephone, utility and photocopier bills, re-negotiating rates before the end of contracts
• Ensure that office, building and professional indemnity insurances are up to date and renew them annually
• Lead on the audit process and ensure it is carried out effectively and in a timely manner
• Collaborative working with staff and key stakeholders: meetings, reporting, negotiating and other associated tasks.

• Liaise with London Metropolitan University regarding student registration invoicing and attend 5-yearly review meeting
• Update Security Policies as requested by Security Metrics for the Executive Centre Manager
• Direct line management of the bookkeeper

Accounting

• Supervise and review all accounting records processed by the bookkeeper
• Ensure timely, up to date and accurate accounting practice including journal entries, accruals, phasing and reconciliation
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts and Financial reports including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account for monthly Executive and quarterly Trustees meetings
• Prepare room income comparison tables and graph and occupancy report for Executive and Trustees meetings
• Manage credit control, ensuring that student fees are received by due dates and room users pay on time
• Prepare course fees and room charges for decision by executive and issue new fee sheets
• Ensure that staff and tutors are paid correctly and on time
• Liaise with auditors to ensure annual accounts are prepared and filed by due dates
• Manage monthly pension submission and carry out administration
• Banking
• Authorise payment of suppliers, with CEO involvement as and when required.

Governance

• Ensure legal compliance with respect to Insurance, Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC requirements
• Ensure compliance with Companies House, Charities Commission and HMRC and all requirements and standards, including filing of relevant accounts and compliance information
• Ensure financial policies, reporting systems and coding structures are maintained
• File quarterly report with National Statistics Office

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and experience  

• Qualified or part-qualified (final stage), for example ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience working with a charity/not for profit
• Good experience of sound accounting and financial management in the charity/not for profit sector
• Sound knowledge and experience of leading and managing the audit process
• Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• In-depth knowledge and experience with payroll and pension processes and management systems for accounting functions, including QuickBooks
• Experience and skill providing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Experience of contributing to the strategic, organisational and financial planning processes
• Good practical understanding of data protection and confidentiality
• Good working knowledge of current accounting software systems
• Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the charity sector
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Competency using MS Office, email, online platforms and learning management systems
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary team (desirable)
• Experience facilitating or leading change and growth (desirable)

Qualities

• Passion and commitment to the Gestalt Centre values, work and direction
• Passion and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Awareness of self and others alongside a mindset and practice for growth and learning
• Leadership and management with kindness, integrity and collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate financial concepts and information in accurate, simple and clear ways and work collaboratively across teams and at a senior level
• Ability to manage competing priorities and detail with big picture thinking and lead effectively and at pace  
• Proactive dynamic leadership and project management skills
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, along with creative and flexible thinking
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable with good organisational skills
• Ability to receive and provide feedback, learn and grow as a professional
• Creativity, resourcefulness and an open mind to be able to see opportunities, embrace challenges and facilitate resolution of any issues.
• Good understanding of and familiarity with organisational dynamics, realities and requirements of a not for profit

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements for the role and the added value you’ll bring to it. 

Looking forward to receiving your application!

You will work with our Finance Manager to provide financial, administrative and reporting support to help Praxis to deliver its objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a busy and cutting edge charity supporting migrants at risk or in crisis. You will have experience in an administrative/finance role and knowledge of fundraising processes will be helpful. You must enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting Praxis to deliver its objectives. You will be energetic and organised, with excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of IT systems and data. A tenacious starter-finisher and problem solver, able to balance a variety of tasks at any given time and escalate problems where appropriate.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes

• A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
• You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
• A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Check Praxis website for more details.

Closing date: 21st August at midnight

Interviews: w/c 29th August

Do you have experience of working in an administrative role? Are you passionate about using your skills to help improve the lives of older people? Join our team!

You would be at the heart of R&RA’s work, supporting our small team to deliver our ambitious aims. You would provide admin support across our services, projects, campaigns and policy work, helping us to improve our efficiency, grow and diversify our reach and raise our profile. You would join a small, dedicated, friendly team at an exciting period of change for the organisation as we undertake a programme of transformation (including reviewing our brand and creating a new website).  

The ideal candidate will be a positive, can-do person, with a passion for using their organisational and interpersonal skills to champion the rights of older people needing care.

We value equality and diversity. We welcome applications from everyone.

Role description

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring R&RA’s office telephone and emails, fielding queries or responding appropriately
• Administering R&RA’s membership and donations, including managing relationships with members and donors, processing memberships, managing a supporter database
• Supporting people with experience of using care services to be involved in R&RA’s work
• Assisting with finance, including generating invoices, monitoring payments and expenditure, processing membership payments and donations
• Providing admin support to our helpline and projects, including disseminating surveys, helping to generate case studies
• Assisting with campaigns and communications, including helping to manage R&RA’s social media accounts, maintaining the website, assisting with producing newsletters, managing our mailing lists, fielding media requests
• Assisting with Governance admin, including scheduling meetings, providing logistical support, helping to produce Board papers and note taking
• Supporting the director with office management, including human resources and health and safety procedures
• Undertaking other duties that may be necessary from time to time

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• A commitment to R&RA’s vision, mission and values
• Experience in an administration role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people and a good telephone manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to demonstrate empathy to people affected by trauma or loss
• An understanding of working in an environment where the team has frequent exposure to emotional and distressing situations
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to take ownership over tasks, prioritise competing tasks and deliver them to tight deadlines
• Experience of working independently, working on own initiative and maintaining motivation
• Experience of working effectively as a member of a small team and a positive, problem-solving approach
• Excellent IT skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel and Teams
• Knowledge of data protection and commitment to the importance of good data management
• Knowledge of effective filing systems, both digital and physical
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and respecting the privacy of clients
• Good data entry skills and knowledge of databases and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Excel
• A strong commitment to equality and diversity

Desirable criteria:

• Good numeracy skills
• Working knowledge of Sage and Zoom
• An interest in, or direct/indirect experience of, adult social care in England
• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of working for a small charity
• Experience of working part-time in a fast-paced environment

Homeworkers Worldwide is looking for a flexible and well organised Administrator, to support our Director in delivering projects and developing our organisation, both here in the UK and internationally.

This role will provide administrative support both for our Brand Engagement role within the EC-funded Hidden Homeworkers project in South Asia, and for HWW as an organisation. Typical tasks would include maintaining monitoring and financial records, organising events and minuting meetings, supporting with project communications, and with internet-based research tasks.

The postholder will bring strong administrative skills, with solid experience in using word processing, spreadsheets, e mail and the internet, with a calm and methodical approach and the ability to work independently on occasions. Ideally, they will also have experience of book-keeping, event organisation, and communications work, particularly social media/updating websites (we are currently using Squarespace, Mailchimp and Canva).

Homeworkers Worldwide is a small NGO established in 1996 to support homeworkers around the world, most of whom are women, to come together to claim their rights and earn a fair and secure wage in decent working conditions. We:

• Support grass roots organising of homeworkers to bring about change
• Engage with brands and suppliers to work to improve conditions in their supply chains
• Carry out research and policy work, to understand the challenges homeworkers face and identify solutions
• Campaign to hold governments and companies to account and scale up change.

At the moment we have resource for a part time (21 hours/week) position on a six month contract, but we plan to continue the role beyond this date, depending on funding. In the future, there may also be scope to increase the hours, depending on the post holder’s situation. We are also open to hearing from freelancers who may be interested in the role on a self-employed basis.

Homebased position, based in the north of England and able to travel to Leeds and possibly other locations in Yorkshire/Lancashire at least once a month.

Download full details from our website, or use the Contact page if you require further information. Please ensure your Cover letter addresses the Essential requirements as set out in the Person Specification. We are also requesting candidates to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, to help us monitor the effectiveness of our advertising strategy in attracting a diverse pool of candidates.

Closing Date: Monday 5th September 2022 (9am)

Interview Date: Tues 13th September 2022

Finance Manager | £45,499 + Benefits | Permanent | Remote

On behalf of an important female-led charity providing vital services nationwide, we are recruiting a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, the Finance Manager will develop a small team of 2 staff responsible for the day-to-day financial processing, management accounting and control systems.

Main Duties:

• Manage, supervise, and appraise small team of 2 staff to ensure high quality services
• Develop team by coaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge
• Produce monthly management accounts and reconciliations
• Produce annual accounts
• Produce and take ownership of funders' reports for donors and external parties
• Support the Head of Finance with budget setting and forecasting
• Oversee the sales and purchase ledger, approve payment runs and oversee bank reconciliations
• Review monthly payroll from external bureau
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and provide VAT advise
• Complete statutory returns, Gift Aid, and legacy income administration
• Business partner with managers across the charity to help them understand budgets, financial statements, forecasting and other project work

Person Specification:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Experience of managing a small team including development and training
• Experience in preparing monthly and annual accounts
• Excellent business partnering skills and the ability to form relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong experience of Excel and ideally Xero
• SORP and Charity Commission, HMRC and VAT experience
• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

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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, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

UK-Med is a humanitarian INGO that has been responding to disasters and health emergencies for more than 20 years. We train medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards. 

We are recruiting a skilled Finance Assistant to join our HQ team to provide excellent financial support. Our medical teams respond to disasters around the world and we work with local emergency teams to build their resilience to future threats. Our work has never been more vital, with disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe. Can you help build a world prepared to help? 

The successful candidate will join a small and friendly finance function playing a key role supporting every aspect of the charity’s work by ensuring the smooth implementation of financial and administrative processes. You will bring experience of working in a finance / administrative support role and will be used to working with electronic financial ledger systems. You do not have to have qualifications in finance, but if you hold or are working towards AAT (or similar) qualifications this may be an advantage. 

You will combine your previous experience working with financial accounting processes and procedures with excellent attention to detail to make sure that your work is accurate and precise. You will be good at working in teams as well as working independently with limited supervision. Your excellent communication skills will ensure that you work well with our suppliers, donors and colleagues. You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands. 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.