Financial Accounting Manager Jobs in Holborn, Greater London
The role
We’re seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our great Finance team!
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to showcase their leadership and analytical skills and play a key role within our Financial and Planning team as we grow.
You will play a critical role in supporting colleagues across the organisation to understand the financial position of the charity and its activities, providing financial insights and act as a critical friend in assessing opportunities and challenges.
About You
- The ideal candidate will need to collaborate and communicate effectively to help us deliver our mission and vision. You will be used to working effectively with non-finance stakeholders and varying your communication style to suit the audience you’re addressing.
- Have financial qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) (can be part-qualified).
- Excellent organisational, and time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise tasks when necessary.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About Working for Us
This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About Us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:
- Courageous
- Collaborative
- Compassion
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At PCUK our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background can think of no better way to do this than by ensuring that this role fully represents our intent therefore we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
How to apply
- You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with us.
- To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
- Please note that first round interviews will be held remotely on W/C 8 July 2024.
- Second round interview will be held W/C 22 July 2024.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spectra is a dynamic, London-based not-for-profit, committed to improving the well-being and choices of communities, particularly in relation to sexual health, gender identity, emotional resilience, and combating isolation. The organisation has a 30-year history of delivering to some of London's most marginalised communities, and has operated as Spectra CIC since 2012. Since 2012 we have expanded and stand now at over 40-staff with an annual turnover of circa £1.8m.
Spectra’s services are funded by local authorities, trusts and foundations and other grants and donations. Spectra have made recent investment into our fundraising capacities to support further growth and sustainability.
Spectra’s current founder and CEO is stepping down from the role after some twelve years as leader, and the Board is looking to recruit a new CEO with the energy, drive and enthusiasm to take Spectra to the next level.
Please download the CEO Recruitment Pack for details of who we are looking for and how to apply.
You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and the other diverse communities that Spectra serve. Applications from people with lived experience in the communities and issues we work with are encouraged.
Please submit a CV, supporting statement and Diversity Monitoring Form as per the CEO Recruitment Pack instructions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a law graduate (1-3 years post-graduation) with experience in environmental law, economic justice and/or international development to join our small but dynamic team. Depending on experience, the role will support our programmes challenging economic injustice caused by environmental damage, biodiversity loss, deforestation, illegal resource trafficking, climate change and conflicts over natural resources; promoting transparency and accountability in public and private institutions to encourage responsibility and minimise the impacts of corruption; and promoting fairer and more effective economic and fiscal policy tools to help states meet development goals and enhance the rule of law. A more detailed explanation of our work is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.
Working as part of a small, busy team, you will have the opportunity to learn at very close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on achieving environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs and CSOs, and governments and government bodies. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. The role will also involve project management, assistance with fundraising, fulfilling compliance obligations, and evaluating and learning from projects.
Key Competencies:
• Relevant experience and knowledge (either from previous work experience or study) relating to environmental law and policy and/or economic justice in an international development context;
• A law graduate with a good understanding of how law is useful to achieving reform on the above;
• Demonstrable understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
• Experience in developing countries and transitional economies;
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, NGOs, civil society organisations and government representatives, on an international basis;
• Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance;
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience, including administration and coordination;
• Ability to work on a wide range of tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent research skills to effectively convey research findings;
• Comfortable working independently and proactively and as part of a small team with a busy caseload;
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills;
• Some experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, including managing existing relationships, meeting donor reporting requirements and in raising funds for future projects and activities (desirable);
• Working knowledge of another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa or Latin America such as French, Portuguese, Kiswahili or Spanish (desirable).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the Senior Legal Managers and/or Legal Manager to deliver and implement the programme strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;
2. Assist in developing an understanding of the most effective policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, staff, Board and others;
3. Support the building and maintenance of ILP’s programme(s). This includes:
• Liaising with partners to identify legal/policy needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting legal analysis;
• Assisting the programme lead(s) to build a pipeline of relevant projects and cases, including through engaging in outreach to potential pro bono partners;
• Supporting programme staff to network and build relationships with volunteer lawyers who have relevant technical expertise;
• Mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;
• Representing the programme(s) in external fora and events;
4. Assist with ensuring effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:
• Coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;
• Supporting the preparation of financial and narrative reports for donors;
• Maintaining strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes;
5. Support fundraising activities to support both the programme(s) and organisational overheads, including exploring opportunities for potential funding and assisting with funding applications;
6. Share in the necessary operational activities of the organisation. This includes some administration and contributions to website and social media communications.
Key details about the position:
• Location:Flexible for the right candidate including those outside the UK. Office premises are located in central London, with hybrid working (approx. 2 days per week in the office) if London-based.
• Visa sponsorship: we are open to sponsoring a UK visa application for an exceptional candidate.
• Travel: candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally, including fulfilling vaccination and other requirements.
• Our genuine support for diversity and disabilities is illustrated by our current team.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week of 23 July 2024. To be considered, applications must include the following:
1. An updated CV of no more than three pages, including the names of two references;
2. A cover letter of no more than two pages which concisely explains why you are interested in the role and how you meet all the requirements set out in the Candidate Profile.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Travalyst is a not-for-profit organisation working to identify – and help bring about – the systemic changes needed in order for sustainable travel to be taken out of the niche, and into the mainstream.
We believe tourism can, and must, play a key role in achieving a sustainable future for our world; so we’re convening the key players, and catalysing the necessary action, to change the impact of travel, for good. We are committed to being a driving force that redefines what it means to travel, helping everyone explore our world in a way that protects both people and places, and secures a positive future for destinations and local communities for generations to come.
We were founded in partnership with Booking (dot) com, Expedia, Google, Skyscanner, Trip (dot) com Group, Tripadvisor, and Visa. The Travalyst Coalition now includes eleven of the world’s leading companies and brands associated with travel working with us to make travel more sustainable.
Travalyst provides supportive, independent and neutral governance, empowering our Coalition of some of the biggest – and occasionally competing – travel companies and service providers to share data and accelerate change. The goal is to bring credible, consistent sustainability information to the mainstream, helping both travellers and travel companies make better, greener choices.
About the role
Travalyst is recruiting its first full-time COO. This is a broad role, supporting Travalyst’s CEO and a growing Executive Leadership team to enable delivery of this first-of-its-kind global initiative. Now in its 5th year, the Travalyst team and organisation is scaling quickly to drive progress and accelerate impact.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate a track record in successful organisational design and implementation, including the development of effective but adaptable systems and processes and their roll-out across a complex organisation with multiple partners and stakeholders. You will manage and lead on finance, governance and risk, ensuring that Travalyst is run according to the highest standards for a UK not-for-profit organisation.
Proven scale-up operational experience, in a sustainability-focused organisation and/or a UK not-for-profit, is essential. Strong project management skills, enabling effective prioritisation and decision-making and excellence in delivery, would be of huge benefit in the role.
Areas of responsibility:
Governance, Legal & Risk
· Be accountable for governance structures and processes, including reviewing and revising governance documentation annually
· Ensure compliance with UK statutory and legal obligations
· Support the Travalyst Board and CEO to ensure effective risk management and mitigation
· Support CEO with preparation of Board packs and attend Board meetings as an Observer
· Act as Company Secretary
· Provide oversight of legal discussions and documentation, working with pro-bono legal team where needed
Financial Management
· Oversight of financial management and administration, including near and longer-term financial planning, modelling, and cash flow management
· Manage outsourced Finance Director, bookkeeper accountants and auditors for budgeting, statutory accounting, audit, payroll, and tax - and evolve the Finance function as the organisation scales
· Support the CEO on funder management, leading on financial and operational aspects of fundraising, including leading grant application processes, budgeting and grant reporting
HR and Organisational Design
· Oversight of HR management and administration, including resource planning and recruitment
· Managed outsourced HR and recruitment consultants on professional development, culture & engagement, employee lifecycle management and recruitment initiatives
· Evolve HR function as the organisation grows
· Oversee workforce planning and recruitment for new hires supported by outsourced HR
· Ensure compliance of all existing legal/ contractual agreements with employees, consultants and suppliers
Operations and Strategy
· Support the CEO on the development of Travalyst’s annual strategic planning and lead on the accompanying operational plan
· Support the CEO in managing Travalyst Coalition Partners, including acting as the relationship lead where required
· Lead on Travalyst’s procurement process and manage key supplier relationships including all contracts, policies, and procedures
· Support the team to evolve Travalyst’s operating model, develop and manage systems and processes to ensure successful delivery of ongoing workstreams and new projects or initiatives
Resourcing & Project Management
· Lead on development and implementation of project management and delivery processes, ensuring excellence in delivery across project teams
· Lead weekly touchpoints to prioritise resources and workload, and track progress against milestones
· Focus and role model excellence in delivery through strong project management skills and ways of working
IT
· Lead the roll-out of new internal technology to support effective delivery
· Act as data protection officer (DPO) for the organisation, providing oversight and following best practice and regulation with regards to information, governance, data protection and adherence with UK GDPR
· Provide oversight of IT and data security
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
£71,000 – £75,000 per annum plus benefits, depending on experience.
Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.
We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation.
To help us with this important mission, we currently have a vacancy for a Head of Finance who will be able to use their professional experience and accountancy qualification to help us transform lives and strengthen communities through grassroots football.
The role
As our Head of Finance, reporting into the CFO, you’ll lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial management and sustainability to support our charitable objectives. You will direct the day-to-day operations of the finance team, actively manage financial planning and forecasting, and develop high level models to support strategic and operational decision making. You will also input into strategy on a functional and organisational level.
What are we looking for?
You don’t need to follow football or understand about football and sports facilities to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.
Here’s some of the experience and expertise you’ll need for the role:
· A professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified financial and operational management experience.
· Prior experience in a senior level finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function, including hands on experience in delivering business partnering.
· Significant experience of financial planning and analysis.
· Commercial or charity accounting experience, including the preparation of statutory accounts, and preferably SORP compliance.
· Experience leading an end-to-end external audit process.
· Familiarity developing, improving and implementing financial procedures and controls.
You’ll also have good knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation.
We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:
· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
· Star Performers – trusted to deliver
· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing
If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £71,000 – £75,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk
How do I apply?
To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:
1. Please send the following to jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk
o CV
o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one side of A4).
The closing date for applications is: midday, 24th June 2024
Interviews are scheduled for 5th and 9th July 2024
All applications received will be short listed against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an online interview.
Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
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ALAG (Asperger London Area Group) has been a registered charity since 2015.
ALAG is a pan-London membership community organisation, supporting autistic adults without a learning disability. We work in partnership with statutory services and the voluntary sector to highlight the needs of autistic adults.
We are dedicated to seeking practical initiatives and solutions when supporting individuals to come to terms with their diagnosis and to providing the tailored support that is essential to their well-being. One such initiative is the Autism Hub which was established in 2018 in the London Boroughs of Islington and Camden.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing sound, motivating leadership and creating a work atmosphere where our dedicated, talented team can thrive. You will be responsible for leading on delivering the charity's services, which includes managing and overseeing projects, policies and procedures within the organisation.
You will be working as part of a growing, busy, collaborative and motivated team and be able to adapt well to changing priorities. You will have oversight of a team of 10-12 people including contracted staff, volunteers and directly manage 3-5 members of the team.
You will work alongside the CEO, staff team, trustees and charity accountant in ensuring strong financial management of all projects. You will report to the CEO and Board of Trustees, attend quarterly board meetings and produce regular reports on the activities and outcomes to stakeholders.
The role will also involve evaluating the organisation’s processes and ensuring they are efficient and accessible, as well as ensuring we meet our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This will inform operational development and future strategies.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- An understanding of autism and experience working with autistic adults without a learning disability
- Strong understanding of the duties of statutory services and key legislation that underpins the rights of autistic people
- Knowledge and practice of relevant legislation – Autism Act 2009 and National Strategy, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equalities Act 2010, GDPR 2018
- Experience developing and optimising support services for disabled people
- An understanding of the third sector and health and social care landscape in London
- Proven track record in an operational, managerial role within the third sector
- A strong leader and manager, with proven experience mentoring a staff and volunteer team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities, and driving towards excellent outcomes
- Experience leading the delivery of high-quality services for charity beneficiaries
- Defining and delivering organisational goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency
- Ability to plan and manage budgets and contribute to decisions on the allocation of resources
- Developing infrastructure- policies, procedures, and processes within the developing service provision
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for the operations team, setting overall goals and objectives for team members
- Ensure robust implementation and efficiency within the agreed processes in conjunction with the operations team
- Monitor use of software and processes used in the organisation to ensure the effective management of data and client journey
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector, grants, monitoring processes
- Experience of producing monitoring reports using data, case studies, and user experience feedback
- Proven ability to effectively manage projects, ensuring key objectives, plans and activities are successfully delivered
- Proven ability to create a positive working environment in which diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best
- A passion for creating inclusive cultures and using the social model of disability to build a more inclusive society
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, partners, and external organisations
- Lead on and support others to navigate member experiences including complaints
- Excellent levels of discretion and judgement as well as experience of dealing with sensitive information
- Experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures in line with the safeguarding policy and supporting the staff team and volunteers with the safeguarding process
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and proposals effectively
- A creative and innovative approach to problem solving, exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve organisational objectives
- A strong understanding of reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Flexible approach to work and being hands-on to get the task done
- Able to ensure compliance with industry best practices and guidelines
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of being a Safeguarding Lead or willingness to take on these duties
- Experience in supporting an organisation to successfully apply for funding and managing multiple grants or willingness to learn
- Good understanding of HR matters and appropriate processes that need to be considered when managing a team of people- with the support of the HR Coordinator
General
- Willingness to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Please submit CV and Cover Letter outlining your experience relative to the job specifications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead on the charity's finances and accounts.
The Head of Finance has lead responsibility for overseeing the finance function of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and works closely with the Board of Trustees and in particular with the Treasurer. The post holder also has responsibility for the line management of the Finance Officer and the Feeding Service Administrator (Finance Team).
Working with SMT colleagues, this role leads on all financial reporting and analysis to the team and to the Trustee Board and Finance Committee, the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
The Head of Finance leads the annual audit and preparation of the annual report and accounts working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Chair of Trustees. In addition, the role supports the wider team in compliance with financial policies and procedures and acts as Finance Business Partner by providing support and guidance to budget holders.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: Monday 1st July at 9am
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (via Zoom)
Second Stage Interviews: TBC
Start date: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title: Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist
Salary: Band D (Up to £47,822)
Location: London/Chard, Somerset
Tenure: Fixed-Term 9 months
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Do you have knowledge and experience of developing and delivering partnerships to promote gender equality in complex international supply chains?
Are you a skilled communicator with a proven ability to articulate complex issues in a compelling and persuasive manner, are you looking for a role where you can use your communication & writing skills to adapt to a range of different communications?
Do you have the partnering, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable co-creation and greater collaboration across organisations and teams?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on strategic programmatic partnerships with businesses that are committed to addressing gendered human rights and environmental issues. You will play a crucial role in securing six and seven-figure partnerships with corporate and charity organisations, with a focus on the tea and related agricultural supply chains. As a leading international development charity, we are committed to working towards a world where all women and girls can live free from poverty and violence. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.
As a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including our Executive Leadership Team, Policy and Practice team, and Global Secretariat. You will also have the chance to collaborate with external partners, such as ethical trade, human rights, and responsible business specialists, as well as senior decision-makers within the private sector, industry associations, and business lobby groups. In this role, you will have the chance to use your excellent networking and influencing skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally. You will also have the opportunity to develop your digital skills and knowledge within our supportive working environment. Additionally, you will have the chance to travel to the countries we work with and work on programs addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence.
We are looking for someone who is committed to our vision, mission, and values.
Some Key Responsibilities of the role includes (not limited to-please refer to the JD for full details):
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, securing six and seven-figure partnerships
- Understanding and stay up-to-date on trends in private sector sustainability and (Environmental social and governance) ESG objectives, with a specific focus on gender and human rights.
- Utilise knowledge of global sustainability trends to inform partnership engagement approach
- Negotiate complex high-value contracts with private sector partners that align with ActionAid's mission and values
- Collaborate with fundraising, programmes, and advocacy teams to support and further ActionAid's work
- Willingness to travel internationally and work on programmes addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence .
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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Chief Executive Officer
Croydon / Hybrid
37 Hours per week
£79,000 per annum
Since 1981, CAYSH has been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and vulnerable adults, providing safe homes, and unlocking life-changing opportunities. As a charity and not-for-profit based in vibrant South London, we’re on a mission to expand our impact across London and beyond. After the retirement of our current CEO, we are looking for a passionate individual to be part of our journey to redefine care and support, making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in organisational leadership and development to join our passionate team as CEO and lead our organisation into continued success.
Are you the right person for the job?
· Strategic leadership experience and experience of working with a board
· Education to degree level or hold a relevant Level 5 qualification in a relevant field
· Significant experience in managing the finances of multi-million-pound organisations and managing budgets, with a proven track record of good stewardship and delivering surpluses
· Substantial experience in income generation through fundraising and the new business process with historic success in procurement and pricing contracts
· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire others effectively
· Awareness of the needs of young homeless people and vulnerable adults, and knowledge of safeguarding processes
· Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills
· Organised, self - motivated and results centred approach with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
· Experience leading an organisation through change and of addressing HR related and employee relations matters effectively
· Commitment to work out of hours, to suit the needs of the business
What will your role look like?
You will provide strategic leadership and direction to enable the CAYSH group to achieve its mission – to provide a safe home and better futures for young single homeless people and vulnerable adults.
Working in collaboration with the Board of Trustees/Directors and the leadership team, you will ensure the effective operational performance and success. The role is pivotal in continued growth and sustainability of the organisation and to improve the lives of our service users.
Main Responsibilities
· Drive the values of the CAYSH Group, raise its profile and develop a motivated and high performing workforce which is responsive to the needs of service users
· Be responsible for compliance with the organisation’s legal and regulatory duties
· In collaboration with the board, develop and implement strategic and business plans
· Oversee the CAYSH Group’s budgeting process and monitor financial performance
· Proactively grow income by developing business opportunities and securing donations
· Oversee the tender process with the Executive team, directing the acquisition of new business with governmental and charitable organisations and local authorities
· Support the leadership team to achieve their objectives in the areas of business development, operations, financial management, business support and compliance and HR, ensuring that outcomes for service users are at the heart of all we achieve
· Be a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are integrated into all aspects of the CAYSH Group and that its HR and employment processes match the values and ethos of the organisation
· Lead in creating an engaging and positive culture that inspires and motivates our passionate and hard-working team
· Undertake the role of safeguarding lead for the CAYSH Group and have sound knowledge of health and safety processes
· Undertake other activities as requested
What can you expect in return?
· Company pension – enhanced employer contribution
· 25 days’ annual leave in addition to bank holidays
· A range of non-pay benefits, including professional development and training
· Access to an Employer’s Assistance Programme offering a range of personal and employment support services
· An Occupational Health and Wellbeing support service
· Flexible working patterns, including hybrid: our current hybrid working pattern is two days a week from home and the other days working from the CAYSH head office in Croydon. However, we are open to accommodating other flexible working needs
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
MLC are partnering with a well-known Charity in central London to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time position, 2days/week in the office, and commences immediately.
The role
This position plays a crucial role within the Charity, working closely with directorates and teams to understand their financial positioning and identify both opportunities and challenges. Responsibilities include:
- Monthly management accounts and month end reports
- Understanding the long-term goals of the Fundraising team, managing financial risks/uncertainty
- Engaging in the comprehensive design, development, and continuous maintenance of intricate financial models to facilitate strategic decision-making and ensure accuracy in financial forecasting
- Working with the Head of Financial Accounting and Processing and the Financial Accountant to prepare the Statutory Accounts and liaise with auditors as required
- Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, KPI’s and reporting tools with various teams
Key criteria
- Previous management accounting/business partnering experience
- Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts
- Strong stakeholder management, and an ability to translate financial information to non-financial colleagues
- Must be at last part qualified (CCAB/CIMA)
If you possess the above skillset and are available immediately – apply now! Applicants are under constant review, and the role may close before this advert. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our Client
One of the UK's largest and most loved charities. This charity is a house hold name having operated for 140 years.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Central Finance will lead work across the charity to support the delivery of comprehensive financial services to all levels of the charity including the board of trustees, the Chief Executive and Executive Board, the senior leadership team and other managers, setting and maintaining compliance with all statutory and internal requirements.
This role will manage four key areas with a total team size of 15 people; the financial accounting team, the financial systems team, the transactions team and the banking team.
The Successful Candidate
- Qualified accountant with strong academic background
- Prior experience in a similar leadership role within a large and complex organisation, or as a head of finance for a smaller organisation
- Experience in leading the delivery of consolidated statutory accounts
- Experience in leading an organisations tax/VAT strategy
- A proven people manager who can develop and nurture others
- Comfortable working constructively with an array of executive level stakeholders
What's on offer?
Basic salary of c.£75,000 to £80,000 or comparable day rate for a 6 to 9 month contract. Possibility of going permanent. Hybrid working set up with 2 days in the office in London.
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week. Some out of office hours work will be required.
ABOUT US
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
• You will play a vital role in supporting the team to drive the new business pipeline, build relationships with potential partners, lead proposal writing, and inspire long-term financial commitment to Missing People.
• In addition to new business, you'll manage a portfolio of corporate partnership accounts across various sectors, including our rapidly expanding work in the transport industry. Your responsibilities include developing strategic connections, providing excellent stewardship, and expanding relationships with corporate partners and donors. By focusing on enhancing the corporate partner experience, you will drive engagement and help us reach our fundraising goals.
• Together with the Corporate Fundraising team, developing a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities with a focus on £50k+ multi-year partnerships.
• Supporting the Corporate Fundraising Manager and Officer to cultivate and secure new high-value partnerships, with a focus on five and six figure opportunities in line with our ambitious targets. This could include, but not limited to: writing compelling proposals and applications, pitching, leading staff votes and leading on contract negotiations.
• Working with the Corporate Partnership Manager in delivering excellent relationship management to all Missing People’s high value partners, with a focus on building long-term, sustainable support and revenue.
• Being the leading authority in ‘Charity Of The Year’ applications, proposal and report writing.
ABOUT YOU
You will need to have experience of:
• Working in corporate fundraising;
• Winning significant new business and achieving agreed targets;
• Successful account management of large nationwide companies;
• Delivering high quality written bids, pitches and relationships that have led to winning new business;
• Setting and delivering effective, engaging fundraising plans with corporate partners.
You must also have:
• Highly developed skills in both new business and account management;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop tailored and compelling Charity of the Year applications, presentations and communications;
• Ability to direct client facing meetings, getting to the core of what motivates a partner to take action, and present a case for support convincingly;
• Confidence in managing partner expectations and having difficult and sensitive conversations and negotiations where necessary, keeping the charity’s best interests at heart.
• Able to interpret complex information and synthesise into simple, compelling messages relevant to the audience.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?
Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Corporate Partnerships Manager. We look forward to receiving your application.
Include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
Closing date: 23:59 on 30th June 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 5th July 2024
Corporate Partnerhsips Officer, Corporate Fundraiser, Corporate Development Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Partnerships Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, etc.
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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Arts Charity based in London (Hybrid)
- Salary: to £60,000pa
- Line management: Finance Manager, Finance Assistant
- Contract: Full time, permanent
- Location: London
- Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days a week is required at their offices in Central London
About this role
- The Head of Finance is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and operations.
- You will manage Finance whilst delivering effective IT systems and HR, with the support of external specialists.
Main responsibilities:
- To oversee all areas of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal use of resources and achievement of key strategic and financial objectives.
- To provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and mitigate risks.
- To collaborate with other departments to guide financial operations, evaluate investments, manage HR, and comply with legal and statutory regulation and compliance.
- To deliver an effective IT infrastructure, working with consultants.
Financial management:
- Lead strategic and business planning initiatives, including the annual budget programme, and assist in funding applications with input across the management teams.
- Be responsible for all business, financial and governance aspects, including tax and audit, risk management and legal, with the aid of external professional support where required.
- Act as Company Secretary for the Charity and its commercial businesses.
- Manage the internal and external audit process.
Financial procedures, oversight, and reporting:
- ? Manage financial operations in line with charity accounting procedures and SORP regulations.
- ? Maintain a 3-5-year business plan.
Ideal experience:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Ability to contribute to strategic planning and align financial objectives with organisational goals.
VERTIC is looking to appoint a Head of Finance. The role involves managing the full range of the organisation’s finances and administrative functions. This includes budgeting and forecasting at the project, programme and central level as well as running the day-to-day financial and other organisational operations. The role will also involve maintaining and developing robust and user-friendly, financial and operational systems to underpin our work. This is a great opportunity to work with an established and growing NGO with activities reaching around the world and to help maintain and strengthen its finance, administrative and operational functions.
The role requires having significant experience in charity and not for profit financial management, as well as in overseeing the life-cycle of grants and other contracts from governments, organisations and charitable foundations internationally. You should have substantial experience in accounting and resource management software, audit processes and HR matters. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can work with and present to colleagues across the organisation and understand the needs of their programmes and projects. The organisation is dynamic and has been growing in terms of the size and number of grants it has internationally. The organisation is relatively small in terms of staff numbers. The successful candidate should therefore be prepared to be adaptable and flexible and be able to move from strategic activities to sleeves up work with ease.
About us:
VERTIC (the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre) is an independent, non-profit making charitable organisation. Established in 1986, VERTIC supports the development, implementation and verification of international agreements to improve international peace, security, environment and development. Our activities cover international treaties and mechanisms preventing nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, measures promoting stabilisation between conventional forces, challenges and opportunities from new technologies, International Health Regulations and sustainable development. To support progress in these areas, VERTIC provides innovative research, capacity-building, and engagement with governmental, regulatory, diplomatic, scientific and non-governmental communities around the world. Our outputs include technical advice and planning materials, publications, presentations, information tools, databases, as well as events, workshops, training and exercises. We run projects solely and in partnerships with other organisations.
We carry out our activities across Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America, and the Pacific. Our staff is comprised of international legal experts, scientists and policy analysts from a range of nationalities and disciplines. VERTIC has an office in London and staff and consultants based in other countries. The organisation’s funding comes from governments, regional and international organisations such as the EU and United Nations and charitable foundations. Our role ranges from lead implementer coordinating other partners, to sub-contractor. VERTIC is governed by a Board of Trustees and regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Functions and responsibilities
Organisation level
· Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly budgets and projections at the organisational and programme level along with management accounts and cash flow reports.
· Analyse forward cash and fundraising projections and needs.
· Brief and work with Executive Director on financial, HR and administrative matters including financial needs, staffing, projections, scenarios and planning, and risk monitoring.
· Prepare and present financial reports to Board of Trustees meetings.
· Ensure the Charity meets its statutory obligations to HMRC and Charity Commission and other relevant bodies as necessary, as well as insurance obligations.
· Keep the organisation compliant and up to date on law and best practices related to charity finance, governance, risk monitoring, HR and operations in UK and internationally.
· Prepare and submit annual statutory financial statements, prepare and facilitate the audit process.
· Help maintain, update and communicate VERTIC financial policies, procedures and controls.
· Maintain, develop and, where necessary, overhaul the organisation’s financial, HR and operational IT and physical infrastructure and records to ensure they are standardized and consistent, user-friendly, up to date, appropriately accessible and resilient.
· Ensure financial and related systems facilitate organisational stability, hand-over, and efficient knowledge-transfer including for financial management processes, software tools and records.
· Review and implement methodologies for calculating organisational financial needs and internal allocation approaches for full cost recovery, day charge out rates, overheads and reserves.
· Monitor restricted and unrestricted fund allocation
· Manage day-to-day finances, scheduling, tracking and fulfilling invoices and payments to suppliers, service providers in the UK and abroad.
· Manage bookkeeping activities, including transaction recording in the organisation’s books and reconciliation.
· Manage bank and financial service provider accounts in various currencies, oversee fund transfers, process credit cards and charge card accounts.
· Address foreign exchange rates currency implications for the organisation.
· For UK and international/non-UK staff: monitor staff time and leave records; ensure payroll and related employment payments are fulfilled and records kept; manage HR matters related to employment contracts, visas, salaries, time, leave, social security, pensions, benefits and expenses; assist with onboarding, offboarding, handovers.
· Support organisational level cyber security practices related to finance and operations.
· Review project contracts from funders, address due diligence and compliance matters, and keep VERTIC’s template contracts for consultants and organisations in line with best practice.
· Ensure new grants are recorded across VERTIC’s system including identifying funder rules and internal responsibilities.
· Oversee office management
Programme and project level
· Support Programme Directors with financial monitoring and planning for time allocation needs across staff and consultants, project delivery capacity, billing, fundraising, and expenditure - over monthly, quarterly and annual timelines.
· Oversee financial management of grants and other types of contract from governments from multiple regions, international organisations and charitable foundations.
· Schedule, prepare, submit and track financial reports to funders and invoices to funders, including submitting invoices on government finance systems.
· Monitor payment of invoices.
· Prepare for and host project-level audits.
· Support staff with project and activity level finances and expenditure monitoring.
· Support Programmes in fundraising by assisting with project budgets (covering staffing, travel to meetings, workshop costs, research tools, sub-contractors in the UK and overseas).
· Ensure adherence to government and charitable foundation funder rules and requirements on finance-related matters (procurement, due diligence, exchange rate methodologies, transactions, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, sanctions, management quality assurance, ethics)
· Assist with the preparation and review of contracts for sub-contractors and consultants
· Oversee/support staff with travel, event and other expenditure.
Requirements
· Significant level of experience in finance, operations and administration including in a senior/leadership role with responsibility for a department or small to medium organisation.
· Understanding of charity accounting requirements.
· Experience in managing charity / not for profit finances including management accounts, budgets, monitoring and planning, day-to-day operations on banking, income and payments.
· Experience in using common accounting and management software, including QuickBooks, knowledge of ERPs is desirable.
· Familiarity with HR and project management software and service provider web portals.
· Experience in contract management from government and charitable foundation funders in the UK and overseas.
· Experience with financial requirements in fundraising from governments and foundations.
· Experience in HR in the UK and internationally.
· Experience with organisational practices such as strong cyber security and compliance.
· Excellent communication skills, including to non-finance staff and partners.
· Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, proactiveness, ability to work to tight deadlines.
· Ability to oversee and strengthen overall financial system as needed.
· Comfortable in hybrid and remote working environments.
· Familiarity with working with stakeholders from a variety of different cultures and regions.
· Ability to travel on occasion.
· Education and qualifications: at least a Bachelors level degree; Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
The organisation currently operates a hybrid working policy for staff based in and around London. At present, this role requires attendance in person on a number of days to be agreed and requires availability during office hours. These factors can be further determined based on whether the agreement is for a full or part time position. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post.
In return, we offer:
● A competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
● 25 days annual leave allowance.
● Flexible working practices (including working from home).
● Relocation support.
● Pension scheme.
● Life insurance.
● Opportunities for education and training support.
Note: This Job Description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future.
VERTIC is an equal opportunities 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.
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About the role
The Hardman Trust supports people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life. As the office, grants and programmes administrator your role is to help make this a reality through the day-to-day support of our work. You’ll help to ensure our programmes run smoothly, and that the staff have the administrative support they need to provide a quality service to people accessing our programmes.
Your role will evolve over time, to reflect the changing needs of the charity, but will primarily involve office tasks (post, inboxes, phone calls), as well as the administration of our various programmes (letter writing, updating the database, record keeping). You will share an office with our office volunteers and one of our programme managers, and you will work closely with the broader team via online meetings.
You'll be based at our Waterloo office, a few minutes walk from Waterloo station. Hours can be flexible.
About you
With an enthusiasm for our mission, you will be well-organised, motivated and eager to support those we are here to serve. As the first point of contact for anyone calling or emailing the charity, you will be responsive, and have good customer service and communication skills. You'll be proactive, solution-focused, and enjoy helping to keep the charity organised. You'll be happy working on your own, and also alongside others. You'll be at any stage in your career, but with a positive mindset and eagerness to develop and grow as the charity develops and grows.
About us
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Our purpose: We support people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life so they benefit, their families benefit and the wider community benefits too.
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Our vision: A future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.
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Our mission: Specialising in the unique needs of people on long sentences, we provide tailored practical and financial support to help people find belonging, move into work or training, and reach their personal goals.
Read more in the attached person specification and job description
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and abilities match those within the person specification and job description