Cognus are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative Principal Accountant to join the Strategic Leadership Team and to lead and manage an effective finance service for the Company. Reporting jointly to the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder) this role will provide professional Finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company’s financial standing and to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers.

We are looking for a fully qualified Accountant with proven experience of producing or being responsible for the production of accurate statutory financial statements with previous work experience as a senior Financial Accountant or similar role. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Xero, Agresso, Approval Max is desirable. As the lead on the financial accounting for the Company, the postholder will be expected to ensure that the Company’s accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice and lead and manage the finance team undertaking all financial activities for the Company including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks.  The postholder will also lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required and must be confident in dealing with the Board and advising non-financial managers in identifying and implementing savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities.

Cognus is at a very exciting moment in its evolution and growth. We are looking for a professional and experienced individual who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, is organised, has great communication skills and has a good understanding of duties in relation to the areas of responsibility detailed in the job description and is committed to delivering with excellence.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

• Regular support and supervision
• An excellent group of leaders as colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Flexible working including home working
• Workplace pension scheme
• Salary - Band 5 £52023.40 to £64346.68 (cost of living increase to be applied from 1st April 2021)
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of three days between Xmas & New Year) increasing to 30 days with length of service
• Perkbox and Sovereign Healthcare cashback plans
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a CV and covering note (of no more than two sides, minimum font size 11) outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Candidates are requested to be available via on-line interview week commencing 15th February 2021.  If you would like more information about this role before applying please email Rebecca Mcgeachy (contact details via our website) to arrange a brief chat about the role.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.

A leading health focused membership charity is seeking a Financial Accountant on an urgent basis for a 3 month fixed term contract role.

Candidates must be available to interview and start the role within 1-2 weeks.

This is a salaried role (not a day rate) and is paying between £38-42k per annum.

There is a chance the role may develop into something more permanent but this cannot be guaranteed.

The role involves:

-Process & Treasury Management (income & expenditure, month-end journals, management accounting journals, balance sheet reconciliations)

-Internal Systems & Controls (updating Proactis & Sage, chart of accounts)

-Payroll, Pensions & Tax Compliance (dealing with HMRC, VAT calculations & compliance, running internal payroll via iTrent software for 150 employees, processing pensions and benefits calculations)

-Create and update internal process documentation

-Assist with statutory accounts for main charity and 2 other entities

Candidate requirements:

-Payroll experience is essential. The role will involve taking the lead role in processing the internal payroll for around 150 staff. Use of iTrent payroll software is desirable but not essential.

-Part or fully-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA

-Experience in a similar financial accounting role covering month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and banking/treasury management

-Strong experience with tax and VAT

-Experience with calculating and processing pensions

-Charity experience is desirable but not essential

Initial closing date: Tuesday 12th January

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Our partner has played a key role in supporting the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis in the UK. As a result of an increase in the demand for the crucial services they provide, they have grown rapidly. They have received a large number of new funds; additionally, they have incurred a large amount of unusual expenditure for pandemic-specific projects, some funded by restricted funds and some not. With this, they require additional support around income recognition and accounting for restricted funds; they are seeking an experience financial accountant to support them in getting ready for the year-end and audit.

Responsibilities

• Review restricted funding received to determine the correct income recognition and allocation of costs, to ensure that the restricted reserves position for the year is materially correct in the accounts and individual donor/grant reporting is correct.
• Undertake monthly review of control accounts to help ensure integrity of the general ledger.
• Support with VAT returns.
• Support Head of Finance with the preparation of statutory accounts and with the statutory audit.
• Review fixed asset register and ensure correct capitalisation of new assets purchased during the year, and that depreciation rate is in line with policy
• Support on generation of some monthly reporting for budget holders, management accounts.
• Support Head of Finance with other ad hoc tasks that may be required.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant with experience in fund accounting, income recognition and VAT requirements in charities. 
• Experience of looking after a general ledger, performing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing control accounts, preparing statutory accounts (charity SORP), and preparing for an external audit.  Experience of grants management and charity finance is desirable.
• Good systems experience, intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically  experience of preparing and presenting reports to a wide range of audience and stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a growing, changing organisation.

They are seeking someone to start within 2-3 weeks, so we can only consider applications from those immediately available to start a new role. Whilst this role is home-based, it is for a UK-based charity, and therefore we can only consider applicants with the right to work in the UK. 

Job Description:National Account Manager

Job Type:Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports To:Executive Director

Location:London (currently WFH)

Salary:                                           £35,000 pa + small bonus (x1 pa based on performance)

Start Date: ASAP

Summary:

The CWC was founded in 2009 with the aim of championing care workers. There are nearly 2 million care workers in the UK, contributing to one of Britain’s largest workforces, and The Care Workers Charity helps them on their rainy day. We believe no care worker should ever face financial hardship alone.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet commercial objectives of the charity
• Double supporter’s income
• Build strong and lasting relationships with suppliers, supporters and funders
• Networking (during unsociable hours at times)
• Cross-country travel as required
• Generate new opportunities for supporter income, sponsorship income and income from high net worth individuals
• Writing proposals and presenting to potential supporters, funders and sponsors
• Use initiative and creativity when reaching out to potential supporters, funders or sponsors
• Be involved in building strategies to enhance the potential for new opportunities
• Work with each member of the team to achieve success and celebrate success as a team effort
• Reporting, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of approach
• Use of Salesforce (CRM) to keep a record of opportunities and pipeline

The successful candidate will report directly to the Executive Director and work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider aims of CWC. The culture at CWC is collaborative across teams and everyone’s opinion and initiatives are welcome no matter where they are in the organisation chart.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential attributes

• Contacts in the Adult Social Care sector
• Determined, resilient, motivated go-getter who can take initiative and find new and creative ways of approaching new contacts
• Ability to work with other team members on a completely equal footing regardless of their position in the charity
• Ability to celebrate every success as a team effort
• Ability to work and communicate in an open and collaborative way with the Partnerships & Events Manager and the Grants Manager supporting them in their roles
• Ability to handle large-scale projects effectively and efficiently
• Confident in approaching new contacts and networking
• Strong writing & presenting skills
• Ability to manage time and a heavy workload, prioritising tasks effectively in a very fast-paced, high-energy and ever-changing environment
• Team player willing to step out of comfort zone and complete tasks even when not stated in job description as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven track record of generating income within a charity setting

TO APPLY:

Please submit a CV not exceeding 2 sides of A4 maximum specifically addressing how you are suitable to the role and the previous experience which would qualify you to join us as a xxx. PLEASE NOTE: A cover letter not exceeding 1 side of A4 would be considered a bonus and may enhance your application.

Our partner is well-recognised humanitarian charity with global operations. They are seeking an Interim Accountant to support the UK team with a broad range of tasks during a period that they look to implement a new system.

You will cover a range of responsibilities including assisting with the preparation of the year-end accounts and the annual audit; preparing the annual budget and cashflow; assist with the system implementation, and ad hoc tasks as required. This role requires someone with strong technical skills, and the flexibility to take on a varied workload as required.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with a broad background in preparting statutory accounts based on charity SORP, financial management and reporting.
• Strong IT and systems skills, with experience of systems implementation desirable
• Flexible and adaptable

This role is home-based until government restrictions are applicable. Once these are restricted, there will be an expectation to be office-based at least on a part-time basis. The role is only open to  those candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the growth of the co-operative and voluntary sector and put your skills to good use in truly meaningful, interesting and rewarding work. We will not consider your application unless you send a cover letter explaining why you might want to work for us rather than any other accountancy practice.

Detail

In 2017, Third Sector Accountancy formed to change the world of accountancy for co-operatives, charities and social enterprises, providing friendly and expert help and advice to other organisations striving for positive social change. 

Committed to team development, all of our colleagues are either training for formal ICAEW ACA qualification or continuing their professional development within the firm.

Our rapidly growing client base value our understanding of the sector and our commitment to providing services that support their needs, and they appreciate that we share their desire to make the world a better place. Our clients are extremely diverse in activity, ranging from micro-enterprises to multi-million turnover co-operatives and charities.

We are looking for a new colleague, qualified (ACA/ACCA/AAT) or unqualified, who is keen to work with a variety of amazing clients. If you are unqualified (ICAEW or ACCA) then you will need to take on the challenge of training for the ICAEW ACA qualification to complement our team and support our growth. Are you an ethically and socially motivated individual with financial experience and commitment to personal development? If you are excited by the idea of joining us and engaging with our clients and are able to rise to the challenges and rewards of working in a non-hierarchical team, please send your CV and a letter saying why you want to work for us.

Allen Lane is recruiting an interim Finance Director for a further education college in central London. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will galvanise and lead a team of 15 through an obviously challenging time.

You will oversee the effectively delivery and development of monthly management accounting packs and processes as well as coordinate an effective yearend process. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the College’s strategic plan and ensure finances responsibilities are delivered against.

This is an interim assignment for an initial period of 6 months. At present, all staff are working remotely and this will be the case until government guidance changes. So whilst this will initially be 100% home working, there is a reasonable chance that travel to campus in central London will be expected at some stage during this assignment.

Interviews will take place w/c 18th January.

About the role:

We are recruiting for a part time Senior Finance Manager to take on responsibility for managing all aspects of the organisation’s financial management and resource planning, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Priorities will include producing quarterly management accounts for our board, managing our restricted grants funds, project budgeting, and leading the next audit.

About you:

You will have senior financial management experience, ideally with some experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector. You will be a self-starter who is comfortable working proactively on financial management with limited supervision. You’ll be a clear and analytical thinker with energy and drive, and with sound judgement. You’ll be excited about working in an organisation that develops a new type of culture based on innovation, trust, and open-mindedness. You will be committed to Positive Money’s vision (described below)

About Positive Money:

Our money and banking system increases inequality, fuels climate breakdown, and is undemocratic. We think that should change. Positive Money is a fast-growing organisation that combines the activities of a think-tank, a pressure group, and international movement. Born out of the financial crash of 2008, Positive Money is the leading civil society organisation challenging our central bank, banking system, and wider economy to work in the interests of people and planet. Our vision is a money and banking system that enables a fair, democratic, and sustainable economy.

Roles and responsibilities
 

• Day to day financial management, supervising our payment processes, financial controls, and income and expenditure categorisation systems.

• Line management of our external Accountant/Book-keeper (a contracted role) and working closely with our Operations manager.

• Produce quarterly management accounts for our board of Non-Executive Directors.

• Lead on the audit for the year ending 31 March 2021, working closely with the finance team, non-exec finance director on our board, and an external auditor.

• Manage our restricted grants allocation system, and produce financial reports for our funders.

• Manage our system of programme and project budgets, monitor our organisational budget, and support fundraising efforts with application budgets.

• Develop or refine existing finance, resource or remuneration policies and procedures as needed.

• Support Positive Money’s international work, liaising with your counterpart at Positive Money Europe and supporting the development of a new US office.

• Support the organisation and on other operational matters such as HR, facilities or IT where needed.

Essential skills and experience
 

• Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and daily financial and resource management

• Ability to multi-task across a range of financial management systems

• Experience of managing or monitoring small to mid-sized budgets

• Experience of working on organisation-wide financial management, and an understanding of the key elements of management accounts

• Experience managing restricted grants funds

• A strategic mindset 

• Ability to problem solve complex organisational issues

• Risk management experience

• High attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, needed to work closely with a small team, and a range of external contractors, funders and stakeholders

• Experience of leading, or working on, audit.

• Self-motivation, and ability to work proactively with minimal supervision

• Committed to a culture that is open, honest, respectful and welcomes innovation and new creative ideas.

Desirable skills and experience
 

• Financial or accountancy qualifications 

• Other operations management experience, such as HR, facilities or IT management
   

Terms and conditions

Contract:​ ​The role is for an initial fixed term of 1 year with a 6-month probationary period. After a year if the contract is extended, a permanent contract will be offered.

Salary:​​ Band 2,  £38k gross per annum (pro rata’d for part time hours) + 8% pension contribution

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Hours:​​ 16-20 hours per week, (2 or 2.5 working days). Requests for flexible working will be considered. The post holder may need to be flexible about working hours within the week from time to time.

Holiday:​ 25 days per year for full-time equivalent (plus bank holidays)

Location:​​ Through the Covid-19 pandemic we are following government advice and working from home. Up to two members of staff can work in the office when required subject to government guidelines. 

Closing Date for applications: 8am, Monday 8th February 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th February
(interviews will take place online)

Are you a highly organised, self-motivated and experienced manager with a background in finance and operations in small charities, great communication and interpersonal skills and a sense of mission?

We are a small, driven and busy anti-corruption charity looking for a part-time finance and operations manager (5 days a month/60 days a year) to run our accounts, manage grants, sort our HR needs, help prepare and organise Board meetings, and generally keep our show on the road.

About us 

Spotlight on Corruption is a charity that works to end impunity for corruption and hold the UK to account for its role in corruption at home and wherever it has influence. We track how the UK is implementing its anti-corruption laws and monitor whether anti-corruption enforcement in the UK is working. We are a small organisation, comprising 3 full time staff, who are supported by several consultants and volunteer associates. 

We are looking for someone who can clearly demonstrate the ability to provide proactive support to Spotlight on Corruption as a small, developing charity for its financial and grant management, fundraising, HR and governance.

The work you'll do:

• Financial management:  

Accounting: Prepare organisational budgets and quarterly forecasts. Prepare quarterly accounts (including forecasts) for review by the Treasurer/Board and to meet Spotlight’s organizational and statutory needs as well as those of funders, including cash-flow statements; manage banking and reconcile bank statements; provide monthly analyses of spend to date against budget and restricted funds, highlighting significant issues. Prepare annual accounts suitable for audit and review by Treasurer / Board; oversee the relationship with auditors as required to meet any statutory and funder requirements.

Banking: Set up bank payments for authorisation in accordance with organisational procedures. Oversee use of banking facilities.

Operational: oversee financial processes such as the Financial Authorities Manual and other relevant processes including the Risk Register.

• Grant management includes contributing to grant applications through preparing grant budgets, managing grant income and accounting to funders’ requirements, including ensuring reporting on grants is managed in a timely and efficient manner, and establishing an organisational database of grants including a timeline for grant reporting deadlines. Working with the ED and Board to identify new funding opportunities and maintain a database on funding opportunities. 

• HR function includes ensuring agreed contracts are issued for employees and consultants, overseeing existing contracts, ensuring other legal requirements are met, and good practice is followed. Manage the payroll, with timely payments to HMRC and pension providers. Meet HMRC requirements on behalf of Spotlight on Corruption. Negotiate contracts for service provision.

• Governance: assisting with arranging Trustee/Board and Committee meetings, preparing relevant budgets and documents for the Board/Committees in a way that reflects statutory and internal requirements. Maintain statutory registers and meet other submission requirements of Charity Commission and Companies House, advising on changes as required. Review Data Protection / GPDR requirements and be responsible for all processes as required.

Essential experience, skills, competences required to apply for the role: 

• Experience

Experience of working in a small charity funded by grants.

Experience of financial and grant management including of reporting on core and restricted donor funding.

Experience of providing support to a charitable Board to meet Companies House and Charity Commission requirements.

• Skills and knowledge

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills with a recognised accountancy qualification.

Good knowledge of accounting and accounting packages for small businesses and charities.

Working knowledge of accounting, taxation and other compliance requirements for small charities and submissions to Companies House and Charity Commission.

Working knowledge of managing payroll for small organisations. 

Proven ability to provide HR support to a small organisation.

Working knowledge of governance arrangements for small charities.

High-level of written and spoken English.

Interest in corruption or international development issues an advantage.

• Competences

Highly numerate with ability to explain to non-financial people

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work on own initiative in a small but busy team 

Strong team working ethos and organisational awareness

Ability to be adaptable, flexible and support others

Working arrangements

Spotlight on Corruption has no central office and its staff are home-based (both during and before the Pandemic). Some team meetings in London may resume after the Pandemic. 

Spotlight on Corruption is not in a position to consider applications from those who do not have an automatic right to work in the UK.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume that you have not been asked for interview. As a small charity with limited resources we are not in a position to write to everyone who has applied to inform them of the outcome of their application.

My client is a Charity that excels in its goals and provision of services and has a very high profile across the country.

They are currently looking to recruit a new Finance Manager to the organisation to help with the delivery of all the financial objectives of the charity, bridging the gap between the finance team and Board of Directors

The primary purpose of the role is to manage the charity’s finances ensuring good financial controls are in place and that sound and appropriate practices are maintained.

The postholder will advise the charity on all matters relating to the financial performance of the organisation and provide management information for the Executive Team, and Board of trustees. The Finance Manager will work with the Head of Finance in setting budgets and monitoring the financial performance of the Charity, helping to ensure that the charity’s finances operate in line with SORP regulations

You will also be expected to manage a small team and contribute to future strategy, business planning, yearend accounts, monitoring of budgets and performance, and policies and procedures.

Good communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines and changing schedules is important.
Prior experience of working in a charity is advantageous as is a good knowledge of Sage and SORP accounting
 

Position: Special Events Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (part time office-based, part-time home-based) – currently home-based
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Special Events

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Are you an experienced, confident and articulate events manager looking for a fantastic opportunity develop a successful Special Events programme?

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting Special Events in the UK and we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as Special Events Manager.

Our programme of events has grown rapidly over the past few years and is focused on delivering high quality and high profile fundraising and cultivation events, for a philanthropic and corporate audience. The programme includes both small and large scale events, with a previous event raising £1 million net. We have worked at venues such as the Southbank Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

We work with Event Committees, celebrity supporters and a highly committed Appeal Board to deliver events, which brings together high-profile, engaged and well-connected individuals passionate about the cause and our ambitious plans for the future.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE HOW TO APPLY BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

MAG vacancy: West Africa Regional Finance Manager – French-speaking (with an option of working from home in UK)

Starting salary £37,452 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Manchester, UK/Working from Home

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner to the West Africa region, using your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our work across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing a small UK based programmes finance team on a day-to-day basis, and providing advice and technical oversight to our programme based Finance Managers. As a business partner, you’ll provide real-time support and analysis to senior managers as a trusted adviser, and add value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.

This role allows for flexible working where you may be based in the United Kingdom or work from home. You will be expected to manage your team, support proposal development and provide advice and analysis on budgets and financial contract management. You will be required to travel in order to provide support to our programmes overseas, including our programmes in West Africa and our HQ in Manchester, UK.

You will have previously worked in a finance role in a grant or donor funded environment, or in a commercial project accounting role. You’ll have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have staff management or mentoring experience. You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in financial modelling and contract management, ideally with experience of major donors. You will be committed to producing work of a consistently high standard and will have experience of undertaking reviews of business processes. Progress towards a professional qualification will provide candidates with a distinct advantage in applying to this role. Fluency in both English and French is essential for this role.

This is a fast-paced role and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders, you will be a creative, flexible, solution-focused, professional business partner, committed to MAG's goals. In return, your professional skills, knowledge and experience will contribute to saving lives around the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, MAG’s work first-hand.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. This role has opportunity to be carried out at Manchester, HQ or in a working from home environment.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of 7th February 2021. MAG reserves the right to bring in candidates sooner than the end date given as we wish to close this role promptly.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Position: Business Systems Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (with occasional requirement to visit our London office)
Salary: £43,638 - £48,182 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 2
Department: Information Systems and Governance

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Business Systems Manager sits within our new Information Systems and Governance team. This team works with colleagues from across the organisation to manage our key Business Systems.

The role is responsible for the delivery and support of our key Business Systems and processes with a focus on Fundraising/Marketing, HR and Finance and will also take the lead in the development of Microsoft Organisation business tools including Sharepoint, Teams, ZenDesk etc.

We are looking for candidates with strong experience of:

• managing and administering Dynamics GP
• managing HR systems
• implementing new accounting and HR systems
• implementing new system processes

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with Home-Start UK to appoint their new Corporate Partnerships Manager. Offered on an initial twelve-month contract, this role will help achieve Home-Start UK's aim to support more families across the UK.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will develop and implement a corporate partnerships strategy to capitalise on the amazing effect of the sector-leading partnership with John Lewis and Waitrose. Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will develop a robust pipeline for new business corporate prospects to ensure financial income targets are met and will also enhance current stewardship plans for corporate accounts. The Manager will also ensure there is a suite of high quality proposals and presentations available to help engage corporates too.

The selected candidate will have a clear track record of managing corporate partnerships between business and charities and will understand the importance of adaptable, values-led business development. To be successful you will be an effective planner and will have good organisational skills and enjoy presenting to different audiences.. You will ideally have experience of negotiating partnership agreements and will be up to date on the latest trends and best practice in fundraising in the UK.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.