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Job Title: Chief Executive

Salary: £72,347 - £80,992

Reporting: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Contract: Permanent

Positive Steps have been changing the lives of people in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside for over 20 years and as a key third sector organisation within Greater Manchester, our vision of ‘people and communities inspired to take control of their lives’ is our primary focus

Due to the retirement of our current CEO, a rare opportunity has arisen to lead this unique and well-established charity which continue to make a tangible difference by supporting and empowering some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and families to take control of their own lives and transform their life chances.

We are looking to recruit a highly experienced, inspirational and motivated Chief Executive, who will lead, develop and grow the organisation and achieve its strategic plan objectives.  Ambition, passion, and vision to provide leadership and strategic direction to Positive Steps is a must, together with a natural ability to work with both Stakeholders and the wider community

We can only deliver excellence to the people we support if our staff share our values, are happy, empowered, and trusted to lead.

You will provide strategic and committed leadership for the organisation, demonstrate significant expertise in inclusion and diversity and champion our work to make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

You will have:

• A proven track record of strategic leadership within a charity/voluntary sector organisation or similar setting at a senior management level.

• Outstanding leadership skills, including being an authentic and values-led leader

• Excellent negotiating, analytical and organisational skills.

• Evidence of influencing decisions through working collaboratively and strategically with statutory partners and other not-for-profit organisations

• Experience of working with and reporting at Board level.

• Outstanding relationship building ability and understanding of the power of partnerships.

• Evidence of management of significant financial and other resources.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will find the full role profile and person specification along with details of how to apply on our website.

Positive Steps is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 25th July 2022 at 12:00

Longlisting: Thursday 28th July 2022

Shortlisting: Thursday 18th August 2022

Selection Process : 7th & 8th September 2022

Location:  Hybrid working, offices at Islington

Salary: £46,500 to £52,500  (Pro-rata if part time)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) / Part time (30 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: S149

Closing date: 20th July

Interview date:  28th or 29th  July

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

The new Head of Finance and Compliance will be joining Solace at an exciting time to lead the growing Finance team.  You will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will lead the finance team of 10 staff and line manage the Finance Manager and Management Accountant.

The service is responsible for all aspects of operational finance and payroll with a full suite of reporting for internal and external stakeholders.  The Finance team are implementing a new finance system which will create opportunities for enhanced business and finance processes across the charity.

About the Role

• As the new Head of Finance, you will be a member of the Senior Management Team and will support the COO to provide effective and collaborative financial leadership in a growing and innovative charity.
• You will lead the Finance team with overall management of Solace’s financial and operational activities.
• You will be responsible for financial controls, budgets, payroll, management reporting, external funder reporting, statutory audits and compliance.
• As part of organisational development and in conjunction with the COO, you will set up a compliance function for the charity.
• The post holder will work in partnership with different department leads including the Head of Quality and Service Excellence with a view of improving processes, controls and compliance. 

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

Solace is a Disability Confident employer. Please email us if you require any additional support to apply for this role.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

London Based or Home based with regular travel

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The Audit and Assurance Department are recruiting two Senior Auditors:

Central Senior Auditor: Lead and manage delivery of internal audit engagements of central services and support functions.

Based in London, with minimal travel.

Operations Senior Auditor: Lead and manage the delivery of audit engagements with a focus on audits of front-line activities, such as Homelessness Services, Anti-Human Trafficking Services and corps.

Homebased anywhere in the UK, 25-50% travel.

Both roles report directly to the Director of Audit and Assurance (DAA).  You will:

• Support the DAA with the preparation of both annual internal operational audit plans, and longer-term strategic planning covering UKI activities, prioritised on the basis of risk
• Establish collaborative and effective working relations with senior and executive level managers across the organisation
• Supervise, direct, monitor and review the work of junior staff in accordance with the objectives specified by the DAA, including provision of technical support
• Lead on proactive issue identification through discussions with senior managers and collation and review of data analytics and management information.
• Lead and coordinate special investigations related to allegations of theft or fraud for example as and when required
• Provide in-house training on internal audit methodology and practice to improve the delivery of audit services within the organisation

The Central Senior auditor role is a permanent position based at our Headquarters, currently at 101 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BN. In late autumn 2023 we will be moving to our new, modern headquarters at Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8BQ. This exciting new building will provide a more effective workplace to help The Salvation Army better achieve its mission.

Part-time and Flexible working arrangements would be considered.

Please kindly indicate on your application form which role you are applying for. 

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 20 July 2022

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Appointment subject to Satisfactory References, Proof of right to work in the UK and DBS Check.

As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please note that we do not consider C.V's. Promoting equality in the workplace.

Job purpose

The Bridge has been supporting women's health and wellbeing since it was formally set up in 1932 and today we continue the pioneering work of the radical women who laid the foundations.

Our various income streams include: income our gym, venue hire and café activities; revenue from leases, investments; and funding and donations. The diverse range of activities makes for a fascinating and ever-changing financial landscape within our small yet growing Charity.

You’ll be a key part of developing a forward-looking financial strategy to help us maximise our income and expenditure management to ensure the best outcome for the people we support in the community. You’ll be our go to person, efficiently and accurately overseeing the Charity’s day to day financial management. You’ll work closely in all that you do with the Senior Management Team.

Summary of role

Reporting to the CEO and Finance Sub-committee of the Board of Trustees, you’ll be a key member of the Senior Management Team and will assume responsibility for the financial operations of the Charity, including:

• developing a forward-looking financial strategy for the Charity
• management of the Finance Officer and oversight of the day to day financial management
• producing and presenting the annual budget and forecasts
• monitoring the Charity’s cash flow and providing proactive advice
• producing relevant financial reporting and analysis to allow effective decision making
• supporting managers in the delivery of their individual services and development of new income streams
• liaising with external auditors and fund managers
• continuously improving finance processes.

Please see the Job Description for more information. 

To apply, please complete the Application Form and send a C.V by Friday 8 July at midnight. 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading national healthcare charity to recruit for an Interim Head of Finance to lead their finance team. This is a 6 month contract to start in July, with hybrid working from their London office and also remote working. The organisation provides specialist healthcare for all families that need support. Their nurses work alongside people and their families, giving them the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need, and that can be hard to find elsewhere.

As Interim Head of Finance you will report in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and play a key role in supporting the executive function, developing business planning and financial strategies for the charity. The purpose of the role will be to manage the day-to-day financial and accounting activities which will include reviewing and strengthening processes, implementing accurate accounting, reporting and shaping financial controls and thinking creatively to propose and implement improvements to the charity's finance administration. Importantly the post holder will have primary focus on ensuring all financial management is effective which will include team management to motivate and lead the finance team.

We are looking for a collaborative, experienced and hands on finance leader who has experience of managing a successful finance function within the charity sector. A fully qualified finance professional, with relevant post qualification experience, you will bring excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities alongside outstanding communication and relationship building skills. Critically, you will demonstrate collaborative behaviours to influence and support a range of stakeholders at all levels and have significant experience in managing and developing appropriate financial strategies, business planning and operational implementation ensuring the sustainability and impact of the charity on a long-term basis.

Due to the urgency of this role Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply ASAP.

In order to apply please submit your CV (2-3 pages) in the first instance. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team are looking to recruit a Head of Finance working with the Operations and Commercial departments of the Trust, this is a  key senior role in a fast pace environment. You will have strong commercial and communication skills to lead a national team of 4 finance managers ,you will be working with Operational teams assisting Directors with financial and commercial decision making. This is an exciting and rewarding role for the right candidate working for a highly regarded national charity.

The Financial Planning & Analysis function is responsible for strategic, commercial financial advice and financial performance management for the Trust including performance reporting, financial bid support, business cases, budgeting and forecasting activities. The team provide essential analysis and insights for budget holders and senior leaders to drive effective, sustainable, and commercial planning.

This role has responsibility for the Commercial advice to Management Teams, Business Planning & Budgeting, monitoring of monthly expenditure, challenging senior teams driving value for money within our operations and commercial departments. Review of expenditure accruals / deferrals. Training budget holders to improve financial management & accuracy of monthly management accounts.

You will initially be working on a hybrid basis and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

Are you an experienced charity accountant looking to work on for an organisation which directly protects the environment? Come and join our friendly team at the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) working to achieve healthy river ecosystems for all across the south east of England.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our growing team. The Finance Manager is a key role in the Finance & Operations Team, working with the Finance & Operations Director and Trust Administrator, to develop and provide the finance and operations functions that underpin the smooth running of the Trust.

SERT is seeking a highly organised and motivated person with a genuine interest in charity accounting to lead and develop the financial processes of the Trust. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and make a real difference in supporting work to protect the environment.

Please visit our website to see a full job description and how to apply. 

Senior Finance Business Partner reporting into the Head of Business Partnering with responsibility for the management, budgeting and business partnering activities for a number of key departments

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in London, which owns and manages 75,000 properties. Over the last few years, it has increased its development pipeline seeking to construct 2000 new homes in the next two years and continues to invest into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides, it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities

Description

The key responsibilities of the Senior Finance Business Partner are:

• Providing support to Manager on all aspects of budgeting, financial performance reporting, forecasting and financial business analysis.
• Support the Manager to develop a series of dashboards or other suitable reporting frameworks which provides insightful management reporting.
• To challenge business assumptions in forecasting and planning.
• Participate in a programme of cost/business reviews which deliver meaningful, timely and relevant financial business analysis.
• To take a key role to support the annual budgeting exercise for your business area and to develop a more responsive budgeting system which is in line with strategic plans and deliver improved bottom line performance.

Profile

Business Partnering across multiple work streams is a huge part of this role - the successful candidate must have exposure of this in a similar role. You will have a track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits. A self-starter approach is key.

• The successful candidate for the Senior Business Partner role, will be a CCAB qualified accountant with exposure to operating at a similar level.
• Ideally you will have exposure to working within the Housing, Not for Profit or Public Sector.
• Track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision makers.
• Ability to distil complex analysis and succinctly present findings.
• Previous experience of creating management reporting process and implementing financial controls across multiple departments.

Job Offer

£62,000-£70,000, 25 Days Annual Leave,5% bonus and 7.5% Employer Pension contribution

Our General Ledger Team in Birmingham are looking for someone with drive and an eye for detail to join them full time as a Purchase Ledger Coordinator.

As a purchase ledger coordinator, you will be processing supplier invoices, credit notes and other expenses – and carrying out the essential reconciliation of supplier accounts, chasing missing invoices and credit notes.  The work that you will do will support the purchase ledger team and the wider Trust to ensure that the charity’s expenditure is well controlled.

This role will be perfect for you if you have already worked in a busy purchase ledger team and can use accounting, purchase order and Microsoft Office packages. We would love it if you have already worked with SUN accounting packages.

Our partner is an educational establishment. They are seeking a Head of Finance; in addition to overseeing the integrity of the accounting and finance function, the successful individual will support the establishment in developing income streams, and in the professional and career development of the finance team.

Responsibilities

• To review, strengthen and implement strong and appropriate financial controls.
• Support the senior leadership in strategic organisational development & business planning; and in preparing for and attending Finance Committee meetings.
• Liaise with internal staff on the proper investment of new funds, and in monitoring and reporting on the performance of these investments.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual organisational budget, cashflow forecasts and reforecasts.
• Provide oversight into the accounting & finance function, including leading on the preparation of the year-end accounts & audit, and ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all relevant financial and tax legislations.
• Prepare and submit the quarterly VAT returns and annual tax returns.
• Financial reporting & undertaking analysis as required.
• Fund management – including reviewing the calculations to award grants and bursaries, oversight of processing of donations, and maintaining proper distinction between unrestricted and restricted grants.
• Support the fundraising team in developing alternate, mainly corporate revenue streams.
• Line management and coaching of finance staff.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, with experience leading a finance function, offering both financial oversight as well as strategic operational and fundraising input. Specific knowledge of charity accounting requirements, including Charity SORP, unrestricted and restricted grants funding.
• Strong analysis, systems/IT skills.
• Strong business partner, with developed communication skills – able to communicate financial information to a range of finance and non-finance staff and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Previous experience of working in a role coaching/mentoring staff.
• Proactive, able to manage a varied workload, and meet tight deadlines.
• Empathy with the ethos and aims of the institution.

This is a London-based permanent role. The staff are expected to be in the office full-time, however, if you are seeking hybrid work arrangements, these might be accommodated.

There are over 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This will increase to over one million by 2025 and 1.6 million by 2040.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Their nurses, called Admiral Nurses, provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Over the last two years Dementia UK have increased what they can deliver for families living with the effects of dementia by significantly expanding clinical services, income and national awareness.

This is an exciting time to join Dementia UK. Over the past nine years, Dementia UK has grown from 24 to 200 staff, from £1million to a £17million charity, and from 84 to 356 Admiral Nurses. Firmly rooted in their values, this sustainable growth has meant making a real difference to families living with the effects of dementia and the complexities it can bring and continuing to increase the number of Admiral Nurses is a central part of their current five-year strategy.

Dementia UK are now recruiting a new Head of Finance to lead their finance team. The Head will report in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and play a key role in supporting the executive function, developing business planning and financial strategies for the charity. The purpose of the role will be to manage the day-to-day financial and accounting activities which will include reviewing and strengthening processes, implementing accurate accounting, reporting and shaping financial controls and thinking creatively to propose and implement improvements to the charity's finance administration. Importantly the post holder will have primary focus on ensuring all financial management is effective which will include team management to motivate and lead the finance team.

We are looking for a collaborative, experienced and hands on finance leader who has experience of managing a successful finance function within the charity sector. A fully qualified finance professional, with relevant post qualification experience, you will bring excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities alongside outstanding communication and relationship building skills. Critically, you will demonstrate collaborative behaviours to influence and support a range of stakeholders at all levels and have significant experience in managing and developing appropriate financial strategies, business planning and operational implementation ensuring the sustainability and impact of the charity on a long-term basis.

In order to apply please submit your CV (2-3 pages) and a Supporting Statement (2 pages). The statement should outline your reasons why this role would be a good fit for your skills and cover your motivation for joining the organisation. You should also highlight your experience and skillset in relation to the Person Specification section on the Job Description. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Salary:  Grade 6.1 - £30,811 

Hours:  Full Time - 35 hours a week 

Solent Students’ Union is a student led, registered charity with a vision of developing confident students at the heart of the Union and University.  Our mission is to enrich the student experience through opportunities, support, influence, and action. We are committed to promoting equity and diversity and strive to be an organisation that values difference and inclusiveness.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will come with relevant working experience and working within the charity sector would be advantageous, although this isn’t essential.

This is an ideal first management position and the successful candidate will have experience of:

• Qualifications of AAT level 4 or equivalent.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, including forecasts, and attending meetings with trustees.
•  Preparing audit information and working with external auditors.
• Overseeing financial processes, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to identify and manage financial risks
• Overseeing the company payroll and pensions
• The ability to maintain appropriate financial systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• The ability to think strategically and to articulate how you will further the Union’s vision
• The ability to analyse and interpret data, presenting it in accessible form to various audiences to inform decision making
• Sound judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 cloud Payroll

You will be working in a fast-paced environment where projects are constantly evolving. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as being a proactive team member with the ability to prioritise a changing workload. Excellent interpersonal skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to interpret complex information into excellent activities which appeal to a diverse stakeholder group are essential in this role.

Although this post is full time and office based, some home working will be available, and we will consider part time or job share requests. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement or once in post.

We welcome applications from everyone, and we want to strongly encourage applications from; people with an ethnic minority background, disabled people, people with dependents, and LGBTQ+ people.

If you think you are the ideal person who can clearly demonstrate a commitment to our values, we would love you to join our close team of professionals who believe that every student matters.

Further Information For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Judith Strike Interim Chief Executive via the contact us section of our solentsu website.

To Apply - Please download Job description, Person specification and Application form and submit completed applications to the email listed on the form.

Closing Date: 14th July 2022

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) represents over 130 organisations within the voluntary sector whose work is focused on enabling disabled people of all ages to live the lives they choose. VODG believes that an ambitious, reliable and vibrant voluntary sector that works together is critical to achieving this aim.

VODG’s mission is focused on two key areas – enabling our members to be the best they can and improving the environment in which its members operate. VODG believes that our membership approach and operations should centre around the views of disabled people and be influenced by professional expertise.

Introduction to the role

This role is for an exceptional professional who:

• Will enable our operational activity to thrive.
• Can support VODG’s organisational development and growth.
• Will maintain efficient and effective management of VODG’s systems and processes.
• Will drive change, cement best practice and optimise operational capabilities.

Purpose of role

The Business and Operations Officer will:

• Provide direct administrative support to the VODG leadership team in the general day-to-day running of the organisation.
• Take the lead for VODG operations and processes, including finance and governance.
• Make an active contribution to the business and support the organisation to deliver on its priorities, working collaboratively with the leadership team and other staff colleagues.

The vacancy

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.

About the role

You’ll be the central contact to provide support from our local networks finance team to our local groups as we migrate onto a new banking platform.

You’ll work closely with the local group finance project team to make this transition as smooth as possible for local group volunteers. You’ll help develop better tools to manage processes in this new operating environment.

What you'll do:

• Provide support to local group  volunteers throughout the on-boarding process
• Liaise with groups about their tech requirements to access online banking
• Support group volunteers throughout their migration on to the cash pooling platform
• Set up local groups as new users on the banking platform, their access rights and configuration settings
• Arrange meetings including preparing papers, agendas, and making practical arrangements to support the team’s function
• Provide training to volunteers and support to use the new banking platform

 What you'll bring:

• Organisational skills including time and process management, with a strong attention to detail
• Experience of managing administrative tasks, including collating and maintaining information, as well as coordinating and arranging meetings
• Experience of introducing administrative processes to enhance team systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal with a range of audiences, including volunteers
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and switch between priorities, and work effectively on own initiative

 This role is home-based but will require attending the office at least once a month.

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a supporting statement. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
• have a confidential space in which to work

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.