Financial Management Accountant Jobs in London, Greater London
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for shaping and driving the work of the organisation, in line with its mission, vision, and strategic plan.
The Executive Director has responsibility for the effective management and financial sustainability of the organisation; for leading the team and developing HRI’s strategic vision and operational plans; for representing the organisation to external stakeholders and the media; and for championing an inclusive and collaborative culture that foregrounds racial justice and diversity. The Executive Director must also fulfil all the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial obligations of the role.
The Executive Director’s key responsibilities are:
Organisational leadership and governance
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Shape, drive and champion the organisation's vision, strategy and big picture thinking
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Maintain HRI’s role and reputation as a leading international influencer and convenor in the field of harm reduction and human rights
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Provide strong, clear and proactive leadership on racial justice and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Champion an inclusive, collaborative, high performance culture that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse, expert staff team
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Build and maintain relationships with key external partners and stakeholders, including NGOs, networks of people who use drugs, donors, UN agencies, national governments, and opinion formers.
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Represent and promote HRI at its own and other conferences and networking events, United Nations fora, donor meetings, key civil society initiatives, and in the media.
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Facilitate the Board of Trustees’ active engagement in scrutiny, strategic planning, and resourcing and financial management
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Keep the Board fully informed of the overall health and performance of the organisation, and all relevant factors influencing this
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Ensure the smooth operation of Board meetings and maintain a strong, balanced Board, with effective succession planning
Financial Management and Fundraising
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Develop a realistic annual budget and operational plan for approval by the Board and prepare budget revisions as needed
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Ensure provision of regular financial management, monitoring and reporting to the Board
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Provide financial risk assessment reports and mitigation strategies to the Board in a timely fashion
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Ensure the financial sustainability of HRI and its capacity to achieve its strategic objectives
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Devise and implement fundraising strategies and plans to ensure that the organisation can meet its operational budgetary needs
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Identify and engage with fundraising prospects and sources, and cultivate relationships with current and prospective funders
Operational and Management
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Oversee all aspects of programme planning development and evaluation
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Ensure that all programme components are strategically coordinated and contribute to overall organisational objectives
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Oversee further development of a communications strategy that positions HRI effectively, protects its reputation, and identifies opportunities to promote its key messages and activities
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Recruit and manage staff, and ensure appropriate organisational structures with clear roles and responsibilities
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Ensure regular performance evaluations, feedback loops, and training and professional development and education for all staff
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Manage administrative matters relating to staff, including legal and health and safety requirements, and required policies and processes
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Oversee risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements
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Implement appropriate policies, including internal controls and accounting standards and procedures
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MLC Partners are supporting a Central London based organisation within the Higher Education sector, to recruit a Finance Transformation Programme Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract. We are seeking an experienced Project Officer with a strong financial background to coordinate and deliver on various projects, contributing to the improvement and transformation of the Finance department.
This full-time position commences immediately, with hybrid working in Central London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with senior management to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects
- To perform various coordinating tasks (scheduling and risk management), along with administrative duties, maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries
- Help prepare budgets, analyse risks and opportunities
- Support the creation and delivery of processes, policies, and procedures
- Ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards
- Provide general administrative support to the Director of Finance as requested
Key skillset criteria:
- An understanding of financial principles, including accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting
- Proven experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, dashboard, plans, and reports
- An ability to prioritise workload and deadlines, collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights effectively
- Prince2 certification is highly desirable
- QBE/PQ/Q is highly desirable
Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before this advert. Please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners to confidentially discuss your job search.
Are you passionate about leveraging financial insights to drive organisational success? Are you immediately available or on a short notice period? My client is looking for a talented individual to join the finance team as a Finance Business Partner. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in budget monitoring. If you are immediately available or on a short notice period read on..
My client is a fast-growing charitable organisation seeking an interim Finance Business Partner on an initial 18-month temporary contract, there is also a strong opportunity for this role to become permanent.
Responsibilities:
- Leading on quarterly catch ups with budget holders.
- Lead the development and execution of budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting.
- Assisting with producing monthly management accounts.
- Running budgets Vs actuals.
My client is looking for:
- Part qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
- Experience in core accounting roles with at least 3-4 years in a finance business partner role.
- Proficiency in Delivering a timely and robust budgeting and forecasting.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems.
My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 1 day a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to get extended or go permanent.
Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
You will be highly organised, with strong experience of administering financial and operational support to an organisation. As a positive ‘can-do’, resourceful and supportive team player, you will be confident working alone and with others, as part of a small team.
You will be ready and able to work remotely in the UK.
We are committed to supporting professional development, and flexible working.
Please make sure to submit both an application form and a CV. If either are omitted, the application will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Smart Energy GB we get out of bed in the morning to drive an energy revolution that helps Britain achieve net zero. We do this by being passionate, people-focused and collaborative.
We are pretty unique; we are an independent, non-profit, government-backed organisation that helps households and small businesses across Great Britain to understand how smart meters can benefit them, their families and the environment. We do this through delivering innovative marketing and communications campaigns, with a keen understanding of the behaviour change required in households up and down the country.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Head of Finance and Operations with a self-starter approach to join our team and help guide the organisation through exciting and challenging times ahead.
The Head of Finance and Operations is a role at the heart of our team. It will be responsible for overseeing the financial stewardship of the organisation while also setting the tone through managing our day-to-day operations which will enable everyone to come to work with a smile on their face. The successful candidate will also be integral in providing support to the change and transformation ahead of us. They will deputise for the Director of Operations and build relationships with the SLT and across the organisation as a whole.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a leadership role;
- Experience of organisational change and transformation;
- Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for someone flexible, eager to learn and hugely motivated by this chance to be one of the biggest ever behaviour-change campaigns.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Recruitment timings
- Application deadline: Sunday 26th May
- Shortlisting:Approx. 5th June
- First stage interviews:Week of 10th June
- Second stage interviews: Week of 17th June
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement by 26th May via the link. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane website.
Head of Finance and People - 3 days a week role - National
Are you a talented experienced Head of Finance and People keen to join a growing organisation that makes a big impact on the lives of people in need of advice. Charity People is delighted to be partnering with AdviceUK at a time of investment in their team, and is recruiting for a Head of Finance and People.
This is a newly created role, fully remote where you are required to come to London four time a year. Working very closely with a forward-thinking CEO and being part of a newly established Senior Leadership Team (SLT), as the Head of Finance and People, you will be leading a team of Finance and HR professionals to ensure Advice UK's business plan and strategic priorities are achieved.
Salary: £64,000 - £68,000 per annum pro ratad to three days a week plus Regional Weighting (upto £4,454 in London)
Contract: Part time - 21 hours per week (0.6 FT), Permanent
Location: Remote home based role with a small amount of travel, we encourage applicants from across the UK
This is an exciting time to join this growing organisation. Candidates applying for this role, must have experience leading on strategy, risk, compliance in a charitable organisation, ideally with experience of working with subsidiaries.
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- To ensure the continued development of our financial strategy supporting the achievement of Advice UK strategic objectives and rolling three-year business plan. As part of this lead the annual planning and budget process
- Be accountable for AdviceUK's finance, HR and compliance work, making key decisions that impact their direction and performance. Wherever possible, use data and evidence to inform your decision-making
- Oversee the preparation, analysis and distribution of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and financial forecasts
- Support SLT to contribute to the development of AdviceUK's financial planning, supporting them to take an organisation-wide view on where best to invest to support the achievement of strategic objectives
- Lead AdviceUK's compliance management, by working with staff leading specific compliance areas to ensure the charity meets all UK legal and regulatory requirement and undertakes all required, filing and reporting. As part of this work closely with the Data Protection Officer to ensure data protection and cyber security requirements are met and with the HR function to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
- Lead the SLT and key suppliers in developing a business continuity plan that ensures AdviceUK can continue to deliver its strategic objectives and support its members in times of business interruption. Once established ensure it is regularly reviewed and tested.
- Ensure the development and implementation of financial and people management policies and processes that support AdviceUK's work and culture
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Very strong experience in Charity SORP
- Financial management of charities with commercial subsidiaries and consolidated accounts
- Strategic leadership of teams and working with CEO, Board and as part of a senior leadership team
- Experience of implementing financial controls, policies and procedures to ensure excellent service delivery
- Experience in financial planning and reporting.
- Experience of preparing financial business plans, modelling scenarios and carrying out sensitivity analysis and stress tests
- Experience of leading an HR function; supporting the effective development and implementation of HR strategy, systems & processes
- Managing and empowering a Finance team
- Flexible/adaptable in order to engage with others and to achieve objectives
Deadline: Wednesday 5th June, 2024
Interview date: Thursday 13th June, 2024, in person at Advice UK Offices (Travel will be reimbursed) including a short presentation.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
The successful candidate will be requested to undergo a basic DBS and any other checks, due to the organisation being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Arts Students’ Union
Deputy Chief Executive (Operations and Services)
Salary: £61,916.40
Location: High Holborn, London (will work across all sites)
Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week (hybrid working available)
Are you looking for a role where you are crucial to Arts Students’ Union’s service delivery? If so, we are looking for you! A leader who is committed to supporting the backbone of the organisation to allow growth and development to ensure the continued opportunities for all students.
About the Students’ Union
Arts Students’ Union is membership organisation and registered charity. We deliver high quality services, representation, and support for over 22,000 students across London at the University of the Arts London. We work very closely with the University but are independent in the way we operate and are governed.
We believe in the power of students. Our elected Student Officers and Trustees provide strategic direction and leadership to over 35 permanent staff, 50 student staff and thousands of volunteers to deliver across 6 Colleges across London.
Our membership is wonderfully varied in its range of study from artists, designers and performers as well as being hugely diverse with students from all over the world coming to study at UAL’s prestigious colleges.
About the Role
Under the direction of the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive (Operations and Services) will be responsible for the overall financial management, business reporting and operational services for the organisation. The person within this role will develop controls, policies and procedures that work for a variety of audiences including student volunteers, staff and trustees. They will lead on setting the strategic financial goals for the organisation and take a proactive role in supporting our performance towards these goals. The role will also support several departmental managers who deliver organisational services in the areas of finance, commercial and central services. You will be confident in providing high quality strategic advice to the Board of Trustees regarding the long-term future of the organisation as well as supporting the wider team with day-to-day functions and operations.
We are looking for a dynamic leader who ideally has a relevant finance qualification or can demonstrate a high-level of job-related knowledge. You will also have good technical knowledge and hands-on experience of accounting software and finance systems. You will excel in developing systems and processes and be able to ensure that these are embedded throughout the organisation, ensuring the continued financial strength of the organisation. You will be a motivational leader who understands the importance of teamwork, communication and striving to offer excellence.
The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students. You will have a good understanding of charity governance, financial management and organisational development.
Over 80% of staff rated their favourite reason for working at Arts Students’ Union is their relationship with colleagues. Arts SU, the Board of Trustees and the University all offer an encouraging and flexible working environment and are committed to supporting the ongoing development to all staff to ensure they can be at their best.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 4th June 2024
Final Interviews (In-person): Wednesday 12th June 2024
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack, Job Description, and find full details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh Ly from Atkinson HR Consulting.
Type of role: Full time, permanent
Annual Salary:£28,000 to £31,000 (depending on location and relevant experience)
Holidays:25 days per year and up to 5 discretionary efficiency days
Location: London, Victoria or Manchester Ancoats
Working Hours & Pattern: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (flexible)
Start date: As soon as practicable
Welcome to Ada!
We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is: to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.
We are a small, specialist college with c.500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).
We stand apart from other Colleges due to:
- The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related subjects
- Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners
- The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships
- Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds
- Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners
We received ‘Good’, with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in October 2018 and again in March 2023.
Job Purpose
The post holder will work cross-functionally to provide front-line administrative and transactional systems support to the People team and the Finance team. Within the HR/People elements of the role, the focus will be on day-to-day systems and process queries, recruitment, HR system support to Ada’s staff, compliance and general HR administration. This will require the post holder to have strong communication skills, strong attention to detail, and have the ability to manage and prioritise their workload.
To be successful in the role the post holder will:
- Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Ada’s continued growth;
- Be consistent and accurate and have a keen eye for detail;
- Have experience in and be committed to following careful procedures to protect the sensitive personal data involved in this role;
- Have excellent numerical skills and good knowledge of Excel;
- Learn quickly, be adaptable, flexible and able to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation;
- Be able to take the initiative and demonstrate a creative problem-solving approach;
- Have well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues in person and remotely.
Role Responsibilities:
Finance Support: 60%
Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating the Purchase Ledger:
- Ensure that purchase requisitions are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner,
- Ensure that all expenditure is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost account, and that the correct VAT code is used,
- Ensure all suppliers’ invoices are attached to purchase requisitions on ApprovalMax
- Prepare mid and end of the month BACS payment run and ensure that suppliers are paid within payment terms,
- Receive and check all statements from suppliers,
- Investigate and action any issues that arise with regards to creditors,
- Regular review and maintenance of the outstanding purchase order and goods received notes report,
Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating the Sales ledger:
- Ensure that all income is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost account and that the correct VAT code is used,
- Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are processed and sent to debtors promptly,
- Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are monitored and chased so that the prompt payment is received
Petty Cash:
- Ensure that the disbursement of the funds, keeping records of those disbursements and requesting replenishment of the fund is done accordingly to the Petty Cash Policy;
- Ensure that the reconciliation of the business petty cash transactions is done on the bi-weekly basis in the Xero finance system.
Other finance duties:
- Support Assistant Finance Manager in preparation of the pay runs;
- Monitoring finance account inbox and dealing with staff, students and supplier queries to ensure they are quickly and properly resolved;
- Support staff in following the financial policies and procedures, such as: filling out charge card tracker, purchase orders, setting up new supplier;
- Support the Finance team in setting up a Fixed Asset Register and making sure it is kept up to date on a regular basis;
- Support the Finance Team with any other queries that may arise.
HR Support:
Recruitment
- To work with the HR Manager to draft adverts for posts being advertised, ensuring that they are well-written and engaging.
- To obtain quotes for advertising on various job boards and recruitment media channels in a timely and accurate fashion ensuring the best possible exposure for vacancies
- To coordinate interview/selection logistics including room bookings, diary management, scheduling and preparation of relevant materials and sending invites to candidates
- To support the HR Manager with the administration processes around onboarding and offboarding of staff including consultants, mentors, volunteers and governors.
Inbox Management & Staff queries
- To manage the recruitment inbox, responding to candidate and hiring manager queries in a timely manner
- To work with the HR Manager to manage the HR inbox, responding to staff enquiries in a timely manner recognising that some correspondence will be highly confidential and/or sensitive in nature.
Systems & Compliance
- To be the main point of contact for all HR system queries and to action all first-level system transactions, escalating more complex transactions to the Head of People & Talent or the HR Manager.
- To send out reference requests for all shortlisted candidates, chasing responses and passing on to the relevant line manager
- To maintain spreadsheets and trackers to ensure all relevant HR information is collected and collated (eg vacancies, DBS and other pre-employment checks, probationary periods, performance management, exit interviews.)
- To create and maintain electronic copies of personnel files
- To support with the updating of the Single Central Record for all staff, volunteers, consultants, agency workers and governors
- Under the direction of the Head of People, issue relevant letters to staff in relation to Employee Relations (ER) matters ensuring that timelines are strictly followed, meetings arranged, notes/minutes taken and all paperwork, including checklists, is fully completed.
- To support the People team with all HR policies, processes and projects as required.
General Administration
- To provide accurate data for Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) in monthly data returns,
- Liaising with CIVICA support team to seek advice on better use of MIS (REMS),
- Acquire data from primary and secondary sources and update database system REMS,
- Keeping up to date with the latest ESFA funding rules and regulations.
Additional duties:
- Undertake confidential shredding and filling,
- Coordination Support for the Finance or People/HR elements of staff on-site events
Person Specification
- Previous Officer/Administrator experience and used to working with limited supervision ideally in a Human Resources field.
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks and development of effective office systems and procedures
- Ability to use information technology for,word processing, spreadsheets and databases and excellent typing skills
- Ability to pick up new applications and software quickly
- Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing and demanding environment
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A good understanding of equal opportunities issues as they affect our stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder management, working with individuals across an organisation
- Aligned with the values of the College in their approach to their work.
- Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and have a strong sense of integrity
Other Requirements:
- Passion for working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances
- A commitment to on-going personal development
- A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
- Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.
Variation to this Job Description
This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please write to us.
How to apply for the role
Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you have in the subject field please write “Application for Finance and HR Officer” followed by your name.
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 May 2024 at 09.00
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is at the forefront of the movement to transform meat production in order to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger, to antibiotic resistance and animal suffering.
We work with scientists, businesses and policymakers to make plant-based and cultivated meat (grown directly from cells) delicious, affordable and accessible. Please check out the rest of our website, our 2023 Year in Review and our 2023 Europe Highlights blog post to find out more about who we are and what we do.
We are at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for a Finance & Admin Officer to support our growing operational workflows.
How you will make a difference
Your role will enable smooth and efficient financial and administrative workflows at GFI Europe. Reporting to the Head of Operations, your work will fall under the following categories:
50% of time – Payment processing and bookkeeping
- Making payments correctly and on time with respect to invoices, direct debit setup, expense reimbursements, as well as salaries and payroll taxes.
- Day-to-day bookkeeping, including registering journal entries and all financial transactions in our accounting software (currently Quickbooks), and supporting monthly reconciliations.
- Coordinating the calculation and payment of quarterly reverse-charged cross-border VAT payments.
- Where there are opportunities for improvement, working in partnership with colleagues from the Operations team to implement systems that facilitate easier and more efficient payment processes.
25% of time – Budget forecast and reporting
- Forecasting regular and recurring expenses for the annual budgeting process and for periodic budget reviews.
- Preparing monthly updates on budget spending per department / project.
- Collaborating with our Development team to track and report against restricted donations.
- Organising information needed for the Belgium annual financial audit process as well as for UK financial reporting.
25% of time – General administration
- Supporting governance, compliance and reporting for our Belgium entity, as well as the UK branch of GFI Europe and potentially other entities in the future.
- Supporting other departments with contract administration by inputting partnership data in templates, filling in relevant forms, coordinating signatures, organising and keeping track of finalised agreements.
- Performing other tasks as required as a member of our small, dynamic team.
Who we’re looking for
You must have:
- A passion for GFI’s philosophy and mission.
- Attention to detail and commitment to deadlines: ensuring accurate and timely work, particularly with respect to numbers and entity-related information.
- Financial knowledge: good understanding of payment workflows and bookkeeping, having previously applied them in an administrative or finance-related role.
- Spreadsheet savviness: leveraging Excel and / or Google Sheets for financial analysis, reporting and forecasting purposes.
- Ability to communicate financial information in a clear and simple manner: establishing the right level and format to share or ask for financial information within the team, as well as being able to address any questions that come up in a clear and simple manner.
- High degree of organisation and efficiency: running financial and administrative processes effectively, addressing challenges as they come up, and ensuring accurate and efficient organisation of documents and information.
- Excellent people skills: building strong, collaborative and positive relationships, and working well with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple cultures.
- Adaptability: openness to execute diverse financial and administrative tasks as they occur whilst maintaining the quality of recurring responsibilities; openness and a positive response to varying cultural norms and perspectives.
- Openness to DEI principles: an affinity with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and with maintaining our welcoming and supportive culture.
- Tech savviness: comfort using various software tools and platforms in a remote workplace, and a willingness to learn new systems. Training and support in Google Workspace, Quickbooks and Asana will be provided.
- Language skills: ability to work effectively in English.
It would be an advantage to have some or all of the following attributes, but none of them are prerequisites, and we welcome applications from candidates without any or all of them:
- Knowledge of Belgian and/or UK GAAP
- Non-profit administration experience
- Fluency in Dutch and/or French
- Experience with accounting software
We want the best people and we know that building a diverse, inclusive workplace leads to stronger, happier, more productive and resilient teams. We strongly encourage people of every ethnicity, orientation, age, gender, origin, socio-economic background, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritise an inclusive culture absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
Benefits and the fine print
- Terms of employment: Part-time (27-30 hours / week). Flexible working hours.
- Location: We can consider applicants based in the UK or Belgium. This is a remote role, and you will be able to work from home, or anywhere you choose (within the UK or Belgium). We are happy to consider supporting costs for co-working to enable you to work from an office if you wish. The whole GFI Europe team aims to get together in person approximately twice per year for around 3-5 days at a time. Travel costs will be covered by GFI Europe within our travel policy.
- Salary and benefits: The salary and benefits package for all of our roles are researched and benchmarked based on similar nonprofit roles in the country/location of hire. Full-time (to be pro-rated) ranges (total amounts received in gross salary plus benefits including home-working allowance) are:
- €2,500 – 3,000 monthly if based in Belgium, plus 13th month and holiday pay
- £31,600 – 36,000 annually if based in the UK
- Right to work requirements: The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country where they are based, and to be able to travel within the EU.
- Application Deadline: 19th May 2024, 11.59pm CET. We will get back to all candidates after that date, no matter the outcome of their application. You should expect to hear back from us within about a week after the deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Director & Community Minister – Oasis Hub Waterloo
(a charity and church committed to community transformation)
Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week, inclusive of breaks
Salary: £44,320 per annum (Including London Weighting)
Oasis exists to create healthy thriving communities and reduce exclusion, through a holistic and Christ-centred approach to community development and social innovation. Our work is centred in local communities where we provide education; youth, children and families work; and community services.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Oasis Hub Waterloo, adding strategic leadership capacity to the Hub and holding the vision of Christ-centred community development, together with the Executive Director & Senior Minister.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic leader to work with the present Executive Director & Senior Minister on the leadership of Oasis Church Waterloo, on HR, team development and leadership, and on the Hub budget/finance strategy.
Alongside the Executive Director & Senior Minister, they will also have a focus on developing Oasis Church Waterloo, including developing and leading church services, nurturing discipleship, pastoral care, involving children and young people, and bringing creativity to our church activities. They will also have great interpersonal skills, be passionate about creating opportunity, will be entrepreneurial, innovative, and fully committed to the ethos, values and aims of Oasis.
What’s in it for you?
· A chance to work with a great team of passionate, supportive and holistically-minded advisors and community workers.
· The opportunity to make a real difference, materially improving people’s lives and impacting the local community.
· The chance to get involved in the wider life of Oasis Hub Waterloo, including community events and staff gatherings.
You will receive the support of a fantastic team of professionals in the community. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance.
· Flexible working where possible, with family friendly policies
Key responsibilities:
· Alongside the Executive Director & Senior Minister, providing strategic oversight and development of the community team and church.
· Operational management, including wider team systems, policies and procedures.
· Financial management.
· Risk management.
· Governance.
· Support the Executive Director & Senior Minister to lead the life of the congregation of Oasis Church Waterloo.
The successful post holder must have:
· Experience of leading community delivery.
· Experience of working for/being on the leadership team of a church.
· Experience of growing projects from the initial start-up phase through to maturity.
· Ability to act strategically and to be involved in direct delivery.
· Recent experience of working with young people and communities.
· Experience of strategic management within a school, statutory, voluntary or commercial organisation.
If you are interested in being part of this fantastic project and want to know more or for an application pack, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to be a committed Christian, as you will be expected to lead in some church community activities as part of your role.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 31 May, 2024.
Interviews will take place in Waterloo on either Thursday 6th or Friday 7th June, 2024.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Coalition for Global Prosperity
The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) brings together political, military, business and faith leaders who believe that an effective development budget, alongside an active diplomatic and defence strategy, keeps Britain at the forefront of saving lives, alleviating poverty and bringing freedom, security and prosperity to those who need it most.
At a time when the UK's role in the world is being redefined, Britain is at its best when it acts as a global leader in development as well as in defence and diplomacy. With a smart and effective aid budget, which leverages British expertise, the UK can transform lives.
CGP brings together a wide coalition of aid supporters, with backgrounds from across the military, faith, business and political communities. We organise public and private events to explore the UK's role as a global leader. We regularly host influential figures and thought leaders to speak at our events, previously we have hosted David Attenborough, Julia Gillard, Theresa May, Gordon Brown, Boris Johnson, Bill Gates and David Cameron as speakers.
Overview / purpose of the role
We’re looking for a Finance & Operations Assistant who is interested in developing a career in bookkeeping and/or accountancy within the nonprofit sector. No previous experience is required, just lots of passion and a motivation to pursue a long-term career in charity finance. The successful candidate will undertake training with the AAT (funded by us) towards a bookkeeping qualification alongside working as our Finance & Operations Assistant, you will be given some time to study during your working hours for this qualification.
The Finance & Operations Assistant is a central resource within CGP, working with colleagues in the Operations Team, and across the organisation to provide financial and operational support to all areas of our work. They will work closely with the Head of Operations & Evaluation to process invoices, expenses and conduct weekly payment runs, ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are carefully adhered to. They will also support colleagues to follow our financial policies and processes and act as the first point of contact for any questions on these procedures. Additionally, they will provide general administrative and operational support to colleagues as outlined in the below job description.
We do not require the successful candidate to have any particular/specific formal qualifications, you may have just finished education or be looking for a change in career, what you will need is excellent attention to detail and a strong interest in developing a finance career with us.
Reporting to: Head of Operations & Evaluation
Responsibilities
Finance
● Managing our accounts payable inbox, monitoring all incoming invoices and following up with team members on any missing information if required
● Processing and coding invoices in Xero accounting software ahead of weekly payment runs
● Checking that correct coding and approval procedures are followed for staff expenses in Soldo
● Conducting weekly payment runs via our online banking system
● Coordinating our monthly payroll processes (working with external providers)
● Working with the Head of Operations & Evaluation and Director of Finance to support the development of funding proposals
● Working with the Head of Operations & Evaluation and Director of Finance to support financial reporting on grants for external donors
● Supporting the Head of Operations & Evaluation and Director of Finance with general financial administration, record keeping and tracking budgets
● Provide training on expense and invoicing processes to new members of staff and generally acting as the first point of contact for all staff on any finance procedure questions (full training will be provided)
● Supporting the Senior Management Team (SMT) and our Director of Finance to develop the annual organisational budget and report against it quarterly
● Providing budgeting support as required for colleagues internally
Office Management & General Operational Support
● Acting as the key point of contact between CGP & our coworking office space (organising memberships, meeting room bookings, invoices, printing credits, equipment, internal events etc.)
● Organising post, stationery supplies and managing stocks of office equipment
● Maintain/organise our filing and cloud storage systems logically and efficiently, in a data protection compliant manner.
● Ad hoc IT support as required, including online troubleshooting and logging support requests with service providers when necessary.
● General administrative support to the CEO and Head of Operations & Evaluation
Human Resources
● Support with recruitment processes within CGP, including assisting members of the team to schedule and coordinate job interviews, contact candidates and file incoming applications.
● Working with the Head of Operations & Evaluation to organise internal events like team away days and staff team building activities.
Person specification
The right candidate is less likely to be defined by their qualifications and prior experience, but will be someone who meets the below criteria, and is ready to learn. They will have an aptitude for maths and finance, excellent attention to detail and a meticulous, methodical approach to work and troubleshooting.
We are looking for someone who:
● Has an interest in developing a career in the nonprofit finance sector and willing to commit to undertaking financial training
● Is broadly supportive of UK Aid
● Is an independent worker, self-starter who can take responsibility for projects through to completion
● Has excellent IT skills, proficient with MS Office programmes (particularly Excel) and Google Workspace, and the ability to learn to use new software as required (for example, Xero, Soldo and Salesforce)
● Has great people skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
To Apply:
Send a CV and cover letter outlining you’re interest in the role to the work email address specified on our website.
We review applications on a rolling basis, if interested please apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Empower People to Live Fulfilling Lives:
Would you like to join a passionate team on a mission to revolutionise healthcare. This organisation invests in groundbreaking research, delivers exceptional services, and champions the needs of those they serve, creating a future filled with hope and possibility.
The Finance team is undergoing several transformative projects for 2024. These initiatives will streamline systems, processes, and support, ultimately creating a more effective and responsive experience.
Your Finance Systems Administrator Benefits Will Include:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hours, work environments, and practices that prioritise your well-being.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Access confidential 24/7 assistance with mental health, legal, and financial matters through our Employee Assistance Programme, plus a cash plan.
- Growth & Development: Continuously learn and develop with comprehensive learning and personal development opportunities.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy competitive annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to five days per year.
- Retirement Security: A pension plan and significant employer contribution (up to 10%).
- Financial Security: Feel secure with a Life Assurance plan worth four times your salary.
Your Daily Tasks Will Include:
- Maintaining and developing finance & procurement software systems.
- Configuring and setting up ERP systems.
- Managing user access and financial controls.
- Collaborating within the finance team to improve processes and improve systems.
- Monitoring system performance and ensuring data integrity.
- Designing reports and dashboards for decision-making.
- Providing end-user training on finance systems.
- Assisting with monthly reconciliations, resolution of control accounts, budgeting and forecasting and providing audit support
Skills and Experience Required:
- Experience in an accounting environment integrating systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and database understanding.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify solutions, understand needs, and adapt.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Skills to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
- Experience in working in a finance team.
Do you see yourself excelling in this role? If your skills and experience align with the job description, we encourage you to submit your CV without delay.
This is an opportunity for a talented Finance System Administrator to take their career to the next level. Professional development will take place in Chesterfield and may require occasional travel and overnight stays (all expenses paid).
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Empower People to Live Fulfilling Lives:
Would you like to join a passionate team on a mission to revolutionise healthcare. This organisation invests in groundbreaking research, delivers exceptional services, and champions the needs of those they serve, creating a future filled with hope and possibility.
The Finance team is undergoing several transformative projects for 2024. These initiatives will streamline systems, processes, and support, ultimately creating a more effective and responsive experience.
Your Finance Systems Administrator Benefits Will Include:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hours, work environments, and practices that prioritise your well-being.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Access confidential 24/7 assistance with mental health, legal, and financial matters through our Employee Assistance Programme, plus a cash plan.
- Growth & Development: Continuously learn and develop with comprehensive learning and personal development opportunities.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy competitive annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to five days per year.
- Retirement Security: A pension plan and significant employer contribution (up to 10%).
- Financial Security: Feel secure with a Life Assurance plan worth four times your salary.
Your Daily Tasks Will Include:
- Maintaining and developing finance & procurement software systems.
- Configuring and setting up ERP systems.
- Managing user access and financial controls.
- Collaborating within the finance team to improve processes and improve systems.
- Monitoring system performance and ensuring data integrity.
- Designing reports and dashboards for decision-making.
- Providing end-user training on finance systems.
- Assisting with monthly reconciliations, resolution of control accounts, budgeting and forecasting and providing audit support
Skills and Experience Required:
- Experience in an accounting environment integrating systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and database understanding.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify solutions, understand needs, and adapt.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Skills to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
- Experience in working in a finance team.
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Do you see yourself excelling in this role? If your skills and experience align with the job description, we encourage you to submit your CV to [email protected] without delay.
This is an opportunity for a talented Finance System Administrator to take their career to the next level. Professional development will take place in Chesterfield and may require occasional travel and overnight stays (all expenses paid).
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM UK delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on diaspora engagement, migration and development, protection, and community cohesion. IOM works to empower migrants and diaspora communities, facilitating their safe navigation of mobility pathways. Simultaneously, we cultivate strategic partnerships that enrich their journeys and amplify their contributions to the societies they are a part of. We collaborate closely with states, partners, and communities to establish innovative, sustainable, and customised mobility solutions, ensuring access to essential services. Our overarching goal is to harness the full spectrum of mobility benefits, enabling individuals and communities to flourish within a well-connected and accessible global landscape. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engaging with diaspora communities as valuable partners for both development and humanitarian initiatives. IOM UK is working to assist the Kenyan diaspora in the UK by reducing the costs associated with sending remittances, thereby maximising the benefits and positive impact of these funds for the community. IOM UK will collaborate with both the sending and receiving communities to identify and address barriers that contribute to high remittance costs. This project will involve engaging with diaspora communities in the UK, as well as working with financial industry stakeholders in the UK and with remittance recipients in Kenya.
This position will support IOM’s work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission of IOM UK. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating engagement with the Kenyan diaspora in the UK, liaising with relevant stakeholders (such as diaspora organisations and Kenyan decentralised authorities), and implementing project activities on the UK side. Additionally, the role involves liaising with IOM HQ in Geneva for technical expertise and IOM Kenya for overall project implementation.
For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Respond to customers on the Housing helpline, managing enquiries, raising contacts in a CRM database, with a view to tracking and tracing, follow up and offering excellent customer Service.
- Responding to customer queries and complaints via telephone, email, and inboxes, responding in line with SLA's and policy to promote a customer focused service.
- Take ownership of complaints by responding in line with policy, escalating when necessary, taking ownership of resolution and communication promptly .
- Deliver the void (unoccupied) property bulletin, using web based systems, ensuring data and information is accurate. Distribute to customers in required format on a scheduled basis as directed by the property team.
- Business Information sharing - Take full responsibility to undertake critical data checks, utilising systems and other documentation, to verify data is reliable and correct. In line with GDPR share data with relative third parties.
- Manage and maintain relevant computer based property and client records taking personal responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of data and recorded information.
- Provide detailed reports and information to produce mail-merge data, stakeholder and business information in line with key deadlines and compliance.
- Managing retention and disposal of information and files in line with GDPR and departmental policy.
- Manage the incoming mail service delivery through electronic means as well as incoming post (Church House), liaising with key business partners to establish a routine method of ensuring correspondence is directed to the correct team / department , cheques are handled in line with financial requirements and documents are returned where necessary.
- Manage standard letters / generic forms / I&R assessments as required, delivering a robust support service across the wider housing team.
- Create new and amend existing third-party details and ensure the accuracy of recorded information
- Liaise with utility suppliers, Local Authorities, customers and colleagues to ensure accuracy of data, including meter readings, void and occupancy date for council tax.
- Provide supporting information to clarify property status and request amended accounts to reflect this.
- Where necessary, investigate and respond to enquiries, including account queries, this may include enquiries from contractors, suppliers and other third parties.
- Challenge where necessary, to ensure value for money and quality of service from suppliers.
- Manage meter move requests and arrange prompt payment whilst liaising with all involved parties.
- Take responsibility for the day to day processing of payments across the Business team to include all departmental accounting functions in relation to works orders, purchase and framework orders, credit notes and invoices across charity and administrative company accounts, with particular focus to void costs, within required timeframes and in line with Service Level Agreements.
- Produce data uploads for finance transactions, ensuring accuracy of data and sign off completed data.
- Working collaboratively alongside our Finance and Resources partners to ensure prompt payment and when required, investigate queries that arise.
- Escalate issues and problems to managers when necessary to ensure payments are made on time, thus avoiding late payment fees and charges.
- Where necessary, engage with suppliers, contractors and customers ensuring that information is clear, concise and understood to achieve resolution.
- Support the management of the legacy mortgage scheme, supporting the Business Services Team Leader and Business Administration Officer (Mortgages), providing clarity and support on a range of queries and tasks.
- Manage quinquennial inspections in line with stakeholder agreements, refunding customers and producing monthly update reports.
- Develop knowledge and skills on mortgage redemptions, working closely with solicitors and customers to progress and complete sales and redemptions promptly.
- To ensure that data held in QL / SAP is complete, accurate and reliable through regular assessment of data using analysis and cleansing where necessary and to take personal responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of data and recorded information across all business streams.
- Produce stakeholder reports, business reports and information to enable transparency across the business, in line with agreements and compliance.
- Data management and entry for key information relating to insurance revaluations, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure insurance values are periodically reviewed.
- Produce and take responsibility for mail-merge data to enable communication to customers and stakeholders as and when required.
- Provide administrative support services to the business team whilst maintaining effective internal communication across all teams to ensure information is shared and understood.
- Develop a culture of team collaboration to maintain day to day Business as Usual, working together effectively to get the job done.
- To organise your work to meet key objectives, on time and to agreed standards.
- Seeking continuous improvement in the way we deliver services.
- Responsible along with team members for ensuring continuation of service in the absence of other staff.
- Review and challenge existing processes and procedures, with a view to recommending new ways of thinking and managing tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to checking information and detail.
- Proven experience of operating in a customer facing multi-channel / service environment.
- Ability to support operators and senior operators in their tasks and decision-making, only escalating to the line manager if you are unable to resolve the issues within the team.
- To work collaboratively with and through others. Supporting the wider team with clear communication and direction.
- Experience of having worked in a fast paced, customer focused environment.
- Good knowledge and application of Microsoft packages with intermediate level in Microsoft EXCEL
- Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy
- High level of professionalism, care and integrity, ensuring a positive image of the organisation is promoted at all times.
- Strong time management skills
- A positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes, enabling business growth and change
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused service.
- Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and be flexible to respond to service delivery requirements.
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines whilst understanding the needs, timescales and deadlines of others
- Strong oral and written communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, customers, business partners and stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyse, significant amounts of data with attention to detail and accuracy
- Creative and innovative thinking with the ability to develop new systems, procedures and solutions
- Experience of accounting processes including management of purchase orders and other related tasks
- Knowledge of SAP financial systems and Aareon QL Housing Management System would be beneficial.
- Previous experience of working in a housing or charity setting.
- A salary of £33,382 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies