We are looking for a Academy Operations & Business Development Manager to be responsible for leading specified areas of Battersea Academy operations and administration; you will maintain excellent end to end customer service, implementing the Academy’s customer service processes and acting as Lead Facilitator for a portion of the programmes. You will ensure that delegates remain engaged with the Academy and its mission throughout all stages of their journey, from enrolment through to alumni, engaging with and moderating the Academy community of practice.

Working with colleagues across Battersea, the Academy Business Development and Operations Manager will ensure that the Academy marketing and communication strategy is fully implemented. You will develop compelling impact stories and maintain the Academy website

The Academy Business Development and Operations Manager will perform a key role in supporting business development and new product development of the Academy, ensuring that we reach the right organisations and undertaking market research as required. You will identify opportunities for the Academy team to attend and present at international conferences and to deliver in-country training.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

This position, as part of the senior leadership in the Group Finance Department, acts as a functional lead and expert in financial accounting with global responsibilities. The role encompasses responsibility for management oversight of key functional tasks in finance globally across Plan International countries.

You will ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting standards for Plan Worldwide reporting purposes and also compliance with donor reporting across our complex and demanding institutional donor portfolio, including USAID and the Uniform Guidance audit.

You will manage and develop the Group Financial reporting team whilst working in a technical matrix relationship with all Regional and Country finance positions to deliver on results.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an individual with good leadership and influencing skills who has an ACA or equivalent professional qualification with significant post qualification experience. You will have a strong knowledge and experience of applying financial controls and you will ideally have experience in using SAP BPC and SAP’s Finance module.

It is essential that you can manage and prioritise multiple demands and tasks to meet deadlines. You will also be able to work well with others and demonstrate a high level of adaptability and cultural and contextual sensitivity.

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to work on your initiative and take ownership for the completion of tasks. You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels whilst promoting continuous improvement, innovation and learning.

Location: Global Hub, Woking

Type of Role: 15-month fixed term maternity cover

Reports to: Director of Finance

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 2nd February

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Permanent Role:   Global Contracts and Procurement Manager

Reporting To:         Senior Operations Manager

Location: London

Salary:                 c£40,000 plus benefits

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, now in its 14th year, connects 94 of the world’s greatest cities which have committed to tackling climate change. bringing mayors from around the world together to learn from each other in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating resilient, sustainable and low carbon cities. C40 cities represent more than 700 million urban citizens and their economies account for 25% of the global GDP. C40’s ‘Deadline 2020’ report sets out the critical role that the world’s major cities have to play in delivering the historic Paris Agreement to prevent catastrophic climate change.

This is a new position created to support C40’s growth. It is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, mission driven organization while collaborating with an extremely passionate, diverse, and international group of individuals. By overseeing the global procurement and contracting functions, the Global Contracts & Procurement Manager will have a significant impact on the effectiveness of C40. As a member of the Corporate Services team, the post holder will advise internal stakeholders on a daily basis and be expected to think strategically about their role. Their time will be split between responding to the day-to-day needs of the organization and driving long term projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review all incoming procurement requests and non-grant contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Revise and draft service provider agreements, statements of work, partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, secondment agreements, and other agreements as needed
• Negotiate agreements with service providers, cities, and partners
• Engage external counsel for advice on legal matters
• Ensure effective collaboration with all internal stakeholders including Finance, HR, the Operations Support Team, and programme teams
• Continually review and improve staff trainings and guidance documents
• Improve and mature the existing procurement process, contracts management system, and supplier management system
• Project manage special initiatives assigned by the Sr. Operations Manager
• Advise the Corporate Services and programmes teams on all matters related to contracting and procurement

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrable relevant work experience
• Experience interpreting and drafting legal documents in a non-attorney capacity
• Proven ability to build consensus among teams, ideally internationally
• Strong judgement and ability to accurately articulate the pros and cons of a course of action, based on established facts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing a procurement process beneficial
• Experience with a project management framework beneficial

Other Requirements:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Some travel may be required as part of the role.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter to Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners.

• Application deadline: Sunday 9th February
• Interviews week commencing 17th February

Job title: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £27,000 (£45,000 FTE)
Location: Westminster, London
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (with some flexibility to work from home, subject to discussion during the recruitment process).

IIC is run by passionate people, who are dedicated to supporting the conservation and cultural heritage profession. The institute was founded in 1950 by a group of extraordinary individuals who witnessed dramatic events during WW2. The remarkable initiative of a few far-sighted pioneers came to fruition with the creation of the IIC. For those pioneers, including the few individuals that became widely known as the Monuments Men, the destruction of war only sharpened their convictions that the preservation of cultural artefacts was too important to be left to chance.

IIC is an independent and unifying international organisation. We bring together conservators and cultural heritage professionals from around the world, educating, enabling and recognising excellence. This commitment drives everything we do - from our intellectually stimulating Congresses and prestigious Journal, to activities specifically tailored to capture the imagination and curiosity of students and emerging conservators.

We are looking for a Head of Finance and Operations to join our small, friendly and supportive team. This new role will manage the finance and operations of our charity, working closely with the Executive Director and members of Council to ensure ongoing viability and a secure financial future for the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) as a Learned Society and professional membership organisation.

Working with the Executive Director, the Head of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the financial and operational management, business analysis and reporting for IIC in line with our charitable status, purpose and values.

You will be a qualified finance manager or have equivalent experience, with a keen commercial sense and a passionate commitment to the vision of supporting conservation of cultural heritage.

You will be responsible for IIC’s finance and operating systems and will need to be proficient in using Xero or similar accounts packages. Working with the Membership Secretary you will ensure our membership services are effectively delivered to ensure a high quality of service for our members.

This role will also be the key contact for banking, information and data management and annual reporting as well as leading the management of the annual audit process, preparation of Management Accounts and administration of all grants, invoicing, outsourced contracts such as Payroll and contracts for services.

You will be a proactive individual who can demonstrate initiative with excellent organisational and communication skills. It will be important to maintain a strong working relationship with our committees and programme leads to ensure appropriate and timely provision of management information as well as supporting officers and the Executive Director as we move our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions forward to deliver against our longer-term strategic goals.

Please note the closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 2nd February.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February 2020 in Westminster, London.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please read the 'Job Description and Strategic plan' in additional documents before clicking the apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website for details on how to complete your application.

No agencies please.

The Head of Operations will lead the Tax Justice Network’s corporate functions and manage a small, geographically dispersed operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager). 

Key facts

Application closing date: Sunday 16 February 2020
Start date: April 2020
Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours: Three days per week (22.5 hours per week, 60% FTE)
Salary: £52,000 pro rata (£31,200), plus 12% pension contribution
Location: Home-based in the UK, France, Germany, Malawi, Netherlands, Spain or Uruguay

Role description

In the last three years, the Tax Justice Network has doubled in size (from 10 people and £900k income to 22 people and £1.8m income) and greatly increased in complexity. This period of growth has been accompanied by a substantial investment in developing systems, policies and processes, including the building of new functions such as finance, events and network co-ordination. The challenge now is to consolidate these developments, to build on them where necessary, to ensure that they are fully embedded and to respond to new opportunities and challenges as they arise. 

The Head of Operations will lead the Tax Justice Network’s corporate functions and manage a small operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager). He or she will have oversight of the areas led by other members of this team (finance, events, IT systems, contracts, projects) and will be directly responsible for human resources, organisational policies, governance, risk management, grant reporting and setup, the coordination of fundraising activities and proposals, and impact evaluation. He or she will attend meetings of the senior management team and the board of directors in a supporting role and will also act as company secretary.

Responsibilities

Management

• Oversee the Tax Justice Network’s operational functions and provide administrative leadership across the Tax Justice Network’s global team
• Lead on the organisation of effective team meetings, including regular calls and in-person staff retreats
• Manage and support a dispersed operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager)
• Supervise the planning and delivery of high-level events by the Operations Manager and other colleagues
• Supervise the management of the Tax Justice Network’s finances (including budgeting, quarterly management accounts and annual accounts and reports, and regular reviews of finance policy, procedure and controls) by the Finance Manager
• Supervise the maintenance and effective use of key systems (e.g. CRM and monitoring) by the Operations Manager
• Supervise the organisation of complex Tax Justice Network projects (such as the Financial Secrecy Index) by the Project Manager

Governance

• Support the board of directors with obtaining legal support and advice as and when requested
• Act as company secretary, including preparing reports and papers for general meetings of the board of directors
• Support the ongoing assessment of board recruitment needs and manage board recruitment where needed
• Review governance structures and processes on an ongoing basis and make changes where needed
• Lead on organisational risk management, identifying emerging risks and monitoring existing risks and identifying and implementing agreed mitigation strategies
• Support the CEO with the design and delivery of an evaluation of the Tax Justice Network’s impact, and lead on organisational learning

Human resources

• Lead on day-to-day human resources issues and queries, and on the recruitment of new staff (drafting job descriptions, managing the applicant tracking system, setting up interviews, inducting new staff members, etc)
• Support line managers in managing staff to maximise performance and team morale, and in tackling any issues
• Keep organisational policies up to date, add new policies as needed and ensure that all policies are used effectively
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, both in the UK and in all other countries where the Tax Justice Network operates

Fundraising and grant management

• Lead on the drafting and submission of funding applications, coordinating contributions from across the Tax Justice Network as needed
• Coordinate timely reporting to existing donors in line with contractual obligations
• Lead on the negotiation and setup of new grants

Team contribution

• Participate in the wider the Tax Justice Network team through active contributions to team meetings and strategic planning
• Engage with professional development opportunities as they arise
• Work within the the Tax Justice Network code of conduct and in line with the Tax Justice Network’s organisational policies

Person specification

Experience

• Management / Experience of building and managing high-performing teams (ideally distributed global teams)
• Non-profits / Familiarity with the workings of charities or other non-profit organisations preferred, ideally including managing support functions to maximise efficiency and impact
• Understanding / Some knowledge and understanding of economic justice (ideally tax justice) issues preferred

Skills

• Team-working / Working with an autonomous team supportively and sensitively, balancing the need for co-ordination and clear decision-making with a consensual and collaborative management style
• Delivery / Coping with a large, complicated and varied workload, working quickly and efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the results
• Presentation / Communicating effectively, persuasively, accurately and succinctly, both in person and in writing
• Technology / Proficiency in standard office software and cloud-based collaboration and communication software

Attributes

• Commitment / Being focused on achieving high standards in pursuit of the Tax Justice Network’s objectives
• Adaptability /Finding ways of dealing with unexpected opportunities and challenges
• Resourcefulness / Achieving results with limited financial and human resources
• Judgement / Managing relationships with partners sensitively but robustly as needed
• Collaboration / Working supportively and effectively as part of an internal team and with external partners
• Integrity / Choosing the right course of action when the alternative might be easier
• Flexibility / Willingness to do what is needed to get the job done (including some irregular hours and travel)

Following an internal promotion, we are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to provide assurance and support and assistance to RSPB trustees regarding the management and control of all forms of risk at the RSPB and in its subsidiaries, including compliance with law, regulation and good practice to ensure the RSPB is protected and complies as required. The Head of Internal Audit directly manages one Internal Auditor and works closely with the Data Protection Officer.

Head of Internal Audit
Reference number: A3361119
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £34,643 to £37,530 per annum.
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

Duties will include producing an audit plan, and protocols for conducting audits and investigations, in consultation with the RSPB Treasurer. The postholder must be able to act independently of internal management, holding staff to account where required, while maintaining the support and engagement of colleagues in support of the role's purpose. The postholder should be able to conduct their work in an analytical manner, and present results clearly and compellingly.

Closing date: 14 February 2020
Interview date: 26 February 2020, 27 February 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.

The B Corp Movement

Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting profit on a par with social and environmental impact. B Corps manage the impact of their entire business through the B Impact Assessment and reach high standards of social and environmental performance.  B Corps also amend their governing documents to consider the impact of their decisions on people and planet.  The B Corp community is a global group of businesses who provide leadership by their commitments to people and planet and create examples of success for others to follow. There are now over 3,100 B Corps in over 65 countries and covering 150 sectors, including Patagonia, The Body Shop, Kickstarter, innocent and Ella’s Kitchen.

B Lab

B Lab was created in 2006 with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. There are B Labs across the globe including Australia, East Africa, mainland Europe and North and South America. B Lab UK is a charity that launched in 2015. Our purpose is to redefine success in business through building a community of engaged businesses, raising awareness of the B Corp movement and championing change in the UK economy. The B Lab UK team is small, friendly, hard-working and committed to changing how business operates.

The role of Finance & Operations Coordinator

B Lab UK has experienced a phase of rapid growth over the last year which will continue into 2020. As the team and our operations grow, this vital new role will provide the finance and operations support to underpin our success.

The Finance and Operations Coordinator will support in the areas of HR, office management and financial bookkeeping. Strong candidates will bring experience in similar roles alongside a demonstrated willingness to get involved with a small and dynamic organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Support on the development and implementation of HR processes and employee onboarding.
2. Oversee and facilitate contracts and relationships with external suppliers (landlords, accountants, insurers, etc.).
3. Develop and maintain team communications and coordination processes.
4. Management of travel and meeting arrangements where needed.
5. Management of the office, including purchases based on office needs.
6. Manage communications with companies regarding financial obligations.
7. Process and administer accounts receivable and payables.
8. Assist with engagement of the B Lab UK Board of Trustees, including preparation of agendas, meetings and minutes.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• 3-5 years’ experience in a finance and/or administrative role
• Experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, including familiarity with annual accounts
• Track record of successful project management
• Familiarity with tech platforms such as Google Suite, Salesforce and Xero

Desirable

• Experience developing and implementing new processes
• Meeting management and facilitation skills
• Experience managing HR processes

Person Specification

• Passionate about the role that business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.
• Systematic and organised – a finisher of tasks.
• Keen eye for detail and confident in the nitty gritty details of a project.
• A quick learner who can apply good judgement with confidence.
• Self-motivated and structured worker, happy to work independently.
• Highly effective and efficient – as use of time and resources are always limited.

Reports to: Executive Director, B Lab UK

Salary & Benefits:

• £30,000 per annum

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas

• Flexible hours and a weekly work from home day

• Volunteer days

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

Location: Chesterfield
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Salary: £22,000 pa
Home Working Allowance: N/A
Benefits: Read more about what we offer
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional travel will be required
Closing date: By 2 February 2020

Download the job description and person specification for the research operations officer role (available on our website).

Summary

An opportunity to joint the research team at Versus Arthritis providing operational support to the governance function within the directorate.

About the role

To support the Head of Research Operations and the Research Governance to manage and monitor the membership of our research committees and college of experts. This involves maintenance of the memberships database and support for colleagues whilst also assisting the Research Governance Officer to ensure that membership is governed correctly and assisting in global, ongoing review of the membership structure.

A further requirement of the role will be to provide administrative support to the management of a number of strategic projects within the directorate. Working with the Head of Research Operations, this would involve maintenance of the project register, gathering and collating of progress reports and the establishment of a project management review structure, in line with the organisation’ standard project methodology.

Other administrative support within the directorate may be required as we evolve.

Key requirements

• Good level of education with administrative experience in a similar role, possibly gained within the field of medical research in a research or research funding organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of organising personal data and reporting on this.
• Knowledge and understanding of the research funding committee function.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management techniques.
• Fully competent with the use of IT packages, particularly spreadsheets and databases.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement (available on our website) demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification for the research operations officer role (available on our website)
3. Please include where you’ve seen this role advertised.

Email your completed application by Midnight 2 February 2020

Interviews

Interviews expected: 13 February 2020

About us

Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation for 17.8 million people in the UK every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don’t accept this.

We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. We’re reaching out to everybody with the information and support they need, funding vital research and changing the way society sees arthritis. Together we’ll keep running, researching, influencing, volunteering, advising, chatting, baking, listening. We won’t stop until no-one has to tolerate living with the pain, fatigue and isolation of arthritis.

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer on our website.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Promoting equality in the workplace.

Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156.

• Work for an exciting, fast-paced and influential not-for-profit
• Leading finance role, with exposure across the organisation

About Our Client

The Global Steering Group for Impact Investing is a global network, looking to catalyse impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet. Chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen, and with a highly energetic and growing team, the GSG brings together leaders from the worlds of finance, business, government and philanthropy.

We work with country-led national advisory boards, network partners and other key stakeholders, to identify priorities, deliver initiatives, raise awareness and advocate for the development of impact investing around the world - which we believe is a key driver for the successful delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Impact investing is defined as investment with a strong intention to create positive impact. This core aims of this are to create a world where inequality is shrinking, natural resources are regenerated and people can benefit from shared prosperity. A world focused not only on minimising harm, but doing measurable good.

Job Description

• Responsible for overall financial control for GSG and its trading subsidiary
• Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary to the Board of Trustees
• Production of quarterly information for Board of Trustees (to include actual v budget, cash flow forecasting, and performance of donor contracts)
• Management and production of internal departmental budgets working with team members
• Responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts, including being the main point of contact for the external auditors
• Oversight of all financial compliance and regulatory returns
• Provide financial recommendations and support the development of the financial strategy for the organisation and driving its implementation
• Oversight and responsibility for transactional processing
• Line management of the finance team as it continues to grow

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with hands-on technical skills and strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance at all levels, and be comfortable working within a fast-paced organisation. You will be excited by being a key member of a high-performing team working across multiple geographies, and by the role's potential to get involved with strategic areas to enable GSG to deliver its mission.

What's on Offer

Salary £50,000 - £70,000, dependent upon experience (plus statutory pension)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14070231Z

Our Package

We offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package:

• Competitive salary
• 8.5% employer pension contribution
• Scope for flexible working, including working from home
• Opportunity to work for a leading organisation working with and for older people globally

Other benefits include 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption pay. We also actively support our staff with a variety of flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life.

Based in London.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

The Organisation

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 140 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 90 countries, the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.

The Role

To provide direction for financial management across the whole of HelpAge International, with the specific responsibility of managing the finance department in the UK.

Ensure maintenance and development of financial accounting and management systems and global financial policies and procedures for international offices as well as London secretariat and statutory accounts for the organisation are prepared and audited.

Ensure that financial risks are managed effectively and play active role in development finance team in International offices beside London secretariat.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Ensuring that in UK as well as international offices financial accounting records are maintained to satisfactory standard.
• Coordinate the preparation UK statutory accounts and annual audit.
• Take lead in improvement of financial management information for executive directors and trustees in consultation of Director of finance and Corporate services with changing internal and external environment.
• Work with the international finance staff to ensure international offices work to agreed standards of financial management, highlighting areas of concern and making recommendations and developing plans for how these needs can be met.
• Ensure that financial procedures to manage emergency response programme are proactively developed and improved with experience of each emergency response.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on accountant with relevant experience in the finance department of a multimillion international organisation including practical experience of day to day accounting, maintenance of general ledger, control and other account reconciliations.
• Experience of the production and interpretation of management accounts.
• In-depth knowledge and operation of computerised accounting systems including report writing.

• Design and implementation of new financial procedures.
• Proven experience of managing professionally skilled staff and influencing and working with senior managerial level finance and non-finance staff.

Our Values

At HelpAge International we work hard to achieve our goals together as a team with a clear shared purpose. Our values inform how we work together:

Inclusive - We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.

Impact - We value and recognise the contribution of our staff and network

members, as we put older people at the centre of everything we do.

Partners - We work alongside network members and others to increase reach, influence and impact. We are committed to a culture of collaboration and building positive relationships.

Learning - We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together to find creative solutions.

Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviours that demonstrate and support them.

Equal Opportunities

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.

Safeguarding

Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.

Closing date:  Sunday 2nd February 2020

Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion), unless you are completing an Equal Opportunities form.

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Central Operations Officer is integral to ensuring that our community gets the very best experience from us.  From handling first communications and processing income, through to ensuring that appropriate thank you letters/emails are received, along with other communications, you will be ensure that our community are placed at the centre of all we do.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have proven experience of working in a busy administrative support role and an understanding of fundraising work.  You must also have the ability to deliver a consistent level of service and be able to work under pressure, often to short timescales.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£23,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Sunday, 26th January 2020

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team: 

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity. 

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

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• We put ingenious ideas to work, so people in poverty can change their world
• Opportunity to support and drive change within finance and wider organisation

About Our Client

Practical Action is an international development organisation focused on unconventional, multi-disciplinary change. They are a complex organisation with a £35 million turnover, located in 11 different countries across the globe. They support communities to find solutions to some of the worlds toughest problems and have three focus areas -

• A highly innovative community development charity operating in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Practical Action community projects use ingenious ideas to design, test, refine and prove new ways to overcome poverty and disadvantage and then 'open-source' knowledge of what works so that it can be implemented at a greater scale by others.
• A world-class consulting operation that helps socially responsible business, government policy makers and other development organisations. This draws on learning's from our own development work as well as the combined brainpower of a roster of over 2,000 expert consultants. Practical Action Consulting helps to extend the reach of our influence by providing the best advice to others, whose work can make a bigger difference.
• A well-respected specialist development publisher. Practical Action Publishing brings together development practitioners, researchers and thought leaders to create publications that stimulate discussion, strengthen people's capabilities and inspire sustainable change.

Job Description

This role reports into the Director of Finance, People and Culture & Business Service and operates at the most senior levels within the organisation providing support and advice to the Group Directors, the CEO and the Finance Audit and Risk Committee.

The role will involve the following -

• To deliver regular, timely and reliable group level reporting and analysis including the monthly group management accounts.
• To deliver the annual report and accounts for the group and subsidiary entities.
• To manage and coordinate the global annual statutory audit and support
• Monitor and oversee all donor and project audits to gain the fullest possible picture of control weaknesses and risks across the organisation.
• To coordinate and deliver the financial plans as part of annual strategic business planning process
• Lead changes in financial management and accounting practices to support evolving information, control and compliance needs.
• Work closely with the Head of International Finance and other stakeholders to develop, maintain and implement a global group finance manual, accounting policies and procedures
• Understand and monitor key financial risks and ensure that appropriate mitigating actions are taken. To oversee fraud and financial mismanagement investigations.
• Work closely with Internal Audit, to provide adequate assurance to Directors and Trustees as to the effective functioning of the global financial control environment.
• Engage with operational financial managers across all Regional Country Offices (RCOs), particularly in the development of group policies and standards and in the management of audit and assurance processes
• Liaising closely with UK fundraising teams, whilst supporting a more sophisticated funding model and fully integrated fundraising and programme operations.
• Responsible for managing financial risks, developing financial policies, procedures and reporting that support strategic business needs
• Introduce, develop and oversee a range of assigned organisational policies, e.g. expenses, financial crime.
• Responsible for supporting, driving both organisational and strategic change across finance and the wider business
• To manage and develop a high performing finance team of 9 within the UK

The Successful Applicant

The successful individual must be -

• Fully Qualified Accountant within a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Strong technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy
• Prior experience of driving organisational change successfully
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment
• Ability to think strategically and develop operational solutions to meet strategic needs.
• Strong IT skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward ways and across language and cultural barriers.
• Track record of managing successful teams and developing individuals
• Expertise to organise, manage and deliver on complex and changeable priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders positively and work to common agendas.
• High levels of resilience and tenacity: proven ability to overcome obstacles.
• Prior knowledge and experience of the International Development and / or Charity Sectors is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate about Practical Action's vision, mission and values.
• Ability to travel overseas occasionally

What's on Offer

£47,000 - £55,000 plus excellent benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14069388Z

Michael Page is working with a world leading International Membership Organisation on a Director of Finance and Resources position. This is an ideal role for someone looking to join a ambitious organisation, that is seeking to make significant expansion over the next few years

Client Details

The client is a global medical membership organisation, based in West London, that specialises in women's health. With a newly appointed CEO there are ambitious growth plans in place which the Director of Finance and Resources will play a key part in creating.

Description

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will report directly into the CEO and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. You will have the following responsibilities:

• To lead, facilitate and ensure the implementation of the finance strategy of the organisation.

• Governance and compliance matters and the setting up of systems for financial control and effective planning.

• To lead the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of finance including financial strategy planning, monitoring, management and reporting.

• To ensure sound management of all aspects of charity finance including budgeting, monitoring performance against budgets

• Interaction with the Senior Management Team, Trustees and to discuss the financial performance of the company.

• To oversee the company's investment portfolio and maximise return on investment.

• Management of three members of staff across Finance and HR

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience operating at either a Head of Finance or ideally a Director of Finance position level.

Essential:

• Proven track record in a senior finance position.

• Experience of effective strategic planning and implementation.

• Demonstrable experience of managing a team.

• Managing complex financial international transactions and previous experience of developing and managing complex finance systems.

• Improvement of processes and internal finance policies.

Desirable:

• Experience of leading an HR function.

• Knowledge of UK Charity finance and charity law.

• Experience of working within a company that operates internationally.

Job Offer

£65,000-70,000

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership of more than 1,200 civil society organisations from over 100 countries committed to ending child marriage and enabling girls to fulfil their potential. Members are based throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. We share the conviction that every girl has the right to lead the life that she chooses and that, by ending child marriage, we can achieve a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for all.

Girls Not Brides is seeking a Head of Finance, based in London, to lead the financial direction of the charity and oversee all aspects of its financial management. This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing and ambitious international organisation as its work develops and its Finance Team expands.

As a member of the Girls Not Brides management team, the Head of Finance embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role in the organisation and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation;
• Leading on strategic financial planning and financial management at Girls Not Brides;
• Developing and maintaining effective financial functions including budgeting, management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to Girls Not Brides funders, potential funders and to the Board of Trustees;
• Collaborating with the Head of Operations to jointly develop core processes across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified finance professional with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills likely to come from the Charity Sector. You will have a strong sense of commercial acumen and an analytical mind-set. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop staff that you manage and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. You will have significant senior level experience of managing the financial activities of a not-for-profit organisation and will be empowered to develop and embed the right financial systems, processes and controls for Girls Not Brides as it is poised for further expansion.

Recruitment timings:

Application deadline: Sunday 26th January

Shortlisting: week of 27th January

First stage interviews: week of 3rd February

Second stage interviews: week of 10th February

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to via the link. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

An early application is highly recommended.