Are you a senior Finance professional who has successfully contributed to strategy and influenced organisational decisions whilst ensuring an excellent delivery of financial management through enabling others? Have you got a track record of achieving financial objectives and developing financial systems including external statutory reporting and audit in a complex setting? If this is you, please read on.

We have an exceptional and rewarding opportunity for you to use your gifts and experience to influence one of the largest dioceses in England serving 2.4 million people (growing rapidly) with a proactive strategic agenda that has emerged from the needs and opportunities of our communities. The role includes everything that one would expect to go with overseeing the finances of charities with a turnover of about £27 million p.a., investments of about £130m and over 100 staff.  You will join a well-established senior management group with shared Christian ethos, vision and strategic aims who are committed to see growth and make a difference.  

The principal accountabilities of the role are to:

• advise the Diocesan Synod and its Boards and Councils on financial strategy and planning
• lead the development and delivery of diocesan financial policy and practice
• oversee the provision and development of IT and data analysis
• head up a department of 9 staff members

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant, with considerable experience in financial planning and delivery, preferably in a variety of organisations. Naturally you'll be self-motivated and think analytically when maintaining robust financial controls. As a collaborative Christian leader with excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, resilience and humour, you will make a difference to the communities we serve and contribute to the growth of the Church.

We offer a range of benefits including an on-site café, free parking, generous remuneration package and an opportunity to work with skilled colleagues in an attractive modern office environment.

The post is subject to the requirement that the holder be a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 as this post has a senior representational role on behalf of the Church in the Diocese of Oxford.

Hours:FTE 37 hours per week
Location:       Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF

For further details on the role, including a Candidate’s Brief and how to apply please visit our website.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 09:00 Monday 23 March 2020

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 1 April 2020

We are committed to equal opportunities for all

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International Finance Business Partner: London £45,000 - £50,000

For an international NGO based in central London, we are recruiting an International Finance Business Partner. This international accounting role will report to the Business Partner Manager and will work closely with Conservation Programmes in London and overseas. The International Finance Business Partner will develop and implement accounting systems and procedures and budgeting that is fit for purpose. The role will understand financial performance and compliance, identify risks and build financial capacity with in-country teams.

Main Duties:

• Develop a Grant Management Reporting Tool for all Donor Funded Grants
• Work with International Finance Business Partner Manager to project manage the year-end process for all country programmes and regions
• Develop financial strategy, policies and procedures
• Develop processes to ensure information is received from international programmes for consolidation into the management reporting
• Map out how financial management is resourced and develop operating structure that is fit for purpose
• Provide regular reporting and updates to SMT ensuring oversight across international operations
• Provide expert Grant financial management to support externally funded Conservation Programmes - supporting DFID, EU and various UN and US Government agencies
• Support during all internal and external audit work
• Contribute to an increase in financial management capacity of Conservation Programmes
• Develop budgets that align with multi-year plans and Country strategies
• Support Programme Managers with preparation and review of budgets for new Grant applications
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, working with SMT
• Support Conservation Operations and Programmes senior leadership teams as well as Country leaders to develop plans for rolling our accounting systems and policies
• Work with Conservation Programmes to monitor compliance and financial controls

What will you bring to this role?

• CCAB qualified or finalist level with proven experience of working with overseas finance teams in an International NGO
• Proven experience of financial management and financial reporting in relation to Grant funded work
• Planning, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Business partnering expertise, especially overseas in a development NGO
• Experience of UK Government, EU, UN and DFID

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Background
There are many organisations working to fight hunger and poverty around the world. RESULTS' particular focus is unique: we work at grassroots, national and international levels to create the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. This multi-pronged approach has proven to be an effective and powerful advocacy combination that has yielded tangible and lasting results.
We are a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, and are a registered charity in England and Wales, and Scotland. The majority of our income is in the form of project grants from grant-making foundations and trusts, with a smaller amount in committed giving and public fundraising.

The Role
You will be the Finance Officer, reporting to and supporting the Finance Manager and overseeing the work of the Finance Assistant. Based in a small team you will help to manage the day-to-day activities relating to the charity’s finances. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the entries made on the financial package are accurate and complete. We are looking for someone who can work independently and has the ability to problem solve.
This is a role in a team where we look to all members for ideas and innovation to meet the demands of a growing, dynamic organisation. Ultimately we are looking for an experienced finance professional. We expect the greater the experience the more efficient. A more experienced person might complete the work in 4 days, a less experienced might require a 4.5 or 5 day week.

Please see the job description for more details on the role, and how to apply. 

The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era.

We are seeking a Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support to the Board of Trustees and Director of The Wiener Holocaust Library. The role is a permanent and part-time position (40%/flexible)

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Cyd MacNaboe, Administrator, at the email address provided below. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline for applications is Friday 17 April 2020, with interviews to be held shortly after. Due to the current coronavirus situation, it is likely that interviews will take place via Skype.

Are you a dynamic and innovative individual with a strong background in finance, looking for your next challenge?  Do you have commitment and a flair for hands on accounting and wish to work for an ambitious local charity?  This could be the role for you.

Mind in Haringey (MiH) is one of the 130 Local Minds affiliated to National Mind working to help anyone with mental health issues in Haringey. We have a turnover of about £650,000 per annum and operate with a small surplus.  We are looking for a Finance Manager to handle all aspects of our finance and financial management.  Please note that we do not have a book keeper or finance assistant so you would be responsible for all finance issues from book keeping to producing management accounts and the budget.

Job Description

Background

MiH generates income from: statutory funding bids and grants with trusts and foundations; income earning services;  fundraising events; and donations.  Our income is spent on a range of mental health services including counselling, advocacy, wellbeing workshops, suicide prevention, mental health training and bereavement counselling.  The Trustees and the executive staff are committed to expanding our operations. 

Our Treasurer is one of twelve dedicated and energetic Trustees.  You would be joining a staff team of four full time and twelve part time employees under a committed and energetic Chief Executive.

MiH needs a self-starting proactive individual who is willing to be hands-on and fully committed to the role, and preferably, but not essentially, from a third sector background.

Principal Duties

1. To ensure the finances of MIH are controlled and managed efficiently meeting all legal requirements and standards of good practice in the charity sector
2. To ensure that all MIH financial transactions are up to date and properly recorded ensuring full financial records are maintained manually and using appropriate accounting software, and in a form required for the preparation of management and statutory accounts.  MiH currently uses Quickbooks
3. To manage and forecast cash flow and manage banking facilities and reconciliations
4. To prepare full monthly management accounts including performance to date and forecasts for the financial year together with a commentary.
5. To prepare and present to Trustees an annual budget, following discussion with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer;  and contribute to the three year Business Plan
6. To prepare the annual accounts in accordance with statutory and Charities Acts requirements on agreed timetable, and ensure an efficient annual audit 
7. To attend and prepare reports for the Trustees Finance and Audit Committee which meets every three months and provide reports for the monthly meetings of the Trustees Board
8. To work on a daily basis with the Chief Executive and on a regular basis with the Trustee Treasurer
9. To produce all other financial information required by the organisation. This will include managing the financial aspects of the large bids  and helping with the costings for new services and ensuring reports provided to external funders, staff and clients meet contractual and legal requirements
10. To oversee cheque payments and the on line donation systems and process invoices
11. To  maintain the fixed assets register and oversee procurement and insurance
12. To assist with the preparation of bids for funding and any project statements required by funding bodies.  To ensure clients and service managers are provided with information on service budgets and non payment of invoices for services
13. To ensure the prompt collection of debts and manage Gift Aid
14. To oversee the payroll and the production of salary, tax and pension payments and ensure that payments are accurate and appropriately authorised, and recorded
15. To oversee with the Treasurer, MIH’s risk register and financial procedures
16. To advise the Trustee Treasurer on all aspects of MIH’s financial position. To provide authoritative and good quality advice to the Chief Executive, the Chairman, Treasurer of the Trustees, the Trustees and staff of MIH on all financial matters
17. To keep informed on current initiatives in the finance and charity sector
18. To carry out any other duties in line with the role as required by the CEO and the Treasurer. 

Person Specification

• Proven ability to cope with the financial management of a growing organisation
• Experience of managing relationships with professional advisers or contractors
• Proven ability to work in a team across the organisation
• Interpersonal and communication skills to present complex issues lucidly to Trustees and other staff, in order to achieve smooth and well-informed decision-making
• Excellent analytical skills and success in working accurately to tight deadlines
• Fully computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office and computerised accounting systems such as Quickbooks
• Reliability and integrity, together with an enthusiastic and positive attitude

Qualifications and background

• An appropriate recognised accountancy qualification, with substantial practical experience of accountancy and financial management systems,  ideally in the 3rd sector.

Terms and conditions

• Salary - Up to £36,000 FTE per year, pro rata 3 day week, depending on experience
•  Annual salary reviews and performance appraisals

• Hours of Work - a working week of 21  hours (3 days) but can be flexible hours in agreement with the CEO.  There is no paid overtime.
• Holidays - Holidays are 28 days per year (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays.
• Length of Contract - This is a permanent position. 
• Probationary Period and Notice Period - There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The notice period is one month.
• Location -  MiH’s office in Station House, 73c Stapleton Hall Road, London N4 3EQ
• Additional benefits - After the probationary period, the employee can join our pension scheme
• Recruitment Process - Please apply by sending a CV (maximum length 2 pages) and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to the CEO, Mind in Haringey at the above address. 
• Your covering letter should show how you meet the requirements of the role and why you want the job
  • The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 27th March 2020  
  • First interviews will be held later in the week beginning 6th April  with second interviews (if necessary) a week later
  • All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

MIH is an equal opportunities employer and will make any necessary adaptations for a disabled employee

Finance Business Partner - International Charity - West Central London

A globally recognised international charity are looking for a finance business partner to join the finance team in West Central London. This position will be working with the grants department to ensure the effective and efficient monitoring of the accounting and financial aspect of grant giving and receiving for the charity.

As the Finance Business Partner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist the grants department in the grant due diligence process, reviewing financial aspects of potential grantees, ensuring correct systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage and account for grant funds.
• Liaise with the grants department to assist in issuing grant contracts.
• Monitor grantee spend against budget and maintain payment forecast fields for all grants.
• Identify and resolve any financial issues with grantees, pro-actively suggesting new ways of working and solutions to problems where appropriate, including providing any relevant finance training.
• Oversee the external grant review programme, assisting grantees to prepare for reviews, liaising with the external auditor and following up recommendations to ensure these are implemented.
• On completion of grants, reconcile budget to actual spend and establish regional norms for types of spend.
• Act as the first point of contact for the grants department finance issues including budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist the grants department with the preparation of donor reports and applications for new funding.
• To prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports, analyses and forecasts for the grants department

This is a full time permanent position with a salary of £44,000 - £46,000 (dependent on experience) plus great benefits

We are looking for a partially or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) accountant with:

• Ability to present complex financial information to non finance staff
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Desire to work in the international charity sector

If this Finance Business Partner position is of interest then please apply now, or if this isn't quite right, but you are looking for a new role in the charity and not for profit sector, send through an up to date CV to [email protected]

Finance Business Partner - International Charity - West Central London

Harris Hill are proud to be working alongside a well established mental health charity in North London. We are looking for a part-time Finance and Admin Officer (2 days a week) to help this small charity to continue operating efficiently.

The main duties of the Part-time Charity Finance & Admin Officer include:

Accounting
You will be responsible for maintaining all financial records & data, including entering transactions on the accounting software (QuickBooks) and you will play a key role part in migrating over to a new system (Xero).

Your tasks will include the following:
- Preparing invoices, including grant claims.
- Credit control
- Claiming Gift Aid
- Banking of cheques & cash as required
- Processing BACS and cheque payments
- Correctly authorising and paying staff and Trustees expenses.
- Pay role & pension processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Controlling debit card & petty cash
- Checking and maintaining files for direct debit payments
- Maintaining the Assets register
- Preparing and posting the monthly journals'
- Assisting preparation of monthly management accounts and annual Audit

General administration
a) Facilities
- ensure that service contracts are properly managed so the offices and maintained & cleaned.
- work with senior management to ensure that the various insurance covers are keep up to date
- be responsible for day to day building maintenance

b) Health and Safety
- assist the Senior Clinical Administrator with day-to-day health and safety administration

c) ICT (Information & Communications Technology)
- administer the IT support contracts and liaise with help desks when required

d) Human Resources
- assist in maintaining accurate and confidential personnel records
- assist in the recruitment of new staff

e) Governance
- assist the Director to organise meetings of the Trustees and ensure that papers are circulated in a timely manner

Personal Specifications

Qualification in accounting or equivalent (AAT minimum qualification).

Excellent finance management experience within a charity setting.

Ability to manage and work effectively in a small team.

Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Extremely strong interpersonal skills.

Expereince of financial policies and procedures of a charity

If you are AAT qualified (at a minimum) and you have previous experience of working within a finance function of a charity we look forward to your application.

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A revenue accountant at a medium sized childrens charity based in Central London responsible for revenue recognition policy and reconciliation of charity income. The opportuntiy to work flexibly with an organisation open to three or four day a week working.

Client Details

The client is a leading children's education and childcare charity based in enviable central London.

Description

Key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• To work with the AR Billing and Customer Service teams to ensure billing is correct and cash receipts are correctly allocated on receipt.

• To reconcile the fees billed to the finance system and parental fee receipts, resolving any variances.

• To support the team in undertaking reconciliations of connect income to the head count submissions ensuring any corrective action required is taken.

• To reconcile Connect income to the accounting database resolving any variances.

• To undertake regular reconciliations of local authority, grant portals, investigating and resolving any differences.

• To ensure all SEND income and costs are correctly billed and reconciled to receipts.

• To ensure all sundry income is billed monthly and cash allocated correctly.

• To ensure all income is recognised correctly and complete, accruing/deferring income as required.

• To ensure capital expenditure is invoiced and cash collected allocated to the correct nominal accounts.

• To ensure all restricted income is identified, accounted and reported on correctly.

• To ensure all parental deposits are posted and reconciled on a monthly basis.

• To ensure there is no unallocated cash in the sales ledger.

• To ensure we deliver reconciled income and compliant revenue recognition for audit purposes.

• To ensure that the basic requirements of income, cash, bank processes and reports are correctly and completed in a timely manner.

• To continually evaluate and improve the quality of reporting and add value to the all areas of the income generating parts of the business.

• To prepare any monthly reporting to ensure compliance with legal and charitable entity requirements.

• To produce reconciled month end income and debtors reports to ensure the integrity of the database.

Profile

You will be a qualified Financial Accountant with numerous post qualified knowledge of reconcilliations and financial accounting.

Job Offer

Up to £45,000 pro rated for days working (either three or four) generous pension.

Project Accountant (Part-Qualified) 1-year FTC Project Accountant Job paying £40000.

Your new company
Your new company are striving to transform the way the world resolves violent conflict, so people work together to build peaceful and inclusive societies. It is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies.

Your new role
He/she works alongside the Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of timely finance donor reports, provide structured finance technical support and assist with generating monthly management reports.
* To provide business partnering and support to teams, including providing technical finance assistance and taking part monthly meetings.
* Assist in the investigation of Budget versus Actual variances as highlighted by budget holders or teams.
* Create project and donor codes on the accounting system for new projects/donors
* Working with the Finance Business Partner, deliver accurate and timely comparative management reports to the teams
* Support the Financial Accountant and Finance Business Partner in attending promptly to all queries during project and statutory audits.

What you'll need to succeed
* Part Qualified Accountant and/or substantive working experience in NGO finance
* Experience of working as part of a busy accounting function.
* Good communication skills
* Determined and assertive and proactive; prepared to get into the detail to understand the problem and help find solutions
* Experience of Finance Business Partnering
* Experience of working in a grant funded environment
* Extensive experience of project accounting and donor reporting
* Proficiency in the use of Excel and major accounting packages

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be receiving a great competitive salary of £40K. You will have an opportunity to work in a small team within a successful not-for-profit organisation, upholding a good work-life balance. Plus a 9% contributory pension scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging members to engage in volunteering, work & engaging in community events. We also provide a safe environment in which people can develop friendships, talk about their past experience and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also support members with benefit issues and encourage members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions. There is some flexibility around these hours and should the manager need to work additional hours renumeration will always be provided.  The manager will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home on days other than Friday.

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Experience of working with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential  as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse, particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Duration: Two years Fixed-Term 

Are you highly organised with good project management skills? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes and do you believe that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Could you communicate with a range of external stakeholders, at all levels of seniority, both verbally and in writing?

We are looking to recruit a highly effective Programme Officer to join our dynamic humanitarian innovation team. You will provide effective management across our large portfolio of innovation grants and support the operational delivery of the programme and innovation management activities.

Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through research and innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international humanitarian community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation.

To be successful, you will need to be flexible, with the ability to work well in a busy and constantly changing environment. You will have strong organisational and communication skills and be able to show experience in grant management.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

Closing date: 24 March 2020 

Interview date: 3 April 2020

Richmond Advice and Information on Disability (Richmond AID) is an organisation of disabled people, working to improve access, choice, quality of life and independence for disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated person to join our team.

About Richmond AID:

Richmond AID provide a range of services including our benefits advice, money advice and information navigation service, a range of peer network social activities, counselling service, Spade gardening service, job club and much more. We have over 60 volunteers and we currently provide services in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow boroughs. We support more than 2000 people each year and it continues to grow. The charity has an excellent reputation and enjoys strong support from the communities it serves.

The Fundraising Officer Role:

Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 24th March 2020

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. Flexible working hours  considered.

As an independent charity the Fundraising Officer role plays a vital role in securing the necessary funds to run all the services provided by Richmond AID. We now need a skilled and motivated Fundraiser to work with the Chief Executive, to assist in the expansion and development of income generation across existing and new fundraising areas.

This is a career development opportunity and you are likely to have been working for a small to medium sized charity with experience in a broad range of fundraising activities, including grants, individual giving and events and the ambition to expand your experience and take on greater responsibility. 

You will be pro-active with good marketing, writing and presentation skills.  As part of the role you will be expected to manage the volunteers who organise our fundraising events.

The expectation is that this post will be cost-neutral as a minimum within the first year, building to five times salary in new income in subsequent years. This is a new role for the charity.

Richmond AID offer 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays pro rata. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.

To apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge section points 1 to 9.

Richmond AID is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates.

Richmond AID has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer quality mark meaning any disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please tell us if have a disability or long term health condition that you want us to consider.

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Could you be our next Snow-Camp London Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new London Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage our range of youth programmes. 

Snow-Camp is the UK’s only registered charity using a unique combination of snowsports, life-skills sessions, qualifications and vocational training programmes to support inner-city young people.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The London Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp London journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructor. The role also includes managing the Assistant Programme Manager and supporting them in managing the Snow-Camp London Apprenticeship programme in partnership with our training provider.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project and people management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post within Snow-Camp requiring at least 2 year’s experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

This post is based in our London Office at the House of Sport. With programmes delivered across London and at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempsted. 

Salary: £22,500 - £25,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience (plus up to a 10% performance bonus paid annually upon achievements of targets, once probation is passed)

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the points in the Personal Specification (in additional documents section)

The deadline for applications is 12 midday on Monday 1st June 2020

For more information and an informal chat please contact Operations Director Lara Kinnear.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Job Description – Planned Giving Officer

Job title: Planned Giving Officer

Reporting to: Director of Communications

Salary: £25,000-£30,000

Based: Home & Mobile 2/3 days per week with remaining time at the office in Portsmouth

Period:  Initially 12 months with opportunity to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend duties

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Purpose

To play a key role in the development and implementation of the Diocesan fundraising and income generation activities in order to secure funding for parishes, programme work and project work (and organisational core costs). With an emphasis on preparing good quality funding applications whilst also expanding other fundraising channels.  

Specific Tasks

General Fundraising / Income Generation

• Support the Chief Operating officer and senior team to deliver diocesan fundraising priorities seeking opportunities to generate income for the Diocese.
• To work with external fundraising partners as required on major development programmes.
• To assist the development in capacity and skills of the parishes to enable them to complete applications for funding, by providing training and resources.
• To support the development of new income initiatives including contactless giving, planned giving and legacies as well as other opportunities through well researched and planned projects
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks as required.
• Participate in external networking and training as agreed with line manager and develop a collaborative approach with other Dioceses across England.
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role.
• Manage the workload of volunteers, trainees and those on placement, ensuring induction is undertaken and that they are able to contribute effectively.
• Work with a variety of partners to deliver workshops and training / development opportunities across the country.
• Plan and develop events in support of fundraising activity
• Develop well produced material to support planned giving working closely with the communications team.

Trusts and Grant-Making Bodies

• Work closely with the principal postholder for trusts and grants to develop strong applications supporting the work of the diocese
• Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting applications for funding.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work the diocese
• To work with individual parishes to identify funding requirements and to support the same through application processes.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities and requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations or grant making bodies, whilst maintaining success rate.
• Research and identify potential trusts using our database, internet, printed and online resources.

Communications

• To manage the Social Media profile of the Department,
• To work with the Communications team to produce articles, publications and support materials for use by the diocese, including writing copy, liaising with suppliers and distribution to parishes.
• Ensure the website fundraising communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information celebrating achievements and ensure they are publicised

Person Specification and Required Experience

E – Essential

D – Desirable

• Experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate fundraising. E
• Line management experience / supervision of staff D
• Proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and / or other Grant-making bodies D
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with partners, Trusts and other Grant-making bodies E
• Experience of researching Trust and Grant funding opportunities / experience of working with grant making bodies. D
• A demonstrable ability to manage complex projects E
• An understanding of the charitable trust sector regionally and nationally, with a detailed understanding of the wider funding environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector. D

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. E
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet). E
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise a complex and diverse workload with minimum supervision. E
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to support parishes and build relationships with potential funders. E
• Proven ability to undertake research. E 
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure. E
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes E
• Ability and willingness to travel for work E
• Ability to understand and generate budgets. D
• Meticulous attention to detail. D
• Ability to design & deliver training programmes D
• Prince2 or similar project management qualification D
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required D

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Chris Smith

Please apply by sending the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 25th March (13:00pm)

Interviews: TBC

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Terms of Employment

Information Management

• To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.
• Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.
• Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.
• Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.
• Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

Complaints

• Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

Audit and review

• To participate in regular reviews as required.

Staff Management

• To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• To provide a supportive environment for staff with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.
• To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

• You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

Engagement with staff

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

Engagement with the public

• The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

Equality & diversity

• You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

Improving working lives

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

No smoking policy

• You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices. People will be supported to give up smoking if required.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

• Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manger if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

• You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

Confidentiality

• The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
• Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Data Protection Act 1998

• Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times

Information Security

Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.

You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.

Sustainability

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

• You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

Review of role

• This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.
• You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

GDPR

• Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.