JOB PURPOSE

To lead the international finance team and enable excellent financial decision making across the Amnesty International global movement.

This includes:

• leading on the production of insightful global financial reporting & analysis,
• developing and delivering ambitious training and assurance plans
• being a strategic business partner to the International Secretariat (IS) fundraising and strategy teams in order to grow the organization impact and income through the management of the income budget and grants to national entities.
• identifying and leading finance change initiatives as relevant to improve the way finance is delivered across the movement

Ultimately, this role aims for the development of high standard financial practices across the global Amnesty movement, in order to maximise value for money in our work and enable human rights change.

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To lead and develop the International Finance team (team of four) towards the delivery of team objectives

• To monitor and report on the organisation's global financial performance and hence improve global decision making, transparency and accountability to internal and external stakeholders

• To support fundraising stakeholders with the development, implementation and delivery of global income generation strategies

• To business partner with IS fundraising and strategy teams and provide sound strategic financial advice for the effective management of the IS income budget and IS grant funding mechanisms (operational grants and fundraising grants to national entities)

• To embed high standard financial practices across the movement via the delivery of capacity building initiatives and assurance reviews

• To maximise organizational effectiveness through the delivery of global finance projects and improvement initiatives

• To support national entities as required to develop the goal of one financial Amnesty

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified or international equivalent
• Relevant post qualification experience
• Degree 2:1 or above

Work Experience

• Team leadership, i.e. setting the team vision, planning, delegation, review, coaching, performance management, team building
• Experience of delivering change initiatives
• Strong financial accounting and control experience
• Excellent English language skills, additional languages desirable
• Experience in effective presentation and communication to senior management
• Systems experience:
  • Advanced Excel
  • Sun or Dynamics 365 (desirable)

Personal skills

• Works well with others:
  • Ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills with people of different teams, levels and countries
  • Conducts themselves professionally in terms of dealing with peers and management
• Excellent work ethic:
  • Well organized, efficient and resourceful
  • Takes pride in the organisation and in their work
  • Delivers quality results to agreed deadlines
  • Takes the initiative to improve the status quo, and open minded to suggestions of new and improved ways of working
  • Good timeliness and attendance

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Job title: Case Officer

Region: Plymouth

Directorate: Operations  

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours Per Week

Salary: £24,816 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to join the Devon & Cornwall Area Team as a Case Officer for a permanent position, 35 hours per week. As a Case Officer, you will work with individuals eligible for Legion assistance to help them to access the right support in a timely and seamless way in areas such as finance, employment, health or housing advice or overcoming temporary crisis. You will also support the work of our volunteer caseworkers. A self-starter, confident at working independently, you will be responsible for forging successful relationships with statutory bodies and other agencies to maximise our reach and impact.

An experienced and customer focused case manager, assured in advocating on behalf of clients, you will have a good understanding of the UK benefits system and be used to working across multiple agencies. You’ll also need to be a strong team player, with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

This role is based in our Plymouth Area Office where you would see clients and also undertake home visits. Due to current government advice surrounding Covid 19, as we wish to keep our people and the people we support safe, all Legion Employees are working from home for the time being. This means that you would be engaging with people over the phone and by other appropriate means until we are safely able to return to office working, face to face work and home visits.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: 19th of August 2020

Virtual interviews will be held on: 25th - 26th of August 2020

An exciting opportunity has arisen at World Child Cancer, a unique charity working to diagnose and treat nearly 10,000 children with cancer across the globe annually.

As Head of Trust and Statutory Funding you will be an experienced bid writer and will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund World Child Cancer’s programmatic work. Working closely with the Programmes Team you will research, identify, cultivate and develop comprehensive proposals for potential funders. Ideally you will have international experience and will take the lead in ensuring funders remain engaged and updated on our work.

The post holder will be focussed on the income, passionate about World Child Cancer’s vision, highly organised with a keen eye for detail and committed to diversity.

This pivotal role will have a direct impact on the number of children with cancer we are able to support in the future. We need someone with ambition, drive and passion who is hungry to grow income further.

Administrative Assistant – Contract
Central London (currently remote based due to COVID-19)

Do you have exceptional communication skills, a highly organised approach and a great eye for detail? Want to take on an engaging contract with an organisation that’s making a positive impact on the UK education system? If so, read on.

About Us

We are the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent grant-making charity that is committed to ensuring that children from all backgrounds can fulfil their potential and make the most of their talents.

We offer grants to a variety of organisations, such as schools, local authorities and charities, to trial new ways of helping 3 – 18 year olds succeed, whether that’s improving their educational performance, giving them valuable life skills or preparing them for the world of work or further study.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on pupils’ learning. In response to the unprecedented closure of schools to most pupils, we’ve helped launch the National Tutoring Programme, as well as a range of resources to support home learning.

We’re currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract and provide additional support to all areas of the National Tutoring Programme and EEF’s work.

The Benefits

- Salary of £20,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE 
- Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm)
- Flexible working opportunities
- 27 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Pension matched with a 5% employer contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector while supporting the day-to-day running of an organisation that’s striving to break the link between family income and educational achievement.

You’ll have the chance to get involved with a variety of tasks, including communications, office support, events and governance, making this the ideal role in which to strengthen your existing expertise. 

The Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide a high level of administrative support to our organisation. 

You’ll join the National Tutoring Programme Team, a government-funded, sector-led initiative to support schools in addressing the impact of COVID-19 school closures on pupils’ learning. 

Some of your duties will include:

- Responding to telephone, email and mail enquiries 
- Providing PA support to our Deputy CEO and National Tutoring Partners Director
- Taking minutes at committee meetings 
- Organising events including seminars, roundtable events and conferences 

About You

To join us as an Administrative Assistant, you will need:

- Experience with CRM software, such as Salesforce 
- Intermediate or advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills 
- The ability to prepare reports, support materials, correspondence and policy briefings/papers to a high standard 
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation
- Excellent attention to detail 
- A genuine interest in the education sector and a commitment to the aims and mission of the EEF

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working as an administrative assistant, managing a range of projects, or working in an educational, charity or not-for-profit setting. A degree (or equivalent) would also be an advantage. 

Other organisations may call this role Administrator, PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Team Administrator, Office Administrator, Programme Administrator, or Project Administrator.

The closing date for applications is the 20th August 2020. 

The EEF is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices (and are open to job shares, secondments, part time and flexible working schedules).

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our Administrative Assistant, please select the apply button shown to be brought to our website. 

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Your letter should be no more than 700 words and should outline (1) your particular interest in this position at the EEF, and (2) how you think you match what we’re looking for, drawing on specific examples.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

If you are a personable, confident and client focused Resourcing/Recruitment professional or have relevant, transferable recruitment experience, this is an exciting opportunity to genuinely make a difference, helping St Mungo’s to meet our growing talent needs and supporting work that really changes and rebuilds lives.

In this busy and varied role, you will work with managers across London and the South East, providing an efficient and effective recruitment service for permanent, casual, temporary or self-employed workers.

Working from our head office in London, you will:

• Build effective working relationships with local managers, candidates and recruitment partners
• Advise on recruitment policy, processes and best practice recruitment
• Deliver regular training sessions related to recruitment and selection
• Develop recruitment marketing materials, advertising and social media campaigns

You will line manage up to 2 Recruitment Administrators ensuring that the pre-employment checking and on-boarding for new starters is progressed quickly, and that any delays or issues are quickly resolved in partnership with the hiring manager.

You will be based from our offices in London, with regular travel  travel to other locations across England as required.

You may have worked directly in an HR or Resourcing team before, but we also welcome applications from those with relevant transferable experience; for example, recruitment experience in relation to volunteers, temporary staff or perhaps from recruiting staff to a team you have managed.

If you are able to build effective relationships quickly, understand great customer service and can work with colleagues to solve problems and are assertive enough to be in a standalone role we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 24th August

Virtual Assessments and Interviews: 3rd and 4th of September

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

Excellent part-time opportunity as Senior Administrator within a dynamic team focusing on social action, justice and transformation. 

Deadline is 20th August 2020.  Shortlisted candidates will be informed by the 21st August 2020.  Interviews to be held August 27th 2020 in central London within COVID safe premises as per the Government’s Covid secure guidance for work places. 

The role will be home-based for the forseeable future with an expectation of 2-3 days per month to be in attendance in the London office once it reopens for team buildings and strategy meetings.

With an initial 1 year contract, there is every expectation that this will be continued.

Please email Tania Bright CEO, with *letter of application* explaining your motivation for the role, and an up to date CV.   CV's alone will not be accepted.

Overview

Capital Mass works across the Diocese of London’s 400 parishes, supporting, equipping and serving all aspects of Community Transformation and Social Action.  There are six pillars within the Diocesan strategy for ‘Compassionate Communities’, they are:-

• Mental Health, Loneliness and Wellbeing
• Modern Day Slavery
• Climate Crisis/caring for God’s creation
• Debt & Financial Wellbeing
• Major Youth Violence
• Homelessness and Housing

The Capital Mass team supports the Diocesan work in these six areas through 1-2-1 consultancy; training and events; strategic planning; networking and signposting; development of partnership affiliations; and impact reporting.

Job summary

To provide administrative support to the Capital Mass CEO and team to ensure that we can provide a comprehensive service to the London Diocesan Fund, including its clergy, lay employees, volunteers and parishes.

This role would suit someone with a flair for detail, intuitive organising abilities and being a completer-finisher.  Likewise, the role would be interesting for an individual who is, whilst presently looking for a part-time opportunity, be looking down the line to progress in a career focused on faith-based  Community Transformation/Social Action - as growth of work and team is a longer term probability, leading to both fulltime and/or broader employment opportunities. There will be scope to be involved and trained in all aspects of our work.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities of the role

General

Overseeing all aspects of administration within the organisation.  This will include but not be limited to:-

• managing the registered charity’s (Capital Mass) administration such as filing accounts with Companies House and Charity Commission as well as supporting the CEO in managing Board logistics
• curating the bi-monthly electronic Newsletter, researching for new and invigorating content, drafting ‘copy’ for team comment and sending via MailChimp
• organising multi-stakeholder meetings via Zoom, Google Meets and Microsoft Team, plus physical room bookings and diary management
• maintaining electronic filing systems and effectively managing the Shared Drive
• co-ordinating IT support where required, including web-hosting, hardware, software and mobile phone contracts
• managing payroll and pension administration with Stewardship (for 2 staff only)
• crafting Powerpoint presentations as required for training and events
• monitoring four email inboxes, responding or forwarding requests as appropriate.

Website and Social Media

Pro-actively overseeing the content management of the website, ensuring that it is:-

• an up-to-date accurate representation of the work we do
• showcasing all our on-line resources
• advertising all training and events
• encouraging feedback and interaction

Events Management

In conjunction with the Pillar Lead, plan and execute training and events as required, both on-line and physically (from 2021) using and maximising the benefits of EventBrite

• advertising the event/training session
• recording, editing and storing
• maintaining a record of those who have attended training
• preparing course materials
• supporting the trainer where required
• collating feedback

Finances and Fundraising Administration

Support the CEO in managing the charities finances, budget and fundraising endeavours.

• keep a log/spreadsheet of company expenditure and retaining of receipts
• work alongside the CEO, Finance Trustee and Book-keeper in regards to management accounts and yearly budget formation
• using Donorfy, enter in all donations received
• manage GiftAid reclamation, where individuals donate
• contribute to writing bids under guidance by the CEO when applying to Grants and Trusts
• log all bid applications and keep a database of when to re-apply and/or provide KPI’s to Grants and Trusts in regards to monies awarded

The Senior Administrator may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Experience, knowledge, training and qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Educated to A-level or equivalent standard.

Aptitudes and abilities

• Administratively efficient with strong attention to detail.
• A desire to follow a career path in faith-based Community Transformation/Social Action and a willingness to learn.
• IT literate (MS Office Suite used) with competency on Apple products useful.
• Excellent people skills and evidenced emotional intelligence.
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to write clearly in English.

Personal attributes

• Team player.
• Professional and confident manner.
• Dynamic and self-motivated.
• Ability to deal with competing demands and prioritise work to meet timescales.
• Used to dealing with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to keep confidences, honesty.

General Conditions

Diversity

We understand the benefits of employing individuals from a range of backgrounds, with diverse cultures and talents. We aim to create a workforce that:

• values difference in others and respects the dignity and worth of each individual
• reflects the diversity of the nation that the Church of England exists to serve
• fosters a climate of creativity, tolerance and diversity that will help all staff to develop to their full potential.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and ensuring that all employees, job applicants, customers and other persons with whom we deal are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination. We want to ensure that we not only observe the relevant legislation but also do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. We expect all of our employees to be treated and to treat others with respect. Our aim is to provide a working environment free from harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form which may affect the dignity of the individual.

Equal treatment amongst differing people from diverse backgrounds is one of the central precepts of the Church of England's mission and theology.  The Church of England values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.  The Diocese of London is therefore concerned to avoid discriminating against any person. 

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of the Church and as professionals, whatever their job.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

All staff are required to ensure that they understand and accept the legal duties placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part and by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to co-operate with colleagues and management in the control of health and safety at work.  Therefore, staff are required to:

• Read, understand and abide by the LDF Health and Safety Policy;
• make themselves familiar with accident and emergency procedures for their site;
• inform their manager immediately of any health or safety deficiencies or dangerous situations or near misses;
• set a good personal example in respect of health and safety.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of the relevant Director.

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is a small charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice. 
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work. 
• Support people to create a fairer society in which everyone, regardless of their background, can flourish

Over the last two years, we have undergone an exciting journey to move from being London-focused to having national reach and presence. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Finance Officer to join the team and help us along our journey to achieving further growth.

Main duties/ responsibilities:

Supplier processing and reconciliations

• Monitor accounts email inbox
• Electronic filing to QuickBooks and Shared drive
• Process supplier invoices, bills, charge cards, staff expenses and other costs
• Stock order reconciliation to invoices
• Prepare payment runs for approval and upload to online banking
• Allocations of payments to ledgers
• Sending remittance advices to suppliers
• Supplier relationship management
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Customer processing and reconciliations including processing grant and donation receipts

• Update the CRM for grant payments.

Management reporting

• Bank reconciliations
• Petty cash management, processing and reconciliation
• Month end journals and reconciliations e.g. accruals, prepayments, allocations, payroll, grant accruals
• Prepare management accounts using reports from Quick Books

Year-end reporting and Audit

• Assist with annual audit and accounts preparation
• Prepare Trial balance and year end reconciliations for auditors

Other

• Provide financial information for funders reports
• To perform any other reasonable duties as required by the organisation.

Person Specification

• Minimum AAT qualified or relevant QBE.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar role, of which one year must be working within a charity.
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or similar finance systems as well as proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent English language skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives and organisational targets with minimal supervision.
• High level of organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Finance Administration Assistant – Contract
Central London (currently remote based due to COVID-19)

Are you a finance professional with great multi-tasking skills? Want to take on an engaging contract with an organisation that’s making a positive impact on the UK education system? If so, read on.

About Us

We are the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent grant-making charity that is committed to ensuring that children from all backgrounds can fulfil their potential and make the most of their talents.

We offer grants to a variety of organisations, such as schools, local authorities and charities, to trial new ways of helping 3 – 18 year olds succeed, whether that’s improving their educational performance, giving them valuable life skills or preparing them for the world of work or further study.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on pupils’ learning. In response to the unprecedented closure of schools to most pupils, we’ve helped launch the National Tutoring Programme, as well as a range of resources to support home learning.

We’re currently looking for a Finance Administration Assistant to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract and provide additional finance support to all areas of the National Tutoring Programme and EEF’s work.

The Benefits

- Salary of £20,000 - £27,000 per annum DOE
- Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm)
- Flexible working opportunities
- 27 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Pension matched with a 5% employer contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector while supporting the day-to-day running of an organisation that’s striving to break the link between family income and educational achievement.

You’ll join our talented Finance and Administration team, who are integral to our success. As part of this team, you’ll help to maximise the impact of our resources and ensure that we deliver a service that’s high performing, agile and focused on delivering excellent results.

The Role

As a Finance Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth running of our Finance function.

Working with the Finance Officer and Head of Finance & Operations, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries
- Process a high volume of invoices and expense claims
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Process agreements with tutoring organisations
- Maintain accurate records

About You

To join us as a Finance Administration Assistant, you’ll need:

- Previous experience as a finance administrator/assistant or similar
- Experience with accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Salesforce or Concur
- A good understanding of financial procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel to create spreadsheets, charts and formulas
- Strong numeracy skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine interest in the education sector and a commitment to the aims and mission of the EEF

Ideally, you will be educated to degree level and working towards an accountancy qualification. Experience of working in an education, charity or not-for-profit environment would also be an advantage, as would experience of working in a fast-paced finance function, ideally in the charity sector.

Other organisations may call this role Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or Finance Clerk.

The EEF is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices (and are open to job shares, secondments, part time and flexible working schedules).

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our Finance Administration Assistant, please select the apply button shown to be brought to our website. 

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should be no more than 700 words and should outline (1) your particular interest in this position at the EEF, and (2) how you think you match what we’re looking for, drawing on specific examples.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members. The College requires a team player who will engage with committees that form a key part of the College’s work. The role supports the effective running of committees, acting as central point of contact for Chairs. You will be responsible for excellent and accurate administration, including minute taking and meeting management. You will have a clear and proactive approach to managing robust and secure administrative processes and an ability to work to established governance processes. If you like working in a small team, have an eye for detail and accuracy with an ability to moving effortlessly from basic administration to communicating with medical professionals then this role is perfect.

Responsibilities:

Committee Services for a number of committees

• Planning and organising committee meetings for allocated committees. Meetings are almost all held online via video conferencing 
• Management and preparation of agenda and papers with the Chair and circulation to committee members
• Attendance at committee meeting to take minutes
• Provide accurate formal minutes for review and approval
• Keep records and follow up any action points or decisions made by the committee.
• Build good working relationships with the Chair and committee members and provide support to the Chair to ensure smooth running of the committees
• Providing reports to the committee or College Council
• Communicate the work of the Committee and receive input to committee work from other stakeholders
• Manage the appointment and retirement of committee Chair and members according to standard governance processes.
• Maintain committee records and membership details on College systems.

The Successful Applicant:

• Experience of secretariat administration and servicing committees and / or senior level Boards
• Experience of working to support governance processes in a professional body or membership organisation e.g. working with terms of reference and appointments processes
• An individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to write clear and concise minutes, reports and documents
• Have excellent organisation and planning skills, especially with regard to meetings, meeting arrangements and documentation, including video/online meetings  
• Be someone with ability to use own initiative and able to form good working relationships at all levels and with externally based professionals and volunteers
• Have a track record of working with a team and willing to contribute to team and corporate aims

To apply, please send download and complete the supporting information form, and email it with your CV via the application link.

Early applications are recommended as received applications would be considered on a daily basis and candidates may be interviewed before the application deadline.

This post can based at any of our Skylights which are at the following locations London, Brent, Croydon, Oxford, Merseyside, South Wales, South Yorkshire, Coventry, Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions

During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About Crisis
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. Through our pioneering research into the causes and consequences of homelessness and the solutions to it, we know what it will take to end it, together, in our lifetimes.

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice on welfare rights and entitlements for people facing homelessness, including those who may appear to have no recourse to public funds, to contribute to Crisis’ mission of ending homelessness. Advice and assistance will be offered on an internal consultancy basis to Crisis Skylight staff to enable them to advocate for their clients. For complex cases, more direct involvement will be required including direct work with members and advocacy to relevant agencies.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience of working in the welfare benefits sector. You will enjoy working across Client Services providing good quality advice and support as well as developing and delivering training to Skylight staff.

Your knowledge and expertise will contribute to the development of policy, practice and campaigns work by providing examples of where welfare policy and/or practice contributes to the perpetuating or creating homelessness.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR team through the Crisis website.

Closing date: Wednesday 13 August 2020 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Camden Disability Action is a disabled peoples’ organisation which promotes the independence and inclusion of Disabled people, challenges discrimination and works to achieve social change.

We are seeking a highly motivated Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join our new Advice service. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of all health and disability benefits and be excited about working for an organisation which is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position funded by Camden Council until 2023, with a possible extension until 2027.

The role will be performed remotely in the short term before moving to face-to-face at the Greenwood Centre in Camden when the COVID-19 situation improves, and it is safe to do so.

For further information, download a copy of the job description and person specification.

Click the Apply button for details on how to apply.

Closing date: 10am on Monday, 24th August 2020.

Camden Disability Action in committed to equality, diversity and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled people and from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Camden Disability Action is a registered charity, number: 1162787.

We know that “place” – the neighbourhoods and communities where we live, love, work, study, care, volunteer and more – has always been a vital part of London life.  But if there was ever any doubt, the covid-19 crisis has brought this into sharp relief.  Without the support and connection with our neighbours, friends, volunteers, local businesses, local councils and local community groups it’s hard to conceive of how we would have made it through recent months.

At London Funders we’ve seen the importance of place-based funders, who know the communities and civil society groups in their area, and can ensure that funding quickly reaches the people who need it.  We’ve also seen the vibrancy of place-based giving schemes, who have been able to mobilise local people, funders, businesses and others to generate valuable funding and coordinate vital volunteering efforts.  It’s been an uplifting experience to work with people who are so committed to their places and communities, and we want to make sure that we’re supporting this energetic and effective response for the future – that’s where this new role comes in.

The new Director of Collaboration (Local) role is crucial to us in ensuring that the growing place-based giving movement is enabled to thrive, that networks of funders in local areas can collaborate to ensure effective distribution of funding, and that the expertise and learning from local collaborations informs our wider work as a team.  We need someone who can build trusting relationships across sectors and communities, bringing people together to help areas achieve their potential.  

If you’re interested in the role we’d love to hear from you.  You can find more detail in the information pack below, which includes links to where you can find out more about our work and the areas this role will be focused on.  When you’re ready to apply, just send your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) explaining how you meet the points on the person specification to Grace before 10am on Monday 17 August 2020.  We look forward to hearing from you, and to hopefully working with you to make a positive difference to London life through local communities.

Could you be a Link Worker supporting people from within the NHS? 

Watford & Three Rivers, Hertfordshire

Dacorum, Hertfordshire

Hertsmere, Hertfordshire

St Albans & Harpenden, Hetfordshire

Hertfordshire's NHS has commissioned "Link Workers" throughout the county to work closely with GP surgeries supporting patients to find non-clinical solutions to improve their wellbeing. Link Workers will work intensively with a small number of individuals, enabling them to access support within their local community.

You will be responsible for linking patients to services across the Health, Statutory and Voluntary sectors.  You will work alongside patients to help them achieve their goals, undertaking assessments and building relationships to agree personalised plans to help the patient make the necessary changes to live the life they choose. You will work closely with GPs, other health and social care professionals, and also with local voluntary organsiations. 

You may have worked in a similar role previously - but equally this role will be suited to someone with good local knowledge, appropriate experience and a passion for personalised care. Are you a people person? Can you earn trust and help people identify goals and access the support they need to achieve those goals? Are you fully committed to person-centred services and to helping inviduals find solutions to their needs? Can you work as part of a GP surgery team, maintaining the highest professional standards, sharing systems, communicating clearly and contributing to case management? If you are proactive, enthusiastic and person-centred, then we would love to hear from you. 

We have already appointed more than a dozen Link Workers in Hertfordshire and to expand our team we are now looking for Link Workers in Hertsmere and South West Herts. HCNS's wider activities are also supported by HCC and by local CCGs. The roles are offered as permanent contracts (subject to future funding). The roles are full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners. 

The roles will be based at one or more local GP surgeries covering Watford & Three Rivers, Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans & Harpenden and we will pay travel expenses within the geographical area covered. Applicants must be licenced drivers with access to a vehicle. An enhanced DBS check will be required. 

The role

We are recruiting Link Workers to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence. Link Workers will receive referrals from GP surgeries. They must take time to understand people’s needs, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, carers and individuals to develop appropraite solutions.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.

The job

You will be employed by one of the voluntary organisations involved in the delivery of Link Worker services: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Other partners may join.

You will be assigned to work with one or more GP surgeries and play a key role within their team. You will also be part of a locality team comprising other social prescribers led by a Senior Navigator.

You will need to operate independently and as part of several different teams, each providing support and supervision. You will use case management databases and communications systems, understand safeguarding and privacy rules, and provide high quality information, input and feedback. 

Please apply using the application form attached stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocate or commute if appointed. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview.

FINANCE PLANNING ANALYST

£40 to £45k

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this is an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant with experience of a range of business or not for profit contexts to join a small and dynamic team committed to continuing to improve mental health (in South London) in the long term. We want to establish the Maudsley Charity as a robust and sustainable charity, with the right infrastructure, people, and resources to deliver our strategic goals.

Your key areas of responsibility will include;

• Business planning and reporting for the Senior Management Team and Board
• Business Partnering, particularly supporting our Programmes team
• Working with our trading subsidiary which manages the Ortus, both the home of the charity and a superb conference and training centre
• Managing a range of projects, including business cases and due diligence for the programmes we support

You will have;

• Proven finance experience with an emphasis on Financial Planning and Analysis or Finance Business Partnering
• Experience of operating in a complex environment, communicating with, and influencing stakeholders and others in the statutory and third sectors, as well as key partner- suppliers
• Experience of building models across a variety of platforms and of pulling together information from a number of systems into reports in a way which communicates information clearly and highlights issues that require attention
• Excellent analytical, planning, organisational and communication skills

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working may be available. The office of the charity is based at the Ortus, a five-minute walk from Denmark Hill station (several direct routes from Central London). We are currently working at home and expect this to continue for the short to medium-term.

Closing date: 12 August 2020

Interview date: w/c 17 August 2020