The role

The Commercial Manager will focus on working with the food industry to provide increasing volumes of surplus foods to the charities and community groups we support across the country, the success you have, together with your colleagues in the Food Team, will be critical to maintaining our growth.

Your role will be to identify, develop and manage new business relationships and strengthen existing business relationships with companies in the food industry, generating value for the partner and to secure growing and sustainable volumes of surplus food for the FareShare Network.

When it comes to our key partners, you will undertake a strategic account management role leading and coordinating FareShare’s engagement right across our organisation ensuring professional account management and enabling us to leverage the appropriate influence, expertise, and funding from these key partners as well as food.

You will work with food partners to help identify and overcome the barriers which exist to giving surplus food to people in need.  These include operational, financial and historical issues, including competition from income streams available to industry e.g. selling surplus food to anaerobic digestion or animal feed processors. FareShare has been able to secure external grant funding to help overcome these barriers and help increase the volumes of fresh foods which are redistributed. This role will include working with food partners and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to apply this fund, seeing initiatives through to completion, monitoring the impacts, benefits and evaluation.

You will also be required to work closely with FareShare colleagues within FareShare and across the UK in our partner organisations in order to identify and understand opportunities for creating mutual and shared value.

Main areas of responsibility

Business Development and Relationship Management

• Research, investigate and approach food companies that have the potential to divert surplus food products to the FareShare network.
• Research relevant key personnel within the organisation that will help drive its success and engage the relevant internal departments.
• Working with the partner and with FareShare’s supply Chain and Logistics Team develop systems and business processes which are appropriate for that partner and which will ensure they are managed in the most environmentally, socially and financially efficient way.
• Prepare and proactively promote the benefits of working with FareShare to existing and potential partners
• Working in conjunction with the Food Partners Senior Managers and other members of the team plan and manage delivery of the FareShare Food Strategy relevant to your accounts
• Be responsible for, and proactively drive, your own lead generation setting of appointments and meetings to progress these relationships
• Scope and implement partnership agreements and/or service contracts between Fareshare and Food Partners
• Implement food partner account management practices to support continued development and growth of key food partners
• Keep up to date with industry and charity insights and ensure this is reflected back strategically across ways of working and account management

Project and Initiative Management

• Be responsible for managing and communicating key projects and initiatives to increase food volumes and strategic value, securing support from a range of stakeholders within food partners and across the FareShare network.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Logistics, Operations and Network Development teams with the aim of optimising food out to our network
• Develop and lead FareShare cross-departmental strategic activity to enable us to derive maximum value from key food partners including liaising with fund raising, marketing and volunteering teams

Competencies and behaviours

• Proactive, organised and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication with effective presentation skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages, ideally at an advanced level and with a good level of numeracy and literacy
• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem solving
• Creative approach to problem solving and developing new opportunities and initiatives

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

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• Demonstrable experience managing multiple accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or comparable sector with professionalism and integrity consistently meeting or exceeding challenging targets
• Good working knowledge of the key players across the food industry and their ways of working
• Successful track record of managing cross-functional projects to tight timescales and budgets, ensuring involvement of all key stakeholders
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use own initiative working independently and responsibly

Desirable

• Experience of working in a retail or food industry sector
• Experience of project evaluation, data-driven analysis and impact reporting
• Relationship and stakeholder management experience of large corporate partners

Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment

About our work

Feed the Minds is a small, but ambitious UK-based international development organisation, operating in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Our projects emphasis partnership and sustainable solutions promoting economic empowerment, health, and citizenship through practical education. Our funding comes from a wide variety of sources: individual supporters, networks, and church groups as well as trusts and statutory funders and we are keen to diversify our funding streams.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to join an ambitious international development organisation.  This is a wonderful opportunity to undertake a varied role with lots of potential to shape and develop a communications strategy for an organisation that values creativity. 

You will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering an effective external and internal communications programme in keeping with Feed the Minds’ mission and strategy to increase the influence and impact of our work.

To be successful in this role you will need to be flexible and work in a constantly changing environment.  You will have strong organisation skills, excellent written skills, with strong attention to details, and the ability to write and communicate key findings and stories in a clear and compelling manner to a range of audiences.

You will have a proven track record in communications and profile-raising, developing engaging and creative communications.

Due to current circumstances this role will initially be home based but we are now giving our staff the opportunity to have flexible working, coming into the office a couple of days per week.

To apply, you must have the right to live and work in the UK.

IT Manager

Location: Islington, London however the role will be split between the London office and working from home. If based outside of London the role will be home based however travel to London will be necessary.
Salary: £36,300 - £42,000 per annum inclusive if based in London and £33,500 - £38,900 per annum inclusive if based outside of London
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 5 October at 10am
Interview date: First interviews to be held on Thursday 14 October. Second interviews to be held week commencing Monday 18 Monday. The actual date is still to be confirmed.

This is a permanent role.

Are you the right person to spearhead a new digital era for JDRF?

This is a newly created central IT/digital role that will help lead an exciting programme of digital transformation across JDRF over the next two years, working closely with colleagues on replacing the CRM and digital marketing platforms and supporting the integration of a new website.

You will lead the introduction and administration of a new office platform and related systems as they come online over the next two years. You will provide IT/digital support and guidance to the organisation, and coordinate training to other JDRF teams through the digital transformation strategy and beyond, deepening IT and digital expertise across the charity.

Working as part of JDRF's wider Digital Transformation team, and with access to support from external agencies, you will cover a broad range of activities and responsibilities. You will be resourceful in self-learning and researching how best to operate the new systems and processes being established.

To be successful you will:

• have experience of digital systems administration
• have experience of providing IT/digital support to multiple teams across an organisation
• have experience of digital project management and/or the rollout of digital systems
• have experience of managing external delivery and support agencies

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

To learn more about the role please download the job description. 

To apply for the role please complete the form below.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – starting with 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

Redbridge Carers Support Service is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently recruiting for Young Adult Carers Project Manager who will join our team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

This role is offered as a six-month fixed term contract.

This is an interesting and varied role which includes both project management and frontline support work. The post holder will be responsible for: 

• Identifying and supporting unpaid young adult carers from the diverse communities in Redbridge through the provision of information, advice, guidance and signposting.
• Raising awareness of the needs, aspirations and goals of young adult carers aged 16 to 30.
• Working with a range of partner agencies, such as Barnardos Young Carers Project, social care, education and health services, to develop robust communication and engagement strategies and practical action plans, leading to new and improved pathways to care and support.
• Line managing the Young Adult Carers Support Worker and relevant sessional workers and volunteers.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant qualification and have proven experience of supporting vulnerable young adults. They will be able to forge effective working relationships with relevant professionals, agencies and community leaders and promote services through a variety of media. The successful candidate will be able to engage vulnerable young adults who may have experienced isolation and exclusion. They will have knowledge and experience of facilitating groups and co-producing services and projects with a diverse group of participants. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with both staff and carers.

Salary: £30,599 p.a. FTE, £26,228 pro rata for 30 hours p.w.

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

About FareShare

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups. During 2020, we redistributed 113 million meals through our FareShare Regional Centres and our retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
 

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values:  Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and

achieve the most for our clients/customers.

The role

The Commercial officer will focus on working with the food industry to provide increasing volumes of surplus foods to the charities and community groups we support across the country, the success you have, together with your colleagues in the Food Team, will be critical to maintaining our growth.

Your role will be to identify, develop and manage new and existing food partners.  Supported by the Commercial Manager you will work with companies in the food industry, generating value for the partner whilst securing growing and sustainable volumes of surplus food for the FareShare Network.

You will also be required to work closely across departments in our food partners such as Supply Chain, CSR, Marketing, Operations etc. With support from the Commercial Manager, you will identify and understand opportunities at our food partners, putting the case for food redistribution through FareShare, implementing processes to develop sustainable supply to FareShare whilst creating mutual and shared value between our organisations. You will build your understanding of our food partners’ needs and work closely with FareShare colleagues in the UK office and from across the country to extract maximum value from the relationships.

As part of this role you will support any FareShare industry facing initiatives, including those specifically related to help overcome the barriers to food redistribution and increase the volumes of surplus foods which are redistributed. This may require you to work with food partners and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate identification of activities, and monitoring progress, benefits and evaluation.

You will work closely with FareShare colleagues in Fundraising, Marketing and Operations to provide the best service to our food partners, our network and the charities we deliver to.

Main areas of responsibility

Business Development and Relationship Management

• With support from the Commercial Manager undertake research to identify potential growth areas and new accounts
• Support the Commercial Manager in the development and execution of strategies for your food category.
• Approach and engage food companies that have the potential to divert surplus food to the FareShare network.
• Create and deliver engaging presentations for the acquisition and retention of food partners, effectively presenting the benefits of working with FareShare
• Research and engage relevant key personnel within food businesses working across functions of the key food industry partners, like Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations and Sustainability, to build a good understanding of operations and negotiate effective outcomes for FareShare
• Identify patterns where food surpluses have occurred before and are likely to occur again and work with the partner to develop systems and business processes which are appropriate for that partner and which will ensure they are managed in the most environmentally, socially and financially efficient way.
• Use our food data and other stats to identify trends to food partner supply and to effectively manage food partners, identifying appropriate milestones and opportunities to prompt lapsed or infrequent partners.

Account Support

• Support the Commercial Manager in the development and execution of strategies appropriate to your food category
• Provide support to Senior Manager and Commercial Managers to manage projects within existing or developing key accounts, providing support and assistance to the development of those partnerships.
• Work closely with colleagues in Operations, especially the Supply Chain and Logistics team and the Regional Centres, to ensure smooth on-boarding of new suppliers, planning of food into the network and resolution of any relevant operational issues relating to your food category and partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing Communications to provide relevant and compelling communications support to food partners and helping to monitor social media/food partner/industry comms relating to own accounts.
• Support the work of colleagues in the Fundraising and Volunteering teams to help leverage maximum benefit from our relationships with food partners, encouraging broader relationships with our food partners and an appreciation of the benefits of partnering with FareShare.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of working in or alongside the food industry in account management or customer facing role
• Strong relationship skills, building and maintaining relationships across a range of levels and with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in presenting confidently to a range of stakeholders at varying levels
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages and a good level of numeracy and literacy.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or other fast moving customer service orientated sector
• Track record of using selling and negotiation skills with professionalism and integrity to achieve desired outcomes & targets.

• Management of initiatives and projects such as new product launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or similar
• Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment.

Competencies and behaviours

• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of food waste and surplus redistribution
• Motivation towards, and interest in, FareShare’s mission
• Problem solving ability, able to think laterally and creatively
• Highly motivated, comfortable working independently and using initiative as well as being an enthusiastic team player contributing to group tasks and team working

Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th October 2021
 

Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start.

The Trust raises funds to enable Law Centres, local Citizens Advice and other advice agencies to continue to help vulnerable people access legal advice. Those that the advice centres help include families facing homelessness, older people requiring community care, trafficked women and children, people with disabilities, refugees, people facing unemployment, discrimination and those with mental health problems. 

As Finance and Office Manager, you will be responsible for administrating the day-to-day running of the London Legal Support Trust’s financial operations, with responsibility for accurate and transparent financial records. Your financial reports to the CEO and trustees will ensure effective financial management of the Trust. As part of office management, you will be responsible for managing the Trust’s contracts with external providers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing accounts, financial controls and planning budgets across multiple budget lines and cost centres. 

Closing date: Sunday, 10th October 2021 To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, addressing all the selection criteria under the person specification, by clicking the Apply with Charity Job button on the advert. 

Senior Management Accountant (6m FTC), Higher Education – South East London, up to £55,000 per annum

A well-respected higher education organisation based in London is in a need of a new Senior Management Accountant to join the team. This role will suit qualified Management Accountants who are looking to build on their business partnering skills. Working remotely to begin with, and gradually moving to 2/3 days a week in the office, this is a great opportunity for those interested in higher education and working as part of a wider team. Candidates should be immediately available or on a short notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing information advice and support to Faculty Operating Officers, Heads of Department, Heads of Directorates & Financial Managers to enable them to plan and manage the financial affairs of Faculties and Directorates.
• Support the design and implementation of Finance System Transformation (Project Ascent) through contribution and collaboration in stakeholder working groups.
• Faculties\Directorates: business partner; financial information and advice to enable objectives to be achieved; revenue and capital forecasting; development of financial plans and budgets; progress against plans and forecast outturns; link between strategy and resourcing; staffing requirements and financial sustainability of new and replacement posts; capital expenditure planning; cost\benefit analyses; course and programme costing; financial training to relevant faculty and directorate staff.
• Corporate level (analysis): financial analysis; financial sustainability of business units; financial forecasting; financial benchmarking; financial appraisals.
• Corporate level (planning and control); budget development; progress against plan and forecast outturns; salary forecasting; cash forecasting; financial forecasting; balance sheet management.
• Corporate level (management reporting); management accounts for University and subsidiaries; related analysis and information for Executive and Court Committees; other management reports. 
• Supporting the Head of Management Accounts in achieving the objectives of the management accounting team; financial analysis; improving quality of outputs; adapting to changed requirements; improvement to financial models and work processes; enhancement to reporting platforms (Business Objects); maintain currency of financial procedural manual (vis-à-vis management information policy and procedures).

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Experience producing full set of management accounts, budgets and forecasts and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
• Experience in Higher Education would be preferred but is not essential
• Excellent knowledge of financial and management accounting frameworks.
• Good IT proficiency, with emphasis on data sourcing and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral\written communication skills including report writing.

The National Church Institutions (NCIs) are national administrative bodies that work together to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England. Their activities are hugely varied, ranging from management of a multi-billion-pound investment fund, to a grant-giving charity, a housing service for retired clergy and the administration of four multi-employer pension schemes.

The Procurement Team is part of the Finance department, a shared services function working across the NCIs to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service to each organisation. The NCI procurement function was established 3 years ago, and has developed into a key strategic partner for these organisations, driving value-for-money, promoting a best practice approach and upholding strong ethical procurement principles.

Introduction

As Procurement Category Manager, you will support the Head of Procurement to spearhead and be responsible for building out our support to the IT, Property & Facilities and Professional Services departments, developing strong working relationships across teams and promoting great procurement practice and truly effective contract management. This will include running competitive tenders, appointing and managing preferred suppliers, and providing procurement support for key projects.

This post is based in Westminster and requires the flexibility to travel to work at Lambeth Palace or regionally as required. Remote working will be available for 2-3 days per week, subject to requirements and agreement.

Interviews will be held w/c 18th October 2021.

In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.

Are you an experienced finance professional, looking for a new role within a front line charity?

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and ambitious finance professional to join our team in the role of Finance Manager.

This post reports into the Head of Finance and Resources, and is a core part of the Resources team, having responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance. You will ensure that all financial records are up to date, and provide reliable financial information for planning, reporting and audit purposes. You will be instrumental in supporting with the annual organisational budget and in-year forecasts, and will support front-line staff manage their in-year finances, ensuring that financial assumptions are reliable and that variances are understood.

You will be at least part-qualified in a chartered accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or be a fully qualified AAT with extensive experience. You should be committed to self-improvement and respond positively to constructive feedback when given, and be a committed team player. You should be highly organised with strong people and communication skills and have a good working knowledge of charity accounting standards, having worked within financial management within a similar sized organisation.

Due to Covid-19 we have moved to a hybrid office/home working model, and this role will be part office based and part remote.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

For more details about the job and to apply, please complete the application form on our website. 

Study the ACA with a friendly, supportive team of people

We think our trainees are the best people to be around. Join us and you’ll be part of a brilliant group of trainees working alongside qualified staff who are committed to doing the best work for our clients. We place our values at the centre of how we manage our organisation and we value you as an individual who brings a unique perspective and approach.

We work with social purpose organisations – we think they are the best kind of client. All of our clients are not-for-profits – from household name charities, campaigning organisations, and community organisations, to commercially savvy membership bodies and health and social care providers operating in a highly competitive market. This means that during your training you gain exposure to charities, companies, and other organisational structures. We aim to play a full positive role in the voluntary sector and through our work we want to support the positive impact our clients make in the world.

Trainee Accountant Requirements:

Become a Chartered Accountant with the internationally recognised ACA qualification

Alongside your day job undertaking audit and advisory work, you will study for your ACA qualification with the support of our training provider. Our trainees have a great success rate in completing the ACA. Whether you want to stay in practice, develop a specialism around tax, or work towards becoming an FD, the qualification and your Sayer Vincent experience open doors.

If you want to join an organisation where your efforts can have a lasting effect in a rewarding and challenging role, then visit our website to find out more.

About Sayer Vincent:

Sayer Vincent is a firm of chartered accountants that has been dedicated to charities and social enterprises for over 30 years. Through our tailored audit and advice services, we provide trustees and managers with the assurance that their charity is managing its resources effectively. When Sayer Vincent works with your organisation, you will feel that you have extra people in your team. We make a positive contribution to help you achieve your strategic objectives. We’re a friendly professional team that will challenge the status quo from an informed position and share your goals of making your charity more effective. We’re committed to making a difference for charities and helping them to be more effective.

Location: London
Contract Type: 3-year contract
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive

Applications should be submitted by 17 October 21 at the latest. Selection days will take place between 1 and 11 November 21 and will consist of two exercises to be completed online on Monday 1 or 8 November for about two hours and to attend a virtual selection half day that same week. Please note we will not be able to accommodate other interview dates and it is imperative that you are available on those dates.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to contact each applicant personally. We will generally contact shortlisted candidates on week prior to our selection day.

The start date for these roles is early January 2022 or you have the option to delay this to January 2023.

We are committed to equal opportunities and applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people are welcome, regardless of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

You may have experience of the following: Trainee Accountant, Graduate, Accounts Assistant, AAT, Finance Graduate, ACCA, Trainee Scheme, Finance Assistant, CIMA, Financial Services, Accountant, ACA, Banking, Finance Administrator, Graduate Scheme, Financial Graduate, etc.

Ref: 102 752

Job overview 

Better Bankside is seeking a proactive, creative, independent thinker to lead a strategic place marketing programme, positioning Bankside as ‘London’s other side’. Working with the Director of Communications and Engagement, the Marketing Manager will evolve and deliver creative programming and campaigns that celebrate and develop Bankside’s distinct character.

The Marketing Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to amplify messaging of the organisation’s vision and purpose and will be responsible for Better Bankside’s Area Promotion and Venues Bankside programmes. Playing a key role in delivering corporate and consumer marketing, PR and events, conveying Better Bankside’s diverse programme to business members and stakeholders. The role also involves promoting the area’s attractions, event venues, festivals to a global audience and raising awareness of Bankside as a world class visitor destination. 

The Marketing Manager will support the organisation’s strategic priorities and will contribute to the delivery of action plans in the areas of economic growth, climate, and social capital. 

Key tasks include:

- Lead and manage Area Promotion and Venues Bankside programme and budget including development and delivery of annual plan that aligns with the BB vision and strategy and delivers value to our members. 

- Evolve and amplify the Bankside Story – a narrative that communicates the authenticity of the neighbourhood to a range of audiences and stakeholders, positioning Bankside as ‘London’s other side’.

- Work with Director of Communications and Engagement to develop a cultural programme for Bankside that celebrates the heritage and character of the neighbourhood.

- Explore opportunities to develop the programme of events, either directly coordinated or through partnerships.

- Content creation, audience growth and management of Better Bankside, Bankside London and Venues Bankside digital marketing channels including websites, e-newsletters, social media platforms. 

- Lead on development and distribution of all marketing collateral.

- Identify and monitor trends within cities, culture and communities.

- Utilise and evaluate existing data (footfall, hotel occupancy, spend data) 

- Promote the lobbying process on behalf of Better Bankside to ensure that the area’s tourism and area interests are accounted for.

- Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the area including Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market.

-Work across theme groups to ensure all marketing collateral, digital outputs and environmental branding are developed in line with brand guidelines.

- Act as key liaison with Better Bankside’s retained PR consultant to promote Bankside and Better Bankside in the media. Monitor and evaluate delivery of this.

Person specification

There is no preference for any particular background, but you need be able to demonstrate an impressive range of relevant experience in the following areas.

What we need:

- Five years experience in relevant field such as destination marketing. 

- A creative thinker with demonstrable experience of bringing forward new ideas.

- Impeccable written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt style for a range of publications and audiences. 

- Project management, business planning and budget management skills.

- Proven record of implementing multi-channel marketing strategies. 

- Being able to produce engaging digital and printed marketing collateral.

- A strong team player with experience of partnership working.

- Appreciation of the challenges and opportunities facing city districts.

- Knowledge of issues facing tourism sector stakeholders, local resident and business communities in relation to redevelopment, regeneration and fluctuating visitor numbers.

- Proactive and self-motivated, ability to prioritise own workload and to work to tight deadlines.

- Interest in Bankside as an area to live, work and visit.

- An understanding of Business Improvement Districts, local and central government and their structures and relationships.

About Better Bankside

Vision: Powered by the people of Bankside, Better Bankside will be an agent of change, leading innovative economic, environmental and social action to advance one of the world’s great neighbourhoods, bringing benefits to business and Banksiders.

Mission: We will improve everyone’s experience of the neighbourhood by co-creating our programme with Banksiders, responding inventively to urban challenges, and celebrating the differences that define Bankside as London’s Other Side.

Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a partnership of local businesses, working closely with other community stakeholders to co-create a programme of projects and services that benefits the whole Bankside neighbourhood. Our core purpose is to promote local businesses and make a positive impact in our community.

As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary. Our last ballot took place in November 2019, achieving overwhelming support from the business community, with 92% voting for another five years of Better Bankside.

Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact; and where you can expect to get involved in a wide-ranging programme of work. We are a small team of fifteen in the Bankside office, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams. The way that we work with our members through our governance structure provides an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors.

Working arrangements

Better Bankside operates on a flexitime basis with mandatory core hours of 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours, evening and weekend work expected in accordance with the requirements of the post. Due to the nature of our work, a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home.

Throughout the pandemic, Government guidance has been adhered to with home working supported for those able to do so, and measures put in place to ensure the Better Bankside workplace is Covid secure. 

How to apply

At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We've taken the decision to use blind recruitment for this role and as such, we'd like applicants to apply by using the platform Be Applied.

Please visit the BB website to find out more.

Closing date

29th September 2021, noon

Interview (via Zoom)

w/c 4th October

Description

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) — the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world — aims to reach 5 million farmers worldwide with more sustainable agricultural practices. In less than 12 years, the Better Cotton Initiative and its Partners have supported over 2.3 million farmers in 23 countries in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices. Thanks to these efforts, Better Cotton accounts for around 22% of global cotton production. We are truly a joint effort, encompassing stakeholders from farms to fashion brands and civil society organisations, driving the cotton sector toward sustainability. BCI aims to transform cotton production worldwide by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity.

About the Role

BCI is looking for an experienced accounting professional, a rigorous and process-focused individual with comprehensive knowledge of working in internationally, to support BCI´s general accounting activities. This role will report to the General Accounting Manager (GAM).

The position supervises two direct reports and will be responsible for managing the Senior Finance Officer and the Bank Processing Officer to ensure work is completed timely and accurately.  In addition, the role needs to ensure all general accounting records are reviewed and controlled comprehensively.

The role will support the delivery of all general accounting routines and requires that deadlines be adhered to.  This position will support many accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, weekly and monthly routines, quarterly close, year-end audit preparation and consolidation of overseas legal entities. The General Accounting Senior Coordinator will need to work with staff across the organisation and should be able to support with strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

The role will also support the organisation´s move towards international accounting standards.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, enjoys collaborating with people across the organisation, and embraces a dynamic environment. Experienced in supervising and mentoring others, the preferred candidate will thrive on increasing their own accounting knowledge and proactive in suggesting improvements.

Responsibilities

General Accounting and Reporting

• Responsible for accounting operations (accounts payable/receivable, cash and bank accounts, general journal, and payroll processes), maintain compliance with accounting processes and international accounting standards. 
• Ensure that the accounting system is maintained up to-to date, maintain the accuracy of financial information to enable accurate and timely internal reporting.
• Work with GAM to continue maintaining and developing organisation accounting systems and processes to ensure they remain appropriate as BCI evolves. Ensure that these are clearly documented.
• Support with cash management monitoring; be responsible for external invoices processing and payment runs, considering multiple currencies, including the relationship with BCI banks. 
• Ensure appropriate costs allocation to projects, including donor-funded projects. Liaise with Senior Grants Accounting Coordinator as and when required to ensure these allocations align to different donor rules. 
• Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures. Continually reviews work practices and policies for better operational efficiency. Work with GAM to improve systems and procedures to automate manual processes to drive efficiency gains and ensure appropriate financial controls. 
• Guide country teams to ensure accurate financial reporting for appropriate accounting and that controls are in place in regional offices. 
• Support country teams to deliver reporting to align to International Accounting Standards. 
• Provide financial advice on the Finance processes to the broader BCI team.  Support with the training of staff and communicate clearly when these are changed.  
• Produce financial reports.  Using these reports, proactively review them to gain insights into areas for concern, developing trends, then raise these to the GAM's attention.  Together with the GAM, propose solutions to mitigate organisational risk and develop implementation strategies.  
• Responsible for maintenance of financial documentation, archiving and filing management for Swiss legal entities. 

Statutory compliance

• Maintain compliance with legal requirements and Swiss tax legislation and with BCI tax process, directly manage corporate tax and VAT obligations in Switzerland.
• Support countries Finance teams to ensure adherence to local statutory and taxation requirements.
• Ensure the preparation of the annual statutory audit.  Support country and function leads to coordinate audit fieldwork.
• Prepare BCI financial statements, including broader work for the consolidation with BCI related parties.
• Undertake all other duties that the line manager may determine, which is compatible with the job description.

Skills and Knowledge  

Essential 

Recognised Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Extensive relevant experience in accounting within an international organisation, ideally in a not for profit setting

Experience working with sophisticated ERP systems or other integrated accounting packages.

Comfortable dealing with numbers and tables

Self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong analytical and organisational skills.

Experience working with global teams

Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

Good communication skills in English: orally and written.

Desirable 

Familiarity with Swiss GAAP would be a bonus

Good knowledge of sales tax system (input/output)

 Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a multicultural and team-oriented environment.

 Excellent levels of IT literacy, including MS Word; MS PowerPoint; MS Excel; MS Outlook, SharePoint and experience working with CRM systems.

 Enjoys learning, innovating and taking on a challenge.

 Demonstrated interest in sustainability and working in a not-for-profit environment.

Working Arrangements

The position is 100% (40 hours per week). BCI offers flexible working hours, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm and the option to work from home one day per week.

Candidates may be home-based in UK, or based at the London or Geneva office. Hybrid working arrangements apply.

Role Profile – Relationship Manager

Social Investment Business provide finance to create fairer communities and improve people’s lives. We do this by providing the money and support they need directly, partnering to support them effectively and, using our knowledge to inform our own work and influence others.

The last 18 months have been extraordinary ones for Social Investment Business. The team has assessed over 3500 applications, disbursed over £30m of grants, and invested over £24m: all in addition to work that was originally planned before Covid. Since 2018, we have become the strategic grants partner to Access and Power to Change, helped win and establish the £200m Youth Endowment Fund, and hosted the Social Investment Forum and the Diversity Forum. And we have a burgeoning reputation as a sector leader in data analysis and insights.

It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation: we are growing and investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years. We believe this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is as passionate as we are about strengthening organisations, investing in communities, and improving people’s lives across the UK. If you have the same level of enthusiasm and commitment to that mission, and also to continuous improvement and learning, this could be the role for you.

Since 2004, Social Investment Business has deployed and managed over £400m of loans and grants into over 2,000 organisations and enabled almost 1,000 more to get dedicated support through our programmes. Social Investment Business is a values-led organisation and as such we expect all colleagues to live by the values which underpin what we do and how we do it.

Our values are:

• Put People First

• Be Curious

• Be Bold

• Be Collaborative

• Be Accountable

About this role

We have an opportunity for a talented Relationship Manager to join our Investment Team as part of the Social Investment Business organisation.  Reporting to a Relationship Manager (Projects) this role plays an important part in assisting our Investment team support the delivery of SIB’s strategy and focus.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of relationship management and managing a portfolio of business/organisation loan customers. This is a great opportunity for someone to be involved in making a difference to people.  We need someone who is passionate, proactive, can work well autonomously and as part of a team and is flexible, adaptable and can manage competing priorities.

Key responsibilities

Relationship Management

1. Responsible for managing a portfolio of SIBs smaller/less complex investments (loans and grants) and acting as the primary point of contact for all communications with those customers.
2. Build and maintain strong working relationships with all investees within your portfolio.
3. Collect, review and report on monitoring information from loans/grants recipients which is predominatly financial information (management accounts, annual accounts and forecasts) and social impact progression.
4. Ensure scheduled loan repayments due from investees are received in line with agreed schedules and take action where not received.
5. Proactively identify emerging support needs and recommend methods to address these, including sources of external advice/support.
6. Discuss potential variations to the terms of loans or grants with investees and prepare and submit loan variation recommendations to internal committees including the SIB Investment Committee.
7. Undertake AML/KYC, eligibility and fraud checks on new borrowers.
8. Drawing up loan and security documentation where required.
9. Arrange drawdown and disbursements of funding.
10. Generate new SIB customers through referrals from customers within your portfolio and your own professional networks.

General

1. Support and/or lead on relevant investment team projects as and when required.
2. Take enquiries from and provide guidance to applicants on all SIB funds.
3. Provide cover for the Investment Team Assistant when they are on leave.
4. Contribute to the knowledge management, equality, diversity and inclusion and learning objectives of the organisation, supporting the implementation and effectiveness of SIB strategy.
5. Work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
6. In agreement with your manager, undertake other tasks that support the objectives of SIB as required.

Core competencies

• Experience of managing or working with a portfolio of business/organisation loan customers.
• Ability to analyse and make objective judgements based upon complex written and financial information.
• Experience of interpreting and understanding data on Microsoft Excel.
• Credit assessment training or a good understanding of company financial accounts.
• Good negotiating, influencing and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
• A team player who enjoys working in collaboration with other people.
• Ability to work using own initiative, manage own workload, be a self-motivator and work remotely.
• A passion to help financially viable charities and social enterprises access funding.
• Commitment to equalities and customer care.

Desirable competencies

• Knowledge of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector.

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which works to ensure that older people and people living with dementia can thrive in later life. We work with our dedicated volunteers to provide the support people need to live happy, healthy lives. We support around 700 older people and people with dementia each year, and with the support of over 400 volunteers, help them stay connected with their communities, alleviating loneliness and social isolation, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering.

We are looking for a Volunteering Manager to join our team for a 12 month period of maternity cover. The Volunteering Manager has lead responsibility for overseeing the work of the Volunteering and Events Team. The team includes the Volunteering and HR Coordinator and the Fundraising, Communications and Marketing Coordinator. The Volunteering Manager is part of the Senior Management Team supporting the design and delivery of Link Age Southwark’s strategic objectives. The role will have lead responsibility for our volunteering strategy ensuring that our volunteering offer remains attractive and that we are able to recruit from all sections of the diverse community in which we operate. You will be responsible for the collation and analysis of our annual volunteer survey and will provide management information that will allow us to monitor our volunteer population and inform our recruitment strategy.

In overseeing the work of the Fundraising, Communications and Marketing Coordinator you will support the development and delivery of our communications and marketing strategy as well as our target for community fundraising events. Working with the Chief Executive and the fundraising team you will take the lead in ensuring the delivery of our events calendar.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to respecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 4 October 2021

Interview date: 11 October 2021

Ideally the candidate will start in post on 1 November to receive a 3 week handover from the current postholder.

For full details and application form please download the documents below or visit the careers page of our website.