Head Of Hr And Facilities Jobs in London, Greater London
We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced, strategic, and financially savvy Head of Finance to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic finance professional to helps us continue making a difference.
The Head of Finance will manage the high-performing finance team consisting of a Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Finance Business Partner. Sitting in the Business and Resources Directorate the team are instrumental to the successful running of the RCR. In this role you will be responsible for the operational finance function which handles accounting, financial reporting, planning and transactional activities as well as supporting longer-term strategic planning.
As a finance professional you will use your expertise to further support the RCR by delivering the organisations financial objectives and build strong working relationships with managers to equip them with the tools to make good financial decisions. Furthermore, you will support the Executive Director, Business & Resources in the delivery of effective risk management activities and reporting, lead discussions on how our financial controls and processes may need to change and adapt, shape and drive business performance to ensure your leadership of the finance function results in the delivery of excellent services.
What you’ll do:
- Lead, motivate and develop the finance team to deliver essential business services adapting and anticipating changes in business needs.
- Develop, agree and maintain a suite of internal service standards to meet business needs.
- Plan and lead the organisation’s financial budget process ensuring a comprehensive capture of business needs and advise SMT and managers.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial management accounts are produced according to appropriate standards.
- Maintain a suitable suite of business financial policies, processes and controls that meet the business needs and are compliant with legislation and external standards.
- Lead the provision of commercial advice to directors, managers and staff to ensure best practice on procurement and contract management.
What you’ll need:
- Experience of operating successfully at a Finance Manager or Head of Finance role in a comparable organisation.
- A strategic and critical thinker with the ability to develop a team to deliver on long term goals.
- Understanding of risk, risk management processes and the use of risk analysis to help plan and develop organisations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences.
- Skilled manager of people, able to bring together, motivate, coordinate and develop a team.
- Excellent commercial skills, including the capacity to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please find out more about the Head of Finance role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is confident in being able to provide office operations and finance administrative support to the Society and to the CEO.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning how a charity runs, with lots of scope for development.
- You will be working with a wide variety of people and you will need to be a confident communicator through phone, email, and in person.
- You will need to have good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn our IT processes.
- You will have some previous experience in customer service or administration, and have strong attention to detail.
- You may have some finance experience, have a bachelors degree or equivalent, or have worked in a charity, however, these are not essential requirements and training will be provided in all areas of the role.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People, and with support from the Sustainability & Finance Officer, some of the responsibilities of the Office & Finance Assistant are to:
- Be the first point of contact for visitors to our office, and administer the hello@ email.
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive
- Administer day-to-day financial processes and the accounts@ email, helping staff with their finance queries.
- Take minutes during key strategic meetings
- Provide administrative support in office operations
- Meet and greet visitors for business meetings, prepare meeting
rooms where necessary, and support our in-office events. - Contribute to our well-being activity schedule, supporting the team
in organising staff outings and activities.
To find out more about the role, please download the job description and job pack.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
About Us
The Seafarers’ Charity has been improving the lives of those who work at sea, and their families, for over 100 years. Established in 1917 as The King George’s Fund for Sailors, to support the families of seafarers lost at sea during World War One, we support seafarers throughout their seafaring careers and beyond. We are the largest independent grant funder of maritime welfare charities – with at least £2 million in funding injected into supporting the safety and welfare of seafarers each and every year
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join our team on a 14 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. You will be a highly organised, practical and friendly person to manage our office operations, the role is diverse and will suite an all-rounder who is proficient in multi-tasking and problem solving.
You will run a welcoming office for staff and guests and be encouraged to identify and work on new operational projects that will enhance the organisation. You will be central point of contact for H&S and Facilities management, proactively overseeing all aspects of facilities maintenance and managing contractor relationships.
We encourage applications from all regardless of age, sexuality, socio-economic background, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or beliefs. We are committed to building a culture of belonging and inclusion and this is reflected in our policies, practices, and diversity in maritime networks and supported by our inclusion as a Maritime UK Diversity Charter organisation. We are a family friendly organisation, and we encourage flexible working as we want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Currently our employees are working flexibly with 3 days per week in the office.
Benefits:
- 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Competitive group pension scheme
- Health cash plan (HSF) or Healthcare Membership scheme (Benenden)
- Season ticket Loan
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working options
- Death in Service Scheme
Our mission is to tackle the disadvantages of seafaring life by leading collaboration, funding and advocacy to improve seafarers’ lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Real Estate Balance (REB) is a leading campaigning and membership organisation working to improve equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the real estate industry. Our members include different types of businesses, both large and small, from across the property sector.
We work at all levels of the industry, offering a range of programmes, campaigns and events that help leaders accelerate progress on diversity, support middle managers to create inclusive workplace cultures, and empower the next generation of leaders to unlock their potential and thrive.
Together with our members, we’re working to create a real estate industry that’s fairer, better-balanced and more equitable for everyone.
Established in 2016, REB now has close to 130 corporate members and is still growing. It is a not-for-profit organisation.
The Executive Management Administration team of 5, headed by the MD, run the organisation on a day-to-day basis. The team is supported by the REB board and committees, together with 3rd party providers for accounting, payroll, banking, media & public relations, website hosting and IT services.
Role and Responsibilities
New Position: Due to the increase in REB memberships and activities, a new full-time events role is being created to support the executive team.
Key Tasks – support the MD in creating and delivering a member engagement and events programme
1. Conception and collaboration of member events, through to completion
2. Promoting events to members, working alongside REB’s external PR/Communications agency
3. Managing event registrations and guest lists
4. Responsible for line managing the events administrator
5. Responsible for REB events planning, logistics, analysis (report & presentation) and follow-up actions
6. Attending meetings with members re event planning and development
7. Reporting quarterly to the board and attending board meetings with the Executive team
Detailed Responsibilities
1. Develop, manage and deliver REB’s event programme (working with MD and ED&I coordinator):
o upload event listings to website;
o prepare invitations;
o liaise with host venues;
o oversee registrations & comms;
o obtain event feedback
2. Monitor and evaluate events including reviewing feedback and attendance
3. Coordinate the CEO Breakfasts series
4. Maintain the Events page on the REB website
5. Maintain a database of venues
6. Identify, approach and secure appropriate speakers and participants for events
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
1. Events management and logistics
2. Knowledge (preferably working knowledge) of Microsoft Dynamics and Marketing
3. Knowledge (preferably working knowledge) of current best practices and trends in ED&I, including familiarity with key concepts (e.g. allyship, unconscious bias, intersectionality, etc.)
Preferred Skills
1. Windows 10/Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other capabilities
2. CRM and website management systems
3. Filing and organisational skills
4. Minute taking and assigning follow-up actions
5. Collaborative working in a small team environment
6. Working with board members/special advisors and committee members on reports, reviews, approvals and presentations
7. Real Estate industry knowledge
Additional Notes
Preference is for applicant to have own laptop/desktop with printing/scanning facilities.
Battersea Operations is currently in the middle of an exciting transformation programme, and we are now at the delivery stage. We will be undergoing significant change over the next two years by transforming our intake and rehoming processes and improving our customer experience to help more cats and dogs. To be successful, we need to help frontline teams transition to new ways of working and take on a new CRM system, with minimal disruption to the day-to-day job.
Within this role, you will co-ordinate and embed the implementation of change projects and processes required to successfully deliver our operational change programme. The role is pivotal to ensure we manage this change effectively within our cat and dog frontline teams (over 300 people). We are therefore looking for someone with proven experience implementing change and collaborating with a range of stakeholders.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Balancing collaboration with home working:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause that comes from being on site. In addition to this, our offices are in a great location within London, have modern facilities, offer great colleague socialising spaces and a discounted café.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Battersea, we are committed to providing equal opportunities and developing a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from members of minority ethnic communities, who we know are currently under-represented at Battersea.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments.
More about us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 21st April 2024
Interview date(s): TBC
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in joining a dynamic team that contributes to educating doctors to deliver the best care to their patients? If so, the Learning Projects Officer could be the opportunity for you.
The Learning Projects Officer will be responsible for developing new learning programmes designed for Clinical Radiologists and Clinical Oncologists at any (and all) stages of their careers, wherever they practice. The role holder will work alongside the RCR Learning team to understand our members’ needs and in response develop high-quality, income-generating educational pilots and resources.
What you’ll do:
- Develop from conception to completion in collaboration with colleagues several high-quality learning programmes on time and within budget.
- Be responsible for the quality of newly developed programmes beyond the project completion.
- Undertake desk-based research and horizon scanning to inform the decision-making process for the development of new learning programmes.
- Work with the Learning Technologist and Learning Technology Coordinator to produce quality digital learning content.
- Track the ongoing performance of programmes and resources against agreed metrics.
- Develop and maintain faculty pools comprised of UK-based doctors.
- Create a project plan for each learning programme with clear goals, targets, budgets and deadlines.
What you’ll need:
- Experience delivering high standard projects on time and in budget.
- Experience with stakeholder management, working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Ability to initiate and lead projects independently and with minimal supervision.
- Effective interpersonal and teamworking skills to help negotiate, solve problems, and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders where needed.
- Clear and analytical thinker with the ability to exercise sound initiative, judgement and discretion and think through issues to offer practical solutions.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please view our candidate pack and visit the RCR website for further information on the role and how to apply.