Job Title: IT Administration Assistant

Responsible to: Head of Technology

Salary: £22,429

Tenure: 2 year fixed term contract

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: London

Purpose of job

To work with the party’s Technology team to ensure that we are helping to keep the organisation running smoothly and that the party’s technology assets and budgets are being well managed. You will be the in-person contact for IT issues and device management in our London office and as such must be able to be present in our London office 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage our IT Onboarding and Leaver processes to ensure that staff have the resources they need to do their jobs and that IT is returned to the party at the end of employment.

2. Assist with the management of the IT and Technology budgets by handling the administration of the spending approval process (completing purchase orders, updating our contracts register etc)

3. Assist with administrative tasks required to keep Salesforce up to date.

4. Assist with IT administration tasks to support colleagues and enable them to do their job effectively.

5. Providing additional customer support on IT for colleagues during peak periods.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently and proactively without supervision. You must be highly organised and possess excellent communication skills.

Essential Skills and Experience

● Ability to work independently

● Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

● Excellent communication skills

● High level of skill with Excel, including familiarity with pivot tables and complex

functions like VLOOKUP.

● Good with technology

● Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Are you ready for a rewarding opportunity to apply your accounting experience while working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of homeless people every day?

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the St Mungo’s Finance team as we begin a process of improvement and change to support ongoing development and provision for client services. We are looking for a talented individual who will support the development and change in provision of finance systems and processes across the organisation.  

Initially reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, the core purpose of this role will be to map, manage and significantly improve existing finance systems and related processes; and support in leading the implementation, development and continuous improvement of future system changes. Key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Preparation and maintenance of a map of finance systems showing how they interface with each other and with non-finance systems.
• Management of the technical requirements of all existing finance systems (including Add-Ons such as BACS and VAT) and in particular Open Accounts (general ledger system) and Ebis (accounts payable system) including ensuring that the systems are technically and functionally up to date.
• Working with members of the Finance Directorate to identify and implement process improvement opportunities with existing systems, particularly to eliminate workarounds and to automate currently manual tasks.
• Helping to develop and then lead a business plan for the replacement of the current accounting systems and the potential introduction of new software.

About you

We are looking for an energetic individual with a strong desire to drive process improvement and a willingness to learn; someone with the ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and challenge ideas to reach the most positive outcomes.

You will have good experience of working with finance systems from both a back and front end perspective, demonstrating your track record of delivering pro-active systems support and process improvement that have benefited finance teams and wider organisational development.

Your attention to detail and excellent knowledge of IT applications is as important as your ability to build positive working relationships and effectively communicate technical information to a variety of people. We encourage you to apply if you are an innovative, experienced finance professional interested in working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.

What we offer

• Flexible and agile Working and other benefits 
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

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 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.

Closing date: 10am on 7 December 2021

Interview and assessments on: 15-17 December 2021

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

About Police Now  

Police Now’s mission is to transform communities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and increase the public’s confidence in the police by recruiting, developing and inspiring outstanding and diverse leaders in policing. We are working towards a day when every community, whatever the socio-economic background of its residents, can thrive without being fearful of crime. We are looking for high-performing, committed, mission-aligned individuals who will actively contribute towards this goal. 

It is important that Police Now’s workforce reflects the communities that we serve and are empowered to contribute their best. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in policing and our Head Office, and view workforce diversity as a business imperative. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

Police Now trains graduates and career changers with leadership potential to become inspirational police officers and outstanding crime fighters on our National Graduate Leadership Programme and our National Detective Programme. Our officers are supported for life so they can confidently progress through policing ranks as innovative leaders. We are a not-for-profit organisation of ~120 employees, with ambitious goals; we need impact and solutions-focused individuals who will accelerate us towards our mission. Everything we do and our culture is reflected in the Police Now Leadership Principles which are attached at the bottom of this page.

 The purpose of the role

We are seeking a commercial and mission-driven senior leader to become our Head of Finance. You will have strategic finance capabilities as well as core operational capabilities to manage the Finance and IT departments, and directly support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in driving the strategic growth and sustainability of Police Now. You will operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), influencing decisions at an organisational level. You must be a confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing peers; this role is crucial in ensuring that funds are used effectively across the organisation and that finance processes, controls and systems support our 120-strong workforce to achieve our mission.  

The role is broad with full responsibility for financial management, and ensuring our digital capabilities and systems are fit for purpose. You will manage a medium-sized team with the support of a Finance Manager and IT Manager, to deliver day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Whilst IT experience is an advantage, we are seeking a Finance leader with a passion and aptitude for data and technology and an analytical mind that can translate business requirements into technology requirements. 

The Head of Finance will develop these departments as strategic functions to drive high-performance and efficiency, working closely with the COO to implement our strategy. 

Key responsibilities

• Strategic finance: develop and maintain a high-performing finance function, producing bespoke financial analyses to meet Board and SLT requirements, and help drive strategic decision-making and risk management as a Senior Leadership Team member. Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development and sustainability of Police Now using financial planning and costing. You will work closely with the COO and CEO to analyse our cost per participant, and future investments
• Budgeting and cash flow: manage the annual budgeting process, subsequent reforecasts, and regular cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure the efficient allocation of resources and reserves to meet all of Police Now’s obligations; appraise and calculate value for money regarding investments and opportunities.
• Effective and efficient financial control: oversee the monthly management account process, working with the wider Senior Leadership Team / budget holders to ensure effective financial management; regularly review and develop financial controls, policies, and procedures; develop transparent financial reporting; and meet all finance and IT compliance needs. 
• Internal and external reporting: financial and IT reporting to the Finance, Audit, Risk & Resources Committee (as an executive attendee) and the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis; oversee the external audit process including statutory filings. 
• Increasing commercial awareness: as the most senior finance expert in the organisation, you will be responsible for upskilling the organisation regarding financial matters and embedding a commercial mindset in operational delivery and contracting with forces. In particularly, increasing the commercial capabilities of our SLT.    
• Strategic technology: oversee and manage technology at Police Now HQ, including systems, devices, hardware and the evolution of the digital ecosystem and data architecture. In particularly, business partnering with the organisation to ensure our technology is fit for purpose for our digital delivery requirements with participants and forces, working with our in-house and outsourced technical experts. 
• IT security and data governance: responsible for maintaining appropriate cybersecurity measures at Police Now, and that data is managed appropriately and safely across the business and systems by staff in eyes of our Board, Committees, and force partners. 
• High-performing team and operations: develop a high-performing, highly organised Finance & IT team. Manage our IT department and Finance department to perform smartly and efficiently, providing robust and direct performance management, oversight and coaching. Provide support and training for junior members of the team where required and oversee day-to-day operations through the Finance Manager and IT Manager. Day-to-day operations include payments processes, expenses, compliance, payroll, grant reporting, device management and IT support (including managing outsourced suppliers). 
• Projects: on occasion, lead on finance or IT projects such as implementing new processes to maximise efficiency and decision-making, re-contracting with new outsourced suppliers and updating systems, as well as being a key advisor and senior representative on company-wide projects. 

What you'll need

• At least 5 years’ experience leading Finance teams in industry or in a professional services environment, and a demonstrated ability for developing high performing and inclusive teams (experience leading non-finance staff an advantage but not essential) 
• A full professional accounting qualification – ACA or ICAS qualified from a top-tier organisation is desirable 
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular the use of Excel for analysing data, creating reports and data modelling
• Experience using cloud based financial systems (experience using Microsoft Business Central and WebExpenses beneficial)
• Previous Senior Leadership Team experience or proven experience working with and managing senior stakeholders in a client-based professional services environment; a demonstrated ability to present to senior management and/or Boards
• In-depth knowledge of all core financial processes and up to date knowledge of technical requirements and best practices (ideally with a working knowledge of Charities SORP)
• Specific IT expertise is not essential, however you must be able to demonstrate a passion and understanding of business technology, the key components of organisational IT, and how technology is a key enabler in the delivery of business operations
• An understanding of the basics of data architecture and how this translates to reporting and system design, management and development; knowledge of GDPR, the current data protection and IT security environment is desirable 
• Excellent numerical and problem solving skills, as well as strong line management and coaching experience 
• A demonstrated ability to advise and lead on a strategic organisational level as well as day-to-day operations, including experience in leading and delivering transformation projects; experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential 
• Superb written and verbal communication skills and an excellent academic background

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy, modern and buzzing HQ near Liverpool Street, Central London (Zone 1). This role will require a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Please note that during the Covid-19 pandemic, online/remote inductions may occur. 
• A supported working from home set-up with the technology and certain equipment required.
• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum  
• Flexible working. 
• 27 days holiday each year plus bank holidays (pro-rata). 
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace). 
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts.
• Training opportunities for personal development.
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 5% employer contributions and 3% employee contributions).​​​​​​​

Please note

This job description is issued as a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Due to the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description and according to the needs of the organisation.

Applications will be screened as they are received and invited to interview accordingly.  Police Now reserves the right to close the advert prior to the advertised date, should a suitable applicant be appointed.  Early applications are therefore encouraged.  

Please note that some roles within Police Now require certain levels of National Security Vetting or screening in order to effectively work with our partners. Therefore, we may ask you to complete this if you are successful.

About Media Trust

At Media Trust, we believe it’s by giving everyone a voice that we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we’re proud to be working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers with charities looking for comms support. At the same time, our youth programmes are giving thousands of young people the creative digital media skills, access, and mentoring support to break into the media. In this way, we believe we are doing our bit contribute to Britain’s levelling up agenda while also helping the media sector to be more responsible, representative, and connected. 

We can only do the work we do because of the fantastic media and creative industry support we enjoy. Our volunteers mostly come from Media Trust’s extensive network of media and creative sector industry partners including major broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, TV and Sky, creative agencies like Havas and Ogilvy, PR firms like Edelman, film companies like Netflix and Warner Media, and social media platforms including Facebook/Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok. We also have many freelance media and creative industry professionals who volunteer with us.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Head of Volunteering to be responsible for developing our volunteering strategy and managing all our volunteering activity. This will include our large-scale volunteering events matching many volunteers with many charities, the volunteering activity within our thematic-focused charity training programmes, our volunteer films projects where we match volunteer directors with charities looking for help to make a film about their work and our online matching platform where charities looking for pro bono help can find industry volunteers.

This senior role will involve collaboration across teams, working closely with Programme Managers in our Charity Services and Youth Teams, as well as Industry Engagement, MarComms and Digital Transformation.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines experience in and a passion for matching good skills to good causes with a love of data, systems and processes, and who enjoys working both independently and across teams. It would particularly suit someone with experience of helping charities access volunteer support in media, marketing, content creation and/or digital skills.

The role includes line management of a small team. We are looking for an empathetic and experienced manager who is good at motivating others and supporting them to be their best selves. 

Key responsibilities 

• Manage all Volunteer and Charity engagement across Media Trust’s platforms and programmes including sign-up, training, monitoring, compliance and retention
• Lead on the development and implementation of Media Trust’s volunteer strategy, including liaising with funders and other key stakeholders, identifying growth opportunities and supporting new industry partner pitches and funding applications
• Leverage best practice and innovative ideas to drive a consistently optimal volunteering/mentoring experience for our volunteers, charities and young people across our platforms and programmes
• Gather learning and insights as the basis for developing new strategies to optimise our matching outcomes,  including identifying which specific skills are in the greatest demand by charities and young people at any time and working with the Industry Engagement team and Marcomms to secure more volunteers with these skills
• Manage and improve the performance of our Online Matching platform, working with our Digital Transformation team on platform upgrades to improve the user experience for Volunteers and Charities and Media Trust’s ability to make data-driven decisions about our marketing and other strategies for the platform
• Manage our large-scale Volunteering Events bringing together multiple volunteers and multiple charities, working closely with our Industry Engagement and Charity Services teams
• Manage and grow our Volunteer Films activity including managing and supporting the team to match charities with volunteer filmmakers and liaising with funders on projects that are funder-supported
• Support Media Trust’s Programme Managers on volunteering activity within their programmes
• Oversee ongoing data collection through interviews, feedback surveys, other formats, and Salesforce (CRM) for all our volunteering activity, particularly with a view to using qualitative feedback from volunteers and charities and insights from Salesforce to continuously improve our volunteering activity
• Work closely with our Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning team to monitor and measure the impact of all our volunteering activity and to produce high quality reports for funders and other stakeholders
• Promote and protect the work and reputation of Media Trust in the area of volunteering including representing Media Trust in pro bono and volunteering networks across the sector
• Work closely with the MarComms team to ensure we are effectively communicating the impact of our volunteers to our key audiences and to encourage more volunteer and charity sign ups
• Report, and where appropriate investigate, any actual or potential risks, accidents, incidents, safeguarding and data protection concerns, breaches of policy, complaints or other performance matters
• Ensure confidentiality of data is in line with Media Trust’s data privacy and GDPR policies
• Line management of our Volunteering Team comprising one Manager and a part-time Coordinator, and our Volunteer Films Team also comprising one Manager and a part-time Coordinator

 What we are looking for in you

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the charity or business sectors, in roles focused on volunteer management and developing good practice, systems and processes to manage, evaluate and improve the user experience and outcome for volunteers and charities
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by under-resourced charities and an interest in building charities’ media and communications capabilities
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience
• Line management experience of a team
• An understanding of media, journalism, communications, campaigning, filmmaking and/or digital skills would be a plus
• Experience of using survey design software and CRM systems (experience of Survey Monkey and Salesforce would be an advantage)
• Experience of collecting experiences through interviews or questionnaires, analysing information, and producing clear evidence-based reports
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – enjoys working with people, shows empathy and able to build and establish relationships with people from all walks of life
• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage deadlines
• Takes initiative, is pro-active and can work autonomously when necessary
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the values of Media Trust

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

How to apply

Please send an email with subject header Head of Volunteering, attaching your CV, a completed Equal Opportunities form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements.

At Media Trust, we are committed to representing the communities we support. We warmly encourage applications from people of colour, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, working class, disabled and those living with mental health conditions. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process – please get in touch to discuss.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 December 2021

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working at Media Trust

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team.

We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop-ups throughout the week, ping pong tournaments and free barista coffee all day and prosecco/craft beer evenings. Other benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible hours, to be agreed with line manager
• Part-time options considered for the right candidate
• Secure bike shed
• Pension contributions
• Volunteer days

Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Salary: up to £50,000 pa
Location: Millbank, London
Reporting to: Head of Business Solutions
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Post: Business Systems Analyst

Morgan Law are proud to be partnering with Tate to recruit this key role for their new Business Solutions Team. Tate’s Technology Department deliver operational, systems development and information management services to over 1,200 users internally across five sites, as well as supporting their website and platforms which are viewed and accessed across the world. They are looking for a Business Systems Analyst to work as part of a project team to support the delivery of a varied number of projects for the organisation.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders and end users to define business and operational requirements
• Gather and analyse data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and solution requirements.
• Generate and compile reports based on the findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to process or system issues.
• Lead design sessions in prototyping new systems for enhancing the customer experience, business processes, operations, and information process flows.
• Able to develop system prototypes to provide assurance to stakeholders that the system will meet their business needs
• Review and analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further utilising these systems.
• Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications by configuring the system to provide new functions.
• Create systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system developers.
• Communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications, verbally or through written documentation, so that stakeholders understand the issues and the solutions.

Person Specification

• Significant demonstrable experience in digital technology, for example Enterprise and Desktop Applications, knowledge of hosting solutions including cloud technologies.
• All round general knowledge covering an IT department spectrum.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to explain technology simply
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• A clear understanding and in-depth experience of end-user engagement at operational, tactical, and strategic levels, across business platform areas.
• Strong diplomacy, listening, influencing and negotiation skills, gained in complex organisations with a broad range of business deliverables.
• Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques with excellent business process modelling, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• An appetite for challenging existing practices where appropriate with the tenacity to implement and drive continuous improvement methodologies across the teams
• Intermediate to advanced skills in using Office 365 applications, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Knowledge of the Tessitura ticketing, membership and e-commerce system is an advantage.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all

Start Network has an exciting opportunity for a talented senior finance professional to join our team as Head of Finance. This new role will lead our finance team, shaping our finance systems to respond to the growing needs of a dynamic organisation. 

With a recognised finance qualification and experience in a senior finance role, you will be responsible for leading our finance function, ensuring it is a trusted partner delivering an exceptional financial service to internal and external stakeholders. You will identify and adapt best practice and innovation from within the sector to enable the Start Network to meet its needs as we evolve and grow. You will ensure that we are well positioned to take on additional grant funding and develop new and innovative financial products. As a values-based, innovative organisation changing the humanitarian sector, we are looking for unique individual who shares our values and has experience within the charity sector with grant management. 

If this opportunity excites you and you meet the requirements set out in the Job Description, then we'd love to hear from you!

The role is based in London and applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. In line with our values and global reach, candidates from the BAME community are highly encouraged. 

We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a satisfactory number of applications.

ABOUT START NETWORK

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation. We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results.

We have grown and diversified our membership over the past 10 years. We are now set to evolve into a decentralised “network of networks” by 2025. We are currently working with five national and regional networks (hubs) in Pakistan, DRC, Guatemala, India, and the Pacific. They are developing locally owned ways of anticipating and responding to humanitarian crises. We aim to support the emergence and development of further Hubs in the coming years. Our ultimate ambition is to devolve leadership, membership, programming, and decision making to the hubs, while the UK team transitions to provide services of support.

We are committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm that may be caused due to their encountering the Start Network as well as responding effectively should any harm occur. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy.

We embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria (see person profile).

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. While our team is office based, home working is part of our culture. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us for a conversation about possibilities for this particular role.

For more information about our values and strategic priorities, please visit our website.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy and leadership

• Provide robust, expert financial support and advice to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO), leadership team and Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
• Deputise for the Chief Finance Operating Officer on financial matters as required
• Lead on financial strategy and planning to enable us to become a major international grant recipient, including development and roll out of grant management systems and processes
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure that our financial systems and processes are agile, providing support and guidance to colleagues in using them
• Lead on specific and innovative finance projects to meet the changing needs of the organisation

Financial planning

• Lead on key aspects of financial planning across the organisation, including risk management and scenario planning, working closely with the CFOO.
• Create financial models to assist the organisation in managing financial sustainability as its operating model evolves.  This will also include monthly management of going concern forecasting.
• Provide financial modelling and impact analysis e.g., inflation, activity projections, workforce fluctuations or indirect cost recovery for the CFOO and FAC.
• Lead on monitoring and managing the annual budget delivery plan to inform business decisions.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports are provided to managers.
• Lead the statutory accounts process, ensuring relevant resourcing and processes are in place to meet our needs, acting as the main point of contact with the external auditors.
• Ensure that financial systems are robust (including those relating to the grant custodian and any other financial arrangements) and that adequate controls are in place to provide assurance that funds are applied appropriately.
• Ensure that all process and procedures and arrangements are in place for detecting and reporting fraud and support any investigative procedures as required.

Donor Grant Management

• Monitor donor grant pipeline to ensure future funding targets are met
• Monitor donor income against budgets and manage recoveries and fund balances
• Oversee donor financial reporting and compliance to donor T&Cs, and manage risk of disallowances
• Support the Resource Mobilisation Team in negotiating donor T&Cs for new grants

Line Management

• Line manage and support the growth and development of the finance team members currently including Finance Manager, Finance Officer & Controller, International Grants and Finance Officer.
• Monitor performance and ensure financial KPI’s and targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage consultants and other third-party contractors as required.
• Provide team leadership to enhance ways of working as a team, providing high quality advice and levels of service to the organisation.

YOU'LL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE

• Track record of leading a successful financial partnering service, managing a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary team to deliver against demanding timescales.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Proven experience of developing financial models, operating principles, and managing complex budgeting and reporting processes.
• Demonstrable experience of working at a strategic level and being responsive to change.
• Experience of developing finance practice and making improvements to service provision.
• Proven project and team management capability.
• Qualified Finance professional: ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Flex communication style to convey complex information concisely to different audiences, avoiding jargon and using simple language.
• Hold both a strategic perspective and enough detail to work with one part of the organisation whilst understanding the impact on other parts of the organisation and network through listening and engaging with other teams.
• Provide hands on support when required to the finance function of the organisation as a recognised need in a start-up business.
• Provide leadership by inspiring and unlocking motivation in others across the network to lead and hold them accountable for the results.
• Develop teams by creating safe spaces for them to be challenged and supported to try new things and learn from one another.
• Anticipate the ‘what ifs’ and actively plan to navigate them together with the team, seeking collaborative solutions and drawing on those with relevant expertise.
• Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives.
• Enable others to deliver results by setting direction, providing clarity around roles and responsibilities, and creating a positive culture.
• Provide an enabling environment for the organisation to try out new approaches to technology, financial and people management through openness to experimentation and learning from outside the sector.

START NETWORK CULTURE

• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
• Show a commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach.
• We are an agile group of individuals who use our experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

Along with a competitve salary we offer a great benefits package:

• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely some of the time. Please Note: all staff have been working from home under COVID restrictions, and we are currently transitioning to a hybrid working model which for this role will likely be 2 days per week in the office.
• Centrally located office with onsite drinks available free of charge.
• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work
• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork.
• Family friendly policies and approached, particularly maternity pay (21 weeks full pay).
• Equity support groups and safe spaces – currently BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and open to others with budget and support from a cross-organisation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group.
• Wellbeing initiatives responding to the needs of the organisation eg additional days of leave given under COVID and regular activities initiated through Wellbeing Peer Supporters.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Access to counselling services provided by Thrive International.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Contributory pension.
• Life assurance equivalent of three times your salary
• 25 days holiday, bank holidays plus 2 paid company days over the year end closure period.

APPLICATION

We work with Applied, an online recruitment platform designed to allow teams to measure candidates on what actually matters. Rather than relying on CVs and cover letters, Applied allows you to demonstrate your skills and abilities through competency-based questions which are blind- reviewed by our team to avoid personal bias.

Any offer of employment is subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy statement and candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data.

For further information about this role, please see the full job specification attached.

Founded in 2014 by a small team conscious that one of the wealthiest cities in the world experiences food poverty and staggering food waste daily, City Harvest's goal is to connect all available surplus food with those who desperately need it.

City Harvest is now well established as London's emergency response unit for surplus food, with our vans being recognised as symbols of hope for those facing hunger. To date, City Harvest has delivered approaching 25 million meals, whilst offsetting food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

We provide a lifeline of support for beneficiaries, not only through food but the social connection our food forges. The physical and emotional loads some have had to carry is astounding and City Harvest stands as a pillar of support for vulnerable Londoners. Through the long-lasting relationships with our 350+ charity partners, we have been able to reach millions.

Demand for our food continues to grow and we intend to be equipped to meet it. We have just moved into a new depot, significantly increasing our warehouse capacity, and have received strong support from our funders year on year.

City Harvest are looking for a Head of Fundraising to join the team on a permanent basis.

City Harvest - Head of Fundraising

Location: Acton, West London (flexible working available)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

This pivotal role will provide strategic insight into how and what fundraising looks like at City Harvest London. The Head of Fundraising will work closely with the CEO to develop the fundraising strategy and lead all fundraising activity to generate sufficient income to enable City Harvest to achieve its ambitious growth strategy and materially impact hunger in London. The Head of Fundraising will develop the fundraising strategy with the CEO and execute this to ensure a consistent pipeline of income across a diversified portfolio of revenue streams of both new and substantial repeat income. This post holder will work in partnership with the CEO, as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, to grow and develop City Harvest and be the role model to enable the fundraising team of five to flourish.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the UK and London charity fundraising landscape, governance and legal requirements. They will also be a successful senior executive with evidence of achieving challenging financial targets; leading and developing teams; getting the best from matrix management; and embedding efficient systems and processes. The successful candidate will also be a leader who shares the values and purpose of City Harvest and who is ambitious to transform the organisation for greater impact. They will also be a naturally dynamic and motivational personality who is energised at the opportunity to raise annual income of more than £5 million, share insights then go further.

Closing date for applications: This post is receiving applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP

If you would like to receive a full job description and further information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking:

Hannah Laking: [email protected] | 020 7820 7331

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Blueprint For All
Head of Operations and Services
Full Time
Permanent
London
£38,000-£41,000

Charity People is thrilled to be working with Blueprint for All in their search for a Head of Operations and Services to join their rapidly growing team. Blueprint for All is the new name for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. Blueprint for All is a social welfare charity that is passionate about ensuring that everyone, irrespective of their race, ethnicity or background, has the opportunity to create their own blueprint for their life. Their high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society. In the last year the charity has engaged with 2,000 young people in their career programme and resources have been shared with 500 new beneficiaries. The Head of Operations and Services position is a new role, reporting to the Chief Executive, and has been created following significant organisational growth - the charity as has recently doubled the size of their team to increase their capacity to engage with the community and provide an enhanced experience for their growing pool of beneficiaries.

Blueprint for All are proud to be recognised as an ambitious, innovative & diligent charity whose purpose, programmes and outcomes are notable for their success. This role will be an opportunity to contribute to a team that prides itself on maximising on opportunities. Blueprint for All is looking to appoint a Head of Operations and Services to ensure the efficient and effective day to day functioning of the organisation. This is a crucial role at the heart of the organisation and the post holder will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of HR, central infrastructure, digital platforms and improvements, communications, and compliance to ensure the smooth running of the organisation at all times. The Head of Operations and Services will be responsible for producing and overseeing strategy for Operations; ensuring that the organisation's IT, office space and Finance systems and internal processes are fit for purpose and create the best working environment for our staff, trustees and beneficiaries., Finance and HR within the organisation

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing the day-to-day operations of an organisation, as well as managing the finance function, including the supervision of key financial processing functions. You will have knowledge of running the HR function of an organisation and experience of overseeing digital Projects including Digital Platforms and CRM Systems. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage complex and highly confidential information with absolute discretion and a high degree of personal integrity. You will also have excellent communication & negotiation skills; strong IT literacy and have the ability to develop and maintain the systems and processes that enable a team to work effectively together. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently to tight deadlines and can manage complex and highly confidential information. You will be motivated my success and keen to make this new role your own.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th December at 12noon and Interviews on 14th and 15th December. This is an exciting time to join Blueprint for All so if you feel this role is for you, in the first instance please send your updated CV in word format to Kate Headford at Charity People.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Head of People and Talent to cover a period of approximately 12 months. You will be playing a key role in developing and implementing an informed HR strategy and action plan to meet the strategic needs and objectives of the organisation.  

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of People and Talent is accountable for providing organisation-wide leadership on HR, people-related issues, and policies and work strategically to embed great people practices that are aligned with, and enhance our core values

You will also be accountable for representing HR and advocating for HR amongst organisation leaders as well as influencing and securing support for HR initiatives across key organisational stakeholders, Leading, managing, and developing an inclusive, efficient, and highly competent Talent and HR team who serve as valuable partners to the management of the organisation, and supportive advocates of effective staff management and development. Fostering a team culture that is focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, ongoing personal development and the provision of an excellent HR service and employee experience.

To be successful in this role you are likely, first and foremost, to have a talent for creating the conditions for people to succeed, acquired through your experience of people management and leadership. You will be inspired and driven by the positive and transformative impact of effective HR, and you are deeply committed, both personally and professionally, to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will demonstrate enthusiasm to model impactful, influential leadership, creative problem-solving, and a learning approach to each aspect of your practise.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Kindly note the above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, please read the job description.

• Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum
• Contract duration: 12 month with the possibility of extension
• Location: London, UK
• Closing date: 5 December 2021 (23:59 UK Time)

Job vacancy: Whole School SEND Head of Programmes 

Location: London (Office and Home Working)

Currently working remotely due to Pandemic 

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (including 10% London weighting) 
 
Hours: Full time 

Contract Type: Fixed term contract 12-month maternity cover, starting 4th January 2022 

 
About nasen 

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners. We provide: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their pupils. 

About Whole School SEND Consortium 

The Whole School SEND (WSS) Consortium is part of a growing member community committed to improving provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.  The work of the consortium is based on the principle that the knowledge and expertise needed to develop the workforce already exists in the system and that knowledge exchange can occur through effective collaboration.

From 2016 to 2022, the Department for Education has funded the Whole School SEND Consortium to build capacity in the system through a strategic, school-led, review-based approach.  The consortium has supported schools and settings to be able to identify and meet needs with a view to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.  Importantly, the community of practice is fully inclusive and remains open to all who wish to be part of it, with the vast majority of resources made freely available.

Since its inception in 2016, the WSS member community has grown to more than 15,000 schools, practitioners, policy influencers, charitable organisations, parents, children and young people. It has brought together key stakeholder organisations from across the SEND community and encouraged collaboration between them.

About the role 

nasen is looking to recruit an individual to lead and manage the Whole School SEND (WSS) team in delivering the Consortium contract, on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). They will be responsible for effective contract management across multiple projects and supporting stakeholders made up of third sector organisations, schools and our Whole School Send (WSS) member community of over 20k members.
 
The individual will represent Whole School SEND with external stakeholders across the education and third sector, develop and report on the performance of contract delivery in relation to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and risk management. The Head of Programmes will be responsible for managing budgets and working closely with nasen’s finance team to ensure all project and staffing costs are in line with contractual arrangements. 

Please see job description for full details of the role. 

 
Application process 

To apply for the role, please send your CV along with a statement that explains why you are interested in the role and your suitability.

Due to the immediate need for a person to start in this role all applications will be reviewed as they are received and as such we have no formal closure date but will close the role when we have received sufficient experienced candidates.

I am currently working with an international charity based in London who are looking for a Head of Data Services, to play an integral part in a CRM Transition Project. This post holder will lead the Data Services team in delivering the data needs of the organisation, while also being a key stakeholder in the CRM project and transitioning the team to the new system.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Data Services team in supporting the CRM project transition to Dynamics 365
• Reviewing data selection and integration processes and identify improvements that can be implemented either before or with the new CRM system
• Leading the strategic development and delivery of a technology road map for the development of the new CRM system and auxiliary tools
• Developing, delivering and regularly reviewing our data import, selections and reporting services to meet challenging SLAs
• Ensuring that data cleaning and maintenance is performed to the highest standards, delivering data structures needed by all internal users within Fundraising, Campaigning, Volunteering and other stakeholders

Previous experience required:

• Knowledge of relational, CRM databases to deliver multiple data inputs and outputs
• Previous experience of successfully managing the data aspect of a systems/CRM transition
• Knowledge of data management tools, including SQL and Microsoft Excel, and ETL processes
• Substantial experience of managing change and creating new ways of working that fit with organisational goals
• Ability to manage a BAU function alongside a large-scale system/CRM transition
• Knowledge and understanding of Dynamics 365 CRM

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world-renowned charity, supporting them with a key piece of work that will shape the future of the organisation. If you are available and interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV.

A charity that delivers expert-led financial education programmes to young people in schools and youth organisations is hiring for a Digital and Systems Manager. This is a full-time permanent role offering a hybrid working model between their central London office and at home.

As the Digital & Systems Manager, you will be a dynamic Digital IT professional and strategic thinker, with the ability to manage and lead technical projects and systems development across the charity. You will review, evaluate, and implement systems change to support the needs of a growing and evolving organisation, as well as building and undertaking robust quality assurance activities, including testing interactive content and course build.

You will also drive the charity's continuing platform development and digital transformation. This will include leading the ongoing development of their online platform and CRM systems used in education delivery, as well as evaluation and administration to deliver effective financial education at scale and ensuring the best possible digital learner experience. You will also bring working knowledge and experience of full stack development, web applications and cloud storage.

You will have the following skills and experience for the role:
* Experience of managing and delivering digital systems and web services.
* Understanding of digital integration, for example of CRM systems.
* Experience of developing user experience and testing guidelines to ensure optimal design standards and functionality.
* Working knowledge and experience of full stack development, web applications, cloud storage, and preferably also Office 365, Salesforce and Sage. If
no direct experience, then willingness to learn.
* Experience in the strategic planning of digital services to meet customer needs and fulfil growth plans for organisations.
* Knowledge of learning management systems and learning experience platforms is desired but not essential

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so if you are keen to apply, then please do so today.

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

HR and Operations Lead

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with more than a third of UK secondary schools and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our partners, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our UK Diversity Champion, Samar (details on our website).

The role and your key responsibilities

As HR and Operations Lead, your role will be twofold: you’ll help us to recruit, develop and retain a happy and effective Unifrog team; and you’ll help us to improve the efficiency of our internal systems and processes. This role is important for making sure that everything runs smoothly at Unifrog. Your key responsibilities will include:

- HR & Operations

• Coordinate and administer company benefits (e.g. health schemes), and research other ways to improve our employee experience.
• Regularly review our company handbook and work with the Operations and Finance Manager to create and update policies.
• Track and coordinate performance development reviews (PDRs): work with the relevant line managers to keep PDR frameworks up-to-date; make sure that PDRs are completed in a timely and effective manner; and make improvements to the PDR process.
• Keep our London office organised and well-run (e.g. order equipment and supplies; manage our desk-booking system; take the lead on any future office expansion).
• Manage the expenses process for our employees and look for ways to improve this process.
• Book hotels, conference rooms and training courses for the team.
• Manage our legal obligations, including external contracts and insurance. o Maintain employee holiday and sickness records.
• Support the Operations and Finance Manager with: employee relations issues (e.g. disciplinaries); training staff on new systems and processes; managing the Hong Kong company.
• Assist with ad hoc HR and Operations queries from the team.
• Assist with finance tasks as needed (e.g. helping to manage our bank account; processing payments and reconciling transactions).

- Recruitment:

• Write, edit and improve our job descriptions.
• Advertise positions and work with recruiters to source high quality candidates.
• Organise second round tasks and final interviews, and be a part of interview panels.
• Analyse our anonymised applicant data to evaluate our effectiveness in attracting a high-quality pool of diverse candidates.
• Write employee contracts.
• Onboard all new starters with the relevant line manager (e.g. create and edit induction timetables; set them up with equipment and logins to internal systems; guide them through the handbook and explain HR processes).
• Manage the process for all Unifrog leavers (e.g. conduct exit interviews; write references).
• Promote the benefits of working at Unifrog through various media (e.g. our website, our Glassdoor profile, Instagram).

Working together

You’ll work alongside the Finance Lead and the Operations and Finance Manager, who will also be your line manager. You’ll also have regular contact with most people at Unifrog, including our data, marketing and school-facing teams.

Essential skills and characteristics

• 1-2 years experience in a HR role.
• Experience managing the recruitment process.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Confident working independently but happy to ask for support when it’s needed.
• Personable and able to maintain strong professional relationships.
• Extremely well organized and efficient.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• An interest in education, careers, and development.
• A CIPD / equivalent qualification (or studying towards this) is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in. You need to be excited about going beyond the core responsibilities detailed above to improve what we do and make it a success.

Key benefits

• Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build our team for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
• Share in company-wide performance bonus.
• Join one of the most talked about edtech startups and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
• For details of further benefits we offer our staff, please see the jobs page of our website. Key details.
• Base salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, based on experience.
• Full-time.
• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
• Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
• Split your time between home and our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week).
• Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidate.
• To discuss any details about the role before applying please contact Stephen (details on our website).

Application process

• Deadline: 18:00 (UK) on Wednesday 8th December 2021.
• To apply, please visit our website to upload your CV and answer the questions below:

i. ‘Why do you want to work at Unifrog?’ (200 words)

ii. ‘With reference to the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role?’ (500 words)

• The next stage of the application process will be a short in-tray exercise. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
• Final interviews will be held by Zoom, w/c 13th December 2021.
• We can only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the EU.

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from. We also believe in the power of diversity in all its forms, including in terms of culture, education history, religion, age, socio-economic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, personality, life experiences and disability. We want to encourage applicants from every different background to apply for our roles, and add their perspectives to our team.

The job of a Save the Children UK’s Head of Financial Planning & Reporting is complex and rewarding.

• Are you a strong leader with a strong track record of performance in a delivery focused environment?
• Do you have proven experience of leading financial planning and analysis in a large complex organisation?

• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting, will be responsible for all organisational-level financial reporting activities.

Sitting in the Finance Leadership Team, the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting and their team will lead on the financial planning and forecasting process, strategic planning and the delivery of insight through management reporting and analysis.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Note:

This is a fixed-term contract role for 14 months.

Main Accountabilities

The Head of Financial Planning & Reporting’s key duties will be to:  

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Design, develop, and manage the production of consolidated monthly management performance reporting and analysis for SCUK

• Lead monthly performance review meetings within Finance and act as the liaison between Central Finance and the Heads of Finance Business Partners

• Lead the preparation of senior leadership and Board of Trustee papers

• Present monthly financial performance and quarterly forecasts to the ELT and Finance Committee

• Manage the production of consolidated financial management data and insight provision to Save the Children International

• Support the organisational annual budget and quarterly forecast process, including communication planning, defining and consolidating required analysis and outputs

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Co-lead with the Head of Financial Operations the internal year-end processes

• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements. Presenting these to the Audit & Risk Committee and satisfactorily answering questions raised

• Manage the production of all subsidiary and platform entity reporting attendance as required at entity Board and Audit Committee meetings

• Act as the key point of liaison with the statutory auditors and liaise with the Finance Business Partnering and Finance Operations teams as required

• Responding to technical accounting queries and writing technical accounting papers as required

• Play a lead role in the design and delivery of our finance improvement projects

• Keep abreast of developments in accounting standards and managing any changes that impact SCUK through to Audit Committee and Board approval as required

Person Profile

Experience

• Previous experience of managing and developing a high performing team in a delivery focused environment

• Proven ability to lead financial planning and analysis in a large complex organisation and contribute at a strategic level (Organisations with income of more than £100s of millions)

• Demonstrated ability to understand and explain commercial issues facing the organisation to senior leaders and propose mitigation strategies if required (Executive director and board level)

• Experience of having produced complex group consolidated statutory accounts, managed external auditors and presenting financial statements to Audit Committees

• Experience of and ability to understand interrelationships between different IT systems and to manage large sets of complex data from multiple sources

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and must be an advanced Excel user able to develop effective tools for financial planning and analysis purposes

• Proven ability to design, develop and implement new financial processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify financial issues through analysis, assess impact and devise appropriate organisational responses

Abilities

• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied workload and to take responsibility for issues through to resolution

• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders with finance and non-finance backgrounds

• Ability to build relationships and influence at senior and Trustee level

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as a critical member of the Finance team

• Ability to request, listen to and act on feedback but can also challenge and influence assertively

• Ability to use own initiative to help identify improvements to systems and processes and to take a role in resolving

• Ability to understand and deliver stakeholder requirements whilst focusing on delivering quality

• Ability to remain solution-focused within a fast-paced culture of change and continuous improvement

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.