Job Title:  System Administrator

Reporting To: Head of IT

Working pattern: Based from home with regular travel to The Felix Project depots in west, north & east London

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is a dynamic London charity that works with food suppliers and charities and schools to reduce food waste and food poverty. We were set up in 2016 by entrepreneur, Justin Byam Shaw. 

More than eight million people in the UK struggle to afford to eat every day, while our food industry generates 100,000 tonnes of edible food waste each year. 

We rescue good food that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste.  This is high-quality and nutritious, including a high proportion of fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, salads, meat and fish.  We collect or receive food from 170 suppliers, including supermarkets, wholesalers, farms, restaurants and delis. 

We sort and then deliver this food to charities that cook meals and prepare food parcels for vulnerable people and to primary schools to distribute to children and their families. This year we will deliver over 5000 tonnes of food to more than 310 London frontline charities and primary schools. This is enough food to make over 13 million meals. 

We have 37 staff, 400 volunteers and a fleet of 20 vans, and we run three main operations: our two depots at Enfield and Park Royal and our Central London operation.  The depots are open during the day and from these we collect, sort, deliver and store surplus food completing pre-configured routes.  Our Central London operation runs in the evening and does point to point re-distribution directly from food retailers to charities, without the need for depot storage.  The Central London operation is fully “green” and uses electric vans and walking and cycling routes to extend our reach.

The Situation

Since the start of Covid we have seen demand for food from our many charity partners rocket, and now we are sourcing and delivering food for more than 500,000 meals every week (a 300% increase since March). With our talented and energetic workforce we are now committed to make an even greater impact on food poverty by growing this to 2 million meals per week (100 million meal per year) by 2023.

As part of this ambitious plan we have committed to Microsoft 365 infrastructure and we already utilise Outlook, SharePoint, Teams and PowerBI, with users established on our Azure AD. With the help of Accenture and Avanade we have implemented Dynamics 365 for Field Service, managing our receipts and deliveries of food in our fleet of vans using a PowerApps Portal to enable live updates for our volunteer drivers. Now, building on this we want to extend the use of dynamics into our Fundraising and Volunteering teams by migrating data and processes from proprietary cloud-based systems onto a single Dynamics 365 CRM platform, and then implementing world-class marketing tools to help drive our need to attract more great people and resources.

We’re looking for a Champion

As an IT professional, you know your stuff, but something is missing. Perhaps, you're not being challenged? Or not getting the opportunity to achieve your potential? Or perhaps you want a job where your work makes a direct difference to the lives and welfare of others?

The Role

We're looking for a Microsoft 365 Administrator to join our busy team. Working from home and our depots, you'll be responsible for supporting, managing and developing our M365 platform. Working with colleagues and external consultants, you'll take responsibility for ensuring our ecosystem is in great order and delivering measurable benefits for our business and our customers.

This newly created position would suit an experienced IT Support Analyst / Systems Administrator / Service Desk Engineer with experience of supporting Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and related technologies such as Exchange and Active Directory in a startup or SMB environment. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years hands on experience.

You will have strong tenant level experience of implementing and managing Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange). You will also have a good understanding of PowerPlatform, (including PowerBI, PowerApp and PowerAutomate) and some experience of managing Microsoft compliance and security. Experience of the governance and best practice around cloud infrastructure and applications would be an advantage.

You will support the business by taking responsibility for the day to day operation and resilience of all business systems, including resolving support issues and overseeing our external helpdesk and support partner. This key role demands exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to drive issues to resolution whilst being able to prioritise competing demands and cope in pressurised scenarios. The ideal candidate will also have excellent communication skills and be able to support users in diagnosing and resolving issues in the most effective ways.

This is a 1 year fixed-term contract. In that time you'll encounter a wide range of valuable experiences for your professional development. Plus, we've some exciting plans going forward, so who knows what the future may bring?

Key Skills:

• Good experience as administrator of Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365
• Experience supporting and training users, developing system policy, roadmapping and agile development
• Strong skills and experience in Office 365 applications
• Understanding of Microsoft Licensing
• Experience in the analysis, documentation and re-design of business processes
• Competence in PowerBI, PowerApps and PowerAutomate
• Experience of Microsoft Visual Studio, Common Data Model and Nonprofit Accelereator would be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Work with external consultants to make recommendations towards service improvements and standards
• Oversee all IT support issues via IT ticketing system
• Monitor trends and proactively respond to issues to support the business
• Lead in planning software updates ensuring capacity to delivery

Interview process

Interviews will take place first week of October

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role providing administrative support to the services that AvMA's Medico-Legal team deliver.

The Post

We are currently recruiting for an Information & Support Officer. The scope of the role is set out in the Job Description & Person Specification documents.

Training will be provided on our services although some prior knowledge of clinical negligence is desirable.

People

Our people are our greatest asset. AvMA currently employs approximately 24 staff (many of whom are part-time), bringing a wide range of skills, experience and passion for what AvMA stands for. AvMA also benefits from a pool of dedicated volunteers and an excellent board of trustees. Feedback invariably suggests that AvMA is a satisfying place to work.

Location

AvMA is based in a modern, well equipped office building in central Croydon, which is accessible for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation our offices are closed until January 2021 and all staff are working remotely.

Croydon enjoys excellent transport links. East Croydon station provides frequent trains with access to central London in just 15 minutes.

Please refer to the Background Information, Person Specification & Job Description for full details.

Recruiting for a Head of HR Shared Services (10-12 Month FTC - Maternity Cover) to join our HR Team in Westminster!

Circa £55,000 per annum, 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

To be responsible for and lead HR Shared Services - including Recruitment, On-boarding, HR Support, HR Admin, Payroll, contractual changes, HR Compliance and HR iTrent System. To be the key lead for successfully managing senior internal and external stakeholders in relation to HR Shared Services.

Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure the provision of excellent customer service by the HR Shared Service team to all stakeholders to maximise customer satisfaction
- To lead, develop and coach the HR Shared Service team to ensure all business objectives are met and key service standards achieved
- To lead, support and work as part of the HR Shared Service team to carry out the full range of HR Admin processes including those relating to recruitment and selection, appointments and terminations, contractual variations, sickness absence, annual pay awards and benefit schemes
- Lead on building effective working relationships with Senior Managers and Managers to ensure that the service delivered is to a high standard and any issues are addressed promptly
- Lead on ensuring the recruitment service provided ensures high quality candidates, from the widest pool of diverse talent to be recruited safely in the shortest time to hire and on boarded in an engaging and effective way
- HR lead on iTrent ensuring the system functions effectively and overcome any day to issues by engaging with the relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Be the HR lead for iTrent development projects
- Ensure all communication internally and externally from the HR Shared Service team embodies the Feel at Home branding
- Ensure compliance with all Audits relevant to HR Shared Services
- Ensure Safer Recruitment practices are adhered to
- Oversee all aspects of resourcing including managing Bank Support Workers and managing the Agency PSL
- Ensure agencies are audited at least twice yearly for compliance with our processes
- To build effective working relationships across the People Team to ensure a seamless provision of People services and to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Accurately check and sign off the payroll changes made by HR Shared Services within the timescales required each month
- Review HR shared Service relevant Policies and keep up to date and in line with best practice
- Lead on and work with People leads on relevant training for managers relating to Recruitment, iTrent and HR Induction
- To ensure data accuracy on all HR Shared Service related systems and documents
- Lead on strategic HR Shared Services related projects within the People Strategy
- Lead on effectively managing external relationships with key outsourced aspects of recruitment and selection and the HR System
- Effective management of the annual Recruitment budget
- Be the key point of escalation within the HR Shared Service Team
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Policies and Procedures and to ensure the Team also understand and comply with them
- Required to work 7 day on call senior management rota at least twice a year
- Any other duties as reasonably required within the role
- This role requires a Enhanced DBS

Person Specification:

- Must be able to build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Driven by delivering excellent customer service
- Excellent people management skills
- Self driven
- Able to work in a challenging environment
- Able to effectively manage a team remotely
- Attention to detail
- Positive and solution focused
- Flexible
- Inclusive

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Experience of managing an HR team
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing an HR team
- Experience of leading on HR Systems
- Experience in leading Recruitment team or function
- Experience of improving recruitment services/recruitment projects
- Experience of working in multi location organisation

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Head of Engagement/Deputy CEO
Based in Westminster
£48,000 – £60,000 pa depending on experience
Full time, permanent
Flexible working/part-time considered

The National Churches Trust (NCT) supports and promotes church buildings of historic, architectural and community value. We are the independent, UK-wide charity supporting churches, chapels and meeting houses of all Christian denominations. Our vision is that church buildings across the UK are well maintained, open for everyone, sustainable & valued.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Trust as Head of Engagement/Deputy CEO. If you have a flair for communicating to a range of audiences in a persuasive and engaging way together with sound digital and IT skills then we would like to hear from you.

The Head of Engagement/Deputy CEO is a new post for the NCT and will play a key role in fulfilling the Trust’s strategic goals and continuing the growth of its profile and brand. The NCT engages with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including churches and their congregations, grantees, funders, Friends and donors, other heritage organisations, policy makers, Government ministers, visitors and tourists.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, and as a member of the senior management team, the postholder will deputise for the Chief Executive, supporting her in representing the Trust and ensuring strategic objectives are met. Responsible for a small yet effective team whose work encompasses church tourism, press and media work, all aspects of digital marketing (including our websites and social media accounts), publications, supporter events, advertising and marketing; the successful candidate will need to be a flexible and energetic team player who is self-motivated with a hands-on approach. They will be confident in developing and nurturing highly effective working relationships both externally and internally and must be a confident and personable communicator who is able to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.

For further information and to apply for this role, please click the Apply button to be redirected to our website for details.

Closing date: noon, 29 September
Interview dates: 7/8 October (Westminster or via Zoom)

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Operations to drive our vision forward. This new, varied and exciting role combines strategic planning with operational management, including responsibility for organisational strategy, partnerships, fundraising, HR and communications. This role deputises for the Executive Director and is integral in supporting the continuous improvement of the organisational infrastructure, ensuring robust governance, risk management, compliance and long-term financial planning. You will work as part of a small, driven and committed team and be the logistical 'go-to' person. You will be responsible for ensuring that the core functions of the organisation meet our strategic objectives and values. You will sustain funding so that young people and our entire community can grow with the support of healing, imaginative, and liberating relationships. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. This role demands a high level of flexibility, initiative and dedication. You will play a fundamental role in shaping The 4Front Project into the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP & STRATEGIC VISION

• Collaborate with our members, staff, the board and other key stakeholders to co-design an ambitious strategy which fulfils our long term vision

• Develop logistical plans to enable the seamless delivery of our strategic goals

• Build a new communications strategy which effectively captures and promotes all aspects of our complex and transformative work

• Develop and nurture national and international partnerships that center racial equity and social justice, and effect systems-level change

• Build effective relationships and collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders ranging from lawyers, therapeutic practitioners, educators and campaigners to support the implementation of our strategic goals

• Elevate and amplify our reputation, influence, and leadership by building new networks, alliances and collaborative partnerships

• Develop our impact monitoring and evaluation processes 

GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Support staff, volunteers and the board in carrying out the essential administrative tasks needed for the good governance and smooth running of the organisation

• Ensure all company records are clear and up-to-date to enable smooth filing of annual reports

• Ensure that staff and volunteers understand and implement our policies

• Ensure that the organisation is compliant with all relevant legislation by conducting risk assessments, monitoring performance, reviewing procedures and supporting the maintenance of the risk register

• Fulfil the duties of the Data Protection Officer and support staff and volunteers to maintain the security and confidentiality of our members

• Ensure the correct organisational insurance policies are in place at all times

• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our operations through reviewing and developing initiatives to improve our central functions, including HR, IT, administration, finance, fundraising and communications

FINANCE, DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• Develop and implement an ambitious and effective fundraising strategy with a particular focus on diversifying our funding streams and building our donor base

• Prepare high-quality, detailed bids for capital and revenue funds by listening to and sharing the stories emerging from our work as well as collaborating with our members to vision for the future

• Coordinate the receipt of grant payments and collaborate with the team to prepare comprehensive reports to all funders in line with reporting requirements

• Build effective strategic networks and relationships to support income growth

• Maintain and upkeep the database in line with GDPR and data protection procedures

• Communicate with relevant grant managers to keep them up to date with organisational developments, events, and activities

• Coordinate the annual budgeting, financial planning, and fundraising processes

• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of our financial performance against budget and operational goals.

HR, PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Guide and support the Campaigns and Communications Coordinator and Media and Communications Assistant to enable them to deliver the central communications function of the organisation

• Oversee and develop all stages of the employee and volunteer cycle process, from job design and recruitment to performance management, development and leaving processes

• Develop and regularly review HR-related policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing organisational compliance with all relevant employment law

• Ensure that all staffing policies, processes and decisions are in line with our organisational values, and nurture a supportive, fair, developmental and happy workplace for the entire team

• Support the team to understand and effectively implement organisational policies and procedures

• Monitor and make recommendations regarding staffing and recruitment needs, and develop strategies for ensuring the immediate and long-term staffing needs of the organisation are met

• Provide ongoing HR expertise for the team and proactively, consistently and skilfully address any staffing issues

• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive staff records, in line with best practice and GDPR requirements

• Draft and manage all staff and consultant contracts, ensuring the documents are accurate, tailored to the specific context and legally compliant

• Review job descriptions regularly to ensure they are up to date, consistent and fit for purpose

• Conduct salary reviews and make recommendations to the remuneration policy

• Manage and further develop the staff benefits packages, including overseeing relevant internal processes and liaising with external benefits providers

• Develop and coordinate a holistic training offer for the team by curating external training opportunities and developing internal opportunities for learning, growth and development

• Develop a comprehensive wellbeing strategy and appropriate support processes

• Coordinate regular individual and group clinical supervision sessions for the team

• Ensure that individual staff members experiencing personal or professional challenges have access to appropriate support

• Gather staff feedback for continuous organisational learning and development

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Strong and proven strategic leadership experience including developing strategic direction and planning and implementing successful growth plans
• Strong management experience including developing staff, developing culture and overseeing organisational development.
• Proven experience in managing complex and sensitive staff and organisational issues with empathy, fairness, consistency and appropriate confidentiality
• Proven experience in an operations and/or HR role including designing and/or maintaining processes, systems and policies in line with best practice
• Proven experience of setting and working to targets, budgets, and deadlines
• Experience managing work involving legal compliance and working with complex processes and documents
• Knowledge of GDPR issues and how they relate to HR processes
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others

DESIRABLE

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Demonstrable track record of individually building successful income generating relationships and securing significant income (corporate, public sector, individual philanthropy or trusts and foundations)
• Qualification or advanced training in a relevant area such as human resources (including CIPD), organisational management or law
• Understanding of social impact reporting and experience of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure service impact
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships with community organisations and partners
• Experience of producing reports of organisational outcomes, outputs, and financial activity
• Experience of effective communications, digital marketing and social media
• Experience of using CRM effectively

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Join our wonderful team at this exciting charity in Walthamstow.Your role is to be an integral part of the management Team. We work with disabled children and young people and you can play your part in changing lives and making a difference to the children young people and families we work with.

The Head of Services (HoS) is responsible for the management of The Limes services.  Accountable to the CEO, you will lead and develop the services aimed at children, young people & vulnerable adults up to age 25, to ensure that the strategic vision becomes a reality.  The HoS will work with the CEO to ensure the development of user involvement and to ensure that our services reflect the core values of inclusion and support the whole family.

Head of Finance

Under the leadership of a new Chief Operating Officer with an extensive background in the commercial sector, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead the provision of high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes, systems and controls, and to deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial information. Together these will enable us to improve our ability to partner across our organisation to unlock value and thus better serve our beneficiaries. While experience of charity accounting would be desirable, more important is a candidate’s ability to drive improvements and lead change with empathy and collaboration.

Position: Head of Finance
Location: Flexible, however, we require you to be at HHC’s main office at East Clyffe, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ on a regular basis. Ideally this will be approximately two days a week, but may be in a flexible pattern.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £50 to £55K per year depending on experience

About the role:

You will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding service to the wider organisation, providing high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes and systems, effective policies and controls, and timely and accurate reporting. In partnership with the COO, you will also lead the provision of financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.

About you:

As a qualified accountant, you will excel at leading change with empathy and collaboration and in a way that builds a high level of engagement and momentum with both the Finance team and our internal stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail and a pride in financial stewardship, you have the commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines and a genuine passion for our work.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone who will always look out for them. Children never belong in orphanages. Orphanages don’t protect children they harm them. With your support we can keep families together, reunite families and build new families. Help children grow up in families where they belong. Always families. Never orphanages.

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equality and diversity and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

Please visit our website for more information about this role and upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment portal.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, CCAB, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 94212

Managing day to day casework activity, the postholder will also help to develop strategies to ensure successful growth of casework within the Society

About us

The Royal Society of Musicians is the UK’s oldest music charity and provides vital financial assistance and advice to those professionally active in the world of music, who are unable to work due to accident, illness or old age. In the last five years the Society has considered 1,542 applications for assistance and distributed grants totalling £2,354,163. Casework sits at the heart of all the Society’s activities and the Society prides itself on the highly personal support it gives to all its beneficiaries. In a profession where public knowledge of illness or financial difficulty has a devastating impact on an individual’s career, the Society ensures that every application for assistance is treated with the utmost discretion and sensitivity.

The Society employs a staff of five, two of whom form the Casework Team. The Casework Team receive and process all casework enquiries and applications for assistance, enabling the production of monthly schedules and reports, as well as annual reviews for consideration by the Society’s Governors. Casework manage and maintain the Society’s relationship with all applicants and beneficiaries, conducting visits when required. Regular liaison with like-minded organisations not only enables working relationships to remain strong, but also ensures beneficiaries can be signposted to the most appropriate support networks as necessary.

The Society is now looking to increase the number of beneficiaries it supports each year. To assist with this process, a 6-month scoping project has been undertaken in partnership with performing arts health charity, BAPAM (The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine). This project has enabled detailed analysis and assessment of all aspects of Casework at the Society.

Primary Aim and Personal Attributes

Working to the Chief Executive, the Head of Casework will manage the day to day running of Casework at the Society. They will be highly empathetic and compassionate towards all applicants and beneficiaries, demonstrating a consistently high level of customer care and responsiveness coupled with patience, tact and diplomacy. They will also have an interest in music and sympathy towards the profession, recognising the value of the arts as a whole.

The Head of Casework will contribute to the development of a strategy to ensure the successful and sustainable growth of Casework within the Society. The postholder will then assume responsibility for implementation and delivery of the strategy to ensure the Society provides the highest quality of service to all those it supports. They will also develop networks across the UK, including within the charity, benevolent funds and the healthcare sectors with the primary aim of increasing awareness of the Society in those sectors, and will represent the Society at meetings and events where appropriate.

For full details including how to apply, please visit our website or see the attached job description.

UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs) is recruiting a Head of Finance and Resources to oversee the finance and resources function, and participate in the strategic development of the organisation.

About us

UKCISA provides membership services – including advice, training and policy guidance – to nearly 500 members and direct support services to thousands of international students each year. Our diverse membership includes every public university in the UK, many private universities and further education colleges, independent schools and students' unions.

The role

Effective financial management is central to our strategy and operating model. The Head of Finance and Resources will be crucial to managing our finances and resources whilst embedding a culture of financial efficiency and effective controls.

Reporting directly to the CEO, and working with the Finance and General Purposes Committee, the Head of Finance and Resources will lead on financial and resourcing matters and will be expected to provide critical financial information, insightful analysis, and timely reporting to facilitate the development of the organisation.

The role oversees a close-knit team of three part-time members of staff. The postholder will therefore have a degree of autonomy, but will be expected to ensure operational tasks are completed whilst contributing to the wider development of the organisation. 

The role’s main functions are to:

• Ensure the efficient and effective financial planning and management of UKCISA’s resources

• Support the effective functioning of the Finance & General Purposes Committee and Board of Trustees

• Contribute to the development and implementation of UKCISA policy and strategy

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who has had wide exposure to financial reporting and processes. The ability to influence and communicate with a range of stakeholders will be crucial to the role as the postholder will be reporting to the Finance and General Purposes Committee as well as the Board. The role would therefore suit a dynamic and progressive individual who can thrive in a supporting and collaborative environment.

Our office is very close to Angel underground station, but our staff are currently working remotely. When conditions allow, we would expect working from the office to resume. However, we can be flexible about home working. Our preferred working pattern is four days per week, but there is flexibility around this and the role can be adapted for other working patterns for the right candidate. Working patterns and home working can be discussed at interview stage.

How to apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter (two pages max). In the covering letter please explain how your experience is relevant to this role and how you meet the person specification.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and interviewing on a rolling basis.  We will therefore close the recruitment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found, so you are advised to apply early.

We are hoping for a November start date, but are flexible for the right candidate.

RESULTS is recruiting for a Head of Operations that delivers leadership, oversight, and implementation of the operations and processes that ensure RESULTS is an efficient, effective advocacy organisation. This role is a member of the five-strong Management Team of the organisation and will play a major role in strategy development and rganisational management. In practice, the Head of Operations will provide leadership on three main functions: Finance Oversight; Resource Mobilisation; and Office Management and HR. 

We are looking for someone who can use their experience to drive continuous process improvements in all the operational areas described above. The post-holder will also work with the other Management Team members to ensure effective coordination of our Operations, Grassroots, Policy and Parliamentary Advocacy, being generous with sharing of knowledge, expertise, and contacts.

Please take a look at the full Job Description and Person Specification and apply by sending a CV (maximum 3 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages). In your cover letter, please state where you saw the job advertised and describe and give examples of how you meet the requirements in the Person Specification. The subject of your email should be “Head of Operations”, followed by your Surname.

The application deadline is 09:00 am on Monday the 28th of September, with first-round interviews the following week and second-round interviews subsequently.

Do you have a knack for systems and technology? Are you a people person and motivated to help others? Are you calm under pressure?

Support Through Court is an independent charity which provides much-needed practical and emotional support to people dealing with the court process without the benefit of legal representation. Most are frightened of and unfamiliar with the courts and may be facing serious issues that could affect their children and relationships, finances, or the roof over their head. 

We are starting a new, two year project piloting a virtual support initiative for those seeking help with divorce and/or child arrangements but do not have legal representation. Clients will virtually receive practical support from Support Through Court volunteers based at offices across the UK, and legal advice through our partnership with RCJ Advice. 

The post will be for two years. We are looking to recruit someone based in central London, however as volunteers will be based at Support Through Court offices around the UK, some travel will be required. The post holder will report to the Head of Systems & Information and will be part of the Systems & Information team. The primary focus of the post will be our new virtual support project with regards to:

• Ensuring continuous and smooth running of the hardware and IT systems.
• Providing face-to-face and remote support to volunteers and clients using the systems
• Pulling statistical information needed for reporting

Additionally, the post will assist the Systems & Information team with BAU activities and provide general IT support to staff and volunteers across the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate will have: excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills, the ability to patiently explain technical solutions to a wide range of audiences, efficient administrative skills, empathy for our clients, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to follow directions or take the initiative as needed.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application: please send a CV, together with a covering letter clearly explaining how you fulfil the criteria in the job specification and the requirements for the role.

Applications are due by 9:00 AM on 5 October 2020.

Interviews will take place on 8 October 2020.

Head of Finance for a Central London University, reporting into the Finance Director and leading a finance change programme across multiple business units.

Client Details

This Central London University is the leader worldwide in its field. They have a particular focus, are financially very strong and have consistently strong student numbers across all of their courses.

The University operates more commercially than most, with a broad range of income streams. They are now looking at corporate services and aiming to improve the service delivery across the organisation. Within the finance team, this means they are looking at a consolidation of processes, systems and reporting, to provide better information to department heads and the senior leadership team. This role will play a key part in this, driving better communication and collaboration within business areas, as well as driving towards "best in class" management information provision.

Description

• Line manage and support a finance team across multiple locations, including a mixture of qualified and part qualified accountants
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the organisation, influencing decision making and supporting teams to work positively together
• Lead on improvement of reporting, processes and systems across different business areas, implementing a standardised approach where possible
• Drive "best in class" service delivery, through better business partnering and stronger, more reliable reporting and information

Profile

You will be a full qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) and hold post qualification experience. You will have an excellent understanding of what a fantastic finance service looks like. You will have experienced complex finance teams and organisational structures and helped to drive improvement and change within these.

You will have line managed teams effectively and you will have worked across an organisation, communicating and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Job Offer

• Salary £55,000 to £65,000 dependent upon experience
• Fantastic pension
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and close down over the Christmas period

About IIRSM

IIRSM is the risk institute for industry and organisations that provide products and services to them. We provide practical education, training, advice, networking and resources to help people and organisations build their capabilities to manage the risks and explore the opportunities they face. We are an independent charity. We speak freely, helping businesses, public organisations, charities and policymakers appreciate the vital role sustainable and targeted risk management plays – from protecting people, reputation and profits. 

The principal activities of the institute include:

1. Recruiting and servicing our international community of members.
2. Working collaboratively with our partners and supporters for mutual benefit.
3. Running regional UK networks and international branches to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experiences.
4. Supporting professional development of members and the wider public, through training, events, networking and other CPD initiatives. 
5. Publishing IIRSM’s magazine The Sentinel and monthly eNewsletter.
6. Generating, facilitating and publishing resources and technical output in all areas of risk.
7. Seeking sponsorship and funding for specific worthwhile educational projects and campaigns.

About the role

As Head of Learning and Development you will contribute to the development, implementation and marketing of learning and professional development products and initiatives. You will contribute to strategy and policy development, especially around online learning.

Principal accountabilities

Professional development responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Professional Development to review the Institute’s professional development strategies, products and services to ensure they reflect best practice in L&D, remain relevant and value for money, and develop associated operational plans.
• Develop, implement and manage different forms of professional development, such as, face-face training, in-house solutions, eLearning, blogs, videos, knowledge hub, webinars, mentoring schemes, emerging risk leaders’ network etc.
• Liaise with stakeholders to promote and develop IIRSM L&D solutions, focusing on the technical and non-technical competence needs of industry, and risk and business professionals.
• Investigate potential markets and partnerships for IIRSM’s products and services and make recommendations for change and/or development of new solutions.
• Work with the wider team to establish and manage L&D related elements of partnerships with corporates, professional bodies, universities, recruiters and other relevant organisations.  
• Manage the update process for all L&D materials produced by IIRSM to ensure they remain relevant, effective and financially viable.
• Manage IIRSM’s Training Approval Scheme, including conducting reviews of submitted approvals or working with subject matter experts to do so.
• Develop and manage all operational processes, procedures and guidance for learning and development products and services

People, supplier and working group management

• Work with the Membership Services Officer on delivering and managing logistics for webinars, online and face-to-face training.
• Source, recruit and manage volunteers, suppliers, trainers, course developers, partners and other stakeholders to ensure L&D projects, products, services and other activities are delivered efficiently and cost effectively.
• Work with and co-ordinate the activities of working groups associated with L&D activities and initiatives such as the Emerging Risk Leaders’ Network working group.

Marketing and communications

• Keep the website and team up to date with information relating to L&D activities.
• Deliver tactical marketing activities for the promotion and sales of IIRSM’s L&D products and services.

Finance, budgets and management reports

• Manage budgets and forecasts for L&D activities and work with the Director of Professional Development and Director of Finance to undertake ongoing monitoring and control of income and expenditure.
• Produce management reports as requested by the Director of Professional Development.

Skills and experience

You are passionate about L&D and have the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise and meet continual deadlines with excellent administrative and organisational skills.  It is highly desirable your experience is within a L&D, training and/or qualifications team/function within a charity or professional body. 

Essential

• Strong project management skills
• Budget management 
• Ability to define, develop and implement new business processes
• Confident in using live online learning tools such as webinar and training platforms
• Knowledge of best practice in L&D, particularly regarding online learning
• Strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills – excellent at building relationships and influencing stakeholders, including volunteers
• Strong communicator – verbal, written and presenting
• Worked in a small and busy team or organisation, with the ability to work as a team
• Good research skills, with the ability to pick up the principles of risk management and other relevant topic areas
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to pick up a variety of IT systems quickly

Desirable

• Worked at both strategic and operational levels.
• Marketed a range of L&D products and services.

Benefits

• Annual leave - 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension - IIRSM will contribute 12% and you will contribute a minimum of 5%.
• Travel - Interest free season ticket loan.
• Life Cover - Four times salary.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter as one document and include your current salary.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 24 September

Initial interview will take place online and will be on 30 September and 1 October.

Final interview will be in London f2f w/c 5 October.

Start date will be around 26 October.

Please note, applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified we reserve the right to close our advert sooner. 

Finance Sun Systems Manager reporting into the Head of Systems and cover the maintenance and improvement of the Sun Systems for the organisation.

Client Details

The organisation is one of the largest Housing Association based in London, which owns and manages 50,000 properties. Over the last few years it has increased its development pipeline to construct 2500 new homes a year and continues to invest heavily into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

Reporting into the Head of Systems the role is designed to the deliver subject matter expertise on the Sun accounting system (or any successor systems) and other allocated finance IT systems. The role will deal extensively with the finance team and the IT team. The positions also has two direct reports and you will be responsible for the management of their day to day activity.

Further to this the role will be the technical lead on any major systems implementations or updates. Any major projects will require working with the senior management team across the organisation.

Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of working with Sun Systems. You will need demonstrable experience in the following areas:

Essential:

• Supporting the effective operation of the Sun accounting system (or any successor system) and be the subject matter expert on this and other allocated finance IT systems.
• Technical Administrator for Sun accounting systems (or any successor system) and work with the IT department and support vendors to maintain the up time of the relevant servers
• Manage and maintain the chart of accounts and business rules in the Sun accounting system (or any successor system).
• Build a suite of standard and ad-hoc reports using Infor Query & Analysis, SUN SRS, SQL Server and Tableau for finance and business users.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the IT team and allocated external system/software suppliers to ensure that finance systems are fully embedded into the overall IT strategy.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the social housing sector.
• Qualified accountant (ACA,ACCA) or equivalent.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Project management experience.

Job Offer

£50,000-60,000, 28 days annual leave, currently based remotely with options to work three days from home in the future.