UK-Med provides emergency healthcare support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies.  As a charity and NGO, we deploy independently or in collaboration with other humanitarian NGOs.  We work with other agencies to coordinate the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) – a national programme deploying healthcare services to sudden onset disasters on behalf of the UK Government and working to World Health Organisation standards. 

We have grown rapidly over the last few years, increasing our income, impact and number and diversity of donors and grants.  We are seeking a proactive new Head of Finance to develop our finance function, providing strategic development and oversight and ensuring that timely and accurate financial information informs management decisions.

Our ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated finance professional holding a professional accounting qualification.  You will have extensive experience of financial operations, management and planning, and be excellent at analysing and presenting financial information to inform decision-making.  You will be equally comfortable with strategic development and operational work and passionate about using your skills to help achieve UK-Med’s mission.  You will be excited by the opportunity to develop this organisation and implement new, high quality financial procedures and controls.

Application is by CV and covering letter – please see our website for full details.

Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday 9 February 2020.

Please note, UK-Med can only accept applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK and we cannot sponsor visa applications.

Manchester Cares are seeking a dynamic, passionate people-person to lead our team, to deepen our partnerships across the city of Manchester, and to oversee our programmes.

As Head of Programmes, you'll be outgoing and tenacious; a professional with an organised approach, a clear, authentic communication style and an intrinsic understanding of the power of networks and digital media.

We're looking for a self-starter: someone committed, tough, and focused able to work alone as well as collaboratively; who is passionate about developing Manchester Cares over the coming years.

The stand-out candidate will have knowledge of and a passion for the unique communities and culture of Manchester’s various neighbourhoods, alongside experience building and managing teams, budgets and complex projects and programmes.

We need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our city and the issues we work on – and in particular who is passionate about and can clearly promote our vision for building close community networks in order to tackle isolation and loneliness in Manchester. 

In achieving this vision and lasting success, you will be trusted to work dynamically and independently in this exciting young organisation, with a growing profile and backing from major local and national supporters. 

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES

• Full time (40 hours per week)
• Salary: £30,000-£32,000 (plus travel)

TO APPLY

Please see our website for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

• Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 5th February 2020. 
• First round interviews will take place on 10th February 2020. 
• Second round interviews will take place on 17th February 2020. 
• Starting date would ideally be 26th March 2020. 

Manchester Cares seeks to live our values in everything we do. We are committed to inclusion in our programmes and actively seeking diversity in our teams.

Please see our website for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

Job Description

The Head of Programming and Events will lead on the development and delivery of a programming and events strategy  that: creates a diverse, high-quality and accessible   programme of music, theatre, comedy and talks; balances the community, cultural and   commercial elements of the hall’s programming; increases revenue through both generated income and charitable grants; champions local producers, promoters and festivals and; improves promoter and performer experience. 

Main Responsibilities and duties:

•Set and manage budgets and work towards income generation targets agreed with the Director. 

•Develop and have oversight of a strategy which includes all activities and events in the hall including; programmed events, events organised by those hiring the hall and events organised in-house

•Actively research and engage potential programming possibilities including visiting other venues, sampling shows and events and networking with relevant counterparts, artists and performers, particularly in Cumbria.

•Lead on the development of local and national partnerships with programming partners and build exceptional relationships to enhance programming opportunities such as co-funding touring productions.

•Lead on liaison with promoters and negotiation of deals/splits for programmed events and the organisation of associated contracts

•Increase income through ticket sales, hires and through close working with the Head of Hospitality help shape hospitality offers appropriate to the programmed events which can also increase sales.

•Develop funded strands of the overall programming which take account of the Coro’s values and priorities and support emerging talent and priorities. 

•Develop and deliver / oversee a range of activities and events designed to consult on, promote and/or engage audiences in the programming and events schedule, such as community outreach, workshops, exhibitions and school’s engagement.

•Support and maintain oversight of a package of events which form part of the programming and events strategy through management responsibility of the Events Manager (responsible for the development and organisation of these events)

• Develop the Coro’s reputation and relationships with promoters and performers so that the Coro becomes a desirable venue for them to visit and use, including ensuring that all performers and their teams are welcomed and looked after to a high standard of care and courtesy.

•Work closely with festival organisers in Ulverston and regular/annual hirers of the hall to support and develop the calendar of festivals and community delivered aspects of the programme.

•Work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing to profile, target and grow audience numbers, increase diversity within the audience and to drive growth within new demographics which will be identified through regular surveying and analysis of the box office data for evaluative purposes and to inform future development.

•Report to the board directly on strategy development, performance and financial issues.

•Undertake other tasks as agreed with the director. 

To apply

For further details, to download a recruitment pack and apply, please follow the link to our wesbite.

Closing date: Monday 10th February

Interviews:     Friday 14th February

Interested in managing some life-changing projects across the world? Join Development Pathways!

Development Pathways is a leading advisory services and project management organisation in the areas of social protection, social development, poverty and vulnerability analysis, payment systems and financial inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, research and training. We have our head office in London, UK, and a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya. Our offices are located in the Orpington area (Greater London, United Kingdom) and Nairobi (Kenya).

The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) will be based in our London office where we have three technical teams delivering projects focused on social policy, financial inclusion and social and economic analysis, delivered across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. The SOM will directly support the Chief Operating Officer and work across all three teams, managing a team of 4 programme officers and assistants. The job will involve some international travel, but no more than 6 weeks per year.

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website.

Purpose

The Senior Operations Manager will lead our UK programme management team to ensure effective and efficient management and administration of our projects worldwide that are delivered by our London office.

Responsibilities

1. Project Administration and Management

• Ensure the delivery of all projects within our London office within their agreed timeline, budget, scope and to high quality, working alongside the Heads of the Technical Units;
• Ensure all project procedures, administration and systems are functioning and effective e.g. contracting and invoicing, and travel and security policies;
• Oversee the financial management of projects, including forecasting, and regular reporting on variances;
• Support the Heads of Technical Units to ensure that systems for the quality assurance of deliverables are functioning and effective;
• Ensure the filing and archiving of project documentation and support the reporting on all projects, ensuring that the Chief Operating Officer and Heads of Technical Units are adequately informed of progress;
• Help build strong and productive relations with clients and partner organisations, supporting contract negotiations, ensuring contract compliance and administration, and effective communications on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer and Heads of Technical Units;
• Ensure that consultants are given effective support and develop a strong allegiance to Development Pathways;
  • Ensure regular and accurate monthly financial forecasts;
  • Oversee risk management processes for the London office;
  • Provide oversight and support to field operations teams across all projects.

      2. People Management

• Provide effective line management, advice, support, professional development and mentorship to Programme Officers and Programme Assistants in our London Office.
• Lead the recruitment and training of new Programme Officers and Administrative Assistants within the Social Policy Team
• Undertake other activities as required.

Person Specification

The Senior Programme Manager must have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Management, International Relations, Social Policy, Business Management, Law or other relevant discipline;
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management, operations and administrative management, with skills that are transferable to international development projects;
• 5 years of experience in managing individuals and teams;
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and communications skills;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, PMP or another project management qualification desirable;
• Masters degree.
• Experience of international development.

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Salary will be assessed during the selection process, to reflect level of experience and qualification.

The successful candidate would receive an attractive package inclulding:

• Entry into the company pension scheme;
• Entry into the bonus scheme;
• Flexible working practices;
• 30 days holiday in a year (excluding public/bank holidays);
• Group life assurance;
• Company laptop;
• And, upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period of 6 months, access into the company private health insurance scheme.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of Development Pathways’ values. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and are inclusive of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates, who meet the requirements, to email their applications.

Applications must include:

1. A cover letter of up to 2 pages explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this position;
2. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of four pages) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.

If successful, we will expect the names, email addresses and day-time contact numbers of two referees, one of them being your current line manager/supervisor (please do not send this information with your application).

Please also note that this position is only open to those who have the right to reside and work in the UK, so we will expect relevant proof of such, if asked for an interview (please do not send this information with your application).

Closing date for this post 23rd February 2020.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will undertake an initial telephone interview and then invited to undertake an assessment of their skills and participate in an interview. 

Job Description : Manager of Centre Operations

Job Title : Manager of Centre Operations

Salary : £ 35,000.00

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Centre Staff

Purpose of Job.

To oversee and proactively manage  the day-to-day operations and activities of Ace of Clubs Centre.

Key duties :

To ensure overall safety of building (e.g. electrical, fire, gas, building safety; legionella/asbestos/PAT records).

To ensure overall safe-running of the centre for users (e.g. compliance with employee handbook and health and safety regulations).

Ensure smooth-running of kitchen services and ensuring compliance with highest standards of hygiene and health and safety regulations.

To ensure the smooth-running of centre’s day-to-day activities (both welfare and administrative).

To manage and participate in advice and advocacy services for clients (such as health, housing, education, employment, rehabilitation).

Develop and maintain external partnerships that facilitate the provision of a range of services within the centre (e.g. NHS dental van, in-house NHS nurse).

Develop, maintain and progress strategies for improving the Centre’s public relations, image and presence.

Using social media platforms for promoting and developing Ace of Club’s public reputation and presence.

To ensure staff are managed properly (including personal reviews, training and development, holiday and absence management).

General duties.

Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.

This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Fundraising Manager, Shops Manager.

External : Welfare agencies, charitable organisations, charitable partners.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

Good basic education to GCSE.

Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.

Relevant experience in the charity sector will carry greater weight than academic qualifications.

Experience.

A proven track record of a minimum of three years of successful management of an outreach centre in the charity sector.

Experience of managing projects for the homeless and vulnerable adults.

Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and maintain the efficient running of the centre.

Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.

Proven database experience.

Staff management – including training and development.

Experience of handling cash, banking income and donations, maintaining appropriate records.

Accustomed to using social media platforms for promoting and developing public relations.

Knowledge of Universal Credit, and local government benefits.

Experience of dealing with welfare agencies.

Skills and competencies.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.

Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.

Staff management experience.

High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.

Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Self-motivated and able to motivate others.

Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.

A proactive and creative approach.

Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.

Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview

with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate  according to previously notified criteria.

Finally : Successful candidate will be required :

• to be security approved (e.g. DBS)
• to provide two referees (previous employer & personal)
• to commit to 6 month probationary period

The Head of Operations will lead the Tax Justice Network’s corporate functions and manage a small, geographically dispersed operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager). 

Key facts

Application closing date: Sunday 16 February 2020
Start date: April 2020
Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours: Three days per week (22.5 hours per week, 60% FTE)
Salary: £52,000 pro rata (£31,200), plus 12% pension contribution
Location: Home-based in the UK, France, Germany, Malawi, Netherlands, Spain or Uruguay

Role description

In the last three years, the Tax Justice Network has doubled in size (from 10 people and £900k income to 22 people and £1.8m income) and greatly increased in complexity. This period of growth has been accompanied by a substantial investment in developing systems, policies and processes, including the building of new functions such as finance, events and network co-ordination. The challenge now is to consolidate these developments, to build on them where necessary, to ensure that they are fully embedded and to respond to new opportunities and challenges as they arise. 

The Head of Operations will lead the Tax Justice Network’s corporate functions and manage a small operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager). He or she will have oversight of the areas led by other members of this team (finance, events, IT systems, contracts, projects) and will be directly responsible for human resources, organisational policies, governance, risk management, grant reporting and setup, the coordination of fundraising activities and proposals, and impact evaluation. He or she will attend meetings of the senior management team and the board of directors in a supporting role and will also act as company secretary.

Responsibilities

Management

• Oversee the Tax Justice Network’s operational functions and provide administrative leadership across the Tax Justice Network’s global team
• Lead on the organisation of effective team meetings, including regular calls and in-person staff retreats
• Manage and support a dispersed operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager)
• Supervise the planning and delivery of high-level events by the Operations Manager and other colleagues
• Supervise the management of the Tax Justice Network’s finances (including budgeting, quarterly management accounts and annual accounts and reports, and regular reviews of finance policy, procedure and controls) by the Finance Manager
• Supervise the maintenance and effective use of key systems (e.g. CRM and monitoring) by the Operations Manager
• Supervise the organisation of complex Tax Justice Network projects (such as the Financial Secrecy Index) by the Project Manager

Governance

• Support the board of directors with obtaining legal support and advice as and when requested
• Act as company secretary, including preparing reports and papers for general meetings of the board of directors
• Support the ongoing assessment of board recruitment needs and manage board recruitment where needed
• Review governance structures and processes on an ongoing basis and make changes where needed
• Lead on organisational risk management, identifying emerging risks and monitoring existing risks and identifying and implementing agreed mitigation strategies
• Support the CEO with the design and delivery of an evaluation of the Tax Justice Network’s impact, and lead on organisational learning

Human resources

• Lead on day-to-day human resources issues and queries, and on the recruitment of new staff (drafting job descriptions, managing the applicant tracking system, setting up interviews, inducting new staff members, etc)
• Support line managers in managing staff to maximise performance and team morale, and in tackling any issues
• Keep organisational policies up to date, add new policies as needed and ensure that all policies are used effectively
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, both in the UK and in all other countries where the Tax Justice Network operates

Fundraising and grant management

• Lead on the drafting and submission of funding applications, coordinating contributions from across the Tax Justice Network as needed
• Coordinate timely reporting to existing donors in line with contractual obligations
• Lead on the negotiation and setup of new grants

Team contribution

• Participate in the wider the Tax Justice Network team through active contributions to team meetings and strategic planning
• Engage with professional development opportunities as they arise
• Work within the the Tax Justice Network code of conduct and in line with the Tax Justice Network’s organisational policies

Person specification

Experience

• Management / Experience of building and managing high-performing teams (ideally distributed global teams)
• Non-profits / Familiarity with the workings of charities or other non-profit organisations preferred, ideally including managing support functions to maximise efficiency and impact
• Understanding / Some knowledge and understanding of economic justice (ideally tax justice) issues preferred

Skills

• Team-working / Working with an autonomous team supportively and sensitively, balancing the need for co-ordination and clear decision-making with a consensual and collaborative management style
• Delivery / Coping with a large, complicated and varied workload, working quickly and efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the results
• Presentation / Communicating effectively, persuasively, accurately and succinctly, both in person and in writing
• Technology / Proficiency in standard office software and cloud-based collaboration and communication software

Attributes

• Commitment / Being focused on achieving high standards in pursuit of the Tax Justice Network’s objectives
• Adaptability /Finding ways of dealing with unexpected opportunities and challenges
• Resourcefulness / Achieving results with limited financial and human resources
• Judgement / Managing relationships with partners sensitively but robustly as needed
• Collaboration / Working supportively and effectively as part of an internal team and with external partners
• Integrity / Choosing the right course of action when the alternative might be easier
• Flexibility / Willingness to do what is needed to get the job done (including some irregular hours and travel)

Job title: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £27,000 (£45,000 FTE)
Location: Westminster, London
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (with some flexibility to work from home, subject to discussion during the recruitment process).

IIC is run by passionate people, who are dedicated to supporting the conservation and cultural heritage profession. The institute was founded in 1950 by a group of extraordinary individuals who witnessed dramatic events during WW2. The remarkable initiative of a few far-sighted pioneers came to fruition with the creation of the IIC. For those pioneers, including the few individuals that became widely known as the Monuments Men, the destruction of war only sharpened their convictions that the preservation of cultural artefacts was too important to be left to chance.

IIC is an independent and unifying international organisation. We bring together conservators and cultural heritage professionals from around the world, educating, enabling and recognising excellence. This commitment drives everything we do - from our intellectually stimulating Congresses and prestigious Journal, to activities specifically tailored to capture the imagination and curiosity of students and emerging conservators.

We are looking for a Head of Finance and Operations to join our small, friendly and supportive team. This new role will manage the finance and operations of our charity, working closely with the Executive Director and members of Council to ensure ongoing viability and a secure financial future for the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) as a Learned Society and professional membership organisation.

Working with the Executive Director, the Head of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the financial and operational management, business analysis and reporting for IIC in line with our charitable status, purpose and values.

You will be a qualified finance manager or have equivalent experience, with a keen commercial sense and a passionate commitment to the vision of supporting conservation of cultural heritage.

You will be responsible for IIC’s finance and operating systems and will need to be proficient in using Xero or similar accounts packages. Working with the Membership Secretary you will ensure our membership services are effectively delivered to ensure a high quality of service for our members.

This role will also be the key contact for banking, information and data management and annual reporting as well as leading the management of the annual audit process, preparation of Management Accounts and administration of all grants, invoicing, outsourced contracts such as Payroll and contracts for services.

You will be a proactive individual who can demonstrate initiative with excellent organisational and communication skills. It will be important to maintain a strong working relationship with our committees and programme leads to ensure appropriate and timely provision of management information as well as supporting officers and the Executive Director as we move our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions forward to deliver against our longer-term strategic goals.

Please note the closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 2nd February.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February 2020 in Westminster, London.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please read the 'Job Description and Strategic plan' in additional documents before clicking the apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website for details on how to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Salary: £45,462 - £48,168 per annum 
Location: Regional Services, home based with travel throughout the UK
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 

About the role
An opportunity has arisen within our Services team for a Head of Regional Operations and Partnerships. The Head will be a catalyst for delivering new and existing services for young people with cancer throughout the UK, ensuring that there are appropriate systems and processes in place to deliver services, measure impact and report progress. The Head will manage and lead a team of 6 regional Managers and will work with them to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to service development and delivery. If you are an experienced and confident leader, able to work at pace, managing a wide portfolio of work with experience at influencing and engaging senior stakeholders, join the team.

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

Closing date: 31 January 2020 
First interview: 6 February 2020 
Second interview: 10February 2020 

My client is a national charity with multiple regional offices, who are now looking for an experienced Head of IT Operations to be responsible for leading a team of IT professionals working closely with the Head of IT.

You’ll oversee the Infrastructure and Service Desk teams in supporting complex IT services including Networks, Storage, Messaging, Security and Server Services.

About You

• Expert in leading teams and individuals in an IT  environment focussing on cloud computing, application development and end user support
• Extensive experience overseeing the deployments and maintenance in a large and expanding technical estate
• Demonstrable experience in strategic planning and execution in line with budgets
• Expert understanding of ITIL Best Practice
• Expert understanding of Cyber security and information governance
• Expert at IT programme and project management with a track record of organisation wide transformational
  programme delivery
• Able to identify, prioritize, and solve complex IT Operation, Service Delivery and Software development risks and issues

Based in Birmingham or Manchester this role will involve some regional travel. 

Head of Park Operations
Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, Green Park, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Park, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We’re eager to enhance our levels of expertise as an organisation and grow the scale and scope of works that we are undertaking across our parks. As such, we are looking for a Head of Park Operations to help us deliver the highest standards in park management.

The Benefits

- Salary of £50,000 - £57,000 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Work from Rangers Lodge, a beautiful building based in the heart of Hyde Park

If you have a strong background in environmental or landscape services, this is an incredible opportunity to drive the success of London’s iconic green spaces.

Our parks are currently enjoyed by millions of people, but their landscapes are increasingly at risk from a range of pressures, such as climate change, increasing footfall, external development and biodiversity loss. These factors all pose unique challenges and it is vital that we evolve to meet them head on.

You will have the chance to elevate our operations to the next level, which will enable us to continue protecting and promoting our parks, ensuring they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

The Role

As the Head of Park Operations, you will identify opportunities to enhance park and landscape management across the Royal Parks.

In this important role, you will:

- Work with colleagues and contractors to protect and enhance the landscape of the parks
- Drive the ongoing development and evolution of landscape maintenance services
- Take the lead on arboricultural management
- Take the lead on Health and Safety Management and Business Continuity Planning  
- Act as the Senior Reporting Officer on the delivery of projects and programmes

About You

To join us as the Head of Park Operations, you will need:

- Significant experience of working at a senior level in an environmental and/or landscape service delivery organisation
- Demonstrable experience of thinking and working strategically, including strategy development and implementation
- Knowledge and experience of operational park management and arboriculture
- Experience of leading teams or functions through change to achieve overall goals
- Knowledge and experience of health and safety management, sustainability and business continuity planning
- Extensive knowledge in the areas of environmental or landscape management
- Strong financial management and control skills, including the ability to plan within budget
- Membership to an appropriate professional institute, such as LI, IoH or CMI
- A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification, such as the CMI or MSc in landscape or environmental management

Other organisations may call this role Head of Landscape Operations, Head of Environmental Management, Head of Landscape Management, Head of Park Management, Senior Park Operations Manager, or Senior Landscape Manager.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd February 2020. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 10th February 2020.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our Head of Park Operations, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

This position, as part of the senior leadership in the Group Finance Department, acts as a functional lead and expert in financial accounting with global responsibilities. The role encompasses responsibility for management oversight of key functional tasks in finance globally across Plan International countries.

You will ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting standards for Plan Worldwide reporting purposes and also compliance with donor reporting across our complex and demanding institutional donor portfolio, including USAID and the Uniform Guidance audit.

You will manage and develop the Group Financial reporting team whilst working in a technical matrix relationship with all Regional and Country finance positions to deliver on results.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an individual with good leadership and influencing skills who has an ACA or equivalent professional qualification with significant post qualification experience. You will have a strong knowledge and experience of applying financial controls and you will ideally have experience in using SAP BPC and SAP’s Finance module.

It is essential that you can manage and prioritise multiple demands and tasks to meet deadlines. You will also be able to work well with others and demonstrate a high level of adaptability and cultural and contextual sensitivity.

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to work on your initiative and take ownership for the completion of tasks. You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels whilst promoting continuous improvement, innovation and learning.

Location: Global Hub, Woking

Type of Role: 15-month fixed term maternity cover

Reports to: Director of Finance

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 2nd February

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Us

We work with schools and local authorities to provide specialist tutors for Looked After Children and those with a SEND. We also support mentoring and engagement/re-engagement to young people in need of Alternative Provision.

We believe that with the right support and role model in their lives, every child can grow in confidence and succeed in learning.

We are on the lookout for a new Operations Associate who will help us build a network of committed teachers and mentors to provide support to the UK's most vulnerable children.

You

As well as having an infectious passion for the cause, the candidate must have an excellent knowledge of the sector and the current state of educational provisions for YP with a SEND and Looked After Children. Please only apply if you care about improving educational outcomes of young people and have expertise in the space.

As number 6 in the company, you’ll be an integral part of the early growth of the venture. We’d like someone to learn with us, share in our vision and be prepared for the ups and the downs of our journey. You should be happy to operate in an environment with few corporate structures.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Leading the growth of our teacher workforce right across England
2. Work with the Operations team to streamline the recruitment funnel and build automations
3. Be proactive in exploring new recruitment channels
4. Push candidates through the funnel, including reviewing and vetting CVs, conducting interviews and processing documents
4. Execute and analyse recruitment strategies around key settlements
5. Conduct regular cost-per-hire analysis for different strategies and regions
6. Frequent engagement with teacher workforce
7. Grow our peer-to-peer referral scheme

Personality

- Confidence on the phone and email
- Relish taking on new projects and solving complex problems without having their hand held. The best candidate will have demonstrable experience building something or launching projects in a small team or on their own.
- Proficient using all Google products (Docs, Sheets, Cal) and CRMs (Trello, SalesForce, Airtable) - a bonus
- Exceptional time management and organisation
- Have an ethical approach to business

United World Schools (UWS) is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of children living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities around the world.  By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment.  UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions.  The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.

We are an ambitious and growing team based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal.  All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and are committed to going above and beyond for the cause.

Reporting to the UWS Finance and Operations Director you will be critical for the success of the day-to-day operations of the charity.  Specifically you will focus on the smooth running of all aspects of the UK office, and on core processes which have an impact on all of the charity’s employees and volunteers.  You will be a strong communicator, positive and proactive with a can-do attitude, and will be organised with great attention to detail. 

Your core responsibilities will be:

Team Coordination and Support

• To support the Finance and Operations Director with the general day-to-day operations and running of the charity and aspects of governance
• To lead the management of the UK office, including premises and facilities, office resourcing and procurement, insurance, communication and IT systems (Finance, Fundraising and Programmes)
• To support the team in coordinating meetings and conference calls with delivery teams, and making travel arrangements where appropriate, providing some ad hoc administrative support to the CEO/Director team
• To manage the charity’s information account to ensure all correspondence is appropriately actioned

Human Resources

• To support all line managers in the recruitment and induction of new starters, including the liaison with external recruitment providers where appropriate
• To ensure all employment documentation and data (for example new contracts, changes in individual circumstances) is kept up to date and secure
• To ensure all staff policies and procedures are kept up to date, including support with updating / writing new policies as relevant.  Also to ensure the staff handbook stays up to date and is accessible for all staff
• To manage processes for setting and reviewing objectives and for requesting and approving annual leave.  Also to support the development of personal and professional development of staff where relevant
• To ensure Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies are adhered to and there are procedures in place to maintain the relevant policies.  To ensure emergency contact details for all employees are also kept up to date
• To ensure that all employees / volunteers are DBS checked and relevant certification is checked and kept on file
• Ad hoc / other relevant team co-ordination duties as required

Governance

• To support the governance of the charity through the general management of Board (Trustee) meetings, in particular supporting the collation of papers for meetings
• To support the Finance and Operations Director in all communication with relevant statutory bodies such as the UK Charity Commission and HMRC

Head of Finance and Resources [Part Time – 3 days per week equivalent] with 2 days a week regular and additional days according to accounting timetable demands.

Salary: £34,788- £37,849 [pro-rata, and dependent on experience]

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

PURPOSE OF JOB: The Head of Finance and Resources is responsible for providing the accounting and financial management, facility management and HR support throughout the organisation.

You will be part of the senior management team, working with the Chief Executive advising and developing the financial strategy, modelling new projects, preparing budgets and reporting on financial performance.  You will actively contribute to the overall future strategic direction of the charity.

You will also be responsible for the HR and administration teams providing support to Senior Management, ensuring Age UK Lambeth complies with HR legislation, and support the facilities and office support function across the business.

You will be directly responsible for the management of the Fundraising Manager, Finance Assistant, HR & Admin lead and a small team of Administrators.

This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities but gives an indication of the scope of the role and main areas of work.

Benefit:Contributory pension scheme; employee 5% & employer 7%