Head of Programmes

Full-time at 35 hours (Office Based, London, UK)

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Head of Programmes to strategically develop and lead on GamCare’s programme of engagement and awareness-raising projects.

After a number of successful fundraising initiatives in 2018/19, GamCare has developed several large-scale projects and significantly grown its engagement and awareness-raising activities in the past year. This growth has resulted in the formation of a Programmes Team, whose function is to deliver these varied projects coherently and consistently in line with GamCare’s mission and strategy. 

Programmes currently include two national programmes (focused on women and young people), seeking to raise awareness of gambling issues and provide outreach into communities, as well as several more developmental areas of work such as activity in the criminal justice system and with the armed forces community.  Funding is from a mixture of corporates, trusts and foundations and statutory sources.

As Head of Programmes you will lead this team with passion and energy, building commitment and driving a learning culture across it with a focus on knowledge sharing and evaluation.  You will have significant experience of project operations and oversight, including budgeting and risk management.  You will be able to think and engage strategically – ensuring projects fit into wider organisational goals, but with an operational focus, having a clear view across the projects and an eye for detail.

As the issue climbs the social, political and media agendas, it is an exciting time to join both GamCare and the gambling support sector as a whole. As Head of Programmes you will work closely with the Head of Development and Director of Development to identify and prioritise opportunities for further growth within this context. The successful candidate will be a senior leader able to communicate a clear vision and with a passion for supporting those affected by gambling harm.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

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To discuss the role further please email Mike Kenward (Development Director). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 11th March 2020

Interview dates: 16th-18th March 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place in London

We are looking for a Head of Finance who is a demonstrable influencer, with the ability to drive impact and implement change.

The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Finance & Investment and be accountable for the effective delivery of the finance strategy. This will be achieved by ensuring the function's efficient operation and working to improve its value to the business. The oversight of the finance function will encompass responsibility and operational accountability for financial control, operations, planning and analysis, achieved through driving the function forward and the effective management and development of a team of 3 as well as working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

We need someone who is a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills. They will also have a commercial eye for finance with the ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate results and options for decision-making clearly and succinctly.

The finance function is in need of a refresh so someone who is comfortable leading change will really enjoy this role.

A global international development organisation are currently seeking a Head of International Finance for a long-term maternity cover within their central finance team based in London.

The role will take responsibility for global financial reporting processes; you will ensure compliance for global reporting purposes (including donor reporting) and will manage the financial reporting team based both within the London office, and abroad.

You will provide financial advise and support to country finance officers in the production of consolidated financial reports, and work closely with the International Finance Director on key strategic level projects related to financial reporting processes.

You will be a qualified accountant with staff management experience and at least 2 years experience within the international development sector. Travel is not required, though flexibility to liaise with country finance partners is required. The organisation offers a flexible working environment (flexible and remote working options available), and a chance to work with some truly passionate people within the NGO sector.

Head of Finance: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

On behalf of a non-profit education organisation in London, we are recruiting a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller will be the natural progressor into the FD role. The Financial Controller will lead the Finance Department and will be responsible for developing a team of 15 to ensure robust compliance and financial controls are designed and embedded. The Financial Controller will also ensure effective and accurate business reporting systems are in place to deliver financial sustainability against strategy. W

The Role:

Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Finance is a highly visible role responsible for the Group day-to-day accounting function and management of all staff in the Finance Team. The Head of Finance will lead on strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and the monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual statutory reporting. The role will lead on streamlining finance systems in terms of both administration and in the production of management information.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the FD, provide financial leadership, strategic direction and commercial expertise
• Ensure the Finance Department are fit for purpose and roles and structures are sound
• Prepare and submit the reporting requirements of the charity and legal entities
• Ensure the financial processes and reporting are fit for purpose
• Design, embed and roll-out compliant controls; Ensure a successful Audit is delivered
• Prepare budgets and 10-year funding plans with scenarios
• Continually evaluate and improve the quality of reporting and value add across finance to the rest of the business.
• Implement Access Dimensions P2P and purchase ledger controls
• Work closely with area managers and business partner to main stakeholders across the charity

Person Specification:

• ACA, ACMA or ACCA quailed with substantial PQE experience
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities
• Experience of taking a lead role within an accounts team circa £25M t/o company
• Experience of motivating highly performing teams and building collaborative working relationships across a range of stakeholder groups
• All round experience overseeing financial budgeting, plans, statutory reporting, payroll, financial operations and Capital reporting

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Pennies is a leading fintech charity at the forefront of innovation in digital micro donations for charity. Pennies mission is to transform the not for profit sector, helping charities to increase their fundraising potential and become more impactful. By creating a unique 'digital ecosystem' and partnerships with leading national brands they have unlocked millions of pounds of new donations. To date, Pennies has raised £22m from 88m consumer donations to support more than 500 charities, and these numbers are continuing to grow at a significant pace.

The Head of Finance and Governance is a pivotal role with Pennies.This is a unique opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial and growing organisation in a role that will require both a strategic and a hands-on approach. You will be actively engaged in the overall control and performance of the finance and governance office functions, ensuring that they are actively contributing to the delivery of the Pennies ambitious strategy and mission.You will be an integral part of the team, working across the organisation on a range of projects. You will also work closely with the board, acting as company secretary.

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant, with significant post-qualification experience in senior management positions within fast paced environments. You will also have experience of producing management and statutory accounts with the ability to present these to a range of stakeholders. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with a board or similar governance body. The ability to manage and produce budgets will also be required for this position.

Highly analytical and strategic, you have the capacity to build personal credibility with senior stakeholders and business leaders.Critically, you will be a confident and engaged self-starter with a passionate commitment and a genuine interest in Pennies' mission and values.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance.

Your new company
A high profile international development charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the COO, you will be responsible for managing the global finance team and providing commercial insight and advice for the organisation. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as a Head of Finance for an international development charity.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a rapidly growing charity.

What you need to do now
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Robertson Bell are working with one of the best-known not for profit organisations based in Central London to recruit an Interim Head of Finance to join the team during a period of change. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a high-performing team in a brand name organisation. The role will last for a minimum of 6 months and has the option of becoming permanent after this.

Reporting into the COO, the main responsibilities of the Interim Head of Finance are as follows:

• Provide strong leadership to a high-performing team of 7 ensuring they have the support required.
• Step in to support the COO with any finance related issues, effectively acting as their number two when required.
• Co-ordinate the timely production and incisive analysis of the monthly management accounts for the wider business as well as at a board level.
• Oversee the timely delivery of the annual accounts and statutory returns to the regulator, ensuring all members of the team are pulling in the same direction.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who has previous experience as either a financial controller or head of finance in an organisation with a turnover in excess of £20m. Experience within the charity sector will be highly preferable although if you have a strong commercial background and meet the above criteria you will also be considered.

Candidates looking for exclusively interim roles as well as those open to permanent are both welcomed to apply.

This is an urgent requirement so you will need to be immediately available or have a short notice period to be considered. Applications will be reviewed daily so please do not delay in applying.

Head of Development, Clinical Programmes
Official Charity for a Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Competitive Salary

Our client is the official charity of a Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, currently the top performing hospital trust in the UK.

The NHS Foundation Trust has been at the forefront of innovation ever since its inception, with many hospital ‘firsts’ in the areas of A&E, brain tumour extraction, radiation therapy, anaesthesia and it was the first Trust to trial a smartphone-linked electrocardiogram recorder to reduce stroke risk.

Our client is an ambitious and growing charity. It has recently completed a £12.5m fundraising campaign to fund a complete redevelopment of critical care services at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Through this campaign, a network of high profile, high-net-worth donors have been established, who are committed to supporting the Charity on future projects, both personally and through their networks.

The Head of Development, Clinical Programmes is a newly-created role reporting to the Fundraising Director and working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. The focus will be to steward and expand the portfolio of donors for clinical programmes, working as part of the fundraising team to develop effective donor cultivation strategies. 

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of success in securing philanthropic gifts, with experience of working collaboratively across a complex organisation. S/he will have expertise in relationship management, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, a confident approach and a passion for innovation in healthcare.

The Head of Development, Clinical Programmes is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to further their career, developing high-level relationships with major donors, leading clinicians, researchers and influencers, and to work on a range of inspirational projects that will shape the future of NHS healthcare.

This role is full-time but flexible working options will be considered for the right person.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please click the ‘Apply on Website’ button. You will be redirected to the Execucare website.

Execucare is a recruitment and executive search company working in the not-for-profit sector.

A high-growth social enterprise with a focus on improving the lives of young children and teenagers is seeking a permanent Head of Finance to lead their growing finance function. The organisation has seen significant and impressive growth over the past few years, and as number 2 within the finance function, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the finance team. Duties will include (though will not be limited to) the following:

• Managing a team of 4 FTEs
• Ownership of quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Working with the Finance Director to deliver on insightful financial analysis for SMT and Board presentations and business cases
• Oversight of annual year-end audit process (including liaison with external auditors)
• Ensuring day to day running of the finance team

This role is suitable for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) with at least 3 years post-qualified experience and previous staff management responsibilities. Experience within the Charities, Not-for-Profit, or Social Enterprise sectors would be an advantage. Please note that this role is based in central London.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager wanting to make a difference for young Londoners in the effective running of one of London’s best respected youth charities. 

The Avenues Youth Project in W10 was established in 1979. Our mission is to support young people who might not otherwise get the opportunity to flourish.

The service currently operates 6 days a week, with much scope to develop new programmes.Our trained youth workers provide stimulating activities including music, sports, radio broadcasting, cooking, design and employment pathways all tailored to the needs and ambitions of our young members. In addition, we run programmes during school holidays through the day and into the evenings.

Avenues offers a vital resource for the local community, providing free opportunities in a safe, attractive environment for young people to develop educationally, socially and personally through an exciting and wide range of sport, creative arts and practical skills. 

Purpose:

The Operations Manager role is varied and offers plenty of scope to make a real difference to the fortunes of this aspirational youth charity. The Operations Manager will assist in many aspects of the day-to-day running of the organisation alongside the Chief Executive.

The role  provides much needed support to the Chief Executive, Staff team and Trustees in the proper and efficient running of the organisation at an exciting time of growth.  The Operations Manager role ensures we keep our members safe, provide outstanding services and raise our profile and safeguard our reputation with all stakeholders. 

It is a critical role in our transition from under-funded youth organisation to a thriving social enterprise helping young people to achieve their dreams.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Work to the Chief Executive as part of a small team.  You will work to make your role fit the vision and purpose of the organisation.

Building 20%

• Attend, service and respond to the priorities of the Building Sub Committee;
• Be responsible for a 2nd phase of major renovation in 2020, project managing the building works, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget to a high standard.
• Assist the Fundraiser in preparing capital fundraising applications and provide reports for monitoring of grants; 
• Manage annual repairs, maintenance and cleaning budgets to ensure the safe running of the building;
• Maintain an up to date calendar of cyclical preventative maintenance tasks and services
• Be responsible for ongoing maintenance to a high standard within budget including reviewing and overseeing existing and new contracts to ensure best value for money;
• Liaise with Licensees (currently Open Age and TBAP) and Avenues staff to ensure we deal with any arising defects in a timely and professional manner;
• Maintain a register of preferred providers of maintenance and repairs services;
• Draw up and maintain an asset register;
• Ensure compliance with all buildings and Health and Safety requirements.
• React to any of the repair/maintenance of the building in a timely manner

Events 15%

• Provide operational support to the Fundraising Committee in the planning and execution of fundraising events, whether organised by our supporters or delivered in house;
• Manage the fundraising events budget
• Minute taking for fundraising committee

Digital and Data 15%

• Lead the transition from analogue data collection to digital record keeping
• Support youth work team in understanding and using data collection tools
• Facilitate improved data gathering and analytics through the research and implementation of an affordable CRM system – in the short-term consolidating Office 365 databases into one single central database of contacts;
• Maintain up to date clear record of grants received – ensuring monitoring deadlines are met
• Ensure our IT equipment is properly maintained and protected.

Management 10%

• Line manage five members of staff and contractors;
• Convene and chair a fortnightly management team meeting;
• Be responsible for issuing employment contracts;
• Leading role in HR issues ensuring good practice and compliance;
• Be responsible for staff wellbeing, team building and internal information sharing;
• Manage the training, volunteers, management committee and staff welfare budgets

Volunteers 10%

• Recruit and manage expert volunteers for key roles;
• Carry out inductions and ensure relevant checks are carried out and training provided.
• Relationship management with supporters of Avenues – including introductions, inductions & tours.

Admin 10%

• Screen emails, take phone calls and respond to enquiries where appropriate;
• Maintain an efficient and tidy office reviewing and updating hard copy and electronic filing systems;
• Help establish new systems and templates that will save time in answering regular queries;
• Schedule diaries including shared calendars, bookings, holiday cover and trades/building improvements;
• Analyse and integrate Views and our use of it as an organisation;
• Manage annual stationary budget.

Communications 5%

• Manage a Comms Officer (not yet appointed) overseeing the distribution of high-quality information to supporters via a regular e-newsletter and other social media;
• Oversee the implementation of an exciting new rebrand (close to completion) of the Avenues in 2020 across multiple channels (digital, printed and building signage/design)
• Ensure the values of Avenues are practised by all staff, contractors and volunteers at all times;
• Circulate a monthly internal newsletter/bulletin to staff promoting AYP values, highlighting team successes across different parts of the organisation, recognising our good practice, rewarding success and fostering good-will;
• Assist the Chief Executive and board of Trustees in ensuring we comply with latest data protection regulations;
• Ensure highspeed wireless broadband and secure IT and network access for staff and users throughout the building;
• Manage PR and social media budget.

Lettings 5%

• Following the refurbishment programme maximise letting of newly available spaces in the building (commercial kitchen, recording studios, dance studio);
• Manage a bookings calendar and arrangements for taking deposits;
• With the Chief Executive draw up a hire agreement for all occasional hires;
• Liaise with existing Licensees ensuring timely payment of rent, rent reviews, schedule of condition, risk assessment etc.
• Ensure all fire and emergency procedures are in place, understood and adhered to by all staff and regular users;
• Ensure we are adequately covered for building and public liability insurance and that we comply with the terms of the contract and current legislation at all times;
• Ensure we foster good relations with our neighbours.

Donations 5%

• Retain a register of donors and tailor regular communications with them.
• Maintain landing pages of the fundraising sites like Virgin Money Giving
• With the Chief Executive execute targeted plan for identifying and cultivating donors and corporate sponsors

• Relationship management with donors (both corporate and personal)

Other

• The job is not limited to the above duties, as the organisation grows and at different times of the year the priorities may shift leading to additional reasonable responsibilities as the role requires.
• Writing/editing policies – ensuring we are compliant and up-to-date with current legislation.

Person Specification

You are educated to at least a second-class degree level or have similar relevant experience;

You have a proven track record of successfully completing complex tasks to a high standard; 

You have experience as a line manager;

You are an energetic, self-motivated individual, good at working with and motivating others;

You are organised and work methodically, but are comfortable working under pressure and unflappable in the face of unforeseen priorities.

You are as happy to be delegated tasks as you are to make this job your own;

You are a multi-tasker, possibly worked in production and a busy office environment;

You have proven success in management and ready for a senior role.

You are computer and systems literate to a high level,

You are personable, patient and proactive

You can be relied upon to foster good relations with stakeholders.

You are required to make your role fit the vision and purpose of the organisation.

Please send your CV and attach a detailed cover letter to apply

A small professional membership body based in central London is seeking a Head of Technology & Data for a full-time, permanent role as part of an organisational restructure.

The organisation has around 40 staff and 18,000 members.

The role does not line manage any staff, but is a wide ranging role covering hands-on IT infrastructure, IT strategy and managing everything relating to the organisation’s CRM and databases.

The position involves leading the strategic development and ongoing maintenance of technical infrastructure, systems and services, including their website and CRM. You will also be responsible for key technical projects, including the implementation of a new CRM system which is due to launch in 2021.

You’ll report into the Membership and Commercial Director and work closely with teams across the business, ensuring that you are engaged with the needs of each team and using your strong technical and communications skills to either solve problems in house or through the relationships you have with our various partners and suppliers.

You will be aware and engaged with technical developments in the wider market and will proactively explore new opportunities so they can maximise resources to ensure they have the technical infrastructure in place to meet needs now and in the future.

As well as being an expert in technology you will also be someone that colleagues can turn to for guidance on data governance and how to maximise the capabilities of systems to improve our data strategy and membership engagement.

It is important that applicants not only have strong IT infrastructure skills, but have demonstrable experience with implementing and maintaining CRMs and databases.

Key duties:

-Managing and developing Infrastructure, systems & services, including (but not limited to); Servers, Networking, Connectivity, End User Devices, Printing & Imaging, Voice, Meeting Room Equipment, Mobile Phones, Website and Local Applications / Databases (CRM system, accounting software, etc). Either hands on, or through management of our supplier of digital / support services

-Data governance and best practice, including; compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, robust backup and resilience processes and strong digital security (perimeter and end user device).

-Managing all technology projects (eg new CRM roll out)

-Overseeing day-to-day operations of current CRM (Including supporting staff with technical issues and liaising with CRM supplier)

Requirements:

-A comprehensive understanding of the wider technology landscape/ market, and ability to advise senior management on what is required to maximise effectiveness

-Experience of strategic development of technology infrastructure

-Experience of administering Microsoft enterprise infrastructure including, but not limited to; Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Windows Clients, etc.

-Confident working with networking infrastructure and security, particularly switching and firewalls.

-Proven experience of working with CRMs and integrated email marketing

-Proven project management skills and application of methodologies

-Experience of Microsoft Dynamics is desirable

Starting salary is circa £51,000 plus benefits, with the chance to increase salary as you progress in the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th March

Interviews: Tuesday 10th March

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

We're a small, effective team looking for the right person to take us to the next level. We make a big difference to the lives of thousands of people each year, many of them marginalised, by building from the ground up, investing in our clients and earning their trust. We know we can do even better, by making our systems and processes more consistent, facilitating collaboration between our programmes, and having the data we need to monitor, evaluate, and learn systematically from what we do.

Our relational, developmental behaviours apply as much to the way we treat each other as the way we work. If this is the right role for you it will be because you want to learn and grow as a person and a professional. Initially, it will include project management of our move to a single CRM and a single online portal, in partnership with Do-it, alongside management of our Core Services team. You will work with our senior managers so that, as the systems upgrade moves to a conclusion, you will have developed the skills, knowledge and experience you need to to take on senior management responsibility for our systems and back-office processes.

One of the largest charities in the UK is looking to appoint a new Head of Retail Finance. This role will be partnering with their Director of Retail and Trading to drive through continued revenue growth. This charity has exciting plans for their retail division, including investing in e-commerce and new more diverse channels of income. They are looking for an inspirational senior finance professional with experience of operating within a commercial environment.

Core Responsibilities

• To strategically lead on the development of financial strategies which will support the Retail and Trading Team in the delivery of its short, medium and long-term goals
• As part of the senior management team for Income & Innovation, to develop business strategies which will increase income for the charity
• To contribute to the development of financial strategies for the charity and to ensure that they are consistently applied within Retail and Trading
• To line manage the Retail and Trading finance team and ensure it meets the needs of the expanding operation
• To provide timely and insightful financial analysis of the retail and trading businesses to support the strategic and operational decision-making process
• To ensure that all financial processes are designed to manage resources and assets prudently and to minimise financial risk/fraud
• Plan and manage the statutory accounts
• To manage budgeting and forecasting cycle
• To anticipate and keep up to date with current trends, legislation and policy

Person Specification

• Substantial experience of working within finance at a senior managerial level in a large, complex organisation
• Experience of operating in a demanding commercial environment ideally within a retail environment
• Significant experience of managing large scale budgets in a complex organisation and successfully achieving challenging financial targets and objectives
• Substantial experience of having effective oversight of complex budgets that has ensured that spending is in line with financial strategies and maximising opportunities for efficiencies and income
• Substantial experience of successfully delivering major/complex projects

This is an exciting opportunity to join and add value to a well-respected UK charity. The role is temporary to permanent and can be worked flexibly. To discover more about this opening, please apply online. Applications will be considered as they are received.

As Head of Programme Funding you will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund World Child Cancer’s programmatic work. Working closely with the Programmes Team you will research and identify potential funders and develop comprehensive funding proposals. You will also produce appropriate and timely reports.

The post holder will be focussed on the income, passionate about World Child Cancer’s vision, with a keen eye for detail.

This role will have a direct impact on the number of children with cancer we are able to support in the future. We need someone with ambition, drive and passion who is hungry to grow income further.