Background to the role:  Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through supporting people; education; and campaigning.

We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic leader who will lead a range of operational services ensuring we continue to be the leading stalking and personal safety authority in the UK.   This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong operational experience, to develop the strategic direction of a national service, working as part of  the senior leadership team to embed a strong vision for the future of the service. Working as leader in the field you will need to be able to think on your feet and work in a fast paced, ever changing environment. 

Our operational services include the national stalking helpline advice and advocacy service which offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year.  Caseworkers advocate on victims’ behalf with police, social services and other statutory or victim support agencies.  We also run London Stalking Support, a specific service to provide advice and advocacy for victims in London, including the development of a trauma-led approach to advocacy. We are also a key partner in the London Stalking Threat Assessment Centre, a proof-of-concept intervention programme for stalking perpetrators, in an interdisciplinary setting involving partners from the health and criminal justice services. We have responsibility for both project management and advocacy.  

This role is normally based at our office in London. However, please note that in line with government Covid-19 advice, the role may initially be working remotely. Once restrictions allow, we would expect this role to be worked flexibly, with a mix of remote and office-based working, with at least two days in the office. Regular travel to other locations across London, including the Stalking Threat Assessment Centre, will be required. Travel to other locations in the UK may also be required occasionally.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues the Trust tackles.

Overall purpose of role:

• To ensure robust delivery and strategic development of operational services across the Trust, with specific focus on the National Stalking Helpline, advocacy service, Stalking Threat Assessment Centre, and London Stalking Support Service.
• To ensure the safe and effective delivery and development of the Trust’s provision for victims of stalking.
• To represent the Trust externally as a leading authority in stalking and personal safety  
• To be a key part of the Trust’s leadership team delivering the vision of the Trust, deputising for the Chief Executive as required.
• To promote the work of Suzy Lamplugh Trust including the National Stalking Helpline and advocacy services, strengthening our voice as an authority on stalking and personal safety - both at work and in everyday life.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter, addressing the shortlisting criteria. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

If you do not receive a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

First-round interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 24th or Monday 28th June 2021.

The Charity

Best Beginnings is a national charity established to help give every child in the UK the best start in life and reduce inequalities in outcomes. Their aim is to improve the health, wellbeing and life-chances of young children of all backgrounds, with a firm focus on tackling inequalities. They forge partnerships and collaborate with parents, local communities, front-line professionals, service providers, professional bodies, academics and policymakers to create, disseminate and evaluate innovative interventions and drive positive change.

The Role

The Head of Delivery will report directly to Chief Operating Officer and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. The postholder will need strong strategic project planning and management skills and use their own initiative to seek solutions and keep programme planning and delivery on track. A good knowledge of community development principles and exceptional reporting and communication skills, along with a passion for social justice for seldom heard communities is required. This role will be responsible for directing all aspects of programme management including planning, budgeting, delivery, impact reporting, evaluation management, training and management of the delivery team colleagues. They will be a confident manager and communicator, with a strong track record of building and maintaining successful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing support and advice across multiple teams and organisational functions.

• Reporting to the COO, partner with them on the development of the delivery strategy including establishing and formulating robust operating and delivery procedures.
• Developing and implementing organisational programme and project management processes and systems, ensuring tools are applied effectively and consistently across the organisation.
• Working with the delivery team to plan for the delivery of each programme that ensure maximum impact and success for recipients participating in each programme.
• Ensuring that each programme and project has a fit-for-purpose project plan which will enable efficient delivery and successful impact monitoring.
• Responsible for the management and collaboration across all Best Beginning teams and funders to ensure the successful delivery of all aspects of the projects, supporting colleagues to translate programme plans into effective and high impact delivery and measurable outputs and outcomes.
• Working with the finance team to ensure alignment of budget and spending within programme plans.
• Overseeing risk management in  the delivery of each project and ensuring that safeguarding, privacy and dignity of the recipients of the programmes are respected at all times.
• Working with the fundraising and sustainability team to create winning pitches for programming opportunities, ensuring all aspects of the delivery, impact and evaluation process are outlined fully and are costed and budgeted for accurately.
• Working with the engagement and marcomms teams, ensure all programmes implement robust communications and marketing campaigns to raise awareness across a wide range of stakeholders and to enable strong content gathering.
• Working with the policy, evaluation and impact team to ensure robust policy making, evaluation and impact reporting frameworks are in place and delivered across all Best Beginnings projects.
• Representing and carrying out the role of Best Beginnings programmes spokesperson at meetings, conferences and events, as required.
• Delivering high quality monthly/quarterly/annual internal and external reporting within specific timelines.
• Line-manage and matrix-manage relevant roles and consultants, as necessary.

Person Specification

• Exceptional delivery and project management skills in a similar senior-level role, with experience of managing multiple projects concurrently, including report writing and adhering to reporting deadlines.
• Experience of community development and a proven track record of bringing the seldom heard voice into the decision-making process.
• Proven ability to successfully design, implement and develop processes and systems in line with best practice.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to appraise options and adapt plans as required.
• Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Proven experience of good business writing skills, excellent communication, organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Highly organised with excellent information and database management skills.
• Proven track record of converting data dissemination into meaningful presentations.
• Proven experience of working with a range of stakeholders including communities, health professionals and voluntary sector partners.
• Competent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and competent in using digital technology to support delivery: Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Eventbrite. 
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure/pivot and available to work evenings and weekends as required.

The Grange is an enterprising and dynamic not-for-profit business with a turnover of over £4m. We provide accommodation, care, training and social opportunities for 120 adults with learning disabilities.

We are recruiting for a new, full time role, providing strategic leadership alongside the Chief Executive Officer. You will drive delivery of our long term plan and foster innovation, whilst maintaining careful stewardship of the charity’s finances. A qualified accountant, you will have an excellent understanding of charity finance and good governance, fulfilling the role of Company Secretary. You will lead a diverse group of teams, encouraging a collaborative and efficient culture.

This is an exciting time in the life of our 80 year old charity, when you can use your skills and knowledge to support digital transformation, identify new income streams and build new alliances to increase our resilience.

The Grange is based in a beautiful Victorian mansion set in eight acres of landscaped grounds in the Surrey countryside. It is an exciting, creative and rewarding place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation, where we celebrate people’s differences and harness individual strengths. Come and feel the magic for yourself – and help to transform the lives of others.

Due to the nature of the role we will undertake an enhanced DBS (at the cost of The Grange), and two satisfactory references will be required. The Grange is an equal opportunities employer.

To find out more please take a look at the Recruitment Pack available on our website.

Interviews to be held on 11th June, 2021. 

We always encourage prospective staff and volunteers to visit the site: this will form part of the selection process, but you are welcome to come at any time.  Just contact our HR Officer via the main switchboard or email to arrange a visit (this is currently dependent on the latest infection control restrictions for the Covid 19 pandemic).

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Flexible (Head Office is based in Peterborough)

Salary: Circa £35,000

Closing date: 4th June 2021

Interview date: 25th June (in the Peterborough office)

This is a critical appointment.  

You will need to be an empowering people manager, passionate about serving churches and the homeless in our country.

You will need to be highly committed to our vision of seeing churches, across the country, housing the homeless and doing it brilliantly. This appointment is key to us accelerating towards our 5-year vision of having 200 churches housing the homeless by 2025, at a moment of urgent social need.

You will be on the Executive team of one of the fastest growing, award winning, Christian charities in this country. Contributing to our development, you will need to do so whilst embodying our values and culture, which strives to be both highly caring, and action orientated.

The role will be reporting to the Executive Director and responsible for the IT, Housing, Finance and HR. You will also report into the sub-committee(s) from the board of Trustees. (See Job Description here). A broad and varied role that will require the capability to juggle these different priorities as well as supporting the strategy, values and spiritual strength of the organisation.

About you:

We are looking for an exceptional leader with considerable background in organizational development, leadership and management, preferably with a strong understanding of information, IT, systems and project management.

You will display comprehensive experience of leading teams and organisations, and need to be comfortable taking responsibility. Essential to Hope into Action is that you are a good listener, team player and passionate about empowering others, especially your teams.

Experience of organisational development is essential, ideally with particular expertise in information management as well as an ability to manage, strategically, housing, finance and HR. We would expect, over the next few years, to see improvements in our efficiencies, quality and systems.

Your location can be flexible, but post-Covid we envisage at least 2 days per week in the Peterborough office. You will also need to travel to various locations as part of your role.

About us:

We believe everyone has the right to a home and churches have the power to meet the tragedy of homelessness in their community.

Starting 11 years ago, we have grown into a mature organisation working with over 70 churches running 90 homes for over 250 tenants.

We have won numerous awards both secular and Christian including from the Guardian newspaper, Homeless link and Centre for social Justice.

We provide not just shelter and housing know-how, but also the friendship of a church, we are passionate about harnessing the social, financial and spiritual power of churches to enact real change both in them and our tenants.

Our first home had a real heart for men coming out of prison. Homes are now available for a wide range of people experiencing homelessness: people in recovery from addiction, people sleeping rough, women and children fleeing domestic violence, people coming out of rehab, former prostitutes, refugees, those suffering mental health issues and survivors of human trafficking.

Roughly, 50% of our homes are in our ‘line-managed cities’ (Peterborough, Norwich, Nottingham, Cambridge.), the other 50% are found across a further 20+ towns which we franchise into.

We encourage others to replicate our model through franchising. The tragedy of homelessness is in every community. Our vision is for every church to lovingly provide the homeless with a home.

About Us

St Monica Trust is a registered charity who have a unique blend of welcoming retirement villages, complete with specialist care homes and support for older people which they deliver with utmost care and compassion. Their welcoming care homes are set within the beautiful surroundings of their retirement villages and there are village care teams for those who live independently in accommodation. It has been this way for over 100 years and is the reason why they are well-known and respected for the quality of care in Bristol and North Somerset.

The last 12 months has been a challenging time for the charity, as it has for many organisations, but as they anticipate a brighter future, the Trust are looking to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering, a new role for the organisation, to deliver a quality financial management service in an ambitious, multi-site and multi-service organisation.

The role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Transformation, this is a hands on and dynamic role which will be expected to work proactively with senior managers across the Trust building effective relationships and financial understanding across the business. This role will also manage and shape a growing team of business partners and will be expected to assist and deputise for the Director of Finance and Transformation in strategic and day to day finance activities.

As the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will also be responsible for delivering aspects of the organisation’s finances in an efficient, well managed and effective manner working on a day to day basis with a small finance team.

This is a challenging and exceptionally interesting role for someone who is happy to get involved in the detail of an organisation whilst at the same time contributing to the strategic direction and business planning process with a forward thinking and exceptionally experience Director of Finance.

About you:

To succeed in this role you will be:

• A qualified accountant with substantial management experience in all elements of finance especially within the finance business partnering function and establishing excellent relationships across an organisation.
• Have outstanding technical knowledge and capability with the ability to interpret and coherently analysis a wide range of complex information for a variety of different stakeholders.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience in managing a small team to deliver a mature and rounded service.
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and act as the lead and key representative for finance in organisation-wide projects particularly in relation to the transformation of the Trust’s core systems and any ad hoc business activities relating to finance.

For more information on this opportunity including a more detailed job description please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law.

Closing date: 6th June

Interview date: 1st Interview wc 14th June

2nd Interview wc 21th June

We are seeking an experienced Head of Services who will provide leadership to our services.

Responsibilities include:

• To have overall responsibility for all services ensuring staffing, training and quality are in place
• To set annual objectives for the services and contribute to service planning across the organisation
• To ensure the services fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
• To contribute to the management team and the efficient running of the organisation
• To represent the organisation at external presentations, meetings and conferences etc.

Key Skills / Essential Qualities:

• Degree level or equivalent
• Demonstrate successful leadership/management of services
• Experience of OFSTED or CQC
• Experience of managing budgets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Ability to plan strategically
• Experience of working with people with disabilities

38 days holiday, including public holidays

Interviews will take place from 17th June 2021

Seeking a new challenge to help drive improvement in patient outcomes?

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join our team and quickly take ownership of this role.

We’re at an exciting stage in our growth and we need a talented individual with experience to lead the continuous development of an effective finance management function at HQIP that is appropriate to the culture and which ensures that HQIP develops and flourishes as a sustainable entity in the charity sector.

This post is a key position with both high-level strategic and hands-on delivery-focused responsibility.

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) is an independent organisation established to promote quality in healthcare and in particular, to increase the impact that clinical audit has on health care improvement. We manage NHS work programmes on behalf of NHS England and other devolved nations. This includes the National Clinical Audit & Patient Outcome Programme (NCAPOP), which consists of over forty National Clinical Audits and clinical outcome review programmes. We are supported by three parent organisations: the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, The Royal College of Nursing and National Voices.

We are a small, friendly team working in a fast paced environment and are seeking a Head of Finance to join us. You will deliver an efficient, effective and customer focused finance service for HQIP.

If you have had previous experience in finance management role, or are seeking a new challenge and have the relevant experience and skills, we would love to hear from you.

Our work focuses on the following key strategic areas:

• Utilising best procurement, contracts and wider management practice, we commission, manage, support and promote national and local programmes of quality improvement. This includes National clinical audit programmes, the Clinical Outcome Review Programmes and the National Joint Registry, on behalf of NHS England and other healthcare departments and organisations
• We encourage extensive use of robust data for quality improvement of care, offering patient choice, promoting patient safety, supporting revalidation and service accreditation, commissioning, service redesign, and research
• We inform and influence national healthcare policy by effectively communicating our work and that of our partners

• We support healthcare professionals to review and improve by providing opportunities to share best practice
• We ensure that patients and carers are at the heart of our work through continued, strategic involvement in all relevant processes and projects.

Head of Finance

Key requirements of this position:

The post holder will take the lead on developing and delivering efficient finance systems and processes, working towards the organisation’s long term financial sustainability.

The post holder will proactively partner and work directly with operational teams, providing a valuable internal customer service to lead, advise, recommend and drive appropriate activity that considers costs, maximises efficiencies and mitigates financial risks in the delivery of their operational plans.

This post holder will also take the lead in ensuring that HQIP’s Board of Trustees responsibilities in relation to its charitable status (including annual reporting to the Charities Commission), an annual audit and other relevant statutory returns and organisational responsibilities in relation to pensions compliance are implemented to time and to quality.

The post holder will be part of the Finance team reporting to the Director of Operations for Business Development. The post holder will be supported by the Finance Officer.

With a degree and relevant accountancy qualification (or equivalent experience) and up to 10 years’ finance experience, you will offer:

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, techniques and their application
• Knowledge of FRS102 and Charities SORP and small charity tax
• A customer service approach, operating as a strategic partner to business teams
• Ability to build financial models of cost and benefits to provide options analysis and inform and support decision
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills and production of robust, detailed and accurate financial budgets
• High degree of computer literacy across the range of key financial software / programme support
• Track record of producing concise written reports and business cases supported by clear and informative financial data
• Senior level management experience.

How to apply

To apply, please visit the HQIP website 

Please note: CVs sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 11 June 2021

Interviews are planned for: TBC w/c 21 June 2021

Due to the high volume of applications, feedback is only given to shortlisted applicants.

WHFS is looking for an experienced financial specialist to join its team.

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the charity’s financial management and with the Chief Executive, have oversight of HR and IT operations.  A member of the senior team, you will help shape the organisation’s strategy and provide financial modelling to support sustainability and expansion. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and liaise with our Treasurer.

You will be professionally qualified, have a least three years' experience in a finance role and previously acted in a company secretarial role or providing support to Trustee Boards in a finance capacity. Highly experienced in accounting software packages and experience of transitioning from external accounts provision to in-house is desirable.

WHFS is a women-led charity supporting marginalised women in East London. We are best known for Maternity Mates which supports vulnerable pregnant women and our FGM/C survivors and women's health programme. 

Our aim is to support women to improve their health and wellbeing in a meaningful and sustainable way, by giving them the knowledge and confidence they need to do it for themselves. One of the key ways we do this, is to recruit and train local women volunteers to provide emotional and practical support through meaningful relationships.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. As a women-led charity, our team is representative of the local communities we work with in London.

Interviews will be held on Friday 28th May 2021.
 

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Head of Services, your role will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service delivery. You will have responsibility for Employment Support contracts, Women’s Hubs and HOurBank community projects. You will also focus on gaining new contracts and support the CEO to shape the strategic direction. In addition, you will act as the Safeguarding Officer. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

Main Responsibilities:

• To develop and deliver commissioned services supporting women affected by the criminal justice system and for local women seeking support, information and community.
• To develop and deliver contracted services to enable people to gain employment.
• Expand the community offer to reduce isolation and increase community cohesion.
• Develop and deliver a training offer to enable people to move into new careers with increased skills and confidence.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have experience of leading Employment Support, Training or Criminal Justice contracts funded by government departments
• Have proven track record in managing concurrent projects with up to half a million budgets
• Have experience in managing diverse teams with proven track record of successful capacity development
• Are a people person capable of motivating and encouraging your team
• Are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to Pecan’s work
• Have experience in the community, employment, women’s or criminal justice sectors
• A L4 or preferably L6 Qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance would be beneficial

Closing Date: Monday 7th June 2021, 9am

Presentation Date: Wednesday 16th June 2021, Details & Time TBC

Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2021, Details & Time TBC

We're seeking an experienced fundraising professional  for our Head of Fundraising position.  This is a maternity cover post. Having established our fundraising function just over three years ago, we have grown our income through individual giving and trustes and foundations.  Building on this success, the post-holder will deliver against our fundraising strategy, help to establish a new business development strand of work, and help us to deliver more with and for young people.

This is a great opportunity to to experiement and develop new streams of income for a small charity, helping us to be sustrainable into the future.

Summary of main purpose of the job:

You will be responsible for the finances and accounts of Junction 42, working alongside the Finance Assistant and Income Manager, and being responsible to the Operations Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To oversee the financial administration of the charity
• Operation of Sage 50 to run payroll, budget projection and bank reconciliation
• To prepare end of year accounts for external examination
• Monthly administration of payroll, pensions and expenses
• Monthly administration of the charity bank account
• To produce financial reports for departmental spending and strategic planning
• To prepare bi-monthly reviews for trustees’ meetings
• To advise management board for strategic financial decision making
• To oversee financial contractual delivery
• To be responsible for credit control
• To proactively evaluate Junction 42 financial processes and overall effectiveness with a view to operational adjustments where necessary
• To implement new financial systems and tooling identified by a Business Consultancy and in communication with the Business Development Manager
• To be responsible for Charities Commission, Companies House and OSCR submissions
• To partake actively as a Junction 42 team member, attending all meetings, training and events as directed by line manager
• Any other duties as agreed with line manager

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in managing financial accounts and payroll
• Experience of using Sage software
• Ability to prepare accounts to a suitable standard for external auditing
• The ability to offer a strategic oversight
• Organisational and IT skills relevant to the post
• Excellent eye for detail
• The ability to work and contribute as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualification in accountancy

Person Specification:

• Both appreciates and models the core principles and values of the organisation, including the Christian ethos.
• Conveys maturity, confidence and credibility to other professionals.
• Identifies with the ethos and mission of Junction 42.

This post has the following special circumstances:

• The post holder will be expected to attend all Junction 42 training, team days and conferences as requested by the Director.

Confidentiality:

Any information relating to people contacted by the Junction 42 acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.

Any information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with senior staff members or with the line manager.

Note:

This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future organisational changes.

Membership based organisation seeking a Head of Finance to lead a small team. Fantastic org. and benefits.

Your new company
A membership based organisation. £12m income plus fixed assets and investment income. The organisation sets, upholds and advances the educational and ethical standards for one of the professions. Income comes from membership, education courses, publications and events. This organisation is a flexible employer and plan on offering a hybrid working from home/office arrangement for the long term. They also offer a very competitive package of benefits.

Your new role

As the Head of Finance Operations, you will lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring excellent service delivery for fee collections, driving change where necessary.

Duties:

• To constantly look to identify and lead on improvements to the organisation's financial systems, controls and procedures.
• In conjunction with the Operations Director develop KPI's, deliver and report against them.
• To lead and develop the finance team and ensure a high quality of work; working as a team to align finances to the strategy to ensure strategic goals are met
• Be responsible for the management and co-ordination of work activity within the Finance team
• Oversee the production of annual budgets for the organisation
• Working with the Management Accountant to deliver high-quality business analysis and management information.
• You will also lead on various finance projects such as a new systems implementation that is planned.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will be a qualified Accountant with a qualification such as ACA or CIPFA.
• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
• Experience of leading a team
• Charity experience is preferred

What you'll get in return
Salary: circa £70k depending on experience, benefits including a 33.75 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with 1 day added every year up to 30 days, health insurance, employer pension contribution up to 12%

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered

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Location: London, EC4

Salary: £41,000 - £47,250 (depending on experience)

Accountable to: Senior Finance Manager

Contract type: Permanent, full time (open to flexible working and job-share options)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

As we launch an exciting and pioneering new Social Impact Investment trust- the Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust (SBSI) and come to launch our new 2025 strategy, it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Big Society Capital. We are looking for an enthusiastic accountant with strong investment, fund accounting or financial services experience to play a critical role as part of a lean and motivated Finance Team.

This is a unique opportunity – your work will be complex and varied, offering exposure to a range of pioneering projects across Big Society Capital’s corporate and investment activity and supporting all financial processes in the organisation.

The position will support month end processes, assisting with the development of management information that enables deeper understanding of the organisation and its performance. You will also support investment accounting, fund and treasury accounting, the preparation of statutory reporting and returns; managing Big Society Capital’s liquidity and cash flow; and preparing and monitoring departmental budgets. The position will ensure that effective financial controls and procedures are maintained and will include some responsibility for the valuation of investments. 

Internal Contacts:

Work in the Finance team consisting of the Head of Finance, Senior Advisor – Financial Management, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant and Finance Assistant. Extensive contact with all members of staff, particularly the Investment team, the Legal and Compliance team and the Operations team.

External Contacts:

 Auditors, investees, administrators, bank, treasury management providers, regulatory advisers, FCA, HMRC,

Other Requirements:

Flexibility to develop the role and take on additional tasks as required

Key Accountabilities:

• Support month end processes for BSC, SBSI and any future client portfolios.
• Review quarterly Fund reporting and Audited Accounts from investments and ensure Fund income and expenditure and valuation gains/losses are accurately recorded in BSC’s accounting system.  Liaison with Fund Managers as required.
• With the team, maintain and develop accurate accounting systems, records and reporting, with adequate financial controls. Review and develop processes for the valuation and financial monitoring of Big Society Capital’s social investment portfolio, including preparation for the Quarterly Valuation Committee.
• With the team, manage the organisation’s liquidity effectively, so that funds are available when required.
• With the team, develop departmental budgets and input into the forecasting process.
• Support statutory reporting, including group consolidation, and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of the year end process.
• Support preparation of annual tax returns and other tax requirements, liaising with external Tax advisers as required.
• Assist with the preparation of FCA reporting and other requirements.
• With the team, research and stay current with accounting standards, guidance and legislation, and apply to BSC’s financial and FCA reporting requirements.
• Undertake project work to support the development of BSC and the finance function, including supporting the introduction of external social impact investing products.

Essential experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA)
• Sound and up to date knowledge of UK GAAP
• Investment management, Fund Accounting or financial services experience
• Development of management information and insightful analysis
• Development of internal control procedures and frameworks
• Previous experience in a similar position

Desirable experience

• Charity or not-for-profit organisation experience
• Social Investment experience
• FCA regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of IPEV (International Private Equity and Venture Capital) valuation guidelines
• Excel modelling experience

Skills, abilities and attributes

• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and relevant knowledge of accounting IT systems
• Demonstrates excellent financial and numerical awareness: fully conversant with financial accounts and accounting procedures
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail and embraces complex data
• Ability to apply statutory principles, guidelines and legislation in practice
• An excellent communicator and strong team player, who can build solid relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Superior judgment, discretion and utmost integrity
• Flexible and willing to take on different tasks as required
• Well organised & able to prioritise workload effectively

Salary and terms of employment

This is a full-time permanent role – open to flexible working or job-share options

Salary of £41,000 - £47,250 depending on experience)

Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.

If you have a disability and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Ruth Davidson (HR Manager).

Applications

Please apply through BeApplied by midday on Wednesday 26th May 2021

Interviews – If your application is successful, you will be invited to a first-stage interview with Big Society Capital in late May - early June. Second-stage interviews will take place in early - mid June.

All Big Society Capital staff are currently working from home. We will be as flexible as possible in light of any COVID-19 priorities and challenges which you may be facing.

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity that helps churches to bring hope and a future for struggling children.

This is an exciting time to join us. Recognised as the UK’s Best Charity to Work For by the prestigious Sunday Times Annual Awards in 2019, we have developed three high-impact programmes that more and more churches across the UK are running and funding. This has led us to double in income in the last four years. We expect to do so again by 2026.

With more than 100 staff and income of over £5m, we have been upgrading our finance system and growing the finance team to keep pace but there is much more to do. As Head of Finance, you will deliver high quality and timely financial information, working with the team to ensure the smooth running of TLG core finance functions.  This role will take a business partnering approach working across the organisation, connecting with senior managers and key leaders to support and advise on all financial aspects. The role will also work externally, connecting with key stakeholders and managing key relationships.

If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Initial interviews to take place w/c 21st June 2021 and final interviews w/c 28th June 2021.