Director of Development

c.75K + Benefits

Birmingham Hippodrome, B5 4TB

We are looking for an experienced and influential individual to lead our ambitious development plans.

This is an exciting period in the Hippodrome’s history, having celebrated 120 years in 2019, and a with a renewed energy and focus around our role in a rapidly developing city. With increased artistic growth already being realised, we intend to grow our impact significantly in the coming years, with a major building project designed to position us as a cultural destination and creative campus. We now require a senior, confident, and well-connected Development specialist to boost investment, and drive our narrative. 

This senior leadership opportunity in one of the UK’s most successful cultural organisations will suit an ambitious individual with significant experience, excited about inspiring a highly skilled and equally ambitious team.

About the Role

The post-holder will oversee the Development, Corporate Development and Communications teams alongside developing and leading Birmingham Hippodrome’s Stakeholder Engagement strategy.  You will work closely with the Board of Directors and play a key role in the success of the Birmingham Hippodrome Development Board and the Capital Fundraising Committee to harness contacts and networks, and keep Trustees appraised of progress against ambitious targets.

Ideally you will be qualified in Fundraising and/or have high level relevant experience at a comparable scale within the charity sector. Experience in capital fundraising will be very highly regarded. 

You will have exemplary skills in stakeholder management and an understanding of all aspects of communications, including media relations and digital content. With a track-record of increasing engagement in arts, culture or entertainment, you will have demonstratable experience and a considerable understanding of stakeholder management at a senior level.  You will be an advocate and ambassador for our vision to create a world-class Birmingham cultural scene with the Hippodrome at centre stage.

Closing date 29 March 2020.  To apply, please visit our website via the link and apply online.

At Birmingham Hippodrome we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our Head office based in Birmingham, UK, is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Executive Assistant (Director of External Relations and Advocacy)’. The division’s responsibilities include brand protection and reputation management; international media relations and advocacy; IRW’s website, publications and social media platforms; internal communications; and staff training.

In close cooperation with the other divisions of the organisation and the direct line reports of the Director of External Relations and Advocacy (ERA), the Executive Assistant will help the ERA Director achieve the Division’s agreed strategic aims and objectives.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Ideally degree educated, and particularly useful if this is in a relevant discipline (such as international development, NGO management, policy development, communications/marketing)
• Significant previous experience of providing senior executive support
• Some knowledge of the social media landscape, coupled with some experience in creating social media content
• Previous experience of analysis and research
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and external relations
• Skilled in exercising discretion and sound judgement when dealing with unexpected issues
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship – together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery and Child Protection and our extensive staff Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place Mid-April 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Senior Purchase Ledger Officer

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Officer looking for a new challenge, working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people?

Position: Senior Purchase Ledger Officer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £25k per annum

Duration: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays pro rata, benefits scheme offering discounts and cashback at high street shops and major supermarkets, gyms etc., Free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

About the role:

Our client offers care and support services to people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs and other complex care needs, helping them to live life to the full. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Purchase Ledger Officer to work within their Purchase Ledger function ensuring accurate and complete posting of all purchase ledger transactions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring strong internal controls in respect of matching purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Ensuring monthly and periodic balance sheet reconciliations are undertaken and reviewed.
• Ensuring a structured approach to supplier reconciliations.
• Working closely with the Financial Accountants to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the nominal ledger.
• Reviewing and challenging current processes and procedures and looking for continuous improvement.
• Matching, batching and coding of invoices
• Assisting in bank reconciliations as and when required.
• Liaising with suppliers & internal/external stakeholders

About You:

The successful Senior Purchase Ledger Officer will possess a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, other skills and experience required for this role include:

• At least 3 years proven experience in purchase ledger role
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to cope well under pressure.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and excited about a career in accounts.
• The ability to work off your own initiative and willingness to learn.
• Fantastic IT Skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and confident liaising with other areas of the business.

If you feel you possess the right skills for this role, then apply today and join our client’s friendly team!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Purchase Ledger, Senior Purchase Ledger, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales & Purchase Ledger Officer, Accounts Payable & Receivables Officer, Finance Officer, Payroll and Purchase Ledger Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Purchase Ledger Manager 

Director of Asset Management & Safety

Solihull Parkway, Birmingham 

Salary: £94,029 per annum

Type: Permanent

Basis: Full Time

37 hours per week

Work pattern:  Monday - Friday

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Asset Management and Safety. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering the Asset Management and Safety strategy to meet their strategic and commercial objectives. You will also ensure they meet the requirements of the new regulatory environment arising from the Grenfell Inquiry. 

Providing quality homes that meet the highest standards of sustainability and safety are at the forefront of what they do, therefore they are looking for a Director who will be adept at creating customer service focused cultures. 

You will also have strategic skills to help us maximise the use of their portfolio and enhance both financial and customer value, ensuring their investment programmes are delivered on time and to budget. In addition to the above, you will embrace the culture of collaboration and you will also be a strong communicator. 

You will be responsible for effectively leading the Asset and Safety Directorate to ensure the value and condition of their primary and secondary assets are optimised, and that the organisation fully complies with health and safety legislation and regulation.   

The Director of Asset Management and Safety is a key position within their Senior Leadership Team, therefore demonstrable experience advising and reporting on Asset Management at board level as well as the skills to work with a diverse range of stakeholders is of paramount importance.

In return, they offer a competitive salary of £94,029 per annum including contributory pension matched up to 10%, private healthcare, health benefits cash scheme and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Prior to completing your application, please review the attached Job Description and Person specification to better understand the role and key responsibilities. It is important that your application highlights supporting evidence of how your previous experience and skills relate to the criteria outlined in the recruitment pack. 

You will need to state if you are related to a board member, an existing employee or resident, and if you have any financial interest in the organisation. They also request that you complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. If you are invited for an interview, you will be asked to bring along evidence of your professional qualifications as described on your application. 

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Senior Credit Controller

Are you a Senior Credit Controller looking for a new challenge, working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people?

Position: Senior Credit Controller

Location: Coventry

Salary: Up to £25k per annum depending on experience

Duration: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays pro rata, benefits scheme offering discounts and cashback at high street shops and major supermarkets, gyms etc., Free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

About the role:

Our client offers care and support services to people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs and other complex care needs, helping them to live life to the full. They are seeking an experience Credit Controller to work within their friendly team based in Coventry.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain or lower funder/debtor balances, so risk of increased 60-day debt is reduced.
• Respond to invoice disputes or contractual queries to aid payment.
• Ensure billing information meets client/contractual requirements.
• To collect both due and overdue transactions within the Sales Ledger so that balances are maintained or lowered.
• To understand 60+ day debt and look to reduce and/or stop where possible other debts from ageing to 60+.
• Manage complex and challenging accounts.
• Secure payment promises/then receipt of payment promises to hit Company/Group Cash Collections targets
• Reconcile accounts (payments and/or credits/adjustments against invoices/amended invoices/debit notes) when required if balance outstanding is disputed by funder/debtor.
• To understand debtor disputes or queries and involve others within the Company/Group that promotes resolution/allows payments to be released.
• Support the regional administrators with debtor reports; aged debt analyses; weekly debt calls and raising of fees when required.
• Monthly reconciliation of Residential personal accounts and liaise with finance team and the RA when the need arises.
• To ensure all cash receipts are allocated to the Sales Ledger appropriate funder/transaction in a timely and accurate manner.
• Authorise credit notes, re-works and refunds in line with company approval limits.
• Through on going contact with debtors, assess the need to issue a final notice on an account and recommend legal action where appropriate.
• Assist with fees uplift and ensuring that any fee changes have been updated on the system.

About You:

The successful Senior Credit Controller will bring with them the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal and written
• Good negotiation skills
• Aptitude for problem solving and implementing processes
• Minimum three years’ experience in a Senior Credit Control role or similar
• Excellent analytical skills, including experience of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to lead by example and inspire others
• Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative
• Possess good self-motivational skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Although not essential Knowledge of ‘Access’ accounting system would also be highly desirable for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Credit Controller, Senior Credit Control, Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk/Credit Controller, Credit Control Assistant, Credit Control Clerk, Credit Control/Collections, Credit Control Supervisor, Credit Control Manager, Billing and Credit Control Manager etc.

Fundraising Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands

If you have a fundraising background, this is an exceptional opportunity to support the success of an internationally renowned centre of excellence for classical ballet.

About Us

We are Elmhurst Ballet School, a world leader in ballet training and education. Associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet, our mission is to inspire, nurture and celebrate young ballet dancers who share the talent, commitment and passion to become exceptional dance professionals, regardless of their financial circumstances.

It costs more than £225,000 to train a world-class ballet dancer over eight years at Elmhurst. This is unattainable for many and more than 85% of our students require financial assistance to train with us. We provide bursaries to students in need to ensure that talent has the spotlight over privilege.

We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and develop our fundraising programme to support our bursary programme and margin of excellence.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,000 per annum
- Access to our gym
- Free on-site parking

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and passion for the arts to enable young ballet dancers with promise to become exceptional dance professionals.

Fundraising plays an integral part in our efforts to ensure that talent is truly classless. It provides bursaries for our students, support for our outreach programmes to bring ballet into the community and gives young people the chance to showcase their skills and flourish.

So, if you want to help young people pursue their ambitions, no matter what their background, we would love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will maximise philanthropic support for Elmhurst Ballet School, which will enable us to continue nurturing the classical ballet dancers of tomorrow.

You will manage the trusts and foundations bid writing programme, manage key stakeholder relationships including membership groups and existing donors, and help to cultivate new supporters.

Under the guidance of the Head of Development and Engagement, you will:

- Plan and co-ordinate all fundraising and stewardship events and initiatives
- Assist with the development of Elmhurst’s fundraising plan
- Make sure that all supporters receive swift, high-quality responses
- Plan and organise appeals
- Ensure that our fundraising collateral is relevant and up to date
- Maintain a database of donors, trusts and foundations

About You

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need:

- Previous experience within a fundraising environment
- The ability to write exciting and compelling copy for a variety of audiences
- A proactive and self-motivated approach

Experience of charitable fundraising would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Stewardship Officer, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Partnerships Officer, or Fundraising Co-ordinator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, primarily during school hours (8:30 – 18:00). However, for the right candidate, part-time hours (30 hours per week) will be considered.

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

So, if you are seeking an exciting, new challenge as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are currently recruiting for a Community Fundraiser to join the fundraising team to help grow our reach across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

You will provide fantastic stewardship and support to community groups, organisations, family groups and volunteers with the aim of maximising income and delivering the community fundraising strategy. You will be driven and thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals and have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the community such as with schools and community groups but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. You will also be recruiting volunteers to spread the word on the fantastic work that this charity does to support families across Birmingham.

To be successful in this role you must have had experience of building relationships, developing new business and delivering excellent customer care and have the drive and motivation to work towards financial targets. You must be confident at building relationships across all levels and have excellent project management skills.

The closing date is Wednesday 1st April with interviews scheduled on the Wednesday 8th April. 

Want to work for a leading property organisation with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of assets? Are you a newly qualified accountant or finalist looking for the opportunity to broaden your accountancy knowledge? Do you want to work for an organisation that prides themselves on developing their staff within? Then this is the role for you!

My client is a rapidly growing nationwide property organisation based in Birmingham looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a role filled with fantastic growth and development potential.

The main responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant are as follows:

• Play a key role in the production of the company annual report and accounts including the provision of consolidation returns for departmental accounts and organisation accounts as a whole.
• Lead in the production of statutory accounts and other key year-end reports.
• Provide vital input into the strategic decision-making process, by building relationships with key staff throughout the business.
• Manage the internal and external audit process.
• Act as the driving force behind process improvements across the organisation.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a strong Financial Accountant or Auditor to develop their career further within an industry leading organisation with highly ambitious organisational growth-plans in place to substantially increase in size over the next ten years. Furthermore, there is the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop within this organisation in the future, with progression in 12 to 18 months a realistic goal.

The successful candidate will have:

• Fully qualified as an accountant or be at finalist level (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Experience within a financial accountancy, audit or assurance role.
• A natural problem solving ability with excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as applications are reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date.

Area Manager (Children's Services, West Midlands)

Fixed term contract until March 31st, 2021 

37 hours per week

£40,888 per annum

Location: The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B18 6NE

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our Children and Young People directorate.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our West Midlands team to support our innovative service delivery and systems work in the West Midlands region!  You will be a key leader and manager of overseeing the delivery our commissioned work in the area.Managing key relationships and supporting the management of quality and safe practice within our teams is a key part of this role.

We are currently looking for an experienced manager with experience of delivering high quality services for children and young people  to join our dynamic, ambitious team.  The successful post holder will be covering a maternity cover post. 

[KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES] 

In order to be successful in this role, you must have: 

• Substantial experience of managing, developing and evaluating effective and innovative services for vulnerable children and families.
• Proven ability in leading and developing teams of staff and volunteers.
• Hands-on experience in establishing and managing safe practice within young people or family services.
• Proven ability in successfully managing a substantial budget.
• Substantial competency in building and leading effective multi-agency partnerships to deliver shared goals.

[INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY] 

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer. 

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more! 

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to commencing employment.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 1st April, 2020.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing on the 7th April, 2020.

 

Are you an aspiring or current Assistant Accountant who is tired of the daily grind? Would you like 38 days of holiday allowance in a role with flexible working? How about a pension scheme with a contribution of over 20%? If this sounds like the role for you then please read on!

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a Birmingham-based education organisation on the recruitment of a permanent Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with a recently restructured team and put your stamp on an already well established and highly regarded organisation.

The main duties of this role will be:

• Creating reports and analysis on a monthly basis regarding both the current and forecasted financial position of key budget holders
• Assisting the Finance Manager with annual planning
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Handling high volumes of bank reconciliations daily
• Working in conjunction with the AP and AR teams to ensure cash is posted correctly
• Managing the preparation and posting of month end journals as well as accruals, generally overseeing the month end processes
• Completing control accounts for review by the Finance Manager

This position will join a small team within a wider finance function, offering the opportunity for personal development as well as salary increases and even more holiday as you progress. This role will suit someone who is a strong analytical thinker and possesses a solid range of knowledge in management accounting.

Successful applicants will be:

• Educated to a good standard, particularly with English and Maths
• Qualified to at least AAT level 4
• Experienced in working in a similar role (min. 3 years)
• Proficient in the use of technology, especially Excel
• An excellent communicator, able to converse with colleagues and clients at all levels

If you're interested in joining a progressive, forward thinking and modern organisation, please do not hesitate to apply below.

Job Title: Hospital Liaison Executive

Reporting to:  Hospital Liaison Manager

Responsible for: Hospital Activity Programme in Birmingham and surrounding areas

Location: Based at home, with regular travel

Hours: Part time

Description

The Hospital Liaison Executive is responsible for carrying out our Hospital Activity Programme, which is one of the key services of the charity. As an important member of the wish team, the Hospital Liaison Executive reports directly to our Hospital Liaison Manager.

The Hospital Activity Programme is designed to reduce the feeling of isolation amongst children during their stay in hospital and provide them with access to innovative and fun activities to both stimulate and brighten their day.

The role involves working closely with Hospital Play Specialists and medical staff from hospitals and hospices across the UK. This includes scheduling the events, planning the activities, managing volunteers, evaluating the programme and evolving the resources to ensure the charity continues to offer innovative activities influenced by the children themselves.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Creating and maintaining strong working relationships with medical contacts at hospitals and hospices
- Arranging Hospital Activity Days in Birmingham and the surrounding areas
- Ordering and maintaining an inventory of Activity Day resources
- Gathering feedback and refining the programme accordingly
- Actively seeking out new resources and entertainers based on feedback and the reaction from patients
- Negotiating the best possible rates for resources and entertainers, securing gifts in kind wherever possible
- Actively promoting the work of Rays of Sunshine to encourage wish referrals and spread awareness of the charity amongst the hospital community
- Identifying the needs of individual hospitals to provide tailored activities for the hospitals and their patients
- Providing support and guidance to volunteers attending Activity Days, in the lead up to and on the day of the event

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

- Outgoing and highly motivated individual who is able to work on their own initiative as well as within a team environment
- Strong organisational skills and capable of overseeing several projects at any one time
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and troubleshoot any challenges that may arise
- Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels, from medical personnel to children and their parents
- Passionate, caring, empathetic and above all, a good ambassador for the charity
- An understanding of data protection requirements and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willing to work out of office hours as and when required
- Experience of working with the public and vulnerable people

Desirable

- Experience of working with volunteers
- Existing links to community groups and individuals
- Experience in event planning
- Medical knowledge and previous experience of working with the NHS

Essential

- Clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Other organisations may call this role Activities Co-ordinator, Event Co-ordinator, Charity Event Co-ordinator, Children’s Event Co-ordinator, Event Executive, Event Planning Executive, Charitable Activities Co-ordinator, Charity Project Officer, Regional Project Officer, or Volunteer Project Officer.

So, if you’re looking for a rewarding career as a Hospital Liaison Executive, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.£

Location: Flexible but we positively encourage applications with a base in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.

Hours: 37 hours per week (part time and job share will be considered)

Salary: £39,735 - £43,918 per annum + generous benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 24 March

Interview date: 2 April (Birmingham)

Do you have experience of supporting a wide range of land or building projects in the charity sector as well as strong people management skills and the ability to nurture, coach and empower people?

Are you passionate about using your knowledge of construction to support communities to build on their strengths and deliver projects? So are we.

Our funding of capital, by which we mean land, buildings and refurbishment, has changed to reflect the needs of local communities. This means that we mostly fund a wide range of smaller scale capital projects, rather than large scale builds.

About us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

About the role

We are recruiting a Capital Projects Manager to join our capital projects team, who are responsible for facilitating the development of knowledge about land, buildings and refurbishment and supporting the delivery of live projects working with Funding Officers across our England regional teams.

• You will be a key part of a small team providing grant making support to ensure that support is given where it matters most across our regional teams.
• You will provide in-depth advice on land and building projects throughout the whole lifecycle of our grant making (pre-application, assessment, decision making, grant management and build, and learning).
• You will strive for continuous improvement, developing and facilitating an ongoing community of practice for colleagues working with capital projects.
• You will have strong attention to detail as you will be responsible for risk management, budget, decision-making and quality assurance activities associated with supporting the delivery of capital funding.
• Your excellent people management skills will be important as you work with funding officers in England to nurture, inspire and empower them, demonstrating a positive working ethos.
• Your project management skills will be equally solid, with an ability to delegate when necessary, and your decision-making will be informed by robust analysis and critical assessment. You will have a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and use feedback to improve what we do whilst also drawing on your own learning and experience.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, who really understand how impactful even the smallest amount of capital funding can be within the communities we fund. You will need to demonstrate the following:

• A BSc / BA qualification (or equivalent experience) in a construction, property management or a regeneration related discipline.
• Experience of working in an advisory capacity within the field of construction or community projects.
• Experience of building capability and expertise in others and providing ongoing support, identifying strengths, potential, skills gaps and communicating technical issues in an accessible way.
• Experience of the full lifecycle of capital projects including planning, design, cost estimates, procurement, project and contract management, risk controls and relevant statutory legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to operate in all environments.
• Experience in managing budgets and processes.
• In addition, experience or knowledge of the following would be useful: providing technical aid to community groups, accessible environments and energy conservation in buildings.
• Travel across England is part of the role.

About applying

To apply online and further details about our application process, the Fund’s work, and our range of excellent benefits, please visit the National Lottery Community website and select jobs. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We positively encourage applications from individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.

 

We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and will respond positively to meet individual needs throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We also offer opportunities for part-time employment and welcome applicants who can speak a second language.

I am working exclusively with an established housing provider in Birmingham looking to recruit a Homeless Prevention Worker on a temporary basis until the end of June with a possibility of extending. This is a part time role and would be ideal for someone who wants a work/life balance.

As a Homeless Prevention Worker you will be carrying out a range of duties, some of which will be the following:

- Processing triage referrals
- Supporting young people out of homelessness
- Carrying out comprehensive housing assessments for young couples
- To provide high quality homelessness prevention and housing options to young people
- To undertake mediation sessions with young people and their excluders to improve relationships and prevent homelessness

This is a part time role for 18.75 hours per week. You will need a recent DBS check issues within the last 12 months or on the update service and will be available to start the role immediately. Flexibility with working hours is required due to the nature of the service so some evening and weekend work will be required. The ideal candidate would be a driver however this is not essential.

If you have the relevant skills, are fully DBS checked and can start immediately or at short notice, then please send your CV to [email protected] or contact Haleema on 0121 685 8700 for a confidential chat.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Haleema Farid, call today on 0121 685 8711 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Salary - £35,635 - £40,248 + £2,500 or £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependant on qualification status) with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) was launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018. The GPA represents a step change in the way that Government property estate and assets are managed efficiently, by providing innovative and flexible solutions across the Government estate. Our core service is to support departments in business change and workforce transformation. The GPA is the place to be for UK's leading professionals in estates, commercial, project management and beyond.

The Government Property Agency is expected to grow exponentially over the first few years of its existence; this equates to transferring hundreds of assets (worth billions of pounds) onto its balance sheet from Government Departments, as well as gaining responsibility for the running of a large part of the central government office estate.

The In-Year Planning and Reporting Manager will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management. The role requires the post holder to lead a team of three in delivering a function informed by analysis, underpinned by robust data and supported by analytics and visualisation tools. Further growth will be required as GPA expands its client and property base.

The responsibilities of the In-Year Planning and Reporting Manager will include

• Lead the preparation of Supply Estimates, reflecting the annual budget settlement with HM Treasury.
• Production of the monthly GPA and budget holder management accounts to tight deadlines.
• Lead the Management Accounts Team in analysing financial performance to identify variances and ensuring robustness of data.
• Support the identification and management of trends, risks and opportunities in the financial performance data.
• Lead the production of business intelligent financial data to support effective decision making.
• Provide technical advice on the public sector budgeting system.
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role.
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change.
• Ensure Record to Report principles are embedded within the GPA.

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified or part-qualified (or with sufficient financial/ commercial experience and/or the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.)
• Good experience of financial reporting, ideally in a public sector context.
• Good experience of financial risk management.
• Good experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to seek and analyse significant amounts of financial data to inform decisions.
• Ability to put customer needs at the heart of delivery and communicate complex ideas to a non-financial audience.
• Ability to lead a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to plan and prepare to maximise time and productivity.