- We put ingenious ideas to work, so people in poverty can change their world
- Opportunity to support and drive change within finance and wider organisation
About Our Client
Practical Action is an international development organisation focused on unconventional, multi-disciplinary change. They are a complex organisation with a £35 million turnover, located in 11 different countries across the globe. They support communities to find solutions to some of the worlds toughest problems and have three focus areas -
- A highly innovative community development charity operating in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Practical Action community projects use ingenious ideas to design, test, refine and prove new ways to overcome poverty and disadvantage and then 'open-source' knowledge of what works so that it can be implemented at a greater scale by others.
- A world-class consulting operation that helps socially responsible business, government policy makers and other development organisations. This draws on learning's from our own development work as well as the combined brainpower of a roster of over 2,000 expert consultants. Practical Action Consulting helps to extend the reach of our influence by providing the best advice to others, whose work can make a bigger difference.
- A well-respected specialist development publisher. Practical Action Publishing brings together development practitioners, researchers and thought leaders to create publications that stimulate discussion, strengthen people's capabilities and inspire sustainable change.
Job Description
This role reports into the Director of Finance, People and Culture & Business Service and operates at the most senior levels within the organisation providing support and advice to the Group Directors, the CEO and the Finance Audit and Risk Committee.
The role will involve the following -
- To deliver regular, timely and reliable group level reporting and analysis including the monthly group management accounts.
- To deliver the annual report and accounts for the group and subsidiary entities.
- To manage and coordinate the global annual statutory audit and support
- Monitor and oversee all donor and project audits to gain the fullest possible picture of control weaknesses and risks across the organisation.
- To coordinate and deliver the financial plans as part of annual strategic business planning process
- Lead changes in financial management and accounting practices to support evolving information, control and compliance needs.
- Work closely with the Head of International Finance and other stakeholders to develop, maintain and implement a global group finance manual, accounting policies and procedures
- Understand and monitor key financial risks and ensure that appropriate mitigating actions are taken. To oversee fraud and financial mismanagement investigations.
- Work closely with Internal Audit, to provide adequate assurance to Directors and Trustees as to the effective functioning of the global financial control environment.
- Engage with operational financial managers across all Regional Country Offices (RCOs), particularly in the development of group policies and standards and in the management of audit and assurance processes
- Liaising closely with UK fundraising teams, whilst supporting a more sophisticated funding model and fully integrated fundraising and programme operations.
- Responsible for managing financial risks, developing financial policies, procedures and reporting that support strategic business needs
- Introduce, develop and oversee a range of assigned organisational policies, e.g. expenses, financial crime.
- Responsible for supporting, driving both organisational and strategic change across finance and the wider business
- To manage and develop a high performing finance team of 9 within the UK
The Successful Applicant
The successful individual must be -
- Fully Qualified Accountant within a minimum of 5 years PQE
- Strong technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy
- Prior experience of driving organisational change successfully
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment
- Ability to think strategically and develop operational solutions to meet strategic needs.
- Strong IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward ways and across language and cultural barriers.
- Track record of managing successful teams and developing individuals
- Expertise to organise, manage and deliver on complex and changeable priorities
- Excellent stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders positively and work to common agendas.
- High levels of resilience and tenacity: proven ability to overcome obstacles.
- Prior knowledge and experience of the International Development and / or Charity Sectors is desirable but not essential.
- Passionate about Practical Action's vision, mission and values.
- Ability to travel overseas occasionally
What's on Offer
£47,000 - £55,000 plus excellent benefits
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Ref Code: MPCY14069388Z
Area Manager
You will join our client as an Area Manager where you will be responsible for maximising full sales and profit within their Furniture and Home stores. Within the role you will have the autonomy to grow and develop the furniture and homeware stores through driving donations and volunteers throughout the region.
Area Manager Responsibilities:
- Inspire your teams to maximise each shops sales and profit potential.
- Provide leadership and coaching to shop managers to actively drive sales and donations within stores.
- Give guidance using your previous experience to maximise revenue through shop layout, merchandising and customer engagement
- Utilise data and reporting to truly understand your area and any challenges that may arise.
- Build relationships with external organisations that will help drive donations of quality stock to our stores.
- Manage and address any performance challenges effectively
Area Manager Requirements:
- Significant senior field management experience within a Retail environment within Charity or commercial furniture sectors
- A natural leader who can inspire their teams who can build resilience and drive performance
- Ability to build trust and influence through the development of effective working relationships.
- A big thinker – can identify opportunities externally that can benefit our organisation and its impact in the community.
- Significant experience in retail merchandising display and retail marketing, store operations and people management.
- Comfortable to working to stretching targets and able to translate these into financial and non-financial KPI’s to drive performance across the region.
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
About Our Client:
Our client provide two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and we challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.
Location: East Midlands, covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Northamptonshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
You may have experience of the following: Regional Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Regional Retail Manager, Area Manager, Area Sales Manager, Area Retail Manager, Retail Manager, Area Store Manager, Regional Store Manager, Divisional Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager, Territory Manager, etc.
Ref: 91051
Evaluation & Research Officer
Up to 12 months contract – maternity cover
Up to £28,000 per annum
Loughborough, Leicestershire
For over 20 years The Youth Sport Trust (YST) has worked to improve the lives the young people through the power of sport. We create, develop and deliver programmes and initiatives that improve health, attendance, academic achievement and raise whole-school standards, equipping all young people with skills for life. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For.
As Evaluation & Research Officer you will deliver research and evaluation services in-line with our insight strategy. Working closely with colleagues you will monitor and evaluate activities to ensure that we can effectively evidence our reach and impact. This will involve engaging with project delivery teams to ensure there are robust systems in place to evaluate projects. You will manage the delivery of high quality evaluations by undertaking both qualitative and quantitative research projects as well as compiling research briefs and overseeing the work of external research partners. You will also ensure results are effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders. Important too will be the ability to use insight to support continuous improvement across the organisation.
With strong project management skills and extensive experience of primary research techniques and methodologies, you will be familiar with carrying out literature reviews and secondary data analysis. Used to undertaking evaluations you will have scoped, commissioned and managed evaluation and research projects. Comfortable sourcing data on the internet and in professional publications you will be effective at presenting information in an accessible way that is appropriate to the audience. Knowledge of the principles of questionnaire design and research methodologies as well as an understanding of research ethics and data protection will be needed too.
In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities available every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days.
If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would love to hear from you. Please go to our jobs page via the link and complete an online application.
The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: 10am on 16 January 2020
Interview date: 27 January 2020 in Loughborough
Registered charity number: 1086915
Community Fundraising Manager
You will join our clients team as Community Fundraising Manager and lead their Community Fundraising Executives on their next period of growth. They have launched their two new Children’s Air Ambulances which now operate UK wide alongside their regional services. All their services are funded by their incredible supporters and your role will be to grow this area of their Charity by leading their fundraisers and designing their Challenge Events strategy over the coming years.
The role holder will be based at Blue Skies House, Rugby, Warwickshire (or home based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire or surrounding) with travel within the UK as required to fulfil the role.
Community Fundraising Manager Requirements:
This is the ideal role for an Experienced Community Fundraising manager who has the experience to inspire, motivate and lead a team of talented Fundraisers. We can give you the opportunity to have autonomy with the team to guide them to exceed their targets. As well as they day to day management we will also being looking for you to create a challenge events strategy that will raise both awareness and funds for our clients Charity.
They are on a journey to be the organisation of choice and opportunity for the most talented and driven people from diverse backgrounds.
About Our Client:
Our cleint provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with our work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and we challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3RQ
Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum plus car / allowance
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Business Development Manager, etc
Ref: 91058